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The COVID-19 pandemic has a ected every facet of our lives, including how we live, work and learn. Many parents have taken on the additional role of educator, transforming homes into classrooms and changing the
landscape of education in the blink of an eye. While schools and families have adapted quickly to these new and unprecedented challenges, local institutions have stepped up to the plate to o er free online educational resources. Here are just a few to add to your “home educator toolbox!”
INFINITY Science Center
INFINITY Science Center brings education home with educational videos, labs, lessons and activities for children of all ages. www.visitin nity.com/at-home-education
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Discovery at Home brings the museum experience to you! Lynn Meadows o ers several fun activities to do at home, including DIY projects and scavenger hunts. www.lmdc.org/discovery-at-home
Mississippi Aquarium
From curriculum to activity sheets and story time fun, Mississippi Aquarium’s resources are available to download and enjoy from the comfort of your own home. www.msaquarium.org/resources
Make learning fun and engaging
by checking out the digital activities
and games on the department of education’s website. These resources are organized by grade and are engineered to help students practice the skills and strategies taught by their teachers in the classroom. Social emotional learning and hearing and vision impairment resources are also available. www.mdek12.org/learningathome
Mississippi Power
Mississippi Power’s Learn with Louie program o ers fun and educational activities to encourage learning with your friend, Louie the Lightning
Bug. Join Louie in learning about everything from nature to electrical safety. www.mississippipower.com/community/ electrical-safety/learn-with-louie.html
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art brings art to you through their online exhibits, which include pottery, photography and archives. www.georgeohr.org
WAMA’s Art+ initiative makes art experiences accessible digitally and connects the collection to a variety of elds of study including art history, science, social studies and language arts. www.walterandersonmuseum.org/artplus
Mississippi Department of Education
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
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