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:
Online English classes for kids
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
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
DIY Math Games Invented by Kids (2nd-5th grade)
Science Activities and Learning Resources for #KidLitQuarantine
Newton’s Laws and Grammar Rules Set to Rock
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Genre
Easy Reader & Early Chapter Book Lists
Mythology & Folk Tale 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
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
Predicting the Caldecott & Newbery Book Lists
Stay safe everyone!
My books:
BEST #OWNVOICES CHILDREN’S BOOKS: My Favorite Diversity Books for Kids Ages 1-12 is a book that I created to highlight books written by authors who share the same marginalized identity as the characters in their books.
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/
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/