Adapted Virtual Learning
CoachArt 
– Resources for parents, guardians and caregivers who want to provide enriching crafts for children with physical conditions, plus 10 easy crafts for kids with motor disabilities.
Common Sense Education – Special education apps and websites recommended by educators and experts, including apps that address foundational skills, boost social and emotional skills, and help kids with autism follow a schedule.
Into the Book – A multimedia package designed to improve elementary students' reading comprehension, as well as their ability to think and learn across the curriculum. Includes nine 15-minute classroom videos teaching children how to be strategic readers.
LD Resources Foundation – A list of assistive technology tools that are helpful for learning disabilities, dyslexia and ADHD.
Learning Ally – A proven accommodation for kids with reading-based learning differences such as dyslexia. Human-read audiobooks for kids will help them focus, visualize and understand content.
Reading Rockets – Research-based reading strategies, lessons and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and help struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Previous Activities
ABC Movement for Spring
Bookworm Workout
Roll Some Physical Activities
Five-Sense Scavenger Hunt
Action Charades
Daily Alphabet Exercise
Chalk Cardio Fun
Common Ground
Academics
Arts & Culture
Health & Wellness
Mindfulness (teens only)
Prevention
STEAM
Baltimore Aquarium – Take a virtual tour of the aquarium’s live exhibits and explore scenes such as Atlantic Coral Reef, Dolphins, Shark Alley and more.
Code.org – Learn computer science at home with these introductory tutorials and courses for all ages. Includes a live, weekly interactive classroom and challenge to engage students of all abilities, even those without computers.
Discovery Museum at Home – At-home activities to inspire fun and interactive ways to play, learn and explore.
Environmental Learning Center – Enjoy free virtual workshops that keep you connected to nature. Topics include Earth Issues, Tiny Living, Forest Therapy, and Media Making.
Master’s in Data Science: Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids – A comprehensive guide for students in elementary school to high school, including 239 cool websites about science, technology, engineering and math.
National Aquarium – Aquatic activities to do at home, plus livestreams providing up-close looks at the Blacktip Reef exhibit, blue blubber jellies, and residents of a Pacific coral reef.
National Building Museum – Discover architecture, design and engineering with hands-on, educational activities for all ages.
National Geographic Museum – View a virtual tour of "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall," a story of extraordinary scientific achievement and inspiration.
National Informal STEM Education Network – Exhibits and digital activity kits on earth and space science, life sciences, engineering and technology and more.
Smithsonian Learning Lab – An interactive platform for discovering millions of authentic digital resources, creating content with online tools, and sharing in the Smithsonian’s expansive community of knowledge and learning.
Previous Activities
Exploding Lunch Bag
Paper Plate Greenhouse
Ice Cream in a Bag
Hidden Crayon Message (video)
Paper Airplane Fun
Save the Earth Poster
Geodesic Dome (video)
Lego Challenge
Paper Plate Marble Run
Cooking: Snickerdoodles (video); download recipe (PDF)
Paper Boat (video)
Instant Magic Slushie
Test the Sharpie
Make Your Own Compass
Living Seed Necklace (video); Living Seed Necklace (instructions)
DIY Body and Lip Scrub (video)
Yummy DNA (video)
DIY Face Mask (video); Instructions (PDF
STEAM Program Presentation
Parachute Making
Robotic Hand
Straw Rollercoaster
Find the Animal
Rosie Riveters: LED Light Art (video)
Bread Breakdown
Pollinator Pool (video)
How Acidic Is Your Soil?
Nature Clean-Up
Surface Water Skimmer
Egg Diffusion
Fountains of Fun
Interview w/ a Police Officer - Youth (video)
Interview w/ a Police Officer - Teens (video)
Anatomy of the Arm
Leak-Proof Bag
Future Cities
Tornado in a Jar
Nature Photography
Smartphone Camera Tips & Tricks (video)
Homemade Butter
Coin Tower
Careers in Filmmaking (video)
Camera Stabilization Techniques (video)
Making Face Shields (video)
Peace Warriors for the Arts (video)
Parent Resources
NCS Parent Connect – Provides in-person services for parents and guardians at a variety of community locations. Assistance includes support related to digital literacy and Internet access; support related to language barriers; and connection to county Health & Human Services resources. These services are offered by appointment only Monday through Friday, 3-8 p.m. Times may vary by location; see full list on the Parent Connect website.
Fairfax County Children, Youth and Families Division – Virtual support for parents through videos, virtual classes, parent groups, a parent support hotline and more.
Fairfax County Public Schools Tips for Online Learning Success – Get set for virtual learning success with tech tips and online learning strategies for students, plus a troubleshooting guide.
Fairfax County Public Schools Parent Resource Center – Attend free parent workshops to learn the latest information to help your child succeed.
FCPS Mental Wellness Consultations – Any FCPS parent may schedule a 30-minute phone consultation with a school psychologist or social worker, for either themselves or their middle or high school student.
Fairfax County Community Chaplain Corps – Spiritual support by phone is available for adults 18 and over.
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board – Join weekly virtual concurrent groups for parents and teens. "Heads Up" is for teens ages 14-17 who are working through emotional, mental health or substance use challenges. "Talk It Out" provides support, education and resources to their parents and guardians. These confidential sessions are provided online via Zoom for Telehealth each Thursday from 6-7 p.m. Visit the CSB website to get the access code to join.
AAKOMA Project – Register for up to three free virtual mental health sessions for your teen or young adult.
Formed Families Forward – Fairfax County residents with low income (including those that reside in Falls Church and Fairfax City) may be eligible to receive 10 hours a week for six to eight weeks of paid respite for the children in their care.
We invite teens and young adults ages 13-22 to join the Hot Topics teen show every Thursday at 6 p.m. Hot Topics is a safe, virtual space for teens and young adults to have conversations about social and personal subjects, the world, community, and music. We start with an interactive ice breaker and the hottest trendy topics, followed by an intriguing discussion…all packed into one hour. Some sessions occasionally offer exciting giveaways!.JPG)
Join our NCS Tech Managers* every Monday and Wednesday for an exciting new program! STEAM-tastic Club begins November 9 and takes place twice weekly from 4-5 p.m. Participants will learn about all things STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and engage in exciting experiments and projects. The club is open to both youth (grades 1-6) and teens (grades 7-12).
