Fun Resources

Mo Willems draws, doodles and explores new ways of writing. There are many episodes to watch and draw along with!

Jarrett Krosoczka has drawing lesson videos posted on his YouTube channel.

Debbie Ridpath Ohi author and Illustrator of I’m Bored has drawing videos on her YouTube channel. There are also links to cover-to-cover picture book read-alouds.

​Daniel Miyares author and illustrator Surf’s Up and Float will take your drawings to the next level on his YouTube channel.

Tony DiTerlizzi is has  videos which shows the entire drawing process from sketch to Photoshop finishing. There are also videos of him reading some of his books such as Wondla,

Jess Keating is an author and illustrator of Pink is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals (she is also a zoologist) has a YouTube channel filled with fun writing ideas.

Sophie Blackall author of the Ivy and Bean series reads from her books and other books aloud on YouTube.

Ame Dyckman author of Misunderstood Shark and Wolfie will read her book You Don’t Want A Unicorn on YouTube.

These websites include printable activities, songs, online games, and often read alouds from your child's favorite authors!

Eric Carle -Very Hungry Caterpillar and more

Erin Hunter -Warriors

Jan Brett -SO many books

Max Brallier -Last Kids on Earth

Mo Willems -Pigeon, Elephant & Piggie, Knuffle Bunny and more

Pete the Cat

Stephan Pastis -Timmy Failure

On your child's Launchpad, click the Online Research Library tab to access BookFlix, TruFlix and Tumble Books.

In addition, here are more FREE online read alouds:

Brightly Storytime Fun read alouds, categorized by age or interests.

Carmen Deedy reads her new book Rita and Ralphs Rotten Day.

Harper Kids Storytime Read Aloud HarperKids publishing hosts a collection of stories, including Pete the Cat!

Indianapolis Public Library A collection of over 100 online read alouds.

Jan Brett reads Cozy.

KidLit.tv Full read alouds AND author interviews, book trailers, Ready, Set, Draw, Nonfiction Kid Lit Minutes, KidLit MTV (books with music), and more!

Mrs. P's Magic Library Actress Kathy Kinney has a collection of read alouds and activities.

Penguin Kids has story hour videos where they read picture books–great for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Storyline Online A collection of picture books read aloud by famous actors and actresses.

Storytime from Space Astronauts reading science-themed books from the International Space Station.

Want to explore the world and learn new things from the comfort of your home?  Check out these awesome sites:

Virtual Tours

12 Famous Museum Virtual Tours Check out the Van Gogh Museum or the National Gallery of Art!

Animal Cameras: Live Cams at the San Diego Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium live cams, 6 Animal Cams at Houston Zoo, Georgia Aquarium has Jellyfish, Beluga Whales, and The Pacific Indo Barrier Reef.

Boston Children’s Museum Walk through the Boston Children’s Museum thanks to Google Maps! This virtual tour allows kids to explore 3 floors of fun.

The Great Wall of China This Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China is beautiful and makes history come to life.

MARS!!! Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover.

San Diego Zoo The San Diego Zoo has a website just for kids with amazing videos, activities, and games.

Virtual Farm Tour This Canadian site FarmFood 360 offers 11 Virtual Tours of farms from minks, pigs, and cows, to apples and eggs.