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Activities and Learning Resources for #KidLitQuarantine

Activities and Learning Resources for #KidLitQuarantine

Posted on March 16, 2020July 28, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

I’ve organized ten years of posts here at PragmaticMom into Activities and Learning Resources for #KidLitQuarantine. I hope that it’s helpful for you if you need learning activities while hunkering down at home.

I am also sending out my newsletter tomorrow that will have more Activities and Learning Resources from other KidLit and blogging creators.

Finally, I will do a series of children’s book giveaways on my Twitter and Instagram (@PragmaticMom) next week.

Here are 3 things to share with kids and teens who are struggling with Social Distancing:

Coronavirus Primer for Kids

Flu Season Science for Kids

Online English classes for kids

CoronaVirus Social Distancing Metaphor

 

Math Workbooks for Summer & #KidLitQuarantine

Best Math Workbooks for Home or Summer Supplementation

Summer Math Ideas for Elementary and Middle School

 

Math Books & Activities for #KidLitQuarantine

Our 10 Favorite Math Picture Books

My Favorite Counting Picture Books

Math Fun for Kids: Math in Spirals

Funny Science-y Math-y Chapter Books for ages 7 and up

Place Value Math for Kids with Books, Game, and Music Video

 

Free & DIY Math Games for #KidLitQuarantine

70+ Free Educational Games

25 Math Skills Games for Kids

Adding to Ten Math Games

Best Math Games to Add to 10

Subtraction and Adding to Ten Math Facts Games

Skip Counting Songs for Multiplication and Division Facts

Mastering Multiplication Math Facts

More Multiplication Tricks: Strategies from Kids and Teacher That Work!

DIY Multiplication Math Game: Busted

Numbers 1 to 11 Drawing Game

DIY Math Games Invented by Kids (2nd-5th grade)

 

Science Activities and Learning Resources for #KidLitQuarantine

Flu Season Science for Kids

Coronavirus Primer for Kids

Newton’s Laws and Grammar Rules Set to Rock

STEM Bridge Skewer Challenge

Great STEM Picture Books paired with Fun Activities

Painted Lady Butterfly Migration is AMAZING!

A Unit to Learn About Water Scarcity

Fun Activities to Teach Kids About Weather

Easy and Fun Rainbow Science Experiments

DIY Bee House STEM Project for Kids

Ice Makes Cool Sounds: Science of Ice and Sound

Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion for Kids Using Soccer

5th Grade Cloud Science Project

Feather vs Bowling Ball: Which Falls Fastest?

Science of Japanese Ramune Soda for Kids

How to Teach 3rd Grade Boys to Program in Scratch

Water Supply System for Kids: A Science Unit for Home

Physics of Roller Coasters for Kids

Newton’s Laws and Grammar Rules Set to Rock

Pollination: Video and Ideas for Summer Learning

Physics of Circuits and Electricity for Kids

4th Grade Science Study Guides: Weather, Rocks & Minerals, Moon Phases

Science of Weather: 5th Grade Study Guide

East Coast Earthquake … As Learning Opportunity for Kids!

Learning About Oyster Farming & Oyster Books

Best Science Apps for Kids (ages 4-21)

 

Science Videos for #KidLitQuarantine

Really Fun Videos of STEM Experiments for Kids

More Really Cool Science and Art Videos for Kids

Really Cool Science Videos for Your Kids Curated by My Son

Amazing Time Lapse Nature Videos

Cool Inspirational Videos to Watch With Your Kids

Very Short Science Videos for Kids

Astounding Videos for Kids with a Science Twist

More Fun and Educational Videos for Kids

My Son’s Educational Video Picks

Best Fun and Educational Videos for Kids

The Kid Should Really See This Part II

The Kid Really Should See This Videos!

 

Science Book Lists for #KidLitQuarantine

All About Hummingbirds: A Unit for Kids

Bee Barf is Honey? Books & Videos for Kids

Children’s Books for Budding Engineers

Oceanography Books for Kids

We Are Made of Stars: Stars in KidLit

Why Do Chameleons Turn Colors? It’s not to blend in!

Books for Kids Who Admire Astronauts

Earth Sciences STEM Picture Books

Top 10 STEM Bird Books for Bird-Watching Kids

Baltimore the Snowy Owl & Owl Books for Kids

STEAM Books That Inspire DIY Activities

31+ STEM Books to Inspire Girls

Zoology Books and Activities for Kids

Video Games for STEM Summer Learning

Arctic Egg Science: Books, Experiment and Videos

A Flock of Books about Birds

Osprey Migration Books for Kids

Meteor!: Science Of, Finding and Buying A Meteorite

Science of Owls and Bats Through Picture Books

Top 10: Best Magic School Bus Books (Grades 1-4)

 

DIY STEM Maker Activities for #KidLitQuarantine

Korean and Japanese Sword Making

DIY Lush Bath Bombs and the Science Behind the Fizz

Brush Bots: DIY Toothbrush Robots

DIY STEM Paper Circuits: Light Up Cards

STEM Science Project: DIY iPhone Microscope

Fun STEM Project: Make an Easy Pop-Up Card

7th Grade Model of Cell Science Project

One Cut STEM Shape Fun

Homopolar Motor: Clean Energy Science Project for 5th Grade

Making 3D Hologram Projector: STEM for Kids

Create a Protective Device for an Egg Experiment for Kids

Easy Science Experiment: Why Do Ice Cubes Crack in Drinks?

