March 30, 2020

Theatre & Performing Arts:

  1. Playbill – has listings of on-stage Broadway plays to view for free.
  2. On the Boards – a website that delivers full-length, high quality contemporary performance films to your TV, desktop or mobile device.
  3. Ailey on Stage – brings the performances that would have been seen during Ailey’s National Tour direct to you.

Exercise & Activity

  1. Yoga with Adriene is an amazing and free resources suitable for all levels, ages, and styles including both yoga and meditation sessions
  2. Barre3 is a type of group exercises that incorporated a ballet barre. Enter code BARRE3HOMEBODY for free 15 days of classes.
  3. Down Dog Apps – including Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout are completely free until May.
  4. Beach Body – is offering a free 14-Day Results plan and has a variety of video exercises for all levels and ages
  5. Les Mills – offers a free trial which gives you access to iconic programs taught at gyms around the world.
  6. Orange Theory – is posting free online classes as part of their “At Home” offering

Educational

  1. Kids Activities Blog has a list of all dducation companies offering free subscriptions and classes right now/
  2. Khan academy – nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere
  3. Scholastic is offering learn at home activities and projects for kids from Pre-K to Grade 9.
  4. Science Mom is a YouTube channel featuring fun science experiments and projects. Together with Mat Dad, they are running weekly #QuaranTime classes through their Facebook and Patreon($).
  5. The Crash Course – is a series of online videos covering wide ranging topics from Astronomy to US History and Anatomy & Physiology.
  6. Free Code Camp has compiled a list of 450 free online courses from Ivy League schools
  7. Milwaukee with Kids has two weeks’ worth of fun science experiments for kids
  8. Imagineering in a Box – a free course from Disney and Khan Academy that aims to teach skills such as story development, conceptual design, math, physics and engineering – all to create immersive storytelling experiences.
  9. Homeschool Hideout has a list of 150+ Netflix educational shows

Art

  1. McHarper Manor – offers fun art class videos for kids
  2. Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems – The Kennedy Center is publishing free weekly art videos from their artist-in-residence
  3. Frugal fun for Boys and Girls has 30 fun paper craft projects to try out at home

Read Alouds

  1. We are Teachers has a list of authors doing read-alouds and other activities online

Cooking

  1. Kitchen Quarantine – famous Italian chef Massimo Bottura is offering free virtual cooking classes via his Instagram page

Podcasts & TED Talks for kids

  1. We are Teachers has a list of TED Talks for kids
  2. Big Life Journal has a list of 40 growth mindset podcasts for kids, teens, and parents

Virtual Tours

  1. Google has a new Hidden World of the National Parks virtual exhibit as part of their Arts & Culture program.
  2. National Geographic features some virtual tours via their website
  3. TechRadar put together a list of 10 must-see virtual tours
  4. Travel & Leisure feature a list of 12 famous museums offering virtual tours

Messenger Apps

  1. Messenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app for smartphones and tablets where parents can control the contact list to help keep their children safe.