[Michlib-l] Free online "field trips" and activities to share with patrons

[Reed, Nyama]

Here is a great list of resources that the Literacy Center at Cardinal Stritch University (Glendale, WI) shared.
Many people, companies, and organizations are offering free resources for families in order to help students continue learning while schools are closed.  Here is a list of just a few of the resources.

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Charter will be offering free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 or college students who do not currently have service.  It will start Monday, March 16, and be available for 60 days.  You must call 1-844-488-8395 to enroll. It will also open its Wi-Fi hotspots for public use.
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Monday, March 16 - Dan Gutman (author) will read parts of his new book live on Facebook at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. https://www.facebook.com/Dan-Gutman-60020139122/
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Beginning March 16, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden will live stream Home Safari once each day from its Facebook page.  Check the page for details. https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo
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www.scholastic.com/learnathome has articles, stories, videos, and fun learning challenges free for up to 3 hours per day.
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www.storylineonline.net/ is a free literacy program where actors read to children.
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Rivet is a free app that families can download with thousands of leveled readers.  You can download the app at Google Play.
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www.getepic.com/ is a digital library of books aimed at children under 12.  It is free for educators, and you can join free for 30 days.
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www.learninga-z.com is offering free Raz-Kids and/or Headsprout through the end of the school year.  Make sure to subscribe to Raz-Kids for the trial.
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The Florida Center for Reading Research has many free activities to do with children. https://fcrr.org/resources/index.html
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Khan Academy schedules for school closures has preschool to grade 12 activities. https://bit.ly/2UaBq1F
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http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/ has a Google form with a list of educational resources.  They also have a Facebook page.
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Adventures in Familyhood identified 20 virtual field trips that you can take with your family. https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html
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Here is a list of over Over 30 Virtual Field Trips. https://bit.ly/3aYGTiK


Have a wonderful day,
Nyama

Nyama Y. Reed (she / her / hers)
Library Director
N.Reed at WFBLibrary.org
414-755-6551 (direct line)

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