Free Virtual Learning Resources for WFH Parents
Sharing some virtual learning and entertainment resources for WFH parents who have children out of school and at home.
— Lots of links and read aloud videos here, compiled by author Kate Messner:
https://www.katemessner.com/read-wonder-and-learn-favorite-authors-illustrators-share-resources-for-learning-anywhere-spring-2020/?fbclid=IwAR3H2lgvfdp1wyTwG-exbXthrpt_XmubD_XerM38OgAetYMFqkx8-V1Am4Y
— Cartoonist / author / illustrator Jarret Krosoczka's YouTube channel. He's hosting free “Draw Every Day” webcasts every weekday at 2 PM EST:
https://www.youtube.com/studiojjk
— Author and writing teacher Amy Ludwig VanDerwater will be uploading a new notebooking video/activity every weekday:
http://www.sharingournotebooks.amylv.com
— Scholastic's Learn-at-Home Resource Page:
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
—Cartoonist / zoologist Jess Keating's writing videos:
https://jesskeating.com/write-with-jess/
— A compilation of read aloud videos by author / teacher Pernille Ripp:
https://pernillesripp.com/2020/03/14/picture-books-read-aloud-videos-for-lesson-use/
— A number of activity sheets from cartoonist / author / illustrator Dav Pilkey:
https://pilkey.com/fun-stuff
— To encourage kids to write, they can submit a book review, poem, question, short story, or joke to the Kids Ask Authors podcast:
https://www.kidsaskauthors.com
Feel free to drop in any additional resources that you think may be helpful.
Megan Machulski
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03/19/20 at 2:38PM UTC
Hadn't heard about some of these yet--thanks for sharing! Here are just a few to add:
-Cincinnati Zoo is doing a daily 'Home Safari' to introduce children to different animals. Weekdays at 3 pm EDT: https://www.facebook.com/events/cincinnati-zoo-botanical-garden/home-safari-facebook-lives/2915534028492292/
-Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems (I think weekdays at 1 pm): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8
-20 Virtual Field Trips to take with your Kids: https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html?fbclid=IwAR27pIFEuCh79f90nphxJMUocsu63n278jD9FXA7C4llu9yMwwWtIPtcayg
Anonymous
03/19/20 at 3:04PM UTC
Thanks for sharing, Megan!
