Whether you are looking for online resources or offline activities to do with children, this page will walk you through some SBCSS favorites. Take a look at this Tips for Parents page before embarking on this online enrichment journey.
If you do not have internet access, please visit our Offline Resources page or visit the information about the resources available from KVCR.
Please remember that Common Sense Media Parent Resources is a great platform to use for website reviews for kids, as well as other important information about digital citizenship and responsibility online.
The resources below are free. Do take a moment to scroll down to the resources for English Learners section and ideas for structuring time at home with students.
Grade Level: K-12
Description: Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
Grade Level: K-12
Description: Expert-created content and resources for every course and level (Math).
Grade Level: K-12
Description: Kids can learn about animals, the environment, geography, and more.
Grade Level: All
Description: Interland is an adventure-packed online game for Digital Citizenship and Safety
Grade Level: All
Description:Hands-on engineering activities featuring easy-to-find materials and step-by-step instructions. Try an activity and upload a photo of what you've built.
Grade Level: 4-12
Description: Topical science news to learners, parents and educators.
Tween Tribune/Tween Tribune (Spanish)
Grade Level: K-12
Description: News Articles for all ages. - Also available in Spanish
Grade Level: K-12
Description: Free coding website with multiple activities for all grade levels.
Imagineering in a Box: Disney & Khan Academy
Free online program. The series offers 32 videos in which Imagineers share how they use a wide range of skills – from story development and conceptual design, to math, physics and engineering – to create immersive experiences.
Pixar in a Box: Disney & Khan Academy
Pixar in a Box is a behind-the-scenes look at how Pixar artists do their jobs. The subjects you learn in school — math, science, computer science, and humanities — are used every day to create amazing movies at Pixar.
SplashLearn: K-5 Fun with Math
Free for parents to sign up. Can be used with or without internet access. Personalized learning for math, aligned with state math standards.
Author and artist of "The Pigeon" series teaches art lesson each day at 10 am PT. He also reads stories and talks about how he creates his stories.
For Families of English Learners
Grade Level: K-12Free research-based information, activities, and advice to parents, schools, and communities
Grade Level: PreK-3Specializing in reading, phonics & math - educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3.
Grade Level: K-12Free ESL Interactive Learning,
Free Games, Puzzles, Grammar, Vocabulary and more.
Grade Level: K-12Description: Parent Tool Kit te permite encontrar en un único lugar una serie de recursos producidos y desarrollados especialmente para los padres.
Grade Level: K-12Description: Expert-created content and resources for every course and level (Math).
Scholastic Book Videos (en Español)
Grade Level: K-12Description: Books in Spanish for Students/Families
International Children's Digital LibraryGrade Level: K-12Description: Books translated into different languages
Home Learning Resources: State Parks and Sea World
Ports Parks: Home Learning Programs
Visit California State Parks PORTS Home Learning Programs from across California to access precious natural resources without leaving the comfort of your own home.
Educational Resources from Sea World
Explore educational resources from Sea World, as well as hands on activities.
Ideas on Structuring Time at Home with Students
Universal Design for Learning-
Katie Novak's Homeschooling Daily Schedules
This daily schedule is provided as a sample of home schedules for providing student enrichment activities using the Universal Design for Learning principles.
(This is listed as a reference tool and may be used as families deem appropriate.)
This is a sample schedule only. Families may use as they deem appropriate.Check your local school district regarding school meal locations near you.
This is a sample schedule only. Families may use as they deem appropriate.Check your local school district regarding school meal locations near you.
This is a sample schedule only. Families may use as they deem appropriate.Check your local school district regarding school meal locations near you.