SPS Learning Resources

The following are links to learning resources provided by the SPS District.

SPS Remote Learning Resources: Access information (in multiple languages) from the district about Meals, Health, and Technology:

https://www.seattleschools.org/resources

SPS TV: You can view the district-produced videos on their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MOCsps, or on one of the following cable channels:

⁃ Comcast: channel 26 (standard definition), or 319(high definition)

⁃ Wave: channel 26 (standard definition), or 695 (high definition)

⁃ Century Link: channel 8008 (standard definition), or 8508 (high definition)

SPS Learning at Home Activity Ideas:

https://www.seattleschools.org/student_portal/online_student_resources

Technology Support

The SPS links below have “how to” videos in multiple languages and FAQs to help get your student on-line and ready for instruction.

Getting Started with Technology for Remote Learning

https://www.seattleschools.org/district/calendars/news/what_s_new/technology_for_remote_learning

Technology Supports for Families

https://www.seattleschools.org/student_portal/technology_supports_for_families

How-To videos, in multiple languages, on Seesaw and other platforms

Technology Supports for Families - Seattle Public Schools

District Laptop/Device and Internet Access

https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/dots/student_1_1_laptop_program

To get SPS Tech Support with either your laptop or iPad, contact: laptops@seattleschools.org or 206-252-0100.

There are 8 school sights providing in-person support:

https://www.seattleschools.org/district/calendars/news/what_s_new/family_resource_centers

The site closest to Madrona Elementary is the Bailey Gatzert Elementary Library (1301 Yesler Way Seattle, WA 98122). It is open Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9:00 - 11:00 and 11:30-2:30.

The district has also created web pages (including Tech Support) in each of the community's top six languages (click on the link for desired language):

Amharic, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

Educational Sites

The following sites provide instruction and tutorials in many school subjects, such as English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Social Studies, and Science. Some sites also have lessons in Art, Music, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Most sites offer some content for free, and the remaining (majority) of the content requires payment.

Multi-subject sites:

https://www.brainpop.com

https://www.khanacademy.org (all access free)

https://wideopenschool.org

https://learnathome.scholastic.com

Math:

https://mathforlove.com/lessons/ (This link connects to the free resources)

https://www.dreambox.com

https://arbitrarilyclose.com

https://media.pk12ls.com/curriculum/math/Investigations3/MWI/english/index.html#

https://www.gamesforyoungminds.com

Science:

https://mysteryscience.com

http://learninginplaces.org/for-families/ (Outdoor science)

https://science.mom or https://www.youtube.com/sciencemom

http://audubonadventures.org/Interactive_Puzzles.htm (Birds and environment)

https://www.seattleschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=627&pageId=18448#es

Music:

https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com

https://www.musictheory.net

https://www.youtube.com/seattlesymphony

https://listeningadventures.carnegiehall.org/

Art:

https://artsed-washington.github.io/alic/

https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmQThz1OLYt8mb2PU540LOA

https://www.artforkidshub.com/

Social Emotional Learning:

https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/studentsupport/sel/pubdocs/SEL%20Parent%20and%20Educator%20Activities.pdf (List of resources created by the WA state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

https://www.cosmickids.com

https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/

https://www.edutopia.org/sel-parents-resources

https://www.commonsensemedia.org

https://www.confidentparentsconfidentkids.org

https://www.biglifejournal.com

Physical Education

Staying active - https://www.gonoodle.com/

Books & Reading Lists

Each child in SPS can sign up for a library card using their school ID. See the following link for instructions.

https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/learning/student- success/library-link

Many online reading resources can be accessed with a Seattle Public Library card, such as the following. There are many other online tools accessible on

https://www.spl.org/books-and-media/books-and-ebooks/tumblebooklibrary

https://www.spl.org/books-and-media/books-and-ebooks/bookflix

The SPS libraries provide access to several resources, such as encyclopedias, through the link below. On this page is a link named “Student Password Assistance Page” which provides the login information for the resources.

https://www.seattleschools.org/student_portal/online_student_resources