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This month I would like to challenge YOU to create art everyday! You can draw, paint, build, just MAKE ART! Once you have completed your masterpiece for the day, you can use #WBartchallenge and tag me on instagram @artwithmissmathis, email it to me at kmathis@west-branch.k12.ia.us, or simply share it with the people you …

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Mrs. Bower & Mrs. O’Neil

Reading/Language Arts

Online Resources

Abcmouse https://www.abcmouse.com (see email for user name and password)
Scholastic Learning at Home https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/resources/scholastic-learn-at-home–free-resources-for-school-closures.html#
Grant Wood AEA on-line resources https://www.gwaea.org/
Go to Parents the in the drop down select on-line resources.
User name: 6930wbhe
Password: aea10
Bookflix, Tumblebooks and Learn 360 are good one to use
Khan Academy Kids
https://khankids.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/khan-academy-kids/id1378467217 (app download)

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Ms. Boles Online Resources

Explaining Covid-19 to your student https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Talking to your kids about the CoronaVirus https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
Feeling Games https://pbskids.org/games/feelings/
On and Off Switch- Progressive Muscle Relaxation video (Used at times in guidance) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZP-TMr984s
Exercise for Mental Health https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/managing-anxiety/exercise-stress-and-anxiety
Headspace for meditation and Stress Reduction https://www.headspace.com/covid-19?fbclid=IwAR1yPMzjpwfcDL1W-9wVMbVIs668T9-Hcn6XWRNrbMPlb7j4pR9iqxfBSjs
Breathe for Change https://www.breathe4change.com/?utm_source=Pardot&utm_medium=Landing+Page&utm_campaign=Compassion&fbclid=IwAR12mcs117E-Kssqi5jenFIC9H0ImGXMFpygIoctmew3mwJZjBgXILELPS0
Coping Skill Ideas https://www.theodysseyonline.com/45-things-to-do-when-youre-stressed

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Mr. Holub Online Resources

PE Central: https://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/pelessonplans.html
Open Phys Ed: https://openphysed.org/physical-activity https://openphysed.org/physical-education
Peloton App: at home workouts for free that can be done with or without equipment. Look in your app store!
NFL play 60: https://aha-nflplay60.discoveryeducation.com/
Twitter: #HPEatHome type in the hashtag and see tons of PE and Health teachers from all …
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Ms. Teslik Online Resources

musictheory.net (appropriate for 2nd and 3rd graders that are wanting a challenge) http://musictheory.net/

For all ages:

funbrain.com http://funbrain.com/
Music K8 Kids http://musick8kids.com
Daria Music http://dariamusic.com/

Activity Ideas

Sing with your child. You do not have to be a professional singer for this to benefit your child’s learning. You can sing along with the …
Read more Music (EK-4th Grade) – Resources

Mrs. Olson Online Resources

Grant Wood AEA has a wealth of online resources - including books and videos! (Scroll down) All are free to use for GWAEA schools.

Logins - Hoover: 6930wbhe; Password for all is aea10 Except EBSCO which is aea10!

Each resource is labeled with the recommended age range. I …

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Ms. Mathis Online Resources

Lunchtime Doodles with Mo Willems: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
Art Inspiration Padlet: https://padlet.com/jtoole4/5cs571f1zmr5
Daily Live Art Activities: https://www.mcharpermanor.com/post/supply-list-for-our-first-week-of-projects
Make an Art Studio: https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-an-art-studio-at-home/
How to Draw/ Free Daily Live Webcasts: https://markkistler.com/?fbclid=IwAR37pyxPHEoYo1NYOcbMBnlpFKacPFIc2hH67dMg83CxvycKsITEDS7IAZk
Jesion’s Artroom (drawing ideas): http://msjesionart.weebly.com/
Louvre Museum Online Tours: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Scratch Animations: https://scratch.mit.edu/
Google Arts …
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