Stick Toys: A Stick is a Excellent Thing

How to Make Origami Shirukan Throwing Star

Easy Sun Catcher Craft for Kids

Kindergarten Readiness FREE Printable Book: My Book About Me

 

Social Studies Books & Activities for #KidLitQuarantine

Abigail Adams: Activist and Influencer

Suffragist Lost to History: Lucy Stone

We Learn About Native Hawaiian Culture

Obon Spirit Boats & Obon Children’s Books

Lessons From The Boston Freedom Trail

Red Envelope Crafts for 2nd Grade China Unit

5th Grade Enslavement Unit in Newton

Mexico Day Party Crafts for Kids

Pearl Harbor Day: Books for Kids and My Mother’s Story

Chapter Books to Support 4th Grade or 5th Grade Immigration Unit

5th Grade Chapter Books to Make Social Studies Exciting

Who Owns the Money? Economics for 4th Graders

The Navajo Code Talkers of WWII

Exploring Vietnam: Culture and KidLit

Spain: children’s books, interior design, El Bulli recipe and more

Africa: Bamileke, fashion, chocolates for Darfur, and more

Chile: Children’s Books, Nobel Laureate Poets, Art and More

The Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan: Book Club for Kids

Argentina: kids books, artisans, and gauchos

Japan: Books for Kids on Shogun, Family Crests, Block Prints

China for Kids with Children’s Books, Culture and Design

Sri Lanka with Kids Books, Recipe and Design

Discovering Korea for Kids with Kids’ Books, Art and Food

Exploring Laos with Books for Kids, Culture and Art

Burma (Myanmar) for Kids: Books and Culture

Bangladesh: Culture, Alpanas, Children’s Books, Recipe and More!

Asian New Year Books and Crafts

Civil Rights Movement through Art and Books for Kids

Civil Rights Movement Art #BlackLivesMatter

Red Envelope Crafts for 2nd Grade China Unit

 

Geography Books & Activities for #KidLitQuarantine

Hands On Geography Fun for Kids

A Fun Way to Learn About London!

 

History Books & Activities for #KidLitQuarantine

A Teacher Pens Songs to Teach Kids History

Plimoth Plantation: Learning About The Mayflower

Plimoth Plantation: Learning About the Pilgrims

Plimoth Plantation: Learning About Native Americans

 

Poetry Books & Activities for #KidLitQuarantine

Poetry for Kids: Haiku using Japanese Art

Teaching Poetry at Home To Your Kids

Spine Poetry Using Kids Books

Poetry by 2nd Grade Boys

3rd Grade Poetry and Dreams Coming True

New Great Poetry Books for Kids

Poets and Their Poetry Books for Kids

Fun & Easy Ways to Expose Kids to Poetry

Poetry in Sports Books for Kids

Top 10: Best Poetry Books for Kids

5th Grade Poetry: Help Please!

 

Art Activities for #KidLitQuarantine

Art Competitions for Kids and Teens

From Trash to Fine Art: Upcycled Plastic Sculptures

Korean and Japanese Sword Making

Monet’s Water Lilies: Books and Art Project for Kids

Seurat Art Project Using Chapter Book Liar and Spy

Mondrian Music and Art Project for Kids

Art Project for Kids: Making Paint Like Impressionists

Arthur Dove Abstract Art Project for Kids

Autumn Leaf Art Project for Kids: STEAM Project!

Abstract Art Project for Kids: Koi Fish

Emil Nolde Poppies Inspired Art Lesson for Kids

Mosaic Paint Chip Art Project for Kids

Can You Spot Him? A real life Halibut Jackson

How to Draw Faces Like a Renaissance Master

How to Draw Hands and Feet

Let’s Go Fly a Kite! Books and Activities for Kids

Learning About Industrial Design

Design for Kids & My Daughter’s Mama Chia Design Idea

Connecting Art and Science with Hokusai’s The Great Wave

Picture Books About Strong, Independent Female Artists

Top 10: Best Books for Young Artists (ages 2-18)

10 Diverse Picture Books on Fine Artists

 

Grammar for #KidLitQuarantine

Middle School Writing: How to Use the COMMA

Newton’s Laws and Grammar Rules Set to Rock

Things You Can Do to Improve Your Child’s Writing Skills

 

Miscellaneous Ideas for #KidLitQuarantine

Top 10: Best Family Movies with Meaning

Sign Language for Kids

Ideas for Setting Up Camp Mom

Introducing Foreign Languages to Your Kids (Spanish and Chinese)

My YouTube Channel for Children’s Book Videos (no copyright issues)

My YouTube Channel for Children’s Book Author Visits

My YouTube Channel for Soccer Drills

More Soccer Drills

My Yoga Teacher’s 20 Minute Free Yoga Video for Shoulders

My Yoga Teacher’s Free Restorative Yoga Video

My Yoga Teacher’s Free 40 Minute Yoga

 

Book Lists for #KidLitQuarantine

My Book List of Lists by Category

Each booklist below is a list of lists. There are 300+ book lists for kids and teens that I’ve made, cross-categorized. Click on the blue text to see the list.

