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Resources for Albany families

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

Wow in the World science and technology
Smash Boom Best great debates
Short and Curly ethics explorations
We Are Teachers list of top podcasts for kids (elementary, but also MS and HS)

Science and Philosophy Videos

  • In a Nutshell

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
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