Use the Library from Home

Other activities to explore on the Web

Virtual Story Times – Live and Recorded:

• Michelle Obama: Live on Mondays at 12 p.m. in collaboration with PBS Kids on YouTube

• LeVar Burton: Live on Mondays at 12 p.m. via Twitter
• Brightly Storytime: Live at 2 p.m., a 5–10 min. picture book read-aloud on YouTube
• Snack & Read Live with Simon Kids: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m., a 30-min. read-aloud from popular middle-grade authors like Emily Calendrelli (Ada Lace series) and Aaron Reynolds (Creepy Pair of Underwear!) via Facebook
• StoryLine Online: On-demand story time read by celebrities (most 5-10 minutes), including Oprah Winfrey, Rasheeda Jones, Chris Pine, and Rami Malek
• Storytime from Space: 15-20 minute stories read monthly by astronauts ... in space!

Crafts and Creative Activities:

• Lunchtime Doodles: A 30 minute art lesson with Mo Willems (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus)

• Arts Learning Lab @Home: Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m., art/creativity lessons taught by professional artists in English and Spanish (RSVP required, through the end of the school year).
• Dav Pilkey at Home : Website includes weekly videos and activities from Dav Pilkey, creator of the Captain Underpants and Dog-Man graphic novel series.
• Capstone Publishers: Dozens of original activities, including origami, drawing, crafts, reading, STEAM, and 10-minute Maker ideas.

Movement and Mindfulness Activities:

• Play at Home: Recess and movement activities, weekdays at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. via Facebook.

• PE with Joe: A 30 minute exercise class for kids, weekdays at 9 a.m. via YouTube.
• GoNoodle: Movement and mindfulness activities in English and Spanish.

Teens:

• Harry Potter at Home: HP-themed activities, quizzes, and spells!

• Talk About Real Things: A 15-minute livestream for teens about mental health. Weekdays at 7 p.m.
• Levar Burton: Live reading of a YA books on Wednesdays at 3 p.m.

Selfcare Resources:

• Life’s Little Lessons: Daniel Tiger-themed resources designed for early childhood emotional learning.

• Centervention: Social emotional learning activities for elementary and middle school children.
• Calm.com: Variety of meditation prompts, activities, and music.
• Kindness Resources: Ideas, activities, and resources to practice kindness to yourself.

STEAM Activities:

• Live weather lessons with WPTV: Thursdays at 1 p.m. via Facebook.

• Science fun with Mr. Peter: Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. (live only, registration required).
• Capstone Publishers: Dozens of original activities, including origami, drawing, crafts, reading, STEAM, and 10-minute Maker ideas.
• Apollo 13: Experience or relive the realtime mission experience, 50 years later.

Cooking Demonstrations and Lessons:

• America’s Test Kitchen Young Chef Club: Kitchen-based activities, including recipes, tutorials, and art.

• Kids + Parents Cooking Class: Kid-friendly recipes taught by chefs at Delish.
• Massimo Bottura: Michelin-starred chef of Gucci’s Osteria restaurant in LA has launched adult cooking demonstrations & lessons on his Instagram account.

Kids Entertainers We Love:

• Laurie Berkner Band: Pre-recorded videos on Facebook

• Kimbo: Five free downloads of classic singalong songs.

Educational Resources for Crisis Schooling:

• Khan Academy: Recommended remote learning schedule organized by grade, pre-K to Grade 12.

• The Institution of Engineering and Technology: Educational STEM lessons, ages 5-11.
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology: Educational STEM lessons, ages 11-17.
• Ebsco Resources: AP and ACT Study Guides (free until June 30, 2020).
• Ebsco Resources: GED Test Prep (free until June 30, 2020).
• Learn to type on a keyboard: Free typing lessons.
• PBS Parents: Support your child during a very different school year.

Cultural Experiences:

• National Museum of Natural History: Virtual tours of permanent and temporary exhibits.

• Metropolitan Museum of Art: Online exhibits of over 5000 years of art.
• Ellis Island: A virtual video tour of Ellis Island with commentary by park rangers.

• The Louvre Museum in Paris, France: View virtual exhibits, no translator required!

• Google Arts & Culture: A starting point to explore art, based on medium, movement, and more!
• 10 Incredible Libraries Around the World: Yes, we are biased (but they are missing one).

Zoos, Aquariums, and Nature:

• National Zoo Webcams: You can watch elephants, giant pandas, baby cheetahs, and more.

• Atlanta Zoo Panda Cam: Take a peek at panda twins, Ya (Elgant) Lun and Xi (Happy) Lun, and their mom Lun Lun
• San Diego Zoo webcams: Watch penguins, giraffes, tigers, and more, with related games and activities.
• Georgia Aquarium webcams: Starting with the Ocean Voyager cam to see the whale sharks.
• Monterey Bay Aquarium: Jelly-cam; it’s as relaxing as it sounds.
• Maritime Aquarium: Live virtual programs for families. Registration required.
• Explore.org webcams: See a variety of facilities around the world or look for a specific animal.
• Nature.org Virtual outdoor activities highlighting locations across the world.
• Gardiner webinars: Every Wednesday at 12pm, the ELA will host garden walks, discussions, and share tips.
• Great Barrier Reef: Swim through the GBR with the help of several videos narrated by David Attenborough.