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Resources for locating books and audio books online

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Read books online or listen to audio books, can use WITHOUT library card!

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The Smithtown Library Board of Trustees, and Administration have been closely monitoring all developments pertaining to the COVID-19 coronavirus.

All Library Buildings will continue to be closed until April 15. All April programs and outside group meetings have been cancelled.
Registration for all future programs has been suspended. Once the Library reopens we will work on new program registration dates.

Book drops at all four Library Buildings will be closed until the Library reopens. All fines accrued while the Library is closed will be waived.

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Picture books to read

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Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages. Literacy is at the core of a healthy community, so we unite with partners to enable all families to read with their young children.

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Listenwise | Listening Comprehension Matters

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Listening comprehension matters | Listenwise

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Explore the best podcast lessons for grade-level rigor. Curriculum aligned lessons with literacy & language supports, great for English Learners. Free sign up!

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Around the Library

Here's what's happened over the last 28 days. More recent changes.

About the Project

Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. More

Just like Wikipedia, you can contribute new information or corrections to the catalog. You can browse by subjects, authors or lists members have created. If you love books, why not help build a library?

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Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Read, borrow, and discover more than 3M books for free.

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Free remote student access through June 30, 2020
Teacher create account and add students through Google Classroom.

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Instantly access over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids on Epic

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TumbleBookLibrary

TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children's e-books, available by subscription to Elementary Schools and Public Libraries around the world.

TumbleBookLibrary Premium has over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes our unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, non fiction books and videos, curated playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels - a student favorite!

Subscriptions are affordable and EASY to use, and include tools to simplify your kids' access from home as well as from your building. There are no check-out times or wait lists: the books are always available, to everyone in your institution!

It's a great resource for tech-savvy kids, and teaches them the joy of reading in a format they'll love.

TeenBookCloud

TeenBookCloud is a curated database of e-books and other digital content for Middle Schools and High Schools, as well as Public Libraries.

The growing collection features over 1000 titles, including student-favorite Graphic Novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, non fiction videos, and more!

The site supports a wide range of readers' interests and levels. We've partnered with Orca Books and Saddleback books to bring you hundreds of High-Interest/Low-Level content. In addition, our new AP English section makes hundreds of curriculum books available to readers at the click of a button!

Subscriptions are affordable and EASY to use, and include tools to simplify your students' access from home as well as from your building. There are no check-out times or wait lists: the books are always available, to everyone in your institution!

TumbleMath

Educators have long known that one of the most effective ways to teach math concepts, especially to reluctant learners, is by using stories and literature.

TumbleMath has the most comprehensive collection of math stories available anywhere- all in our world famous TumbleBook format which combines animation, narration, and sound to create a compelling and enticing story book for students of all ages.

The books are all accompanied by supplementary materials such as lesson plans, educational games, plus quizzes in order to test and track progress.

TumbleMath is your one stop destination for engaging and entertaining math stories.

AudioBookCloud

AudioBookCloud is a curated database of streaming audio books and is available by subscription to Public Libraries around the world.

The growing collection features over 1200 titles, including dozens of genres and interest levels. The collection includes popular literature, classics, children's and teen books, mystery, sci-fi, history, biography, and more!

The audio books are always available to subscribing libraries and their patrons. There are no special programs to install, or files to download. The site's also completely mobile compatible, and the audio books can be streamed directly to whichever device you wish to use.

Subscriptions are affordable and EASY to use, and include tools to simplify your patrons' access from home as well as from your building. There are no check-out times or wait lists: the books are always available, to everyone in your library!

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Tumblebooks - Read, Watch, and Learn with the this collection of eBooks, read-along, music, memory and language games, graphic novels, and more.

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AT A GLANCE

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Social Studies

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Grades 4 and up

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Web-based, unlimited access, unlimited users

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One-year subscription

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Schools: Per Building
Public Libraries: Per Population Served

In order for anyone to build their content knowledge they must have access to credible, accurate, age-appropriate content. FreedomFlix™ provides compelling content blended with crucial online support tools to strengthen content knowledge, vocabulary, and core proficiency skills.

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FreedomFlix | Interactive Social Studies Learning

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AT A GLANCE WHAT Social Studies FOR Grades 4 and up HOW Web-based, unlimited access, unlimited users TERMS One-year subscription PRICING Schools: Per Building Public Libraries: Per Population Served In order for anyone to build their content knowledge they must have access to credible, accurate, age-appropriate content.

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Free! They are also live-streaming stories on Instagram.

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Learn the story of how Ryan & Craig and their one-of-a-kind read-aloud channel came to be. SPOILER: It wasn't a car crash!

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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Brightly Storyime brings you full-length picturebooks read out loud by our storyteller, Ms. Linda. Drop by for a new video every week! Brightly is a resource...

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Free Primary Source Sets

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The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America's libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world.

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Experience Interactive Nonfiction Categories for Elementary Readers

Help your readers immerse themselves in learning with categories featuring media-enhanced titles! The All About Animals, Sports Essentials and About Our World categories help nonfiction topics come to life with animated illustrations, live videos, slideshows, and quizzes. And, our new World Languages category allows your readers to read and listen to books in 11 different languages! From Spanish to Mandarin, your readers will hear stories in their own language and learn new ones, all while studying everything from space to geography!

Each category brings you one new print book every month that contains a multi-use code allowing an unlimited number of readers simultaneous online access to the media-enhanced/multi-language version of the book-driving comprehension, retention, and enjoyment!

Explore all 4 categories
Plus, find out about the promotions available when you add one or more of these categories to a new or existing subscription! View all JLG categories for grades K-12 Need help choosing the best categories for your library?
Contact your account rep or call us at 800.491.0174 for personalized guidance.

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Experience Interactive Nonfiction Categories for Elementary Readers Help your readers immerse themselves in learning with categories featuring media-enhanced titles! The All About Animals, Sports Essentials and About Our World categories help nonfiction topics come to life with animated illustrations, live videos, slideshows, and quizzes.

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Fun at home crafts and projects

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Right now, everyone is in need of indoor activities for kids that scream SIMPLE. It's one thing if you have time to prep and shop, but in most cases that just isn't possible. With school canceled and stores closed or packed with people, you don't have time to get crazy supplies. So what how do you keep the kids occupied without tons of supplies. These must-try activities for kids at home rely on just a few common household supplies to pull off.

Must-Try Indoor Activities for Kids!

When situations that arise like a pandemic, natural disaster, or some other major event, you may find extra time on your hands at home! We're here to help. Many schools are also canceled this week, so earlier I shared amazing and FREE resources for school at home with STEM.

Now I want to share some big-time fun indoor activities for when you aren't fitting in schoolwork or if you have multiple age groups home and you need to keep the younger kiddos busy while the older kids work on lessons.

20 Activities for kids at Home!

Here's a quick checklist of supplies that would be great to have on hand for the coming weeks. I bet you have most of these supplies in your house already. There's even fun, FREE printables added in along the way!

Our website is filled with free and easy to use activities for kids. Search a theme, season, or holiday and see what you can find. Use the search box or main menu to find popular topics. Stop by our SHOP for extra special packs!

Have you joined the 14 Day Activity Challenge?

No? What are you waiting for? Click here to get started with 14 days of guided kids' activities using mostly what you have on hand!

MORE WAYS TO PLAY INDOORS
Click on the links below to get started with some of our favorite indoor activities for kids! ->Want to see our latest activity additions? Check the bottom of the list!
Cloud dough is an amazing 2-ingredient sensory play recipe that kids love to dig their hands into. I bet these two ingredients are already in your cupboard. Watch the video and whip up a batch of cloud dough in 5 minutes!

Balloons, fly swatters or homemade paper plate tennis rackets set the stage for a terrific indoor energy buster. Set up a streamer net and play a balloon tennis game!

Melt icy dino eggs or try fizzy dino eggs. How about setting up a dino dig? Your dino fans will love all of our dinosaur theme ideas. Plus, find a free dinosaur printable activity pack.

There are a few ways you can build catapults and all with very common supplies! Why not invent your own type of the catapult or trebuchet!

Challenge the kiddos to build structures out of all sorts of materials! Find another fun, free printable to try out!

6. Go on an Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Grab our pack of free scavenger hunts right here. There are 8 to choose from!

A super simple, 2-ingredient, very squishable, foam dough recipe is ready in minutes. Make sure to grab the free printable here too.

Coffee filters (who doesn't have those) and markers plus a fun art and science process makes this a perfect activity for kids! A pretty flower craft bouquet is an afternoon away.

Have you heard of any of these easy science activities for kids? I bet you have!

Walking Water

Oobleck

Baking Soda and Vinegar Eruptions (use cookie cutters)

Homemade Lava Lamps

Magic Milk

And so many more use just a few supplies from the kitchen!

Find amazing ideas for building projects with a basic collection of bricks. Make sure to watch the video and download the challenge calendar! Sometimes all you need is a bit of inspiration to spark the imagination. Check out these LEGO robot coloring pages.

Check out an easy recipe for puffy paint and download a pack of templates for all kinds of art like the puffy paint and salt painting activity.

Got tons of old crayons? The kids will love turning them into new crayons. Peeling off the wrappers will keep them very busy too!

Sensory bins can keep your kiddos occupied for quite a while, even if it's just water and cups! Read all about how we put together fantastic sensory bins . Also, learn how to color sensory bin materials and put together a fun theme for the week. Add a few themed picture books and you have a great hands-on activity for literacy and play!

Salt painting is an incredibly easy activity to set up. Plus, our puffy paint activity has templates you can download that work for this project too. An alternative salt painting activity can be found here (no glue).

A challenge and fun kids game all in one using your collection of bricks!

Another 2-ingredient playdough recipe and free printable! This recipe, like the name suggests, is truly super soft! In fact, we have a great collection of homemade playdough right here,

Dig out the plastic eggs! You know you have a big bag tucked away somewhere. The kids will have a great time with these minute to win it game activities, and you can challenge them to come up with more!

There are so many ways to set up an ice melt activity, and you can add just about anything from LEGO star wars characters to ocean creatures!

Do your kiddos love new ways to explore art? Then this is for you! Art with paper towels, salad spinners, and more! Even make fizzy baking soda paint. Plenty of fun ways to explore art with a touch of science for STEAM.

Got cardboard tubes? If so, grab a handful and get to work building a marble run.

Get three fun bingo games to try with the kiddos. Need a new game? Bingo works well with multiple ages.

I made these three free coloring pages just for fun and a little de-stressing! Instantly download your free coloring sheets here!

Have fun indoors with all of those toilet paper tubes you are collecting! Whip up these pom pom shooters or poppers for lots of laughs and an introduction to simple physics for kids.

Mix up your puzzle activities with these fun indoor puzzle activity ideas! Include some physical movement, sensory bins, search and find games and more.

Mix up a homemade air dry clay recipe for your next art project using simple kitchen ingredients!

Try this fun art project for a rainbow in a bag or check out this version of rainbow art using tape resist!

Part science, part toy, but all of the fun! This DIY penny spinner project includes a printable too!

Grab this 7-day art challenge mini pack that can be enjoyed with simple supplies!

Grab a few paper plates, construction paper, and a few marbles and take the marble maze challenge (free printable)

WHICH INDOOR ACTIVITY WILL YOU TRY FIRST?
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Fun yoga and storytelling with Jamie!

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Author Jarrett Learner posts fun fill in the comic book pages to download

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The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless explicit permission is granted.
Below will find: Blank Comic Book Pages, Special Activities, "Finish This Story!" Story Starters, "How to Draw..." Instructions, "Finish This Comic!" Comics, and Drawing/Writing Prompts.
More activities are being added to this page regularly, so make sure to check back for more. And if you like the activities below, don't miss my activity books, GIVE THIS BOOK A TITLE and GIVE THIS BOOK A COVER, available wherever books are sold!
Click on the numbers below to find a variety of different blank comic book pages. Each number corresponds to a different arrangement of panels on the page. Print out a few of each, or a bunch of one kind, and make your own comic!

Special Activities

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"Finish This Story!" Story Starters

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"How to Draw..." Instructions

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"Finish This Comic!" Comics

Below you will find a collection of comics that are incomplete. Look closely at the pictures, then figure out what you need to add to complete the comic!

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Drawing/Writing Prompts

Below you will find some drawing prompt activity sheets. Completed drawings can also be used as creative writing prompts.

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For many years, Netflix has teachers to screen documentaries in their classrooms. However, this isn't possible with schools closed. So at their request, we have made a selection of our documentary features and series available on the Netflix US YouTube channel. See the full list of documentary films and series below.

Each title also has educational resources available, which can be used by both students and teachers - and we'll be doing Q&As with some of the creators behind these projects so that students can hear from them firsthand.

We hope this will, in a small way, help teachers around the world.

Note these documentaries are currently available in English. Subtitles in more than a dozen languages will be available later this week. Also if you are a parent or teacher, please check the ratings so that you can make informed choices for your students and children.

The title of Ava DuVernay's extraordinary and galvanizing documentary refers to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which reads, "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States." The progression from that second qualifying clause to the horrors of mass criminalization and the sprawling American prison industry is laid out by DuVernay with bracing lucidity. With a potent mixture of archival footage and testimony from a dazzling array of activists, politicians, historians, and formerly incarcerated women and men, DuVernay creates a work of grand historical synthesis.

Abstract: The Art of Design takes you beyond blueprints into the art, science, and philosophy of design. The series goes inside the minds of the world's greatest designers, showcasing the most inspiring visionaries from a variety of disciplines whose work shapes our culture and future.

Filmed over the course of three years, Babies is a landmark series that explores the miracle of the first full year of life through the pioneering work of leading scientists from across the globe. The series examines the epic journey every person embarks on, from helpless new-born to independent toddler. Following the life-changing adventures of 15 international families and featuring the latest research from eminent scientists who share their personal journeys of discovery into the infant mind, the series is filled with the exciting uncertainty of parenting, exploring each major milestone of development like never before. From the first bond a baby shares with its parents, to learning to feed, sleep through the night, crawl across the room, speak their first words, and discover the world around them - right up to those first steps of toddlerhood.

Chasing Coral taps into the collective will and wisdom of an ad man, a self-proclaimed coral nerd, top-notch camera designers, and renowned marine biologists as they invent the first time-lapse camera to record bleaching events as they happen. Unfortunately, the effort is anything but simple, and the team doggedly battles technical malfunctions and the force of nature in pursuit of their golden fleece: documenting the indisputable and tragic transformation below the waves. With its breathtaking photography, nail-biting suspense, and startling emotion, Chasing Coral is a dramatic revelation that won't have audiences sitting idle for long.

In partnership with Vox Media Studios and Vox, this enlightening explainer series will take viewers deep inside a wide range of culturally relevant topics, questions, and ideas. Each episode will explore current events and social trends pulled from the zeitgeist, touching topics across politics, science, history and pop culture -- featuring interviews with some of the most authoritative experts in their respective fields.
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Four exceptional women mount grassroots campaigns against powerful incumbents in Knock Down the House, a galvanic and inspiring look at the 2018 midterm elections that tipped the balance of power. When tragedy struck her family in the middle of the financial crisis, Bronx-born Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had to work double shifts as a bartender to save her home from foreclosure. After losing a loved one to a preventable medical condition, Amy Vilela didn't know what to do with the anger she felt about America's broken health care system. Cori Bush, a registered nurse and pastor, was drawn to the streets when the police shooting of an unarmed black man brought protests and tanks into her neighborhood. A coal miner's daughter, Paula Jean Swearengin was fed up with watching her friends and family suffer from the environmental effects of the coal industry.

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough This eight-part series will explore the unique and precious wonders of our natural world from the creators of the award-winning series Planet Earth. In partnership with World Wildlife Fund, Our Planet combines stunning photography and technology with an unprecedented, never-before-filmed look at the planet's remaining wilderness areas and their animal inhabitants. The ambitious four-year project has been filmed in 50 countries across all the continents of the world, with over 600 members of crew capturing more than three and a half thousand filming days, and will focus on the breadth of the diversity of habitats around the world, from the remote Arctic wilderness and mysterious deep oceans to the vast landscapes of Africa and diverse jungles of South America.

In a rural village outside Delhi, India, women lead a quiet revolution. They fight against the deeply rooted stigma of menstruation. Period. End of Sentence. - a documentary short directed by Rayka Zehtabchi - tells their story. For generations, these women didn't have access to pads, which lead to health problems and girls missing school or dropping out entirely. But when a sanitary pad machine is installed in the village, the women learn to manufacture and market their own pads, empowering the women of their community. They name their brand "FLY," because they want women "to soar." Their flight is, in part, enabled by the work of high school girls half a world away, in California, who raised the initial money for the machine and began a non-profit called "The Pad Project."

A Netflix original short documentary, set in Aleppo, Syria and Turkey in early 2016. As the violence intensifies, The White Helmets follows three volunteer rescue workers as they put everything on the line to save civilians affected by the war, all the while wracked with worry about the safety of their own loved ones. Moving and inspiring, The White Helmets (directed by Academy Award®-nominated director Orlando von Einsiedel and producer Joanna Natasegara) is both a snapshot of the harrowing realities of life for ordinary Syrians who remain in the country, and a humbling portrait of the power of the human spirit.

Zion is a gripping portrait of Zion Clark, a young wrestler born without legs who grew up in foster care. Clark began wrestling in second grade against his able-bodied peers. The physical challenge became a therapeutic outlet and gave him a sense of family. Moving from foster home to foster home, wrestling became the only constant thing in his childhood. The Netflix original documentary short is directed by Floyd Russ.

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Netflix - Responding to teachers' requests for access to documentaries

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Educational games for all grades

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Interactive educational games

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Educational games and videos from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

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YouTube channel with step by step drawing for all levels!

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Hey, art friends! Welcome to Art For Kids Hub! 🎨✏️ Here, you’ll discover all sorts of awesome art lessons, from drawing to painting, and even some super cool origami. Whether you’re a beginner or a budding artist, there’s something fun for everyone! I’m Rob, and along with my amazing wife, Teryn, and our four creative kids, Jack, Hadley, Austin, and Olivia, we make art together as a family and love sharing it with you. ❤️ Ready to jump in and start creating? Most of our art lessons are self-contained, so grab your favorite black marker, some paper, and your coloring supplies, and let’s get drawing! 🖍️📒 Join us on this colorful adventure, and let’s make art that brings smiles and joy. Happy creating! 🌟

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Cooking with your kids!

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Get kids cooking in the kitchen with you with these tips and cooking recipes for kids! Teach them to cook and you'll worry less as they grow up.

Kids Cooking

One of the things that I'm pretty passionate about is teaching my kids to cook and bake. I didn't learn how to cook pretty much until I got married because my Mom cooked every meal for us until I left for college (love you Mom!). But I decided it was important in our family to learn the skill and so over the years I have taught my kids basic cooking skills. I am determined to have them cooking and baking well before they leave my house and hopefully sooner than that!

Why teach them how to cook?

If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably seen a lot of pictures of cooking and baking with my kids!

They learn basic safety and awareness in the kitchen.

Cooking can be a fun time to bond with your kids.

Cooking and baking can be educational.

Your kids will become more independent and confident.

A few things to keep in mind before you start:

1. Start them young!
While you wouldn't give a knife to a baby, there are definitely things you can start when your kids are little. They can stir, whisk and help in small ways. As they get older, they can take on more. If they have positive experiences from the start, they will want to continue helping in the kitchen.
Note: if you're reading this and have a 10 or 15 year old - it's not too late!! Anytime is a good time to start. Promise.

2. Give them tools but let them lead.
Start out with the basics and let them show you how much or how little they want to contribute. If forces them to bake or cook with you, it will turn aversive and defeat the purpose.

3. Give up some control.
This is a tough one for some people (ahem... me...shhhh) and not a big deal to others. There will be mistakes. Just like you make mistakes in the kitchen yourself, your kids will measure the wrong amount or not do things as gently as you'd like or.... you get the idea. LET THEM. It's part of learning how to be in the kitchen. The more they do it, the more confidence they will have in their abilities.

Side note: my oldest really enjoys baking with us. When I first started having him cook with me I was a little nervous because I didn't know if he'd be careful enough or really be into it (read more about our journey with "the A word" here) but I want him to be kitchen safe and thought it'd be something we could do together. It's another perfect example of tailoring things to suit each of your children's abilities. Just go for it!

Ok now that that's out of the way- how do you teach kids to cook? Start with the basics. Use the simplest recipe that you know your child will love and go with that. Our first rule in the kitchen is to wash hands. I say that every time we get ready to cook or bake but my kids say it along with me because they've heard it so many times. Make sure to teach them proper sanitary along with the basics. This is what is important in our home:

Here are some basic guidelines for age appropriate tasks. As with anything, take the child's maturity and ability into consideration.

Source: William Sonoma

Cooking Recipes for Kids

These are some great recipes to start with:

Most of my 6 ingredient or less recipes are perfect for cooking with kids too. I suggest starting with something sweet and easy to get your kids interested in cooking, then move on to dinner or appetizers as they get more comfortable in the kitchen.

There are lots of amazing products that kids can use in the kitchen. These are some of the best:
(affiliate links are included below)

Sites I love that kids will love too:

What I'd love to know from you is -- do your kids already know how to cook? What tips do you have to add?

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Free access to books

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Online Reading Books for Free - ReadAnyBook.com

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ReadAnyBook.com - Best e-Library for reading books online. Choice one of 500.000+ free books in our online reader and read text, epub and fb2 files directly on the page you are browsing. Best fiction, romance, fantasy, young adult and nonfiction e-books every day!

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Read Alouds

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Get ready for the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade as Rocco reads Melissa Sweet's book, Balloons Over Broadway, in this episode of Read Out Loud! Read more "

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Draw with Jarrett J. Krosoczka—author & illustrator

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✒️Draw Every Day with JJK—all episodes🖋️

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Virtual field trip

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Mission: Boogie Down! We're throwing an AR Kangaroo Dance Party and everyone's invited! Head to the App Store to download San Diego Zoo Global's newest app, Danceabout Australia, and give it a whirl! Transform your living room or backyard into an outback disco with dancing kangaroos and hopping dance tracks.

Grab a friend and continue your journey to unlock new music tracks and amazing dance moves by exploring the environments you create! Experimenting with different locations is part of the fun.

Record your AR experience, share with your friends, and upload it to Instagram using #DanceaboutAustralia.
NOTE: Exclusive to the App Store, Danceabout Australia requires an ARKit compatible device.

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Mission: Boogie Down! We're throwing an AR Kangaroo Dance Party and everyone's invited! Head to the App Store to download San Diego Zoo Global's newest app, Danceabout Australia, and give it a whirl! Transform your living room or backyard into an outback disco with dancing kangaroos and hopping dance tracks.

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Streaming movies from the Public Library

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Kanopy - Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top Documentaries

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I put their Website on "read alouds"
They have been going live everyday on Instagram and the kids LOVE them!!

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Celebrate Earth Day!

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Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That's why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we're making our world a happier, healthier place to live.

The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. Rallies took place across the country and, by the end of the year, the U.S. government had created the Environmental Protection Agency. By 1990, Earth Day was an event celebrated by more than 140 countries around the globe.

You can celebrate and protect the planet at the same time. Check out these Earth Day ideas to help save the planet any time of year.

BECOME A WASTE WARRIOR

The number of garbage trucks Americans fill each year would stretch halfway to the moon. Toilet paper tubes, made from cardboard, take two months to decompose in a landfill. A plastic bottle sticks around for way longer-it can take over 450 years to break down! But instead of turning to the trash bin, you could turn these items into an awesome telescope or a flower planter. Before you throw something away, think about whether it can be recycled or repurposed. You can also limit waste by reducing the amount of things you buy. For example, check the library for that book you have to read before visiting the store.

PLANT A TREE

Researchers estimate roughly 15 billion trees in the world are cut down each year, so help offset that loss by planting a tree of your own. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen for people to breathe. They also provide shelter and food for animals such as squirrels and owls. Depending on where trees are planted, their shade can even reduce the need for air-conditioning in hotter months. How many more reasons do you need to go green?

TURN OFF THE LIGHTS

Does that lamp really need to be on while the sun is out? Electricity doesn't just happen-it has to be produced from things around us. A lot of times it comes from fossil fuels (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) that contribute to climate change. But electricity can also be made from renewable sources like wind, water, the sun, and even elephant dung! No matter where it's coming from, try conserving electrical energy by using only what you need.

LIMIT YOUR WATER USAGE

It might seem like it's everywhere, but clean, drinkable water is a limited resource. In fact less than one percent of the water on Earth can be used by humans. (The rest is either too salty or too difficult to access.) Turning off the faucet when you brush your teeth can conserve up to eight gallons of water a day. To help save even more water, challenge yourself to take a shorter shower (but still get clean!).

OFFER YOUR TIME

With a parent's permission, volunteer to pick up trash at a nearby park, start a collection drive for recyclable items, or organize a screening of an environmentally themed movie. By getting involved and working with others, you're not just helping the Earth-you're making new friends too!

SPREAD THE MESSAGE

Talk to your friends and family members about what you're doing and ask them to help. Need to get the conversation started? Get everyone together and reconnect with nature by taking one of our Get Outside challenges, or check out some other green tips you can share. The more people do, the better off our planet will be!

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Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That's why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we're making our world a happier, healthier place to live.

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Free Online classes for kids:
Art, technology, languages, and many more!

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8,000+ video chat classes for K-12 science, art, mindfulness, english, social studies, life skills, and more!

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Things to do locally

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More than 1000 online events and activities for kids, teens, and families during COVID-19, from all over North America! A daily LIVE EVENTS calendar, 24/7 experiences, classes, and more! Use this as a time to try something new! Click through to the details to find links and registration info, if applicable.

24/7 virtual experiences: Zoo webcams, online tours, exhibits, sneak peeks, activities, games, and lots more

Classes that can be taken online: Kids, Teens, Families, and Adults

250+ Creative Ways to Keep Your Family Sane during the COVID-19 Crisis

Surprise, you're homeschooling! Tips to get you through

*Organizations offering online experiences: Click here to submit an online experience - It's FREE to post!

Sign up to get our daily & weekly digests of online events by email!

Live virtual events for kids, teens, and families: Add these to your calendars so you can tune in live!

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Master guide to COVID-19 online activities for kids, teens, families, and adults

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More than 1000 online events and activities for kids, teens, and families during COVID-19, from all over North America! Daily live events calendar and links, 24/7 experiences, and hundreds of classes online. KidsOutAndAbout's Master Guide to COVID-19 collects them into one handy dashboard so you can beat boredom and try something new.

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Covid 19 workbook in English and Spanish

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Our Approach

The Yale Child Study Center & Scholastic Collaborative for Child and Family Resilience is committed to helping children, families, and communities foster resilience and positive adaptive skills in the face of stress and adversity.
Find more resources from the Collaborative.

First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Denise Daniels, a leading child development expert, has teamed up with Scholastic and the Yale Child Study Center to help children, families, and educators cope during this pandemic. First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic is a free 16-page downloadable workbook available in English and Spanish.

First Aid for Feelings:

A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Denise Daniels, RN, MS

Denise Daniels RN, MS, is a Peabody Award-winning broadcast journalist, child development expert, and author whose workbooks have reached more than 15 million schoolchildren. She is frequently called upon for her expertise and parenting advice during times of national and global crisis, emergencies, and natural disasters.

Dear Families,

This is a stressful time for families and children. We want to give comforting answers, yet we are looking for comfort ourselves. At a time when we all need hugs and closeness, we are asked to maintain distance.

We've designed this workbook to be used flexibly so you can bridge the gaps created by our changing circumstances. Share it with your child for activities and as a conversational tool. You can also encourage an older child to work with a younger sibling, or go to a calming corner and reflect independently.

We believe that your family will form bonds through these shared activities that lead to greater resilience. And we hope that the emotional resources your children develop will serve them well in this time of crisis, and in months and years ahead.

It is our deepest hope that you find strength together. Please reach out to us with questions, and let us know how you are doing.

Our very best,

Denise Daniels RN, MS
Creator of The Moodsters, child development expert

Karen Baicker
Executive Director
Yale Child Study Center-Scholastic Collaborative for Child & Family Resilience

Find more resources at Scholastic Learn at Home.

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First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Denise Daniels, a leading child development expert, has teamed up with Scholastic and the Yale Child Study Center to help children, families, and educators cope during this pandemic. First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic is a free 16-page downloadable workbook available in English and Spanish.

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10 Links to fun places to virtually visit!

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Going on a field trip is a day that your students will always remember. As librarians, we usually do not get to participate in field trips. I always wanted to join in when second grade goes to Mt. Vernon or third grade visits Monticello. However, it just never worked out. Now that we are in a pandemic situation, spring field trips are canceled. Virtual field trips are nothing new, but however they have taken on new meaning.

Even in a normal school year, there are many advantages of taking a virtual field trip. They are much easier to plan. You do not need to collect permission slips and money, book buses, arrange for lunch and organize the 600 parents to want to chaperone. Plus, you are not limited to visiting places within driving distance of your school.

There are so many websites and Facebook posts on all the different places students can "visit", but as always it is so time-consuming trying to wade through everything. So I have compiled a list of a few virtual trips that I think would be perfect to use with your students during a library lesson. Of course they would work for home-schooled students and classroom teachers just as well. The list is not in any specific order, but I did try to include ones more suitable for older students at the end.

This is a video cam from the Happiness Village Baby Panda Park in Gengda, Sichuan, China. When you go to the website you can choose from watching a live video stream or highlight videos of the baby pandas. There are also links to read facts about pandas and to learn information about the panda park.

This is a coral reef cam from the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California make for an aquatic virtual field trip. The camera is only live during certain hours of the day, but students can watch past videos of the reef. Students can view many different species of tropical fish, including the Cortez wrasse, scrawled filefish and Cortez angelfish. Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. Healthy reefs protect nearby shorelines and wetlands, and are home to thousands of species of fishes and corals.

Students can watch live video cameras of the African savanna. In addition to live cameras, there are numerous pre-recorded videos of elephants, leopards, lions, cheetahs and many other animals. To share specific videos with your students, click on Video Highlights. Then you can choose from a variety of videos, most are about 5-6 minutes long.

These videos are from the American Dairy Association. This link has three different videos for students to tour a dairy farm. One is for children ages 4-9, one for kids 10-13 and one for high school students. The videos are hosted on YouTube so you may want to share them through a site like shafeshare.

