Library- FREE KIDS Online Learning to Boredom Busters
FREE Online Resources Page for Kids
ONLINE STORYTIMES
Storytime Station
Check out this YouTube channel from the Edmonton Public Library that features engaging online storytime content straight from librarians
Storyline Online
Watch videos of your favorite celebrities read their favorite picture books
#OperationStorytime
Collection of videos of favorite authors reading their books aloud
Unite for Literacy
Tons of great e-books with narration options in many different languages, including American Sign Language
Kid Lit TV
Explore the world of children’s literature with videos of authors and illustrators reading aloud, behind-the-scenes videos on how books are made, fun facts about your favorite books, crafts and educational activities, and more
Brightly Storytime
Presented by Brightly, this YouTube channel presents virtual storytime, featuring some of your favorite books
NASA's Storytime from Space
Ever wonder what it would look like if you went to storytime in zero gravity? Wonder no more! NASA astronauts share storytime from space
FUN, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Time for Kids
Time Magazine hosts this page full of articles and pictures about the world around us, broken up into age-appropriate sections
National Geographic Kids
This landing page leads you and your child to tons of educational & environment-focused videos, articles, games, quizzes and more
Red Ted Art
Cute, fun, kid-friendly craft and at-home project ideas
Scholastic Kids Learn at Home
Daily learn-at-home journeys include videos, quizzes, comprehension activities, and more
AWE Free Printables
AWE Learning has provided a list of great early learning printables
Raddish
Easy-to-follow, healthy digital recipes for the whole family
Switch Zoo
Educational animal games
Funbrain
Free and engaging online learning games for kids of all ages
Wonderopolis
Nature-based educational videos, fast facts, articles, and more
PBS Learning Media
A nonprofit online resource offering interactive lesson plans for students from pre-K through high school. Videos, websites, audio, lesson plans, and more.
Starfall Education
This colorful and kid-friendly website is designed for preschoolers through 3rd grade. The educational activities and games are arranged by discipline, season, or curricular topic.
The Nonfiction Minute
Kids can read a quick, 400-word essay on tons of different topics, or can listen to the audio versions. Learn something new, and access quick links for more info on each topic: maps, images, and more.
SciShow
Explore the unexpected! The SciShow Channel on YouTube explores what makes the universe tick.
Sesame Street in Communities
Printables, videos, activities and more designed to help families learn, grow, and be healthy
STRAIGHT FROM YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Author and illustrator of Pigeon and Elephant & Piggie books has pledged to present a daily drawing lesson for all ages on his YouTube channel
Read, Wonder, & Learn with Kate Messner
Children’s book author Kate Messner compiled a page that gives you access to videos of your favorite authors reading their books, presenting drawing lessons and writing prompts, and more
Draw Every Day with Jarret J. Krosoczka
Author and Illustrator of Jedi Academy, Lunch Lady, and many more invites you to draw with him as he offers a drawing lesson each day on his YouTube channel.
HarperKids on YouTube
Virtual storytimes from Harper Kids on this YouTube channel
Authors Everywhere!
Read, draw, write, and CREATE with children’s book authors and illustrators everywhere!
GET UP AND MOVE
Go Noodle
GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are!
Fitness Blender
Need a new workout to end your week? Try FREE full length workout videos on Fitness Blender. They even have puppy workouts!
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Fun Yoga routines for kids ages 3+! Routines include kids’ favorite movie characters and can last as short as 2 minutes or try a longer routine
Move to Learn
This channel includes movement routines for a wide age range of kids plus a wide variety of different song types. Enjoy the pre-K nursery rhyme movements, or learn to line dance. Fun for kids and adults
JUST FOR FUN
Oregon Zoo Live
Go behind the scenes to meet animals and connect with our animal care staff. Tune in for new videos every week on our Facebook page or watch on YouTube. After each live video, return to their site for at-home ideas to learn more about these animals and how to help them. The activities, developed by our award-winning education team, are aimed at children ages K–5 (but we invite animal lovers of all ages to join in the fun!)
Zooborns
Get your daily dose of cuteness with photos and videos of baby zoo and aquarium animals born at zoos around the world.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
Don't forget that with your library card, you can always access e-resources for kids, including:
LINCC Online Resources
eBooks & Audiobooks
Have a resource that you recommend? Email it to Beka at rmurcray@lincc.org. If it gets added to one of our lists on our website or Facebook or Instagram, you will be entered into a drawing!