A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR:

Fight boredom and promote learning with these trusted resources! We hate that we can't see all of you every week for our normal programming, but we want to make sure you are still having fun and learning. We are constantly updating the following resources to keep your hands and minds busy in the safe environment of your home. From free e-books and book readings, to virtual museum tours and activity ideas, the following links are sure to help you fight cabin fever and inspire fun.

We miss you all, and we hope to see you happy and healthy very soon!

​-Miss Krissy

aRTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems:
Join Mo Willem everyday at lunch time as he welcomes you to his studio and teaches you a new doodle. Archived doodle sessions are also available.
Link to live feed: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
Link to archives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30DCOgTGn_o


ArtBar:
A blog featuring creative activity guides for parents and children.
Link: https://www.artbarblog.com/art-and-play-activity-guide-for-kids-in-quarantine/


StoryMarch:
A fun pictorial story challenge for all ages! 
"It's simple, easy and free! Here's how it works:
Make a piece of art every day. Any medium: pencil, crayon, marker, ink, paint, photography, sculpture... anything! Use the words on the list below (you can change the order) or create your own list, but it's fun when everyone interprets the same word on the same day.
The only rule is, each piece of art should connect to the one done the day before. At the end, you'll have a big complicated drawing or painting, or a collage, or a book, or a scroll, or a map... it's up to you."
Link: https://www.sarahbrannen.com/storymarch?fbclid=IwAR1G2Cd2GMwdFdG3QvWYzcfmUu0V1u5MuQlDjQM6jgwxBSiurJa_5zsBQ_U


How to Toon:
A YouTube channel by cartoonist Joe Wos featuring videos teaching viewers how to doodle like a pro!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0thYMtZj_O2jV6nS-RY7Fw/featured


Disney Drawing Lessons:
Try your hand at your favorite Disney characters with these how to videos.
Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/draw-mickey-mouse-at-home-with-a-disney-parks-artist/


Drawing Lessons with Jarrett J. Krosoczka:
Famed author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka has uploaded many drawing webcasts on his YouTube page.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/studiojjk/feature


Comic Activity Pages from Jarrett Learner
Below will find: blank comic book pages, "Finish This Comic" comic pages, and drawing and writing prompts.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/studiojjk/feature

Baby activities

Talking is Teaching:
Resources to help you talk, read, and sing to your child every day.
Link: https://talkingisteaching.org/ 

science and technology

National Geographic Kids:
National Geographic Kids offers everything science and animals. Articles, games, quizzes, and more.
Link: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR1-YYT8FTEKXqO25BbF7_yqAkblKPxFiXtEAyIvpiFgCkjfjLuXjv_Fsr4

Kennedy Space Center:
The Kennedy Space Center is doing daily science lessons via Facebook Live.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/KennedySpaceCenterVisitorComplex/


Disney Imagineer:
Get a crash course in Disney magic! This Disney "Imagineer in a Box" program  "cover[s] everything from an overview of engineering software to interactive, hands-on projects that can be done without leaving the house." Offered by Khan Academy, the course contains 32 episodes featuring Disney specialists and their skills.
Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/imagineering-in-a-box?CMP=ILC-DPFY19Q4wo0808190814190031F


Amazon Future Engineer Program:
Amazon is offering free computer science classes to students through August 31st.
Link: https://edhesive.com/amazon/free_access?utm_source=Bridges+5&utm_campaign=01f2e3c503-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_18_07_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_01fc9d5585-01f2e3c503-326525775


Typing Club:
Keep your typing skills sharp with this free program.
Link: https://www.typingclub.com/

 virtual tours and live streams

Animals, Zoos, and Sanctuaries
Virtual Rides Museums and Landmarks

Cooking

Cook-along Classes with Raddish Kids:
Virtual cooking demos geared towards kids are offered every Wednesday and Friday afternoon via Facebook Live.
​Link: https://www.raddishkids.com/pages/suddenlyhomeschooling

Montessori Kids in the Kitchen:
An insightful post about experimenting with young children in the kitchen. 
Link: https://www.themontessorinotebook.com/montessori-kids-in-the-kitchen/

Kitchen Tools for Children ages 1-4:
A Montessori post listing various kitchen tools and the appropriate age at which children can learn with them.
Link: https://www.howwemontessori.com/how-we-montessori/2016/10/kitchen-tools-for-children-1-4-years.html


The Nomster Kitchen Library:
A virtual library full of illustrated recipe books geared towards kids.
Link: https://www.nomsterchef.com/nomster-recipe-library

Get moving

51 Ways to be Active Indoors:
This ActiveCities blog post has 51 ideas to help you get moving indoors.
Link: http://activecities.com/blog/creative-ways-to-be-active-indoors/?fbclid=IwAR1rSOJQXFi2SvQpYC_Prvv3sbvRTivaVUBr6R2QETrjCeRoqhLg3NixwY8

educational activities and lesson plans

Education Companies offering Free Subscriptions:
WOW! This is a HUGE list of education companies that are offering free subscriptions to their products to help students and parents navigate e-learning.
Link: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/?fbclid=IwAR2OHLcSX_J2MRjt_6CKxEY6TdxSzVOk2KbcKz8nQWcMo81uQqPrdFmpp58


Duolingo:
Why not spend your time at home learning a new language (or two or six)? Duolingo is a free program (plus version available with subscription) teaching more than 30 languages. It features a game-like structure with fun incentives to keep you going! It is also mobile device friendly.
Link: https://www.duolingo.com/ 


Learn@Home:
Educational YouTube channels curated by age group with various activities and topics.
Link: https://learnathome.withyoutube.com/

Pop Culture Classroom:
Pop Culture Classroom offers education material in a pop culture format. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they are offering their material free for the foreseeable future. "This site is packed with tests, tutorials, e-books, and other resources to help students excel."

Link: https://classroom.popcultureclassroom.org/about/


Kahn Academy:
Kahn Academy is a non-profit organization that offers "exercises, quizzes, and tests so students can practice and master skills, as well as instructional videos to help students learn or review material." They also have sample daily routine/schedules based on a child's age (4-18). They offer many resources for both parents and students.

Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/

MISCELLANEOUS activity resources 

Family Time Machine:
A collection of family oriented activities that is sorted into categories. English and Spanish activities included.
Link: http://www.familytimemachine.com/

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