Weathering COVID-19: Free Learning and Entertainment Resources

Many free education and entertainment resources have been made available to help people weather the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A list of some of these resources can be found below.

  • This Business Insider article explains how people can audit Yale’s most popular class. It’s about happiness. Learn more.
  • According to diyphotography.net, NASA has made their entire media library available. Learn more.
  • Per mymodernmet.com, a number of musicians are streaming live concerts. Learn more.
  • Urban Farm U is offering free daily gardening lessons for the next 30 days. Learn more.
  • Audible is streaming children’s books for free until schools reopen. Learn more.
  • Kidsactivityblog.com posted about celebrities conducting children’s book read-alouds on the StoryOnline YouTube channel. Learn more.
  • According to FoxOrlando35, Disney and NASA are providing free online educational resources. Learn more.
  • Code.org is providing free coding classes for children while schools are closed. Learn more.
  • Thrillist.com wrote an article about Google Earth’s virtual tours of 31 national parks. Learn more.
  • This boredpanda.com article is about award-winning children’s book author Mo Willems’ effort to teach children to draw during daily “Lunch Doodles.” Learn more.
  • Americandairy.com shared info about farms tours for children of all ages (including one specifically for teens). Learn more.
  • Explore.org offers visitors nature themed lesson plans. Learn more.
  • Nationalzoo.si.edu posted info about Smithsonian animal cams of elephants, lions and more. Learn more.
  • Freedomhomeschooling.com has info about virtual field trips to Buckingham Palace, the Anne Frank House, the Great Wall of China and Mars, to name a few. Learn more.
  • Weareteachers.com published an article about 16 card games that double as math drills. Learn more.
  • This article from lifehacker.com has information about Color Our Collection, a collection of coloring pages from more than 100 museums. Learn more.
  • UpgradedPoints has created a list of 100 places for students to tour including The National Aquarium and LEGOLAND. Learn more.
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  • Narcity.com shared info about the Georgia Aquarium webcams. Learn more.