Online Resources for Children and Teens
With schools closed indefinitely and many families and students at home, you may be wondering where to find resources that are educational, reputable, and free. The following is a library-curated collection of online learning tools for children and teens of all ages. Don’t forget, the library has lots of digital services available online.
General Online Learning and Fun
- Audible Stories: Free Children’s Audiobooks
- Storyline Online Stories Read by Actors
- BBC Bitesize Youth Learning Games
- Smithsonian Online Learning Lab
- Wizarding World’s Harry Potter At Home
- Chris Haughton “Stay at Home” Stories and Illustration
- Star Wars Printables and Activities
- NEHGS American Ancestors Family History Activities
- You-Choose-the-Ending “Respect Differences” eBook
- Webcomics for Teens and Tweens
- Library of Congress: Everyday Mysteries
- ReadTogether Printable Activities
- Junie B. Jones Printables and Activities
Math and Science
- National Geographic Science Lab
- NOAA Marine Biology and Ocean Science for Kids
- Scratch Online Coding and Interactive Sharing
- Frontier for Young Minds Teen-Reviewed Science Journal
- Code.org Youth Coding and Computer Science Lessons
- Bill Nye the Science Guy
Art and Music
- Boston Symphony Orchestra HomeSchool Lessons
- Lunch Doodles with Illustrator Mo Willems
- PBS Music Games
- Jbrary Youtube Singalongs for Little Ones
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art METKids
- Welcome to the Bestiary: Free Animal Coloring Pages
- Drawing Nature Indoors
- “I Want My Hat Back” Little Angel Theatre Puppet Show
- #CoronaMaison (CoronaHouse) Public Art Project
- National Theatre Free Full-Length Plays (New Every Thursday)
- Illustoria: Draw, Write, Play, Make Activities
Experience Disney and Imagineering At Home
- Disney How-to-Draw Video Series
- Happily Ever After Fireworks Show Viewing
- Virtual Viewing of Disney’s Magic Happens Parade
- Disney Youth Programs Series
- Virtual Disney Rides From Home
- Disney Magic Moments: Story Time
- Disney Magic Moments: At Home With Olaf
- WDW Magic Kingdom Orlando, FL Walk-Through
- Disney Recipes and Party Tips
- Disney Craft Projects and Ideas
Language Learning
- Mango Languages
- English Language Learning (ELL) and LVA Resources
- Duolingo Language Lessons
- NYPL At Home Storytime Guides
Virtual Field Trips
- National Park Virtual Field Trips
- San Diego Zoo Live Cams
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 360 Tour
- NASA Langley Research Center Virtual Tour
- Museum of Fine Arts Virtual Exhibits
- Georgia Aquarium Live Cams
- Virtual Viewing of Disney’s Magic Happens Parade
- Live Cam: Bird Library
- Atlas Obscura: Stream the Animal Kingdom from Home
- WDW Magic Kingdom Orlando, FL Walkthrough
Kids Crafts and DIY Projects
