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  1. Genealogy for the Next Generation This includes information on how to interview relatives, scavenger-hunt and word-search games, craft activities like making a journal or a family keepsake, and information to help kids learn family-history terms and create a family chart or tree.
  2. This guide for ALL ages includes (free) resources on a variety of genealogy topics

KIDS (Pre-K through Elementary)

  1. Scholastic free online courses. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
  2. Schoolhouse Rock on YouTube has made all of their videos available online for free. https://tinyurl.com/sp5b9rl
  3. Kids can play a variety of educational games like math or vocabulary etc. for every correct answer you get, the World Food program gets donations to help feed hungry people. https://freerice.com
  4. A huge compilation list of free resources from CommonSenseMedia.org https://tinyurl.com/r5aj4xt

3. ZOO WEBCAMS

  1. San Diego Zoo kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos
  2. Smithsonian’s National Zoo https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
  3. Reid Park Zoo Lion Cam, Tucson, AZ https://reidparkzoo.org/cameras/lion-cam/
  4. Here’s a link to watch Bald Eagles in their nest.  https://tinyurl.com/sdsjx6x

4. AQUARIUM WEBCAMS

  1. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay, CA www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals-and-exhibits/live-web-cams
  2. Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, GA www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/ocean-voyager/
  3. National Aquarium Virtual Tour http://samuraivirtualtours.com/example/nadc/index.html

5. AUTHORS & STORIES ONLINE

  1. Authors Everywhere! Various workshops with kids authors, drawing, writing, reading. https://tinyurl.com/rnk53gx 
  2. Reading & Writing prompts from Children’s authors.
    1. Kate Messner (author of more than three dozen books) https://tinyurl.com/tgt5fgg
    2. Josh Funke (author of a variety of children’s books)  https://www.joshfunkbooks.com/stuff-for-kids
    3. Doreen Cronin (author of Caldecott winner ‘Click, clack, Moo’) http://clickclackbooks.com/
    4. Picture Books Read out loud by actors and actresses  www.StoryLineOnline.net
    5. Lauren Tarshis reading Chapters 1 & 2 from her I Survived series. https://tinyurl.com/uvqmdbp
  3. Here’s a list of some well-known and beloved children’s authors on Youtube, just search for them and you see a variety of videos from these authors.
    1. Mo Willems (Gerald & Piggie, Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny)
    2. James Dean (Pete the Cat)
    3. Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
    4. Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar)
    5. Jason Reynolds (Ghost)
    6. Victoria Kann (Pinkalicious series)
    7. Jane O’Connor (Fancy Nancy series)
    8. Paul Tobin (Plants Vs. Zombies graphic novels)
    9. Dav Pilkey (Dogman, Captain Underpants)
    10. Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate)
    11. Raina Telgemeier (Sisters, Smile, Babysitter Club graphic novels)
    12. Lisa McMann (The Unwanteds series)
    13. Tui Sutherland (Wings of Fire series)
    14. Jarret Krosocozka (The New Kid, Lunch Lady graphic novels series)
    15. Drew Daywalt (The Crayons books and Rock, Papers and Scissors
  4. Neil Gaiman website: www.MouseCircus.com
  5. Story Time from Space! Astronauts read books out loud on videos for kids. https://storytimefromspace.com/
  6. Spanish children’s stories. Well-known children’s stories are translated and  read in Spanish.  https://tinyurl.com/w8pcll7
  7. Vimeo reading from Chris Grabenstein (author of the Mr. Lemoncello books)  https://tinyurl.com/v8rwasm
  8. Do you like Pete the Cat books written by James Dean? You can write to him! Mr. Dean likes to receive fan mail and does reply. This information was provided from his official Facebook page. Pete the Cat 2126 East Victory Drive #112 Savannah, GA   31404

