We have been working
steadily to provide a variety of enriching activities to engage everyone at
home. As always, take advantage of our digital media available
through our online resources,
always available from your home computer, tablet, or phone. Overdrive eBooks and eAudios are
available in the Libby app. Freegal music
can be streamed through the Freegal app. Hoopla movies and TV shows can
be streamed through the Hoopla app.
Groups of resources:
One stop shopping for a great
variety of options, some of which are repeats of sites I have already
highlighted.
Early Childhood
Partners
A comprehensive list
of resources, both digital and many activities that do not require any devices.
Online Learning:
Scholastic Learn At
Home
Scholastic has created a free
20-day online learning resource. Learn at Home uses Book
Flix and Watch & Learn Library; if prompted to login
to either, just enter the following:
username: Learning20 |
password: Clifford
World Book
Online
Enjoy learning at home with:
- Video Tutorials
- Distance Learning Resources for Parents
- Remote Learning Ideas for Schools
- Learn & Play with World Book Online
- Fun Lessons (all ages)
https://www.worldbookonline.comIf
asked, please use this sign in information: Username: wbsupport Password:
distancelearn
Gale Databases
· Miss Humblebee's
Academy - an interactive kindergarten-readiness program that
introduces children ages three to six to key concepts in math, science, social
studies, language and literacy, art, and music. It’s as challenging as it is
fun!
If you get asked for a password for any of these resources, use
“open” (no quotes). The end date of access to these resources is unknown at
this time.
Learning media for
students.
Free, trusted digital
resources that span disciplines for grades PreK-12, are aligned to national and
state standards, and include videos, comprehensive lessons, and other
activities.
Bolter speech skills.
A variety of online support.
Science:
A place to play games and learn
about NASA.
Free STEAM activities.
STEAM enrichment.
Snoopy science!
Families welcome a
scientist virtually into their living room.
Literacy:
This is a Youtube Channel created
and run by children's book writers and illustrators. On this channel, you'll
find workshops, readings, activities, art projects, writing games, writing
advice, and more. We hope that we can offer you some fun, some distraction, and
a creative outlet for any feelings that might come up during this time. More
videos will be coming soon, and if there's any topic we haven't covered that
you want to see, please let us know!
Create art + stories with the
Greater Boston Illustrators Group
More read-aloud choices!
Astronauts read alouds!
Well-known children’s stories are
translated and read in Spanish.
Interactive read-alouds via social
media. It is a google document that gets updated.
Free audio books
available during school closures.
Free and for all ages: eBooks,
audiobooks and lessons
Author of more than
three dozen books
Author of children’s picture
books
Reading from her I
Survived: The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
Author of the Mr.
Lemoncello books
A Virtual Scholastic Book Festival
With R.L. Stine & More!
Drawing with illustrators:
Mo Willems invites YOU into his
studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and
explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for
the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo
to explore ways of writing and making together. New episodes will be posted
each weekday at 1:00 p.m. ET and then remain online to be streamed
afterwards. Check back each weekday for new LUNCH DOODLES!
Catch up with the author &
illustrator of the Lunch Lady series of graphic novels!
Spiderwick Chronicles
+ more!
Acclaimed picture
books illustrator.
Sci-fi comic
activities.
Local
Author/Illustrator via the Palmer Public Library
PLAY!
Museums &
Libraries:
In 100 years of creating,
educating and innovating, Boston Children's Museum has encouraged children
and families to play together at the Museum, at home and out in the world!
Fun stuff for kids.
Music:
Bill Harley Mini Concerts
"Every Tuesday and Thursday I’ll be doing a concert on Facebook. For as long as we’re stuck at home. Don’t worry, I’ve got hundreds of stories and songs, so I won’t run out and it’ll be fun and we’ll be together."
Virtual Animals
Galore!
Map quiz games
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I am always adding. Stay healthy!
