The Kids are Home... Now What?

Resources for KCSD Families

March 20, 2020 Edition

Making the most of school closure

Dear KCSD Families,

The days can be long when school is canceled, so in the coming weeks we will be sharing resources to help us be active, explore new learning, enjoy reading, and find moments of positivity, joy, and calm.

While structure and routine can be good for children, we do not expect our families to fill every minute of every day. We share these resources so you can take what works for you and your family and leave what doesn't.

We are proud to be part of the Knoxville community -- a place where we know challenges can bring out the good in people. We will be connecting with our community using the #ConnectKnoxville hashtag on social media, and we invite you to do the same!

While we may not be able to gather in person, our sense of community is strong!

Hug your kids tight, practice social distancing to keep our neighbors safe, and don't forget to wash your hands!

We're in this together, Panthers!

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A Sample Day with Ideas to Help Fill the Time

*Here is one idea for how to break up time during the day. Think of it as a menu of options; pick and choose what works for your children and your family.

8:00 Make breakfast together, clean up, get ready for the day

9:00 Playtime or Be Active (ex: Virtual Recess at 9:30)

10:00 Explore

11:00 Think Positively

11:30 Lunch pick-up begins at KHS

12:00 (Lunch Doodles w/ Mo Willems)

1:00 Explore

2:00 Be Active (Virtual Recess at 2:00)

3:00 Read for Fun

4:00 Electronics, Movie, or TV break

6:00 Prepare, eat, and clean up dinner; everyone helps.

7:30 Board Games/showers/read aloud before bed

*use the resources below for ideas on how to Be Active, Explore, Read for Fun, and Think Positively

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Resources for PreK-5

Be Active

Virtual Recess

*Email dianakatsikaris4@gmail.com to get on the list, she sends out a Zoom link daily. 9:30 and 2:00 recess times for half-hour.

Cosmic Yoga

Explore

Math

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems

Home Safari w/ Cincinnati Zoo

Read for Fun

Scholastic

Read Aloud

Think Positively

Journal about the topic

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Resources for 6-12

Be Active

Les Mills - FREE 30 Days

Les Mills -- 100+ Free Workouts

Mr. Hudson’s Workout Tips

Explore

Math

Free Online Ivy League Courses

Milk Street Cooking School

Read For Fun

Audible -- free audio books

Inspired Spaces

Make it Trend: What’s your favorite place to read?#ReadKCSD

Think Positively

Screen Less Challenge

Student Meal Pickup

KCSD will be providing free meals to all students from March 23 - April 10. This program will be extended if school remains closed longer than this timeframe. The meal sack will contain both breakfast and lunch. Pick up will occur in the student parking lot of KHS from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Please use the west entrance on Willetts Drive only. The pick up lanes will then exit onto Madison Street. Students do not have to be in the vehicle.

Please fill out this survey to help us get a headcount of how many meals to make.

*We are also asking a question about internet access at homes. We are working on providing learning opportunities for students and need this information to help us with planning.