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Activity Ideas

Online Resources

101 No-Screen Activities for Toddlers & Pre-schoolers

Audible Free Audiobooks for Kids

Fun At Home Digital Games

Smithsonian: Fun Stuff for Kids & Teens Online

NASA Kids Club

Apps, Games & Websites that help kids stay active

Apps That Encourage Kids To Play Outside

 

Print Resources

Non-Corona Conversation Starters Non-Corona Conversation Starters
Simple Activities for Children and Teens Simple Activities for Children and Teens
Virtual Field Trips Virtual Field Trips

 

DECS School Social Worker & School Counselor Contact Information

 

Raleigh Academy:

April Laurent
april.laurent@duluthedison.com

Carrie Preiner carrie.preiner@duluthedison.com

 

North Star Academy Grades K-5:

Eve Garramone
eve.garramone@duluthedison.com

Annette Walsh
annette.walsh@duluthedison.com

Marty Emeott
marty.emeott@duluthedison.com

 

North Star Academy Grades 6-8:

Nicole Harriman
nicole.harriman@duluthedison.com

Dawn Plath
dawn.plath@duluthedison.com

Jessica Podpeskar
jessica.podpeskar@duluthedison.com

 
District

Heather Rappana
heather.rappana@duluthedison.com


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