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Storytimes & Book Readings

Author Mac Barnett: Most days at 3pm, Mac Barnett reads his books on Instagram Live.

Author Monique Gray Smith: Reads her books and shares the videos on Instagram Live.

Author Oliver Jeffers: Every weekday at 2pm, Oliver Jeffers reads one of his books on Instagram Live.

Author Peter H Reynolds: Every weekday at 3pm, Peter Reynolds will read one of his books on Facebook Live.

Jbrary: A directory of online storytimes and resources for songs and rhymes.

OperationStoryTime on Instagram: Search #operationstorytime on social media to find authors reading their works online.

Penguin Kids: Every weekday at 11am, Penguin Kids will share a read aloud on Instagram Live.

SAG-AFTRA Foundation: Listen to famous actors and personalities like Betty White, Oprah, and Kristin Bell read children’s books 

Zoos, Museums & Other Experiences

Cincinnati Zoo: Facebook Live videos highlighting a new animal each weekday at 3pm, and shared via Youtube after the live stream.

Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants: Live free events with scientists and explorers around the world, hosted Live on Youtube.

San Diego Zoo: Live cameras in various zoo exhibits, paired with educational resources.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: Self-guided tours of select current and past exhibits.

 

Activities, Curriculum, Lessons & More

All Kids Network: Crafts, worksheets, colouring pages, printable mazes, dot to dots, and more.

Bedtime Math: Daily prompts to make math easy and fun to talk about. Try adding into your bedtime routine!

CBC Curio.ca: Online streaming platform, currently with complimentary access, with collections of educational videos.

Funbrain: Online games, books, and activities divided by grades K-8.

The Kennedy Centre presents Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems: Draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks.

Khan Academy: A non-profit providing free education through fun lessons, like “Imagineering in a Box.”

Learn at Home: Resources for elementary and secondary students from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Math Playground: Free online math games and puzzles, for grades 1-6.

NASA STEM @Home: Science, tech, engineering, and math activities for families with kids in grades K-4.

PBS Kids Design Squad Global: Videos, games and design challenges to promote engineering and design skills.

Pete the Cat, Harper Collins Children’s Books: Songs, videos, and activities about everyone’s favourite cat.

Scholastic Learn at Home: Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.

Seussville, Random House Children’s Books: Activities, crafts, and printables.

Todd Parr Fun!: Printable and online activities from always positive author Todd Parr. Be sure to check out the Things That Make You Feel Good activity book.

Vroom by Bezos Family Foundation: A free app and website with brain building tips for kids 5 and under.