LEARN & PLAY AT HOME
WE UNDERSTAND STAYING HOME FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN BE DIFFICULT, AND WE’RE HERE TO HELP! THE LINKS BELOW WILL DIRECT YOU TO EDUCATIONAL, ENRICHING, OR JUST PLAIN FUN ONLINE RESOURCES. CHECK BACK OFTEN, AS WE WILL BE UPDATING THIS PAGE AS WE LEARN ABOUT NEW RESOURCES. ~STAY SAFE AND ENJOY! -MISS ALICIA
Kids
Pioneer Library System Resources
Owwl2Go for Kids Browse the collection and access ebooks and audiobooks by downloading the Libby app
Mango Languages Learn a new language through fun, interactive activities
NovelNY for Students A wide variety of online databases
Stories & Literacy
Jbrary Storytime Online Resources Links to online storytimes, yoga classes, podcasts, and more!
Storyline Online Children’s literacy resource featuring the world’s best storytellers reading books aloud. Each video includes an activity guide with lessons for K-5 students to do at home.
The Spanish Experiment Spanish Children’s Stories, Online Spanish Lessons, and Spanish Course Reviews.
International Children’s Digital Library Children’s books from around the world, available online free of charge.
Kate Messner’s collection of videos from children’s authors, including read-alouds and writing and drawing mini-lessons.
Giant Spreadsheet of children’s authors offering content for kids
Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest Podcast A “wildly enchanting fairy tale podcast” by children’s author Adam Gidwitz!
Storytime From Space Astronauts reading stories from SPACE!
Mac Barnett’s Instagram Live daily book readings!
Mr. Jon & Friends Live music for toddlers/preschoolers in the mornings at 10:30am for 2 weeks
We Are Teachers Big list of Children’s authors doing online read alouds and activities
Stimola Live! Stimola Live is a website of live stream events for kids, tweens, and teens by professional authors and illustrators represented by Stimola Literary Studio.
Kids Ask Authors Podcast A podcast by children’s author Grace Lin! Listen to episodes and submit questions, book reviews, or jokes! The podcast will be releasing 3 special episodes per week! Hour of Code Free coding games.
Learning Games and Educator Resources
ABCya Reading and math games
ABCMouse Educational games, books, puzzles & songs for kids.
BreakoutEDU Fun @ Home Digital games for grades K-12
Sesame Street: Caring for Each Other during COVID-19
Starfall Fun reading games for grades pre-k to grade 3
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
Crayola Kids’ Playzone Coloring pages and games
Citizen Science Study the world around you and send the data to scientists
NASA STEM Engagement Explore NASA STEM Resources for Students
Access Mars Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover
Math.com “The world of math online”
Discovery Channel Virtual Field Trips Amazing virtual field trips
Mystery Science Free science lessons
Periodic Table of Elements for Kids An interactive periodic table
Code.org Learn the basics of computer science, programming, and coding
Hour of Code Coding activities for all ages
McHarper Manor Online art classes for elementary age kids. They will be at 1pm EST and have the week of projects listed.
Jarrett Krosoczska’s YouTube Channel Daily webcasts about books, as well as art lessons
JarrettLerner.com Author/Illustrator Jarrett Lerner provides writing and drawing activities, such as: blank comic book pages, “Finish This Comic!” comics, and drawing/writing prompts.
Ms. Meyer’s Come Draw With Me Daily Art Lessons
Collections of Resources
DayByDayNY Family Literacy Calendar Check this site daily for stories, rhymes, and activities!
PBS Kids Play fun and educational games, sign up for a daily newsletter with activities for at-home play and learning
Sesame Street in Communities Games, printables, videos, and more on topics such as Health & Hygiene Daily Routines, Exploring Emotions, Science, and Literacy
Khan Academy Free online learning and test prep for all ages
National Geographic Kids Videos, activities, and more
Kids Activities Blog List of educational companies offering free subscriptions.
Internet Public Library Kids Space “Information you can trust”
Guinness World Records: Kids Explore amazing world records
Great Websites for Kids A collection of websites just for kids!
Google Calendar full of live stream events, including storytimes, art lessons, music classes, author readings, crafts, yoga, and more!
Scholastic Learn at Home Daily projects to keep kids reading and learning
Teens & Adults
Pioneer Library System Resources
Owwl2Go Browse the collection and access ebooks and audiobooks by downloading the Libby app
Mango Languages Learn a new language through fun, interactive activities
Local History Resources Access geneaology resources, historical newspapers, and archival collections
NovelNY A wide variety of online databases
Books & Literature
The Beginners Guide to Reading Webcomics Tips to welcome you to the world of webcomics
Free Manga 450 Manga volumes offered free online
Pottermore Explore the world of Harry Potter
Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls “Change the world by being yourself”
Virtual Tours and Events
National Park Virtual Tours Virtually tour 33 national parks
Seattle Symphony Orchestra Free live stream performances!
Metropolitan Opera Live performance every night from their catalog of recorded events
Science and Technology
Hour of Code Coding activities for all ages
NASA STEM Engagement Explore NASA STEM Resources for High School Students
Instructables Do-it-yourself sharing website
Periodic Table of Elements An interactive periodic table
Collections of Resources
Free Online Ivy League Courses A list of 450 Ivy League courses you can take online now for free
Khan Academy Free online learning and test prep for all ages
Guinness World Records Explore amazing world records
Internet Movie Database TV, movie, and celebrity information
Internet Public Library Teen Space “Information you can trust”
USA.gov A safe place to learn and play
Art
Color Our Collections Free coloring books from 13 museums
Kris Loya Art & Illustration Live watercolor painting classes
Stimola Live! Stimola Live is a website of live stream events for kids, tweens, and teens by professional authors and illustrators represented by Stimola Literary Studio.
Mermaid Masterpieces Mermaid Masterpiece is offering free live streaming painting classes through it’s Facebook page
Learning Games
BreakoutEDU Fun @ Home Digital games for grades K-12
