Schools Closed? Share These Online Resources with Your Families

[Note: in this time of increased confusion, remember to be wary of links that are listed as free if you don't know their source. Keep in mind all that we know about online safety]

AUTHOR EVENTS ONLINE

Children's book author/illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka  writes on 3/13/20: "Gina and I are transitioning to homeschooling. We need to keep the kids on a schedule and we are imagining we are far from alone. We want to help. Every weekday at 2:00 pm ET (1:00 pm CT) for at least the next few weeks, I'll host free webcasts for you and your kiddos. If you can't watch live, each art lesson will be archived. Get your kids creating, drawing, using their imagination. We will get through this together."

Author/illustrator Ben Clanton of Narwhal and Jelly fame writes: "Stuck at home? Want to draw with me and talk about waffles and mermicorns? I'm doing two FB LIVE sessions this next week.
March 18th at 11 am PST (1:00 pm CST)
https://www.facebook.com/events/190785292224208/
March 20th at 2 pm PST (4:00pm CST)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1856341974500700/
Hope to sea you then!"

OTHER RESOURCES

NESCA  (Neuropsychology and Educaton Services for Children and Adolescents) writes:
"We came across this creative sample schedule from Jessica McHale Photography that may help your family get through the next few weeks. FOr more tips on adding structure and skill-building during these uncertain times, check out this morning's (3/13/20) blog."

According to Ciston Prwire news Scholastic has created a free, open access digital hub to help students keep learning while schools are closed during COV-19. Read about it here.

Raddish Kids write: " UPDATE: Due to the incredible response from families, we are now increasing the number of free kits to 25,000! ❤️⁣

At Raddish, we believe the heart of the home is in the kitchen -- and these days, we're likely all spending a lot more time at home. ⁣⁣Because food comforts and connects us all, we’ve developed a free resource to help support families during this uncertain time, including an at-home cooking camp program, free recipes your kids can make with pantry staples, additional learning extensions AND we're even giving away 10,000 free cooking kits!⁣⁣

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Learn more here ."
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A huge thanks to YSS members Dawn Wacek and Brooke Newberry from La Crosse Public Library as well as Prairie du Chien's Caitlin Bittner for these timely and helpful links!

Please share resources you've found!

Links to YSS COVID-19 series:

Online Storytimes

Getting Started with Virtual Storytimes  5/27/20

Virtual Storytime – Tips on Fair Use & Kids’ Privacy 5/4/20

“How to Do a Virtual Storytime” Webinars 4/13/20

Tips on Doing Online Storytimes During COVID-19 Closures 3/16/20; updated 3/20/20

Storytime Goes Digital 3/20/20

Digital Storytimes- You Do You! 3/31/20

Digital Storytime, Screen Time and Intentionality – Oh My 4/6/20

Facebook Live Online Storytime Tips 3/24/20

Fixing "My Book is Backwards in Online Storytime!" on iPhone 3/22/20

SLP & Programming Resources

Summer Scavenger Hunt Fun 5/30/20

Digital Escape Rooms – the Holy Grail  5/26/20

SLP Virtual and Offline Program Ideas for Teens/Tweens  5/22/20

Virtual and Offline Programs for Summer and Beyond  5/6/20

“Grab-&-Go” Activity Kit Ideas  5/5/20

DIY Family Activities for SLP from CSLP 5/1/20

Offline and Feeling Fine: Ideas for Programming Unvirtually  4/29/20

Virtual Programming & SLP Ideas for YOU! 4/25/20

Beyond E-Storytimes: Virtual Services and Programs for Youth 4/22/20

Using Premier for Virtual Programming on Facebook 3/24/20

Re-Opening and Safety Issues

We’re Re-opening – Coping with Reluctant Patrons and Programming 6/1/20

We’re Re-Opening – Cleaning and Disinfecting Youth Areas  5/13/20

COVID-19 and Libraries: Your Questions Answered with Dr. Dipesh Navsaria 5/19/20

Permissions (Books, Authors and Music)

Want Permission? Current Info on Publishers and Authors 3/22/20; updated 4/23/20

      Music Permissions? Look No Further  3/27/20; updated 3/31/20

Professional Development

Webinar - Summer Learning Through Our Public Libraries in a Time of COVID-19  5/18/20

Confronting Xenophobia and Supporting Asian and Asian/Pacific Communities Webinar 4/21/20

Working From Home During COVID-19 4/19/20

Need to Keep Up? Free Online Professional Development  3/21/20

Webinar -Remote and Online Services & Resources for Youth Librarians  3/25/20

Free Children’s/Teen Professional Journal Access 3/28/20

Creating Accessibility in Your Online Programming 4/15/20; updated 4/23/20

Kids Resources

Curated List of Free COVID-19 EBooks for Kids 4/27/20

Infographic to Help Parents with Tech Time During COVID-19 4/2/20

Tips on Safe and Inclusive Gaming/Livestreaming for Families 4/6/20

Talking to Kids About COVID-19  3/28/20

Ear Ticklin’ Listening/Viewing for Kids at Home 3/30/20

WI Online Program Data

Data Collection for Virtual Programs 3/17/20

More Info on Data Collection for Virtual Programs 3/19/20

Friday FAQs with Tessa Michaelson Schmidt

4/10/20 recording       4/17/20 recording          4/24/20 recording        5/1/20 recording               5/8/20 recording

5/15/20 recording       5/22/20 recording; 5/29/20 recording

Taking Care of You 

Human Connections in a Time of Pandemic  3/27/20

Feeling Stress? Keeping Calm in a Difficult Time 3/21/20

[Note: in this time of increased confusion, remember to be wary of links that are listed as free if you don't know their source. Keep in mind all that we know about online safety]