Please let me know if you are having trouble finding a book or topic. I will either email you the list you are seeking or create a list for you. Email me at pragmaticmomblog gmail. Let’s get kids reading!

Summer Reading Lists

78+ Summer Reading Book Lists

20 Great Books For Kids of All Ages Set During the Summer

Best Middle School Books for Summer Reading

Read Aloud Book Lists By Grade

Find the Right Level of Book

Book Lists for Reluctant Readers

Book Lists for Advanced Young Readers

36+ Book Lists by Grade

By Genre

Picture Book Lists

Bilingual Book Lists

Easy Reader & Early Chapter Book Lists

Graphic Novels Book Lists

Biography Book Lists

Historical Fiction Book Lists

Fantasy Adventure Book Lists

Poetry Book Lists for Kids

Mythology & Folk Tale Book Lists

Mysteries for Kids Book Lists

Young Adult Book Lists

Diverse, Multicultural, and Inclusive Book Lists for Kids and Teens

Multicultural Books for Children: 60+ Book Lists

African American Book Lists for Kids

Hispanic American Book Lists for Kids

Arab American Book Lists for Kids

Jewish Book Lists for Kids

Native American Book Lists For Kids

Asian American Book Lists for Kids

  • Asian American
  • Korean American
  • Japanese American
  • Chinese American
  • South Asian American

Miscellaneous Book Lists

Art Projects and Books for Creative Kids

Book Lists for a Particular Location

  • Florida
  • Chicago
  • Boston
  • Rainforest
  • Immigrating
  • Undocumented Immigrant
  • Poland
  • Africa
  • China
  • Japan
  • Vietnam
  • Sri Lanka
  • Laos
  • Bangladesh

Book Lists Around a Particular Animal

  • Dragon
  • Duck
  • Dinosaur
  • Hamster & Guinea Pig
  • Crocodile
  • Zoo
  • Pokémon
  • Cat & Dog

Book Lists for Difficult Situations

  • Birds and Bees Talk
  • Poverty
  • Best Friend Moves Away
  • Afraid of the Dark
  • Inappropriate Touch
  • Living in Alcoholic Home
  • Domestic Violence
  • Bullying
  • Loss of Pet
  • Cancer
  • Incarcerated Parents
  • Grief and Loss
  • Homelessness

Book Lists to Teach Kids Compassion

Book Lists with Science and Math

Civil Rights Movement Book Lists for Kids

Books to Teach Kids Something Specific

  • Being Responsible
  • Presidential Election
  • Money and Personal Finance
  • Personal Space
  • Veterans Day
  • Shakespeare for Kids
  • Women’s History Month
  • Memorial Day
  • Young Activists
  • Word Concepts
  • Medieval Times
  • Back To School
  • Courage
  • Environmental
  • Endangered Animals
  • Growth Mindset
  • #NeverForget

Sports Specific Book Lists for Kids

Book Lists for the Seasons

Predicting the Caldecott & Newbery Book Lists

 

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Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World

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  • Nautilus Silver Winner, Nonfiction Children’s Picture Book
  • Imagination Soup’s 35 Best Nonfiction Books of 2023 for Kids

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cover for Sumo JoeChanging the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes by Mia WenjenAmazon / Scholastic / Signed or Inscribed by Me

The Elusive Full Ride Scholarship: An Insider’s Guide

How To Coach Girls by Mia Wenjen and Alison FoleyAsian Pacific American Heroes

2 thoughts on “Activities and Learning Resources for #KidLitQuarantine”

  1. Shreiya Aggarwal says:
    June 23, 2020 at 7:02 am

    Wow, Mia — what a comprehensive list! Just wow 🙂 Thanks!

    My name is Shreiya and I run a STEM blog aimed at kids. Loved the fact that you started out with math. I’ve always maintained that if you spark a love for math and numbers in kids at an early age, they’ll never fear it when they’re adults… in fact, they’ll grow up to love mathematics! Here are my ideas: https://kidpillar.com/get-children-interested-in-math-early-on/

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  2. Arpit Saxena says:
    November 2, 2021 at 2:10 am

    Great information! Really appreciate the efforts you have put here organizing this list. Education is something that should always include fun and long-term benefit. Even here at Callens Institute we always focus on providing English Language classes to kids through the teachers who themselves have fun while teaching. You may have a look and provide your feedback on how we are doing here: https://institute.callensaxen.com/online-english-classes-for-kids/

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