Smithsonian Institute - Activities for the Kids

There a number of activities and games for the kids hosted by the Smithsonian Institute.

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/137806/the-smithsonian-learning-lab/

Kids Activities Blog - Chalk Board Games

Some more great activity resources for the little ones to keep them occupied!  Chalk board games and hey - doesn't every kid have some chalk that is ready to go!

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/137063/chalk-board-games/

JK Rowling - Harry Potter at Home Hub

For Harry Potter fans of any age, JK Rowling has created a new Harry Potter at Home Hub.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/01/world/harry-potter-at-home-hub-jk-rowling-scli-intl-gbr/index.html

Escape from Wonderland - and other Kids Activities

Another digital escape room - with consultation from the same McMurray PA library as the Harry Potter escape room.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4-g_PdCdGnThONdtmbQZdfIG1tfy_L2PedFrN-
uCnN5nDlg/viewform

TIME for Kids - Digital Library Free

TIME Magazine has opened up access to TIME for Kids for free for the rest of the year.  A very interesting digital resource!

https://time.com/tfk-free/?fbclid=IwAR3evel97fVfAKvf--KbUMyuTjSoERK9HTjvJQTRySeKjDAHnDzpXxDzUlI

Blue Zone - What to Learn

From a great resource compiled by "The Blue Zone".  This post will summarize the "Cook Something" Section

https://www.bluezones.com/2020/03/what-to-read-watch-cook-learn-and-do-right-now/?utm_source=BLUE+ZONES+Newsletter&utm_campaign=b3c4f3c38d-MARCH-2020-6&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9642311849-b3c4f3c38d-199202565&mc_cid=b3c4f3c38d&mc_eid=3683d1ba0d



Boost your art history knowledge and creativity with free coloring pages from 113 museums.

Yale’s most popular course The Science of Well Being is free for everyone right now.

NPR’s Ari Shapiro created a YouTube channel called Shapiro School to help breakdown current events for young viewers.

Take a free class on anything from calligraphy to acrylic painting.

Scholastic has launched a program for families and teachers to help shift students to online learning. Their resources span from PreK and Kindergarten through 9th-grade level.

Mystery Science is offering free science lessons on a variety of topics for Kindergarten through 5th-grade levels.

TedEd has launched an “at-home” series to help keep young learners engaged while learning virtually.

Celebrity Storytime

YouTube Channel that has celebrities reading aloud to kids #StoryTime

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/136186/celebrities-read-aloud-to-kids/

Toronto Public Library - Comic Collection

For those members of the TPL, there are almost 4,000 digital comics available.

https://toronto.overdrive.com/search?query=comics&page=1&sortBy=mostpopular-site&showOnlyAvailable=true&subject=12

Screen Free Kids' Activities

This is a little different from the typical resources, but a great link on In Real Life (i.e. not virtual) activities for the kids - some great ideas.

https://savedyouaspot.com/2020/03/12/20-screen-free-things-to-do-with-your-kids-indoors-when-school-is-closed/

Toronto Blue Jays Colouring Book

https://www.facebook.com/BlueJays/posts/10157422003648772

Harry Potter Themed Virtual Escape Room

Cool little option from the Peters Township Public Library in McMurray, PA
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflNxNM0jzbZJjUqOcXkwhGTfii4CM_CA3kCxImbY8c3AABEA/viewform

Miscellaneous Resources to Keep Kids Entertained

Although I don't have any "little ones", I remember the days of trying to keep them entertained on rainy days.  I can't even imagine the challenges now!

Following are some resources/links geared specifically for keeping the kids entertained:

• https://www.abcya.com/?fbclid=IwAR2DWbsoTA3_1x0eYCLtsMNCq40uGlANtcDA3g_J-VCPUNG2UwlZ5thEuGw
• www.crayola.com/featured/free-colouring-pages
• www.howstuffworks.comhttps://kids.scholastic.com/kids/home
• https://www.allpony.com/play/?fbclid=IwAR0VCv4TqSI02JcnFl1ta5Ao-RDSPEoOQD2U8Nq16MD42UBSQR-Q6Po6Nwo