Making the homeschool transition can be exciting and challenging especially if you are just learning to navigate learning from home for the first time. Below are some great resources for parents, students, and caregivers that can aid in the transition and add learning fun for many age groups. These resources are even helpful for those that have been homeschooling for years.
It is highly encouraged to check with your child’s school first for specific instructions and resources.
- Otsego Public Schools
- St. Margaret School
- Plainwell Community Schools
- Allegan Public Schools
- Kalamazoo Public Schools
Available through the Otsego District Public Library
- Early Literacy Resources
- MeL eResources for Kids
- MeL eResources
- Ancestry
- Hoopla
- Overdrive or Libby
- Rocket Languages
Online Resources – Resources below range from free to reduced priced services. Some resources may only be available during the COVID-19 Closure.
- Education.com – Printable Resources
- Amazing Educational Resources
- Mystery Science
- Age of Learning (ABC Mouse, Adventure Academy)
- Children’s Books & Author Resources Book Connections (PK-8th)
- Teen Books & Author Resources Book Connections (Gr. 7-12)
- Educator and Adult Books & Author Resources Book Connections (adult and teen)
- TED-Ed
- Blessed Beyond A Doubt
- KidsActivities.com
- Discovery Ed
- BrainPop
- Simple Homeschool
- Reading Eggs
- Khan Academy
- Exploratorium
- NASA for Students
- Project Gutenberg
- Duolingo
- Steve Spangler Science
- Homeschool.com
- XtraMath
- The Learning Network
- HowtoSmile
- The Activity Mom
- PowerMyLearning
- DiscoveryEducation
- BrainPOP
- Coursera/edX
- Homeschooling Special Needs Children
- K12.com
- Kahoot
- Pronto
- BookCreator App
- Google for Edu
- Buncee
- Pear Deck
- Kami
- Parlay
- Elementari
- Wakelet
- Hapara
- Manga High
- ListenWire
- MobyMax
- GoGuardian
- Seterra Geography
- We Video
- Slido Education
- Breakout Edu
- Microsoft Education
- NearPod
- Zoom
Internet Resources
The following internet providers are offering limited free or reduced internet for students.
