Library Resources From Home
Resources For Kids
Stories and Read Alouds
- Storyline Online – Your favorite celebrities read their favorite picture books online
- Harry Potter At Home – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter presents the first book, read chapter by chapter by the stars of the movie
- Picture Book Read Alouds – this is made up of authors reading their own work, including a list from the Indianapolis Public Library with over 100 titles, and titles in other languages.
- KidLit TV & Radio – Videos and podcasts of read-a-loud books
- KidLit TV – Youtube channel with music, stories, storytime activities, and more for kids
- Brightly Storytime – They have videos of storytimes and read alouds that highlight the words as they read
- LB Young Readers – Little, Brown Book’s YouTube channel of author interviews and storytime with Bill
- Harper Kids –Harper Collins YouTube channel for picture book videos and read alouds
- Kate Messner Blog – This author and former teacher has shared a bunch of videos (includes useful links for more information about the Covid-19 virus)
- Story Time From Space – NASA presents a storytime from the International Space Station
- Authors Everywhere – A YouTube channel with authors sharing their books and lessons for kids
- Indianapolis Reading Videos – 100+ free videos of authors and celebrities reading picture books
Activities and Downloads
- Kids Soup – Free craft and activity ideas to do at home
- We Are Teachers – Storytime videos from authors and teachers, as well as educational activities
- Scholastic’s Learn at Home – Daily lessons that include stories and activities, separated by age and grade
- Jarrett Lerner’s Activities Page – Learn how to make your own comic books with free, blank page print outs
- Debbie Ridpath Ohi Channel – Author and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi give kids art challenges and reads from some of her books
- Magic School Bus – Episodes, coloring sheets, and experiments based on the hit children’s show
- Magic Tree House – printables and activities based on Mary Pope Osborne’s children’s series, The Magic Tree House
- Common Sense Media – A list of online activities, printables, virtual tours, and more
- Blank Park Zoo Activity Page – Printable activities and lessons you can do at home, organized by grade level
- Seasame Street Caring For Each Other – videos, activities, games, and more with your favorite Seasame Street characters
- KiwiCo – A great source of online tutorials, activities, and more, organized by age and interest
- STEM Apps – A list of STEM related apps for kids from We Are Teachers
Podcasts
- Ear Snacks – Music, stories, and educational tidbits for kids
- Brains On! – A creative podcast for curious kids
- Smash Boom Best – A debate podcast for kids (Ex: Unicorns vs. Dragons)
- Noodle Loaf – Funny music and stories for all ages
- Stories Podcast – Stories for older kids
- Story Pirates – A group of actors, comedians, and musicians adapt stories written by kids into a comedy show
Science Shows
- SciShow Kids– Jessi and her rat robot, Squeaks, teach elementary school kids about science
- Generation Genius – Dr. Jeff Vinokur teaches kids about science in a fun, high-energy show available online
- TED-Ed – Educational animations based on the TED talks
- OK Go Sandbox – Videos and lesson plans showing the science behind the band’s music videos
Virtual Reality Tours
- Louvre Museum
- San Diego Zoo
- Smithsonian’s National Zoo
- National Aquarium
- Great Wall of China
- Walt Disney World
- Google’s Hidden Worlds of National Parks
- Explore Mars with NASA’s Curiousity Rover
Covid-19
- TED-Ed Animation – About how viruses spread, in terms of the HINI epidemic
- NPR Comic Book – Made for kids to explain the virus in comic format
Games
Online Games
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Free Printable Crafts & Coloring Sheets