Distance Learning

STERLING'S 2020-21 ELEMENTARY DISTANCE LEARNING PLAN v2 - Click Here

STERLING'S 2020-21 MIDDLE SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING PLAN v2 - Click Here

We recommend creating a plan with your teen’s input. Whenever possible, include them in the decision-making processes. Their plan can include the following:

• Establishing a quiet workspace
• Making a schedule that works for your family
• Taking on a personal challenge
  • How far can you ride your bike without stopping?
  • Can you build a fort that holds your weight?
  • Can you learn a new skill?
  • Can you make a new meal with the ingredients you have in the house?
  • Can you write an original song/poem/story/play?
• FaceTime or call an extended family member or friend
• Start a new hobby
• Take a virtual tour
• Spring cleaning of room and clothes
• Listen to an audiobook or podcast
• Completing a service project from home
  • Pick up litter in your community
  • Create care packages for those experiencing homelessness
  • Gather extra toys and gifts to donate
  • Draw pictures or write letters to residents in nursing homes
  • Drop off treats to local first responders
  • Track bird populations
  • Donate to an organization helping during the Coronavirus pandemic
  • Knit something for Warm Up America
  • Help those in need during this time

Libraries – Almost all public libraries have digital collections you can check out through a browser or app. added 4/7/20

Chatham County Public Library digital and online learning resources – If you are a Chatham County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)

Durham County Public Library digital collections – If you are a Durham County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)

Wake County Public Library download library, – If you are a Wake County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)

If you live in another county, please check the website for your local library.

ABCmouse (30 Days Free) – Reading, Math, Science, Art & Colors

ABCYA – over 400 fun and educational games for grades PreK through 6

Amy Latta Creations – 10 at home art lessons for children added 3/31/20

Aquarium Virtual tours –added 3/31/20

Aquarium Virtual Tour – added 3/31/20

The Art of Education University – at home art lessons for children added 3/31/20

Art Museum Collections– added 3/31/20

Art Museum Virtual tours around the world– added 3/31/20

BrainPOPJR– STEM • Social Studies • Reading/Writing • Health • Arts activities for K-3 added 3/31/20

Coral Reef “Online Lab” – A video presentation with suggested activities, from Kid Lab added 3/26/20

The Dot – added 3/31/20

EPIC (30 Days FREE) – Digital library for kids 12 & under

Everyone’s Awake- Story read by the illustrator – added 3/31/20

Free Creative Craft plans through Discount School Supply – added 3/31/20

Free Science Kit– added 3/31/20

FunBrain PreK & K Playground – Games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy

Handwriting without Tears activities (virtual) for Pre-K & K) – added 3/31/20

Letterland –Free resources from Award Winning phonics publisher added 3/31/20

Manoj Bathula Art – added 3/31/20

Mini Kid Zone – added 3/31/20

Mo Williems LUNCH DOODLES – Award winning children’s author and illustrator draws and talks to viewers once a day during isolation added 3/31/20

Mobile Montessori – Educational apps for schools & home learning added 3/24/20

More Virtual Tours – added 3/31/20

Movable Alphabet Printables – added 3/31/20

Montessori Tools – Interactive Montessori materials added 3/24/20

National Parks Virtual Tours– added 3/31/20

NC Symphony Online Concerts – Hear the Symphony wherever they are—and learn What Makes Music, Music! Access with password 1932. added 3/26/20

PBS Kids –added 3/31/20

Podcasts for Kids That Adults Will Like Too – a great way for you and your kids to learn about something new together added 3/30/20

Resources for ELs During Remote Learning (from NC DPI – requires google login) added 3/26/20

Romper- List of authors reading their children’s books – added 3/31/20

Samu TV Kids Learning and Songs – added 3/31/20

San Diego Zoo – added 3/31/20

Stamp Game Printable – added 3/31/20

Starfall – language arts and mathematics for PreK – 3rd

Teach Your Monster to Read (FREE when using a computer) – game that makes learning to read fun

The Very Hungry Caterpillar animated film from Eric Carle’s classic children’s book – added 3/31/20

Young Rembrandts – added 3/31/20

Libraries – Almost all public libraries have digital collections you can check out through a browser or app. added 4/7/20

Chatham County Public Library digital and online learning resources – If you are a Chatham County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)

Durham County Public Library digital collections – If you are a Durham County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)

Wake County Public Library download library, – If you are a Wake County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)

If you live in another county, please check the website for your local library.

Adventure Academy – Learning games & videos for reading, math, science, and more

Beauty and Joy of Computing – learn computer science by creating programs using the Snap programming language added 4/7/20

Best Documentaries on Netflix – Age-appropriate documentaries added 3/24/20

Big Ideas Math – (UE) Access the free Student Edition of the Big Ideas Math textbook added 4/7/20

BrainPOP – Learning games, animated movies, and activities

Coding – Programming and computer science at code.org added 3/24/20

Freerice – Free games in several educational categories, ad revenue supports the World Food Programme added 3/24/20

GeoGebra Lessons – 21 exercises to help new users become familiar with GeoGebra’s Geometry app added 4/7/20

Global Citizenship – Student resources around sustainable development from the United Nations added 3/24/20

Kitchen Skills – By age group added 3/24/20

Live Online Story Times – From award-winning South African author Andrew Newman added 3/24/20

Math-Mapper – (UE) Free diagnostic math practice and assessments added 4/7/20

Mystery Doug – Short educational videos for K-5

Mystery Science – K-5 science lessons

Montessori Tools – Interactive Montessori materials added 3/24/20

NC Symphony Online Concerts – Hear the Symphony wherever they are—and learn What Makes Music, Music! Access with password 1932. added 3/30/20

OT Mom Learning Activities – Simple sensory integration activities and exercises to complement occupational therapy

PenPal Schools – Collaborative learning community

Persuasive Writing Contest – Why Sports Matter (Grades 4–7), DEADLINE: April 24, 2020 added 3/26/20

Podcasts for Kids That Adults Will Like Too – a great way for you and your kids to learn about something new together added 3/30/20

ReadTheory – Personalized reading comprehension exercises for K-12 and ESL students

Resources for ELs During Remote Learning (from NC DPI – requires google login) added 3/24/20

San Diego Zoo Live Cams – Peek in on a dozen different animal habitats at one of the world’s best zoos.

Storyline Online – Celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations

Switch Zoo – Animal games

Ted-Ed@Home Daily Newsletter – High-quality, interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis added 3/24/20

Virtual Museum Tours – 12 famous museums offer virtual tours

Free Online Study Skills Course from NC State – online course for MS / HS students. Topics covered include (but are not limited to): organization of notebooks and school materials, time management (to include using physical and online planners), project planning, managing and completing homework assignments, reading comprehension strategies, note-taking, avoiding procrastination, and test-taking strategies. In addition, both the middle and high school programs now include “bonus” material related more specifically to online/remote learning, to include discussions on how to create schedules, how to manage and organize remote learning resources, improving motivation, and developing improved goal setting, self-monitoring, and self-regulation skills. added 7/2/2020

Libraries – Almost all public libraries have digital collections you can check out through a browser or app. added 4/7/20

Chatham County Public Library digital and online learning resources – If you are a Chatham County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)

Durham County Public Library digital collections – If you are a Durham County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)

Wake County Public Library download library, – If you are a Wake County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)

If you live in another county, please check the website for your local library.

Albert – An interactive learning companion for core Middle School subjects

Beauty and Joy of Computing – learn computer science by creating programs using the Snap programming language added 4/7/20

Big Ideas Math – Access the free Student Edition of the Big Ideas Math textbook added 4/7/20

ChemMatters Online – A magazine that helps students find connections between chemistry and the world around them

DeltaMath – Math practice problems, extensive and well-organized

Ecree – Access unlimited, instant, teacher-quality feedback on your writing added 4/7/20

GeoGebra Lessons – 21 exercises to help new users become familiar with GeoGebra’s Geometry app added 4/7/20

Math-Mapper – Free diagnostic math practice and assessments added 4/7/20

Ted-Ed@Home Daily Newsletter – High-quality, interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis added 3/24/20

Virtual Field Trips – From Discovery Education added 3/24/20

WCPSS Middle School Math Courses added 3/30/20

WCPSS High School Math 1 added 3/30/20

YMCA 360 – On-demand videos of your favorite Y classes for all ages added 3/24/20

Art Resources

Google Arts & Culture – Discover artworks, collections and stories from all around the world.

#MetKids – Explore a Metropolitan Museum of Art’s site made for, with, and by kids.

Music Resources

Ain’t No Bugs on Me – Fun BlueGrass-style singalong added 3/30/20

Blob Chorus – Practice matching pitches in a fun game (requires Adobe Flash)

NY Philharmonic KidZone – Explore the New York Philharmonic site. Fun games, learn about composers, watch performances.

P.E. Resources

Yoga (K-Lower El)

Spider-man Yoga
Trolls Yoga
Pokemon Yoga
Star Wars Yoga
Harry Potter Yoga

Yoga for Upper El and MS

Yoga for Stress
Yoga for Focus
Yoga for Beginners
Yoga for basketball players
Yoga for soccer players

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)

Kids workout beginner
Kids HIIT workout
10 mins Kids cardio workout
HIIT circuit for kids
HIIT for beginners
7 mins family and kids workout
27 min Cardio and Ab workout
Full body stretch and cool down

Sterling Counseling – Support and resources for students’ emotional well-being and social/emotional learning

20 Screen-Free Things To Do With Your Kids
Emotional ABCs
Comic Kids – Yoga and Meditation
Gaia Yoga
Growga – Yoga
Go Noodle
Mental Health Education
Calm Meditation
Howard B. Wigglebottom – Books, Songs, Activities (Requires Adobe Flash)
GIANT List of Ideas To Do With Kids
Random Acts of Kindness Videos

Child Mind Institute’s COVID-19 Resources for Parents

See especially: Talking To Your Kids About Coronavirus

NASP Parent Resource

Coronavirus and Parenting – What You Need to Know

Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus

My Kid’s School Is Closed….Now What?