ART & ACTIVITIES

  1. Draw with Favorite Authors
    1. Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems  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.  www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems
    2. Scott Magoon  http://scottmagoon.com/storytime
    3. Jarrett Lerner  https://jarrettlerner.com/activities/
    4. Free drawing classes from famous illustrators (different from other ones)  https://tinyurl.com/sgsqjzn
    5. Funny Children’s author and illustrator Robbi Biddulph gives drawing lessons.  http://www.robbi
  1. Coloring Pages and Free Printable Coloring Pages
    1. Eric Carle printable, author of books like ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ and the Grouchy Ladybug’ amongst others.  https://tinyurl.com/wc8v9cm
    2. Magic Tree House series free printable and worksheets.  https://tinyurl.com/vqumu4f
    3. Narwhal & Jelly Coloring Pages by author Ben Clanton http://www.benclanton.com/2020/03/fb-live.html
  2. Boys’ Life Magazine has these 25 cool projects to do when you’re stuck indoors, like making a snow globe, an origami x-wing fighter, making invisible ink to send secret messages and so much more!  https://tinyurl.com/t34xwqw
  3. Seterra Geography (free map quiz games)  https://tinyurl.com/upq9b5k
  4. Marshmallow launcher using everyday materials.  https://tinyurl.com/rngmeg8
  5. 63 easy science experiments you can do from home with household products (be careful of the Mentos and soda experiment!)  https://tinyurl.com/qo7kylr
  6. Learn how to make bread (especially if your local store has run out!) https://tinyurl.com/w2834a3
  7. Learn how to grow food. Use these ‘scraps’ and learn how to grow celery, potatoes, carrots and so much more! https://tinyurl.com/w9mbe24
  8. 400+ free printables for Kindergarten and preschool aged kids by subject. https://tinyurl.com/roa27ea
  9. Lego’s and art. How about stamp artwork using Lego’s? Check out this mom’s    idea. https://tinyurl.com/vkkkxdm
  10. Free STEM activities for kids ages 4-11 provided from the Boston Museum of Science.  https://tinyurl.com/rqzn3xt
  11. STEM resources to help with at-home science learning from Discover Magazine.  https://tinyurl.com/uprlamn
  12. Youtube videos from ‘Physics Girl’ providing science experiments that are fun for adults and kids. 20 easy experiments in 5 minutes or less. https://tinyurl.com/w5u3xtr
  13. Want to learn French? Here’s a website that teaches you how using children’s books read out loud.  https://www.thefrenchexperiment.com/stories 

Moving & Grooving

  1. Need to get yourselves and/or your kids moving but don’t want to exercise?  How about dancing? Try out these fun videos by Koo Koo Roo.  https://tinyurl.com/spvsrmt 
  2. Do you like Bingo? What about a Nature Bingo? The Mass Audubon created these pdf bingo sheets based on seasons. Check them out! It’ll be a fun way to get outside and explore.  https://tinyurl.com/t45p6be
  3. Here’s a variety of links for Kids’ Yoga.  https://tinyurl.com/rvhr9zt
  4. Joe Wicks the Body Coach has free YouTube Videos to get kids and adults moving and exercising in their home. He’s updating the kid’s videos daily at 9:00 am (unsure of time zone).  https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1/featured 

TV Shows & Movies

  1. Full length episodes of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood https://tinyurl.com/w2rpez8
  2. Amazon Prime makes all of its’ kids shows free to stream. https://tinyurl.com/vboveon

And more for MIDDLE SCHOOL / TEENS

  1. Here’s a list of activities for teens from the very creative to the very geeky.  https://tinyurl.com/rrr95t2
  2. Don’t have any nerf guns at home? How about learning to make a Cotton ball launcher?  https://tinyurl.com/u5r2g95

ADULTS  & TEENS

  1. VIRTUAL MUSEUM TOURS
    1. Louvre Museum, Paris  www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
    2. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.  rtsandculture.google.com/partner/national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc?hn=en
    3. Metropolitan Museum of Art artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art
    4. Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam artsandculture.google.com/partner/van-gogh-museum?hn=en
    5. Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy artsandculture.google.com/partner/uffizi-gallery?hl=en
    6. The Palace of Versailles.  http://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover
    7.  La Casa Azul (Frida Kahlo’s Museum) https://tinyurl.com/uee474l
  2. Here’s a really cool virtual tour of the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.   https://tinyurl.com/zhyclbb
  3. Amazing Library Collections to explore online  https://tinyurl.com/uoj5cy3
  4. NASA makes their entire media library collection publicly accessible and copyright   free https://tinyurl.com/qogogjy
  5. Learn how to sew on a button?  https://tinyurl.com/vxlthgc 
  6. Learn how to iron a shirt in 3 minutes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK6iQj-I_0w

16. Learn how to change the oil in your car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2KDbTx9gVo

 17. Want to learn beginner ASL (American Sign Language), here’s a great beginner video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Raa0vBXA8OQ 

18.  Ever wanted to learn crochet? Here’s an easy Youtube video. If you get hooked’ there’s plenty more there!  https://tinyurl.com/rwow5as

19.  Free activities for the Jedi or Sith Lord in your family.   https://tinyurl.com/rcsqa7g

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21. This website has over 60 free Charlie Chaplin movies and so much more.  Huge resource!  https://tinyurl.com/s7fc8ss

22. Like Sudoku? Crossword puzzles? Quizzes and Brain Teasers? Then this article with free access to these puzzles is for you! Includes the crossword puzzles from The New York Times, LA Times, etc. https://tinyurl.com/wts862l 

23. The Royal Opera House has made various videos on their YouTube channel available, includes opera segments as well as Ballet performances. https://www.youtube.com/royaloperahouse

24. Delish.com is offering free cooking classes 1pm EST for kids and adults. https://www.delish.com/