We are continuing the practice we started last week of using this space to share resources. This week, we have several read-alouds, DIY makerspace ideas, virtual field trips, and much more!
Entertainment
Publisher Guidelines on Fair Use for Online Storytimes & Read-Alouds during COVID-19 School Closures
Information about several publishers’ guidelines, by Kate Messner.
Flash and Gleam Read Aloud
Author Sue Fliess reads Flash and Gleam.
A Girl Like Me Read-Aloud
Author Nina Crews reads A Girl Like Me!
A Map into the World
Watch Kao Kalia Yang read from her children’s picture book A Map Into the World.
WATER CAN BE…read-aloud!
Author Laura Purdie Salas reads her book, Water Can Be… aloud on YouTube.
Be A Maker Read-Aloud
Author Katey Howes reads her book, Be a Maker, aloud on YouTube.
Worzalla
Check out Worzalla’s Facebook page (or search the tag #WorzallaStoryCorner) for videos of read-alouds.
Want to Record Your Own Read-Aloud?
Information about read-aloud permissions for distance learning for Lerner books is here.
Operation Readaloud
Live storytimes on Facebook.
Bill Harley Online Mini-Concerts
Mini concerts every Tuesday and Thursday. All of these concerts are available for free but any financial contribution you are able to make will be gratefully received.
On a Snow-Melting Day Read Aloud
Author Buffy Silverman reads On a Snow Melting Day and added a science demonstration after the reading that kids can try at home!
The Lerner Podcast
Join us for author interviews, book chat, and more!
Hands-On Activities
Creating Makerspaces at Home, Part 1
From ALA booklist – This is the first in a series of posts about makerspaces and activities children can do from home during the current coronavirus outbreak. Please stay tuned for more—and follow us @ALA_Booklist for the latest updates. Wishing you safety, health, and books galore during these exceedingly difficult times.
Creating Makerspaces at Home: Part II
History
Chris Barton
Author Chris Barton is hosting an “Ask me anything about All of a Sudden and Forever” on his blog.
Language Arts and World Languages
Writing Road Trip
Lisa Bullard, author and experienced writing teacher, invites you to make use of her column as a teaching-writing resource.
Writing Tips from Kate DiCamillo
Now is the perfect time to work on that story that you’ve always wanted to write. Join two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo as she offers up tips and writing advice.
Audible Launches Audible Stories for Children and Teens While School is Out
There are titles for beginning readers like Stone Soup and Winnie the Pooh, and for older readers, there’s Jane Eyre or The Call of the Wild, along with titles from authors like Dan Gutman, Ally Carter, Leigh Bardugo, and Julie Kagawa. In addition, there’s also fun educational content like children’s song collections. Check it out!
Virtual Writing Workshop
For those interested in a virtual writing workshop, coming up on 3/30, CRAFT & PUBLISHING INSIGHT: Identity, Privilege, Acceptance and Love, LIVE. This includes Natasha Diaz, author of COLOR ME IN, and NoNieqa Ramos, author of THE TRUTH IS.
Roundups and Resource Lists
How Kids’ Lit Is Responding to the Coronavirus
Publishers Weekly is tracking efforts on social media and across the web, and will be updating their list regularly.
Free Tools for Online Teaching and Learning During School Closures
School Library Journal has created a roundup of resources.
Authors share their mindfulness tips for working from home
How to dress, stay fit and avoid the distracting news cycle while you adjust to doing business from your living room.
Distance Learning Essentials
Mackin Educational Resources shares helpful distance learning tips, author interviews, and stay-at-home activities.
Booklist Announces Free Online Access for All
More than 25 years of recommended print and audiobook reviews, features, interviews, spotlights, and classroom connections.
Virtual Learning Options with TeachingBooks
Includes many resources, including their Book & Reading Engagement Kit: Home Edition.
Suddenly Homeschooling?
Melissa Wiley is an expert who is “a work-at-home mom of six who has been homeschooling for over 20 years.” She has tons of advice that has been tested in the real world.
Science
The Bug Chicks
Currently offering 1 hour educational workshops for $5.00/household
NASA
NASA’s STEM at Home has resources for educators and students of every grade level.
Virtual Field Trips and Other Help Managing Social Distancing
New England Aquarium Virtual Visit
Our doors are temporarily closed, but we’re still here! Join us for live presentations, new videos, and activities to try from home.
San Diego Zoo
Their kid-friendly website has activities, videos, and live feeds of cameras.
Home Safari
The Cincinnati Zoo is hosting these daily!
2020’s Virtual Bookish Events
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of many author tours, bookstore events, and conferences. The bookish community already thrives online through readathons and bookworm groups, and now they’re investing in even more virtual events to stay connected and support each other. Here’s a list of virtual events readers can attend.
Versailles
Take a virtual tour of the former home of French royalty.
Google Arts and Culture
Google Has 2,500 Museums You Can Now Visit Virtually
National Parks
The National Park Service has webcams you can use to watch nature in real time.
How To Take Your Book Club Online While Practicing Social Distancing
12 of the Best Cookbooks for Quarantine Cooking and Prep
From Bookriot, good advice and also a list of cookbooks to consider.
Virtual Marine Biology Field Camp
During the school shutdowns, Oceans Initiative has decided to launch a (very) informal, impromptu, virtual marine biology camp.
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