Animals and Nature:
National Geographic Kids - Games, articles, and videos about animals and nature.
Explore Animal Webcams - observe animals live from webcams from around the world
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Kindness:
Random Acts of Kindness - We can help each other! During difficult times, we often see the most beautiful acts of kindness. If you’re home and looking for things to do to keep busy, try this website for a list of resources to help! Let's take care of ourselves and each other.
Kindness is a powerful tool. Let’s use it!
Poetry:
Poetry for Kids
Peace and Joy
Science:
Mystery Doug - Video science lessons and activities
Science Experiments with Miss Cathy from TechKnow Kids
Storytime:
StorylineOnline - The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Storytime with Ryan & Craig - is a free, short-form reading show for children, parents & educators.
Read, Wonder, and Learn! Favorite Authors & Illustrators Share Resources for Learning Anywhere-This is a library of resources for kids, families, teachers, and librarians to make sure that reading & learning can happen anywhere.
Story Time from Space - Astronauts read stories from out in space
Educational Activities:
Khan Academy - What is Khan Academy? We offer exercises, quizzes, and tests so students can practice and master skills, as well as instructional videos to help students learn or review material.
70+ Educational Activities - things you can do when you're stuck indoors
27 Indoor Activities for Kids Stuck at Home
What Do We Do All Day Blog: Screen-free fun and lots of good books which includes:
Indoor Ball Games and Pen and Paper Games
DK Publisher Home Learning for Kids. DK's Stay Home Hub has the content you need to keep young minds busy anytime. You’ll find everything from coloring sheets and drawing prompts for preschoolers, to quizzes and discussion guides for older readers, to hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
Hour of Code - One hour tutorial for kids of all ages
Music and Art:
Emily Arrow - Librarian Emily Arrow shares singalongs with music and stories on her YouTube channel.
Maker Projects-These are projects that you can do with things found around the house from Maker Maven. Try one!
Lunch Doodles - Draw with Mo Willems
Puppets!
Jarrett Krosoczka-illustrator is sharing art lessons on his YouTube channel
Virtual Tours of 12 Famous Museums - FREE virtual tours around the world
Crayola Crayon Fun
Be Funky-an all-in-one Creative Platform that has everything you need to easily edit photos, create graphic designs, and make photo collages
Virtual Field Trips:
Freedom Home Schooling Virtual Field Trips
Waterford.org
More Virtual Field Trips
Digital Escape Rooms
Trips Around the World
PODCASTS: Listen to one of these fun podcasts!
The Punies-Podcast created by Kobe Bryant about a group of neighborhood friends who play sports and take on adventure together.
The Story Pirates-Podcast by a group of world-class actors, comedians, improvisers and musicians who adapt stories written by kids into sketch comedy and musical theater.