Resources for Being at Home
Here are some resources, both fun and academic, for being at home. Keep checking back for more ideas!
Recently added:
Mr. John reads “Frog and Toad Together” (19 min)
“Together While We are Apart” – Students, adults, and staff doing everyday things at home
Dandelion art with Ms. Megan
Build a bird’s nest with Ms. Megan
Mr. John reads “Days with Frog and Toad” (23 min)
Draw a Squirrel with Ms. Megan
3 New Workout videos from Ms. Angela of ASD Fitness Center (see below)
Ms. Yvonne reads “The Little Engine That Could”
Facts & Myths about the Coronavirus: helpful information and easy-to-understand graphics from the World Health Organization, plus other Health Information in special section below
Sr. Cheryl sings “Sing and Shout for Joy”
Plus, lots of new music from Mr. Matt, below…
Art Projects from Ms. Megan more to come!
Dandelion art with Ms. Megan
Build a bird’s nest with Ms. Megan
Draw a Squirrel with Ms. Megan
Make an Origami Figure with Ms. Megan
Make a funny face with this collage idea!
Duckling Drawing with Ms. Megan
Some Read-Aloud Stories
Mr. John reads “Frog and Toad Together” (19 min)
Mr. John reads “Days with Frog and Toad” (29 min)
Ms. Yvonne reads “The Little Engine That Could”
Mrs. Burland reads “Itsy Bitsy Spider”
Ms. Laura reads “A Perfectly Messed Up Story”
Ms. Virginia reads “The Great Big Noise”
Ms. Jeanie and Mr. Tom (Tisdale) Read “The Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything”
Ms. Jeanie reads “I Love You the Purplest”
Ms. Jeanie (Tisdale) reads “Stellaluna”
Mr. Tom (Tisdale) reads “Corduroy”
Ms. Virginia reads “The Great Big Noise”
Music Videos more all the time!
Mr. Matt from RhythmHearts Creative Arts Therapy joins us…
I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
Mr. Spencer Sings “This Little Light of Mine”
Ms. Virginia’s Husband John Sings “Baby Beluga”
Mr. John sings original song “Hey, How Ya Doin’”
Mr. John sings “Tennessee Stud”
“All God’s Children Sing in the Choir”: Lift your spirits with this fun slideshow based on a song by Bill Staines
Sr. Cheryl sings “Sing and Shout for Joy”
Cooking Projects more to come!
Making Avocado Toast with Ms. Lindsay
Exercise & Yoga
Fast paced and silly cardio workout with Ms. Angela
Homework break– 5 minutes of medium level cardio with Ms. Angela
Limited mobility upper body movements (also silly) with Ms. Angela
Yoga with Ms. Angela from ASD Fitness Center in Orange, CT
Easy Workout of the Week with Ms. Angela
Other Fun Videos
“We Miss You!” A video of all our friends’ faces
Hello from Saint Catherine Center staff!
Watch Ms. Sonia give her dog Brownie a bath!
For our Saint Catherine Center Bowlers: Andy Varipapa, a bowler from the 1940s, has some fun tricks to show us! Video 1 Video 2
Making a Wreath for Spring and Easter with Kelly Weldon and Helen Bergner
Making spring notecards and Fun with Paper Buttons – with Helen Bergner
Helpful Information about COVID-19
This free BrainPop video helps to explain the coronavirus to young children
“Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19,” a helpful article from the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses
Teaching Children and Families Regarding COVID-19: Check out other resources from the National Association of School Nurses
Facts & Myths about the Coronavirus: helpful information and easy-to-understand graphics from the World Health Organization
Rapid, free COVID-19 tests available to eligible Connecticut residents
Some pointers on taking care of yourself when you’re sick
Updates
A Message from Helen Burland, March 26, 2020
An Update from Helen Burland, April 16, 2020
Special COVID-19 Appeal, May 1, 2020
Virtual Programs
Links to various virtual zoo tours: Take a trip to the zoo without leaving your home
Maritime Aquarium – Distance Learning and Free Virtual Programs from The Maritime Aquarium. Students, families and individuals are welcome to take part in these live-streaming virtual programs. All programs require advance reservations to receive the needed link.
Math – Science – Reading & Boredom Busters
Set some goals for yourself while you’re at home with this Goal Setting Worksheet
Kids Connection on NBC – Multiple downloadable at-home science activities, as well as read-alouds and other videos
Garden in a Glove: Ms. Sonia and her granddaughter start a simple garden with plastic gloves
Build a birdhouse! – Instructions for constructing a simple bird house from Suncatcherstudio.com
Hidden Pictures – Four fun brain teasers
Indoor Scavenger Hunt – Have fun and build identification skills
Edmentum – Grade-specific worksheet bundles include math, language arts, science, reading and literary activities.
Epic – Online library of books, many of which can be read-aloud and have quizzes that go along with them. Free for students from 8-4 M-F.
Scholastic: Offering free 20 days of materials. Organized by grade level and includes materials for different subject areas.
Mystery Science: Free science lessons for grades K-5. Organized by grade level and include topics about animals, weather, engineering, etc.
Khan Academy: Free Math practice and videos. Organized by grade level and standard. You can sign up for free or connect to a teacher’s class code.
Go Noodle: Great resource for brain breaks and to get people moving. Includes videos on yoga, meditation, dancing, stretching, etc. You can sign up for free.
National Geographic Kids: Free resource that includes articles, videos, and games for kids that connects to social studies and science topics.
Funbrain: Games to help practice reading and math skills.
Highlight Kids: Read, play games, and conduct science experiments.
Seussville: Read and play games relating to all your favorite Dr. Seuss books.
Prayers and Poems
A Special Blessing from Fr. Eric Silva
Pray the Hail Mary for others with Sr. Maureen Ulatowski, SSND
A Prayer of Comfort by St. Augustine
A Prayer of Faith and Action Diocese of Bridgeport
A Prayer of Solidarity United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Some prayers for children and families
Photo Galleries
Revisit some fun days with your friends by visiting the Photo Galleries on our websites: