More Virtual Resources from Around the Web
Virtual field trips, interactive videos, sing-alongs, read alouds, play activities and more!

Virtual Field Trips

Visit the live cameras at explore.org for access to live cameras from around the world: from Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa to Ouwehand Polar Bear Cubs in the Netherlands to the Puppy Room at Guide Dogs of America you're sure to find something that will engage and inspire you and your child! ​
Virtual field trips are a fun and educational way to visit places virtually and keep “travel” going. Adventures in Familyhood has rounded up 20 Family Virtual Field Trips for you and your child(ren). There are also lesson ideas, activities and book suggestions to extend the learning for each type of destination. Great for any age!
Upgraded Points has put together a list of 101 Virtual Tours from over 35 Countries Around the World organized by country so you can easily navigate to your country of choice… or simply work your way down the list and digitally travel all over the globe to world famous sites both natural and man-made.  (They've also created extensive lists of museums and virtual tours across U.S. National Parks, too!)
Top Reviews has put together a list of The 6 Best Virtual Tours in New Zealand. With these interactive experiences, you can learn about the culture, history, and legacy of the country from natural wonders like the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves to manmade fantasy at the Hobbiton TM Movie Set (the site of the Hobbits home in JRR Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings).

Literacy

Snuggle up and settle in to listen to a story together! Read along with authors, actors or sit back and listen to audio on a podcast! Remember storytime is better when adults are present and attentive: ask questions while you are listening together, make comments and laugh together. Share the ups and downs of the story and talk about it when it's over. You can extend the theme of the story you've watched together to an independent art project or building with Legos or blocks. Get creative and enjoy the time together! 
​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. 
Explore the world of children's literature with KidLit TV: Read along with the authors of your favorite children's books! Just subscribe with your email address and snuggle up together to watch and listen to authors read their own books. 
Podcasts can be a great way for children to give their eyes a break from a screen! Growing Book By Book has cultivated a list of Podcasts for Children's Stories. Want more than stories? Medium has this incredibly diverse list of 19 Great Science Podcasts You Can Listen To With Kids. 

Music & Movement

Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. Its even been shown to improve mood. So tune in, get up and dance, or grab an instrument and try to play along! ​
Action and dance songs are great when they need to get their wiggles out and when you just need a bit of fun! Katie at Preschool Inspiration has compiled a list of her favorite Dance Songs for Kids with videos to sing and dance along! 

Curriculums & Projects

Need something a little more substantial and sustaining? We've gathered our favorite FREE project resources for students PreK and up:
Build your children's confidence, independence and life skills: Challenge them to do something on their own! Let Grow Independence Kit  is a (free) mini version of their popular school program, the Let Grow Project. When you enter your email address, Let Grow will email you the kit, which includes instructions, project ideas, worksheets, and other fun printables to keep them motivated to learn.
Scholastic.com has created a 20-day learning resource room with day-by-day projects to keep keep kids reading, thinking and growing! Geared for Pre-K and up, every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!
Technology has provided us with many ways to stay connected and engaged during this difficult time, including through online lesson plans for kids and other virtual learning opportunities, from museum tours to math and spelling apps. Many online education sites are waiving fees during the pandemic. Click to see MommyPoppins.com list of 20+ (Mostly Free) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids.