Children’s At Home Online Learning and Resources

We curated a list of high-quality and free online learning and resources for you to utilize during this stay-at-home period. (last updated: 5/26/2020)

EBook and Digital Library

• DK Home Learning for Kids
• Junior Library Guild, a renowned collection development professional service, now is offering their JLG@Home eBooks for free!
• PowerKnowledge Life Science, an interactive and fun digital library is now free.
• Free eBooks about Coronavirus for children from NYC School Library System.
• Download a great children’s eBook on Coronavirus from Candlewick.

• Online Learning and Storytimes

• American Association of School Librarian Best Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning
• School Library Journal: Resources for Pre-K learning and Fun at home.
• Best Podcast on Kids’ books: https://kidlit.tv/2019/10/best-podcasts-for-kids/
• Scholastic Learn At Home
• iReviews 45 Next Generation Learning Tools: k-12 online learning tools covering STEM, reading, arts and a wide array of other skills.
• Candlewick Press: resources for educators
• Looking for good math fiction and non-fiction for kids, here’s the Mathical list.

Free Online Activities & Printouts

• • Penguin Random House puts together many educational resources and activities on Brightly.
    
  • Harper Collins offers Harper Kids Story Time Any Time with free downloadable activities.
  • Phaidon Publisher Children’s Activity Pack
  • Rainy Day Resources from Blue Manatee Press
  • Coloring pages from Schiffer Kids
  • New York Times “At Home” activities guide(for parents!)
  • Children’s Museum of Manhattan offers many fantastic at-home activities!
  • AMNH Online resources for science enthusiasts of all ages.
  • Visit these world-class museums and cultural institutions in the comfort of your homes!
  • Visit Connecticut greatest museums, aquariums and natural centers right at your finger tips!
  • Visit Kennedy Space Center without leaving your couch!
  • For parents who like classical music, Berliner Philharmoniker’s Digital Concert Hall is now free!