Food and other necessities
- AUSD now serves free breakfast and lunch to all students. They also offer a food pantry on many Fridays. You can find out more here: https://ausdschoolfoodproject.org/
- There are many places in the Albany/Berkeley area that provide food for those who need it. Check out the Berkeley Food Network (https://berkeleyfoodnetwork.org/) for pantries nearby.
- UC Berkeley—including UC Village—also have food resources. Find out more at http://www.thebearpantryatberkeley.org/resources/Albany CARES provides food support as well as connections to shelter and other resources. See here: https://www.albanyca.org/services/neighborhood-services/albany-cares
Academic Resources
- Science: Twig Education Mystery Science
- Math: Khan Academy Math Playground
- Reading: Scholastic
- Stories Read aloud: Story Online
- Reading activities: Scholastic
- Typing practice: Dance Mat Typing Typing Club for 3rd-5th graders
- Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies: NYC Schools
Podcasts
Science and Philosophy Videos
Activities, arts, crafts, games, books etc.
- Babble Dabble Do
- What Do We Do All Day?
- Open Library free library resource offering e-books and audio books
- Picture book author daily read alouds on Instagram Live: Oliver Jeffers and Mac Barnett
- Lunch doodles with Mo Willems
- Big list of even more kid lit authors doing readings, art, and activities
Health & Fitness
- Home fitness: Family Workouts
- Get outside: East Bay Regional Parks Trail Challenge
- AUSD now serves free breakfast and lunch to all students. They also offer a food pantry on many Fridays. You can find out more here: https://ausdschoolfoodproject.org/
- There are many places in the Albany/Berkeley area that provide food for those who need it. Check out the Berkeley Food Network (https://berkeleyfoodnetwork.org/) for pantries nearby.
- UC Berkeley—including UC Village—also have food resources. Find out more at http://www.thebearpantryatberkeley.org/resources/
- Albany CARES provides food support as well as connections to shelter and other resources. See here: https://www.albanyca.org/services/neighborhood-services/albany-cares