This is from the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. They have a special section called At-home Learning. They record episodes for students to watch at home and learn about different ocean animals and topics. Each episode also has a study guide to download as well. Episode one is about sharks. It is a ten minute episode.

Students can learn all about the International Space Station with this virtual field trip from NASA. There are links to four different video tours of the ISS. The videos are between 6-10 minutes in length. And of course there are plenty of other educational resources to explore on this page.

Give your students a virtual tour of Mount Vernon, George Washington's home. This is not a video but more of a 360 degree tour. Students can move around the house and property while reading facts about the estate.

Students can take a behind-the-scenes field trip to the Museum of the American Revolution. It is led by the author of the I Survived series Lauren Tarshis. This is my favorite virtual field trip on this list. And since so many students love the I Survived books I'm sure this will be a hit with your class. The video is about 25 minutes long. There are also plenty of free downloads including a teaching guide and printables.

This is another virtual field trip from Scholastic. This is a 30-minute video and will give students a tour and overview of Ellis Island. There is also a downloadable teacher's guide.

These videos are from The Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit environmental organization. These field trips are for grades 5-8. They are longer videos, about 40-45 minutes. Topics include coral reefs, the rain forest, ecosystems and habitats and renewable energy. There are teacher guides available to download.

Free Response Templates for Virtual Field Trips

After your students go on their virtual field trip they will need an opportunity to reflect on what they learned and experienced. I created a response packet you can assign your students to complete after any type of virtual field trip. There are pages on a higher and lower level so you can use it with grades K-5. And since this will most likely be used during distance learning I am offering this in 3 different formats.

Printable

Google Slides file

Individual image files to easily upload to SeeSaw or other learning platform. You can also upload just one slide to Google Classroom

You can purchase these response forms from my website or TpT store.

I also created 2 free response forms you can download right now. They also come in all 3 formats.

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10 Virtual Field Trips Your Students Will Love

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Remote Learning Resources

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We, along with the rest of the world, feel the impact of all that's going on in our communities right now. We are in this together and are here to support you and your students through the Covid-19 pandemic. The coronavirus outbreak is especially difficult for parents with young children that may be balancing working from home and homeschooling at the same time. As schools look for ways to extend online learning due to school closures nationwide, we are committed to bringing educators and parents the best learning resources and kid-friendly activities from home.

Along with offering free access to our digital learning products PebbleGo and Capstone Interactive eBooks, we have curated a collection of free printables and educational activities for kids' exploratory learning while practicing social distancing. From fun activities with kids' favorite book characters to inspiring STEAM activities to get them excited about science and easy crafting ideas they can make at home, we hope our resources will not only help keep kids busy in a constructive way, but also support their ongoing learning.

Bookmark this page! We will be adding more free resources continuously, so check back often for new projects for helping teach kids at home.

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Free Remote Learning Activities Coronavirus | Reading is for Everyone

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We, along with the rest of the world, feel the impact of all that's going on in our communities right now. We are in this together and are here to support you and your students through the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Build paper buildings using these templates at home! use: #architecturefromhome to show your creations!

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Over the next few weeks we will be sharing new activities for children whilst at home, away from school. We'll include drawing, making, playing, thinking, reading, watching and other activities to keep them entertained - for at least a few hours!

Use the template to create your own skyscraper (or maybe three or four of them). Colour it and add some detailing to make it extra special.

We're hoping that you'll enjoy making them as much as we did.

Paper skyscraper: Download template

We'd love to see your creations come to life. Please share on social media using #architecturefromhome and tagging Foster + Partners. Alternatively you can send your picture to: marketing@fosterandpartners.com.

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Make a paper skyscraper #architecturefromhome | Foster + Partners

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Over the next few weeks we will be sharing new activities for children whilst at home, away from school. We'll include drawing, making, playing, thinking, reading, watching and other activities to keep them entertained - for at least a few hours! Use the template to create your own skyscraper (or maybe three or four of them).

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Millions of free jigsaw puzzles created by a large community. Create, play, share jigsaw puzzles and compete with other users.

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Many companies are offering teachers and schools access to their online platforms for free for the duration of their closure. In the short term, a new education landscape is forming, and we have put together a list of free online resources for schools, educators, and administrators to help them navigate these unfamiliar water.

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The Indianapolis Public LIbrary

The Indianapolis Public Library offers over 100 video read alouds from old classics like Where the Wild Things Are to new favorites like Little Jumbo. There are four lists of free video read-alouds: 100+ Free Video Read Alouds, 100 MORE Free Video Read Alouds, 50+ Diverse Video Read Alouds, and Video Read Alouds for Kids in American Sign Language (ASL). Free Services Offered: Free video read alouds of hundreds of books!

HipHughes History

HipHughes History is a series of upbeat, personable and educational lectures designed for students and lifelong learners. The videos primarily focus on US History and Politics but span across World History and general interest, spanning topics such as US History, Test Review, the U.S. Constitution, Political Science, Supreme Court Cases, Elections, World History, Religion, and Student Skills. The video series also includes "Teacher Talk", which are videos aimed to help you utilize this resource as well as general classroom engagement/management. Free Services Offered: Free videos on YouTube on a variety of topics.

