
The resources listed here give kids and curious adults the opportunity to learn on a wide range of topics going from formal school lessons to science quirks and home experiments, or from creative craft activities to high-end virtual museum tours- with tools for group online sing-alongs & live readings of bed stories along the way. Even in isolation there are many ways for the family to explore the world from your spaceship.
Parents and educators can also get inspired by others around the globe on how to discuss COVID-19 topics with the younger homenauts. Additional links can be found related to teaching hacks to improve virtual classroom experiences or how to keep children motivated at home.
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Schoolastic - Tools for home schooling
Keep students academically active with 20 days of meaningful learning journeys
https://classroommagazines.sch...
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Messenger Kids | Safer Kids Chat App with Messaging & Video
Messenger Kids is a free video messaging and chat app for kids offering more parental controls and more fun for kids. Download it for iOS, Android or Kindle!
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Cosmic Kids Yoga - YouTube
Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids. Interactive adventures which build strength, balance and confidence - and get kids into yoga and mindfulness early.
https://www.youtube.com/user/C...
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Storyline Online
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
https://www.storylineonline.ne...
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Fighting Words Un-School Club
Young authors aged 6-17 years are invited to explore our stories and submit their own work!
https://www.fightingwords.ie/n...
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Earth School - An Immersive 30 Day Nature Adventure | TED-Ed
Dive into videos, quizzes, and activities that will help students celebrate, connect with and explore the natural world.
https://ed.ted.com/earth-schoo...
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The Kid Should See This - Smart videos for curious minds of all ages
The Kid Should See This: Educational videos for curious kids of all ages, a free resource for parents & teachers. Science, art, nature, animals, & more.
https://thekidshouldseethis.co...
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Make slime and other kids crafts & activities
This is a community where we share mostly craft ideas for kids of all ages! We also create and share activities, recipes and other ideas for kids. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver or teacher, there is something for everyone here!
https://www.thebestideasforkid...
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COVIBOOK | Mindheart
This book is an invitation for families with children under the age of 7 to discuss the full range of emotions arising from the current Covid-19 situation. Translated versions of the book are available in several languages.
https://www.mindheart.co/desca...
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Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice
You can learn anything. Expert-created content and resources for every course and level. Always free.
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The Ark @ Home | Creative Arts Activities for Children
The Ark @ Home is a way for children who are home from school to connect with The Ark through a series of at-home arts activities, virtual events, online screenings of live performances and much more.
https://ark.ie/projects/the-ar...
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Smithsonian Resources for Kids & Teens
Smithsonian is your destination for millions of carefully curated open educational resources for children and teens to learn more about science, history, culture & art while having great fun!
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Space For Art | A global community art project
Our mission is to use large-scale community art projects to inspire and unite children in hospitals, refugee centers, and schools around the world with each other and our interdisciplinary team of art, aerospace, astronaut, and health professionals.
https://www.spaceforartfoundat...
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StoryWeaver
Digital repository of multilingual stories for children from Pratham Books.
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African Storybook
Open access to picture storybooks in the languages of Africa. For children’s literacy, enjoyment and imagination.
https://www.africanstorybook.o...
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Space for Kids - European Space Agency
Space for Kids! ESA Kids features space news, information, animations and downloads for kids aged between 6 and 12
https://www.esa.int/kids/en/ho...
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National Geographic Kids
Set up an account with your child for National Geographic Kids
https://kids.nationalgeographi...
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Watch a Documentary from the Discovery Channel
Discovery Education is prepared to help school systems experiencing closures due to the Coronavirus, by offering access to Discovery Education Experience.
https://www.discoveryeducation...
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Have your child write a book
As kids work on their books from the comfort of their home, help them feel even more motivated and engaged by sharing their books beyond your library. You can publish individual books (or even a whole library) online with ease – showcase great work on your class blog or school website, on social media and beyond. Students will be even more engaged if they know the books they are creating will be seen by a wide audience. Everyone loves to be a published author!
https://bookcreator.com/2020/0...
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50 Fun Activities for Kids - 50 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained
Grab the crayons, glue, glitter, and paint, then let their creativity shine! These fun activities and crafts for kids are easy, creative, and DIY.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.c...
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Virtual Field Trip Classes (free enrolment)
Remote, virtual exploration lessons for 7-11 years olds around the world. Virtually explore volcanoes to discover more about their geology, climb mountains to learn about the effect of altitude, and much, much more. No backpack required.
https://www.trekview.org/blog/...
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My Storytime
Tell stories, even when you’re apart. Pre-record stories from anywhere, and play them back for anyone!
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My Hero is You, How Kids can fight Covid-19
A new fictional book developed by and for children aims to help families understand and cope with COVID-19. Storybook PDF available for download in many languages.
https://interagencystandingcom...
