While most of us are staying home, I thought I’d offer some resources to keep you busy, entertained, and full of hope.
First, I’m excited to offer Stay At Home Story Time with Sally over on Instagram! We’ll read books together, do some activities, I’ll answer your questions, and other fun things are planned. Follow on Instagram, and watch my stories. Most videos will be available for 24 hours, and some will be saved to my highlights. I can’t wait to spend time with you there.
Other Resources While You’re Home:
Story Time
Follow Save with Stories for lots of celebrity readings and ways to help Save the Children and No Kid Hungry
Follow #operationstorytime on Instagram
Read with Dolly!
Follow along with Oliver Jeffers
Read stories with Mac Barnett
Read with Chris Van Dusen
Stories and more with Sophie Blackall
Read with Josh Gad (Olaf!)
Story time with Annie Downs
Join even more authors online
Librarian Bookends is posting helpful schedules of story times
Even more Read Alouds
Lots of celebrities will read to you at Storyline Online
Fun Videos
Stop and Think with Sesame Street
Stream Broadway Shows
Stream Jesus Storybook Bible Animated Videos (free trial offer!)
Activities
Create Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Find free online activities with Union Square Play
Explore Scholastic Learn at Home
Try Amazon FreeTime Unlimited for ebooks, apps, games, movies, and more
Get Moving with GoNoodle
Make a Face with Sophie Blackall
Download a free coloring book
Create projects using things around your house with Lincoln Center’s Pop Up Classroom
Get your town to host a Bear Hunt
Explore the world with Compassion Expolorer
Virtual Field Trips
Visit Art Galleries Online
Explore The Met 360 Project
Visit exhibits at The Whitney Museum of American Art
Take virtual tours of The Louvre and Musee d’Orsay
Even more museums to visit online
Virtually tour National Parks
For Parents
Read my tips on Helping Children with Scary News
Review my Top Books Picks for Inspiring Courage
Find book recommendations and activities at Read Aloud Revival
Browse recommendations from Teachers and Librarians
Read The Boy, The Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy with your family
How to Talk to Children about Coronavirus
Read this comic with your kids (if age appropriate) exploring the coronavirus
Review National Geographic’s Family Survival Guide
Watch Tim Keller’s Peace in Times of Suffering and Uncertainty
Read ebooks with Kindle Unlimited with a free trial
Visit the New York Public Library’s free resources, such as ebooks, audio books, and even tutoring
Learn about the National Emergency Library
Read Six Tips for Homeschooling During Coronavirus
Try Zoom for virtual playdates and gatherings
To Take a Breather
Listen to my Spotify Playlist, Peace Be Still
Browse the Digital Care Package from The Rabbit Room
Have the Bible read to you by David Suchet with Dwell — Scripture Listening App or The Bible App by Olive Tree
Find some inspiration with The Jesus Storybook Bible Instagram Community
What resources are your kids loving? Send me a message, and I’ll continue adding to this list.
More coming soon!