Special Education Resources

• AUSD RSP Home Learning -Enrichment activities to support learning at home
• Education.com -Access to free printable worksheets and academic games
• ABCYa - Literacy and Math Games Grades TK-5
• Starfall - Literacy Games Grades K-2
• Fun Brain - Reading & Grammar Games
• Storyline Online - Digital Read-alouds for All Ages
• Just Books Read Aloud - Read-alouds by Reading Level
• Prodigy - Math Practice Made Fun
• Khan Academy - Math and Science Digital Lessons Grades K-8
• Moby Max - All Academic Content Grades 1-8
• Math Playground - Games Sorted by Topic/Math Strand
• Fun Brain - Math Games with Grade Level Recommendations
• Mr. Nussbaum.com - Math Games
• PBS Kids - Math Games for Little Learners
• Starfall - Literacy Games Grades K-2
• Audible--Audio books for free
• Education.com -Access to free printable worksheets and academic games
• ww.scholastic.com/learnathome
  1. 20 days of free articles, stories, videos, and fun learning activities

• Speech Therapy Home Activities- This links to a free download of three handouts that promote speech and language at home.
• AUSD Speech and Language Activities for Home
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Speech and Language Songs- Youtube Channel of videos with Core Vocabulary Songs

• Autismclassroomresources.com - This website has math, matching, and many other practice activities students can do at home.
• Education.com -Access to free printable worksheets and academic games
• Unique Learning System
  • Preschool
  • Elementary (Grades K-2)
  • Elementary (Grades 3-5)
  • Middle School (Grades 6-8)

• Unique Learning System
  • Elementary (Grades K-2)
  • Elementary (Grades 3-5)
  • Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Adult Transition
• Use natural opportunities to maintain skills
  • Count/add/subtract/multiply when
    • Setting the table
    • Cleaning up
    • Sorting/folding laundry
    • Cooking
    • Playing a board game
  • Read environmental print/numbers
  • Sing the ABC Song while washing hands
  • Label objects/actions/attributes at home and in the community
  • Ask “wh” questions about a video or book

• https://www.toolstogrowot.com/free-therapy-resources/sort/date-new - free ideas, packets available
• These monthly movement activities use a lot of items found around the home.
• Here are fine motor and coordination activities using a simple deck of playing cards.
• Here are movement, dexterity, and strengthening activities using craft pom poms (or cotton balls work really well, too.)
• Here are activities with paper clips to encourage coordination, visual motor skills, perception, and dexterity.
• Here are sensory diet activities for the backyard.
• Here are 31 ways to learn through movement and play. These strategies are perfect for learning at home or homeschooling.
• Playdough is a powerful tool that can be added to home therapy programs! Here is a giant list of activities using play dough.
• Activities/ideas to work on a variety of skills http://therapystreetforkids.com/

Typing Practice

1. https://www.nitrotype.com/
2. https://www.typinggames.zone/
3. https://www.typingclub.com/

Online Eye Exercises

• http://eyecanlearn.com/

• www.Openphysed.org
• https://www.gonoodle.com/
• Dance Sweat Live
• Move to Learn
• Cosmic Kids Yoga
• To encourage gross motor movement, core strengthening, and heavy work for sensory needs, try these indoor recess activities. They work at home, too!
• Get outside!
• Maintain a routine of going outside daily and being active
• Reduce screen time
• Do warm-ups (jumping jacks, toe touches, stretches)
• Dance party!
• Have a set PE time (physical movement, outdoor play, sports games) throughout the week

• Family GoNoodle- This website gets kids moving and practice mindful activities
• Headspace For Kids- A great website for kids to practice meditation and calming exercises
• UCLAhealth.org-Guided Meditations- Guided meditations

• National Association of School PSychologist (NASP) handout (English, Spanish, Chinese available)--Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resources

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource

• COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities
  • https://scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2020/03/Green-Mountain-SA-Info-By-and-For-People-with-Disabilities.pdf
• Coping with stress during infectious disease outbreaks
  • http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/CommunicableDisease‑StrategiesForCoping.pdf
• Social Emotional Apps:
  • Headspace
  • Calm
  • Pranayama Yoga Breathing App (Google Play/Apple App Store)

• AUSD Summer Tech Resources - created by the AUSD Innovation Coaches as a summer, teacher approved, selection of educational activities.
• Code.org - Coding: Challenge the Mind & Learn 21st Century Skills
• Type Rocket - Practice Your Typing Skills

Dance Mat Typing - Improve Your Touch Typing & Speed