Greetings Edith L. Frierson Parents, Families, & Teachers:

The following compilation of resources, websites, and video instructions is intended to assist you and your learners as we transition to an online learning platform. Should you require any assistance specific to your learner’s chromebook or iPad, please contact CCSD’s IT Tech Desk at 843-308-8181 or feel free to contact Lara Russell directly (540-414-3664).

Technology/E-Learning Help: 

• CCSD Announces Live Technology Help at Haut Gap M.S. (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:25 p.m. to 2:05 p.m., Tuesdays from 1:10 p.m. to 1:55 p.m., and Thursdays from 1:20 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to assist with any iPad or Chromebook issues.): https://www.ccsdschools.com/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=488&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=18239&PageID=1&fbclid=IwAR1XnlAKMIvyaRrutqb2UnFl7R7t9wvBPIUHUzxDv8rGUUFUZVAexuALv-M

• CCSD's Digital Resource Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TQMM5HY9XIzqHbVPu8YCl1N5ZDvJ9yclbzwGUT2byPU/edit?usp=sharing (A list of CCSD's digital resources available via MyPortal & Clever including access to our MackinVIA eBooks and databases).
• Easy directions for accessing MyPortal & Clever
• Easy directions for accessing Google Classroom 

• CCSD Parent E-Learning Resources:   https://sites.google.com/charleston.k12.sc.us/ccsdelearnparent/home (Your one-stop website for all e-Learning resources available at CCSD) 

• The Parent’s Guide to Google Classroom: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PDVZvie0DnFbFEVFB8U3j89o1mD5BCUXTE6ymbb9y_k/edit?ts=5e6e5a83#slide=id.p6 (A great resource showing you how students can access their suite of Google tools.)

General Resources for Learners:

• CCSD School Libraries Learning from Home: https://sites.google.com/charleston.k12.sc.us/ccsdschoollibrarieslearnathome/home (an amazing compilation of eBooks, accessible via MackinVia, read-alouds, a spring reading challenge, and fantastic websites for exploration).

• How to access eBooks via MackinVia: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FVLmXCZdTqLAR2nlg3G4JwdaQoAEkXni (This tutorial leads you through how you can access Frierson Elementary School's eBooks from MackinVIA) 

• Dr. Russell’s Ten Ridiculously Fun Library Media Activities:
• Primary & Lower Elementary grades
• 2nd and 3rd grades
• 4th and 5th grades

• Mrs. Pruett's Music Website: https://sites.google.com/charleston.k12.sc.us/ms-pruetts-music-room/home?authuser=1 (A collection of music learning resources to keep you musical!)

• Mr. Beck's PE Site:
  https://sites.google.com/a/charleston.k12.sc.us/physical-education-beck/ (A collection of workout videos and health and fitness tips from our very own, Mr. Beck!)

• Ms. Sharrah's Art Studio:
  https://sites.google.com/charleston.k12.sc.us/mssharrahsartstudio/home?authuser=0 (A fantastic website of art enrichment ideas from our art teacher, Ms. Sharrah.)

• Subscription Free Resources for Learners: http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/ (a list of over 50 companies offerring subscription-free resources for learners)

• Let's Keep Reading: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MrM7Ypu3uoEEwbyLQ6sxkx8d-sePrP2J64WQrb6dNfI/mobilebasic (a list of regularly scheduled read-alouds and kids-lit resources)

• SCETV At Home Learning:  https://www.scetv.org/at-home-learning (SCETV has reinvigorated its normal programming to assist parents and students with educational opportunities during COVID-19).

• Google Suite Creation Tools:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nBGD4uRwc2GUGD6oyBOPoyMjDqdmo3objT0b65uteY/mobilebasic?usp=gmail (A list of "student task ideas" for grades 3-5, which includes directions on creating comics, drawings, quizzes, and more using Google suite resources)

• First Books: https://www.fbmarketplace.org/openebooks (The organization First Books provides eBook libraries for students).

• High-Quality Sites & Resources for Free: https://padlet.com/KZiemke/FreeDL (A padlet of resources teachers and parents can access for free, including BrainPop, Wonderopolis, Newsela, Book Creators, Ed Puzzel, and Discovery Ed)

• Virtual Field Trips: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/mobilebasic?urp=gmail_link (With these fun virtual field trips, students can explore Yellowstone National Park, the San Diego zoo, and even Mars.)

• Storyline: https://www.storylineonline.net/ (An incredible resource containing hundreds of great stories read aloud.)

• Popular Children’s Authors Providing Read-Alouds: https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-author-activities/ (A collection of popular children’s authors like Mo Willems, Kate DiCamillo, and Peter Reynolds, who are all chipping in to provide young readers with fun, educational read-alouds).

• Shirley Jackson’s 30 Days of Lego Challenges: https://theshirleyjourney.com/lego-play-free-printable-calendar/ (A fantastic resource with lots of lego challenges for students to take.)

• Kid's Lit Authors Stepping Up: https://bookriot.com/2020/03/16/kidlit-authors-stepping-up-during-the-covid-19-crisis-and-quarantine/ (A great list of prominent authors providing read-alouds and other fun activities over the next couple of months)

• Daily Writing Prompts from the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/learning/students-can-respond-to-daily-writing-prompts-inspired-by-the-new-york-times-at-home-for-free.html (The NYT will be providing some great writing prompts for grades 3-5 over the coming months.)

• Khan Academy's Mappers Portal: https://www.khanacademy.org/mappers (Enables you to use your learners' RIT band in math or ELA to personalize opportunities for learning and practice.)

• Math Video Lessons for Remote Teaching & Learning: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LVzgd5M-9nmys7pMRNCVPoIWX4-BrhpWs6LozRuo9CI/htmlview?usp=gmail&sle=true (A collection of video instruction on each of the strands of math study, including but not limited to place value, addition/subtraction, multiplication, and division.)

• High-Quality Sites & Resources for Free: https://padlet.com/KZiemke/FreeDL (A padlet of resources teachers and parents can access for free, including BrainPop, Wonderopolis, Newsela, Book Creators, Ed Puzzel, and Discovery Ed)

• Tours of National and International Museums: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours (Take a tour of some of the greatest museums in the world including the British Museum in London, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Louvre.)

• S.C. ETV: https://www.scetv.org/ (Great programming on a variety of educational subjects.)

• Google Arts & Culture: https://artsandculture.google.com/ (Google provides learners with some exciting opportunities to travel to new places via virtual tours).

Resources for Parents about COVID-19 and Related Community Resources:

• COVID-19 Resources: https://sites.google.com/view/valerie-byrd-fort/covid-19-resources (An informative and reliable list of resources related to COVID-19, online learning opportunities, and read-alouds for learners)

• Talking to Children about COVID-19:
• In English
• In Spanish

• Commonsense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic (Common sense media, a trustworthy compendium of resources, provides adults with useful information they can share with their children.)

• Community Resource List: A fantastic list of community organizations that can provide assistance with utilities, food, and other resources. 

Green Steps Gardening Resources for At-home Learning:

• 4-H at Home: Registration Link https://4hathome.eventbrite.com (Beginning Wednesday (3/18/20) 4-H will send out a daily email with a 4-H activity that can be completed at home. Topics will include animals and agriculture, healthy lifestyles, civic engagement and leadership, natural resources, and STEM. 

   

• CHS HORT Moments: Testing Your Soil's Value (The Charleston Horticulture society is sending out regular at-home experiments and tests you can do with your learners.)

• Talk Like a Bird Activity: A fun Powerpoint to help youngsters learn about a variety of bird calls created by Jay Keck, a Green Steps mentor from SCWF