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Resources for Families to Keep Healthy and Learning in Los Angeles

We thank our fellow Los Angeles non-profit Families In Schools for compiling this helpful list of resources on staying healthy, and keeping yourself and children engaged and learning during this difficult time.

Research shows that helping our students create a flexible structure around learning is not a bad idea. Below, you will find a list of free resources to support student learning during school closures. 

Math

Khan Academy, (All Grades)
Curricki, (High school)
Funbrain, (Grades K-8)
Prodigy, (Grades 1-8)
Math Playground, (Grades 1-6)
Splash Learn, (Grades K-5)
Math Game Time, (Preschool-7th) 

English

Book Creator (Grades 3-12)
Adapted Mind (Grades 1-6)
Classroom Secrets (Grades K-4)
Mrs. S. ELA resources (Grades 9-12)
Perfectly Pre-K Blog (Preschool)
Storyline Online (Grades K-4)
Get Epic (Ages 0-12)
Flamingo Rampant (Ages 0-5) 

Foreign Languages

Duolingo
Conjuegomos

Social Studies/History

PBS Learning Media (All Grades)
Khan Academy (High School)
Crash Course (High School)
Nat Geo Kids (Grades 3-7)
Google Earth (Grades 4-8)
Time for Kids (Grades K-6) 

Science

Science Printables (Grades 6-8)
Toca Boca (Grades K-5)
Khan Academy (High School)
ED Heads (Grades 2-12)
Periodic Videos (High School)
NASA Kids Club (Grades K-4)
NASA STEM Engage (Grades K-12)
Scratch Coding (Grades 3-12)
How Stuff Works (Grades 6-12) 
Mati & Dada, (Ages 3-9)
Google Arts & Culture (Grades 4-12)
MusArts and Cultureeums Virtual Tours (All Grades) 

Advanced Placement

Khan AcademyAPP Fiveable

Families In Schools Recommendations:

PBS Learning Media (all grades)
Khan Academy (Grades k-12)
Khan Academy for Kids (Ages 2-7)Your Local Library’s Digital Media Archive

With school closures, organizations and communities are rallying together to provide meals to those in most need. Below, is a list of resources to support your child’s nutrition. 

Los Angeles

  • 40 LAUSD Family Center Sites and 20 grab-and-go meal sites throughout Los Angeles starting Wednesday 3/18 (List is TBD) 

South Los Angeles 

  • Free Lunch: Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy for ANYONE 18 and under from 8AM-12PM (3/16-3/27)
  • Free Lunch: Alliance Kory Hunter Middle School Monday-Friday 8AM-12PM
  • Free Groceries: St. Margaret’s Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays for 90045 & 90047. Call (310) 672-2208 to put your name on the list.
  • Free Meal: Carvery Kitchen, child must present and under 18 and present. 8AM – 7PM. 

San Fernando Valley – LAUSD Family Resource Centers starting 3/18 from 6AM-6PM

  • Byrd Middle School – Sun Valley
  • East Valley High School – North Hollywood
  • San Fernando High School – San Fernando/Sylmar
  • Verdugo Hills High School – Sunland/Tujunga 

Azusa Children 18 and under can pick up meals on Mondays & Wednesdays

  • Murray Elementary 9AM-11AM
  • Valleydale Elementary 9AM-11AM
  • Azusa High School 9AM-11AM & 2PM-4PM 

Bay Area

Fontana

  • Meal pick up M-F 11AM-12:30 PM at Fontana Unified School District schools. See link

Ontario-Montclair

  • Students at OMSD will be provided meals from 8AM-9AM and from 10AM-1PM. See link

Moreno Valley

  • Students at MVUSD will be provided meals March 16-20 from 11AM-1PM at all school sites. See link

Escondido

  • Meal pick up at Escondido Unified School District schools. Breakfast 6AM-8AM, Lunch 11AM-1PM. See link