Online Learning Activities
Activities, Instruction, Games and Programs for Pre-K through School-Aged
- News-2-You - Read the newspaper; choose current issues, breaking news and activities.
- Storyline Online - Reading adventures
- Starfall Grades 1, 2, 3 - Language arts, music, math and seasonal activities
- ABCmouse - Free for 1 month: use code SCHOOL7771 (all capitals)
- IXL – Language arts and math activities
- PBS Kids – Games and activities
- Little Puddins – Social stories that include one on COVID-19
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Freedom Homeschooling Virtual Field Trips - Just because you are social distancing at home doesn't mean you can't visit some great places around the world.
- Special Olympics - Commit To Fit - Taped and live videos for exercise and health from The Special Olympics of Pennsylvania
- The Erie County Department of Health released a video aimed at helping children understand the ABCs and 123s of staying healthy during the pandemic
- Learning with Miss Julie - Video channel from a teacher at the Elizabeth Lee Black School
- Wearing a Mask & Seeing Other People Wear Masks - social narratives for children
Join our faculty Connor Kimball as he teaches us about drumming in this very helpful educational video! Enjoyed this drumming video and want more? Check out Jim Donovan's drum-along video playlist.
New Holiday Book Helps Children
The changes occurring during this holiday season may be hard for children to understand. This e-book from “Autism Little Learners” can help explain what is happening in language and pictures.
Resources from Public Broadcasting
Pennsylvania’s public broadcasting stations, including WQLN in Erie, is partnering with the state’s Department of education to offer “Learning at Home.” This new initiative will offer a robust catalog of programming on public television for all ages strengthened with additional online resources for families and teachers to bridge distance learning opportunities.
Information for Parents/Guardians
- PA Promise for Children - Help them Learn
- PNC Grow Up Great - Everyday Learning Tips
- PNC Grow Up Great - Sesame Street® Learning Resources
- 12 Tips for Talking to Children and Adults about Covid-19
- 10 things to help students during the COVID-19 outbreak Parents and educators banding together to help students keep learning
- Common Sense Media - Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home - Activities and videos for parents to review and share with their kids
- Erie Macaroni Kid - Free calendar of events in the Erie area
- Erie County Public Libary - Erie Library's online database of ebooks to check out and their online storytime
- Tips for Helping Children Stay Healthy - An Update from the CDC
- Penn State PRO Wellness - Newsletter and resources for families.
For parents and families of Elizabeth Lee Black School students -- here are answers to some of your most frequently asked questions.
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Weekly Fun for Group Homes and Families
We are compiling activities around a theme each week that brings together recipes, games, music and other fun that can easily be adapted for families.
Elizabeth Lee Black School Continuity of Education Plan
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has asked us to share our Continuity of Education Plan that addresses educational practices that occur when schools are closed for an extended period of time.
The goal of the Elizabeth Lee Black School plan is to support our students in maintaining and developing skills while they are away from traditional school environment.
Our Plan follows the mission of the Barber National Institute of "Making dreams come true." We are providing parents with weekly educational activities and therapies along with ongoing contact with our faculty.
As we serve a very diverse group of learners, all of our programs are individualized and designed based on each students' strengths and needs. We are consulting with parents to determine the most appropriate ways to meet their child's learning needs during this period of closure. No two programs may look alike.
We are available to answer your questions regarding the plan.
During these challenging days, we remain committed to provide families with the education and support that they need.
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