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The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal policy that provides help and resources for children experiencing homelessness and allows them to have an opportunity to succeed in school.​Read below to learn more about what rights are protected for children experiencing homelessness.

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The Lorax
​By: Dr. Seuss Read by Todd​

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
​By: Dr. Seuss Read by Todd

The Spider
​By: Elise Gravel Read by Jalisha

Sofia Valdez Future Prez
​By: Andrea Beaty Read by Taylor

Mama Built a Little Nest
​By: Jennifer Ward Read by Ilse

The Incredible Book Eating Boy
​By: Oliver Jeffers Read by Ilse

Niño Wrestles the World
​By: Yuyi Morales Read by Meagan

A Moon of My Own
​By: Jennifer Rustgi Read by Taylor

We're Sailing Down the Nile
​By: Laurie Krebs and Anne Wilson Read by Taylor

Astronaut Handbook
​By: Meghan McCarthy Read by Taylor

The Jungle Book
​By: Rudyard Kipling Read by Todd

Elmer
​By: David McKee Read by Hannah

Moon Mangoes
​By: Lindy Shapiro Read by Hannah

Strictly No Elephants
​By: Lisa Mantchev Read by Jalisha

You Can Do It!
​By: Tony Dungy Read by Hannah

The Giving Tree
​By: Shel Silverstein Read by Hannah

A Giraffe and a Half
​By: Shel Silverstein Read by Hannah

Diary of a Worm
​By: Doreen Cronin Read by Taylor

Iggy Pech Architect
​By: Andrea Beaty Read by Taylor

If You Give a Moose a Muffin
​By: Laura Joffe Numeroff Read by Hannah

The Thing About Bees, A Love Letter
​By: Shabazz Larkin Read by Jalisha

Albert the Bear
​By: Nick Butterworth Read by Hannah

A Light in the Attic (Poem 1)
​By: Shel Silverstein Read by Myles

The Little Gardner
​By: Emily Hughes Read by Taylor

Maddi's Fridge
​By: Lois Brandt Read by Jordan

Owl Moon
​By: Jane Yolen Read by Jordan

Olivia Goes to Venice
​By: Ian Falconer Read by Jordan

Olivia Goes to Venice
​By: Ian Falconer Read by Jordan

But No Elephants
​By: Jerry Smath Reach by Hannah

Where Are You?
​By: Francesca Simon & David Melling Read by Hannah

Mr. Pine's Mixed-Up Signs
​By: Leonard Kessler Read by Hannah

The Invisible Moose
​By: Dennis Haseley Read by Hannah

Where the Wild Things Are
​By: Maurice Sendak Read by Todd

Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets (Chapters 1-4)
​By: Dav Pilkey Read by Hannah

Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets (Chapters 5-8)
​By: Dav Pilkey Read by Hannah

Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets (Chapters 9-12)
​By: Dav Pilkey Read by Hannah

Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets (Chapters 13-16)
​By: Dav Pilkey Ready by Hannah

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Click on the underlined resource to visit their appropriate webpage.

• Audible gives kids access to listen to listen to a collection of stories online-offered in six different languages.
  
• With Deafverse, teens that are deaf can choose their own adventure (but anyone can play as long as they read the subtitles, since there is no sound). Sign up and account activation required.
  
• Duolingo is an educational app focused on improving children’s literacy skills. Free download available.
  
• “My Hero is You” is a book written for children around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This book should be read by a parent, caregiver, or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children. It is not encouraged for children to read this book independently without the support of a parent, caregiver, or teacher.
  
• The New York Times Learning Network (NYT) provides NYT articles and writing prompts for students 13 and older. Parents need to sign up using their emails.
  
• Parenting Playbook from the Chicago Children’s Museum gives parents ideas, strategies, and fun from the Chicago Children’s Museum.
  
• StoryLine Online has stories read aloud by actors - supplemental curriculum is included with the story.
  
• Ranger Rick is a children’s magazine. Sign up and create an account-free 3 month access.
  
• In Read Along Mondays with Michelle Obama, Michelle Obama will go live on Facebook to read aloud one of her favorite books at 12pm every Monday from 4/20-5/11. Facebook account required.
  
• TIME for Kids offers free access to a digital library for elementary and middle school students. Sign up required.
  
• Tween Tribune provides articles from the Smithsonian on a range of interesting topics, available at multiple reading levels​

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• BrainPOP has a variety of videos and activities on different topics.
  • Username: chicagopublicschools
  • Password: cps123

• iCivics Games engages students in meaningful civic learning through games and other activities. All games relate to some aspect of civic engagement.

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• Click on the underlined resource to visit their appropriate webpage.
• ‍Bedtime Math offers educational math activities including a math problem of the day. Free download available.
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• ‍Khan Academy offers K-12 math content, as well as additional content, and SAT-prep. Parents must download the app and sign up using their email address.
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• ‍With Picture Dots, kids connect the dots with a multisensory, interactive media creator; good for early development STEM skills. Free download available on Apple products.

• Beanstalk is a good resource for students PreK-K. Click on the “Classes” tab at the top to skip the signup process.
• Chrome Music Lab offers a variety of programs that allow students to play around with sound and make their own songs.
• In Crayola: 52 Creative Ideas for 52 Weeks of Fun Crayola shared 52 craft ideas to keep kids engaged.
• eSpark offers math and reading activities for K-5 students. Parents need to sign up by providing their child’s first and last name, as well as grade level.
• GoNoodle engages 14 million students every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. It is available at school, home, and everywhere kids are.
• Scholastic Learn at Home offers cross curricular daily projects for K-9 students.
• Sound Rebound is a sandbox-style app that focuses on inquiry-based learning. It encourages students to play with sounds and movement through fixed and rotating elements, as well as balls and other objects. Free download available on Apple products
• WideOpenSchool offers a free collection of some of the best online experiences for children curated by the editors of Common Sense. There are many options available for students from Pre-K through 12th grade, including a “daily schedule.”
• In FunBrain has a free collection of ebooks, videos, and games organized by grade.
• Interland/Be Internet Awesome has games designed to teach kids about internet, ethics, and safety.

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One of our very own alumni site coordinators, Frieda, runs a nonprofit and community kitchen, Frieda's Place! Find details about volunteering below:​

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‍Times and Date: Sundays 9AM - 11AM, Tuesdays 8AM - 10:30AM, and Thursdays 8AM - 10:30AM

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‍Address: 1438 W 51st St. Chicago, IL 60609

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‍Interested? Email friedasplace1438@gmail.com‍​

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Want to learn more about Frieda's Place? Click below to learn more.​

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is in need of volunteers to repack food! Click below to volunteer with them.

My Block, My Hood, My City is in need of volunteers to call seniors to check in with them during these times.​