Big River Journey Online

Big River Journey is an amazing science and riverboat adventure field trip, geared for grades 4-5,that has been around for more than 20 years! Now it is available to teachers and students in an online format that can be accessed anytime for free! This highly interactive website was designed in conjunction with Hamline University's Center for Global Environmental Education and provides students an exciting way to explore the many topics associated with the actual field trip. Highly adaptable to an educator's curriculum, this site contains all you need for learning more about the science and heritage of the Mississippi River. If you have questions, contact Ranger Lyndon Torstenson ([email protected]). Free Services Offered: Free online science and riverboat adventure field trip.

Living River Online

Living River is a riverboat field trip program, geared for grades 3-4, that is now available as an interactive online site! Recognized by the National Park Foundation as an easily navigable website for river learners, this site provides students with an understanding of how floodplain forests help support two very important species: mighty mussels and powerful pike! Features of the site include topic video introductions by park rangers, slide deck lessons, interactive games, vocabulary puzzles, activities to encourage outside learning, and a literacy poetry challenge. Teachers can easily adapt the materials to create fun and engaging lessons, and a teacher guide will also be added to this online learning experience in November. For questions, contact Ranger Jim Ford ([email protected]). Free Services Offered: Free, virtual riverboat field trip.

KwikSurveys

KwikSurveys is an online assessment tool that allows you to create and easily distribute customized quizzes. The platform offers features such as a quiz timer, custom messaging to students based on scores, and tracking for completion. You can also utilize A/B split testing if you would like. Students can respond on any device they have access to. The quizzes are automatically scored, and the data is compiled as charts and graphs in a professional digital report. Free Services Offered: The Pro plan is free for schools and teachers for 3 months.

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The Indianapolis Public Library offers over 100 video read alouds from old classics like Where the Wild Things Are to new favorites like Little Jumbo. There are four lists of free video read-alouds: 100+ Free Video Read Alouds, 100 MORE Free Video Read Alouds, 50+ Diverse Video Read Alouds, and Video Read Alouds for Kids in American Sign Language (ASL).

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Check out this game!

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Mystery Animal is a new spin on the classic 20-questions game. The computer pretends to be an animal, and you have to guess what it is using your voice. Ask any yes-or-no question you want, like "Do you have feathers?" or "Do you sleep at night?" Play it on a Google Home by saying "Hey Google, talk to Mystery Animal," or try it on the site.

Built by Nicole He and Nick Jonas with friends at Google Creative Lab using Dialogflow, Actions on Google and Firebase. Learn more on our GitHub page.

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Mystery Animal by Nicole He & Nick Jonas - Experiments with Google

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Mystery Animal is a new spin on the classic 20-questions game. The computer pretends to be an animal, and you have to guess what it is using your voice. Ask any yes-or-no question you want, like "Do you have feathers?" or "Do you sleep at night?"

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Online games!

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Kids Games, Jokes and Brain Games at Squigly's Playhouse

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You'll find lots of fun things to do here. Including cool kids games, awesome arts and craft ideas and funny jokes and riddles and lots of other fun brain games for kids. Our printable puzzles and coloring pages are all free! Pick a category and start exploring our fun web site for kids!

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Using Google Sheets for Math!

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TWTCON 2020 70+ SESSIONS KICKS OFF JULY 27TH! AND IT'S TOTALLY ONLINE!

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An easy way to create interactive worksheets, compatible with Google Classroom!

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For Families

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Hi, families! If your child's teacher introduced Flipgrid into the classroom, welcome! We're here to help!

What is Flipgrid?

Flipgrid is Microsoft's free video discussion platform for educators, learners and families. In Flipgrid, educators post discussion prompts and learners respond by sharing short videos. The simple and fun Flipgrid Camera allows students to showcase their creativity by adding filters, stickers, whiteboard and more, all within their educator's private class Grid.

Getting Started

Your child can access their class Flipgrid from any computer with a webcam (by navigating to flipgrid.com) or via our free app (on iOS or Android).

Watch the video below for a quick overview that explains how your child will access their class Flipgrid. Then keep reading for detailed instructions.

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A quick overview of how Google Classroom works!

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Supporting Your Student's Success with Pear Deck

Your children may be using Pear Deck to complete their school work from home. Pear Deck is built to support active learning and empower teachers to hear from every student, every day. While school is closed, Pear Deck is one way that we can help students stay connected to their learning community and on track with their educational goals. Here are some resources to help you understand what Pear Deck is and how you can support your children as they use it from home.

Remote Learning Resources

Using Pear Deck at homE

We want to make sure you have all the information you need, so here is a PDF to help you understand how and why your students are using Pear Deck.

Experience Pear Deck

The best way to understand Pear Deck is to experience it! Join a sample session and experience all of the interactivity of a Pear Deck lesson.

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Your children may be using Pear Deck to complete their school work from home. Pear Deck is built to support active learning and empower teachers to hear from every student, every day. While school is closed, Pear Deck is one way that we can help students stay connected to their learning community and on track with their educational goals.

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Educational videos

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The Kid Should See This: Educational videos for curious kids of all ages, a free resource for parents & teachers. Science, art, nature, animals, & more.