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Dr.Dog explains coronavirus - Lydia Monks
Dr. Dog is a collaboration between illustrator Lydia Monks and Professor James G Logan from The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Dr. Dog was created as a friendly face who can educate and reassure young children about the Coronavirus outbreak.
http://www.lydiamonks.com/dr-d...
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Resources for families and parents during Covid-19 | Parents Plus
On this page we list resources for individuals, families and parents on how they can help themselves and their children.
https://www.parentsplus.ie/pos...
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Home learning activities for families | STEM
The widespread school closures have created new challenges for everyone supporting young people. STEM Learning is working hard to develop and roll out a range of materials, which we hope will help you.
https://www.stem.org.uk/home-l...
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Coronavirus book for children | Nosy Crow
Free digital book for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it. Voice narrated by actor Hugh Bonneville.
https://nosycrow.com/blog/acto...
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Canadian Space Agency educational activities
Fun experiments to do at home also including colouring books, games, quizzes & podcasts.
https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/acti...
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Sésamo - Juegos, Videos y Actividades para Niños
Explora juegos, videos, y actividades con Elmo, Abby, y Comegalletas.
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Sesame Street
Preschool Games, Videos, & Coloring Pages to Help Kids Grow Smarter, Stronger & Kinder
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Coronavirus Resources: Teaching, Learning and Thinking Critically - The New York Times
A page we will continue to update with ideas for working, at school or at home, with content from The Times and other reliable sources about this global pandemic.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/0...
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The Best Spring Songs for Kids - Preschool Inspirations
Great spring songs for kids about rainbows, butterflies, and all things spring! There's dance songs, chants, fingerplays, and more.
https://preschoolinspirations....
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Worldreader | Keep Children Reading at Home with BookSmart
With BookSmart, children can continue to learn even in special circumstances and read with their parents in a familiar environment.
https://www.worldreader.org/ke...
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Educational Toolkit for At-Home Learning - Barbara Bush Foundation
Amid school closures, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy creates educational toolkit to help parents and children learn together at home
https://www.barbarabush.org/to...
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Activités pour enfants
Activities and stories for children (in French).
https://www.ecoledesloisirs.fr...
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Gelligaer Roman fort - Teachers area - resources page
Explore a roman fort in Wales
http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/r...
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BBC bitesize education, revision and lessons
Use BBC Bitesize to help with your homework, revision and learning. Find free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
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How to destress, keep the kids busy, and support their learning during the Coronavirus pandemic | Your Parenting Mojo
Schools (and daycares) are closed. But you still have to work. And keep the kids busy. And not go crazy. In this FREE workshop we'll make it happen!
https://yourparentingmojo.com/...
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Watch a Storybook come to Life
An ever-growing streaming library of kid-safe animated storybooks on all your favorite devices.
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Remote Student Learning - Buncee
Buncee makes remote learning easy, keeps learning fun and supports seamless online communication between students, teachers and parents.
https://blog.buncee.com/suppor...
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Mystery Science: Lessons for elementary teachers
Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science. The hook, visuals, and activity have all been prepared for you. Less prep, more learning.
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Set up an indoor activity with messy little monster
I teach young children and I feel that it is so important to be able to teach children in a fun and creative way. I love helping my own children learn and experience new things using the same approach. Young children are so full of enthusiasm about anything and everything and I love the look of excitement on their faces when they discover something new. Writing this blog gives me an opportunity to share and hopefully inspire people with the arty, crafty, messy fun I have with my children at home.
https://www.messylittlemonster...
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Code.org
Learning computer science when schools are closed in response to Covid19
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Learning At Home - BBC Bitesize
Use BBC Bitesize to help with your homework, revision and learning. Find free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
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Have your child play some online activities or games
In the event that your school is closed for an extended period of time as a result of recent events, we’ve put together a collection of digital games that students can play at home. Students can click on any game and start playing!
https://www.breakoutedu.com/fu...
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Families Under Pressure | Maudsley Charity
During this stressful and cooped-up time, don’t let the pressure of parenting get you down. Try these tips, backed by science for Families Under Pressure.
http://www.familiesunderpressu...
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Play Educational KIDS Games
FREE games for kids 2-8 will be added all the time, encouraging your child to engage in skills related to science, math, creativity and more in gameplay alongside their favorite characters!
https://pbskids.org/apps/play-...
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Have an educational playtime routine
There are so many wonderful ways to teach children. You want results and progress? You want happy children, hungry to learn? Get them out of their seats and exploring the real world. Enjoying hands on, engaging activities. Childhood is short and their playing shouldn't end once they leave reception!
https://www.learningandexplori...
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Book Suggestions & Tips for Talking to Children about Covid19 | Indianapolis Public Library
The Indianapolis Public Library provides materials, programs and services in support of the lifelong learning, recreational, and economic interests of all…
https://www.indypl.org/blog/fo...
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