With many more people staying home as a result of school, day program, and work closures from COVID-19, we wanted to provide our Villa families, friends, and supporters with some free resources they can use during this time. You can scroll down to review and/or use the navigation bar above!
| Organization/Person | Activity/Title | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Classroom Resources | Social Media Feed | Provides a variety of resources and activities for children with autism. | https://www.facebook.com/autismclassroomnews/ |
| Boardmaker | Learning Activities | Free, printable activities for students in K-12. Free 30 day trial. | https://goboardmaker.com/pages/activities-to-go |
| Business Insider | List of Free Online Courses | List of free, online, college level courses from Ivy League colleges. | https://www.businessinsider.com/free-online-courses-from-best-colleges |
| Centervention | Learning Activities | Free social emotional learning activities. | https://www.centervention.com/social-emotional-learning-activities/ |
| City of Pasadena and Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau | Curated list of local Pasadena, virtual content | The City of Pasadena's list of Virtual Learning and Education Activities. Support our city by supporting these local businesses! | https://www.visitpasadena.com/virtual-learning-and-education-activities/ |
| Community Autism Resources | Resources for Individuals with Autism | Communication Board and other resources for those with autism. | http://community-autism-resources.com/covid-19-resources/ |
| Duolingo | Learn a New Language | Program that helps you learn a new language. | https://www.duolingo.com/ |
| California Science Center | Stuck at Home Science | Science experiments to fight boredom and continue your child's science learning with easy to follow activities. | https://californiasciencecenter.org/stuck-at-home-science |
| Encantos Learning Hub | Lesson Plans | Free resources and lesson plans for parents to teach at home. | http://www.encantosbrands.com/learning |
| Express Readers | Picture Focused Resources and Learning Activities | E-picture book to help children understand social distancing. Also includes printable color sheets and indoor/outdoor scavenger hunts for children who can't read yet. | https://www.expressreaders.org/lets-stay-healthy |
| Fluency & Fitness | Learning Activities | Reading, math, and exercise activities for K-2 students | https://fluencyandfitness.com/register/school-closures/ |
| Great Explorations Children's Museum | Activities and Resources for Kids | Includes games, activities, and resources for children at home. | https://greatex.org/at-home/ |
| Maestro Match | Virtual Music Lessons | Lessons from world-class musicians, at a safe social distance. Maestro Match helps connect you with professional musicians who can teach you virtual lessons, though instructors are fully responsible for determining fees, schedule, etc. with students once contacted. | https://www.maestromatch.com/ |
| Milwaukee with Kids | Science Experiments | 14 science experiments for kids at home. | https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/here-are-two-weeks-worth-of-fun-and-easy-science-experiments |
| National Child Traumatic Stress Network | Parent Guide | Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf |
| Read Write Think | Lesson Plans | Lesson plans and resources for virtual field trips. | http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/activities-projects/take-virtual-field-trip-30290.html?main-tab=1#tabs |
| Scholastic | Classroom Resources | Classroom resources for at home learners, grades K-12. | https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?promo_code=6294&eml=CM/smd/20200312//txtl/sm/ed |
| Scholastic Classroom Magazines | Classroom Resources | Teaching resources for children of all ages (Grades PreK-12) specifically about the coronavirus and health. | https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/coronavirus.html |
| Scientific American | Science Experiments | "Bring Science Home" with fun experiments; also includes scientific articles. | https://www.scientificamerican.com/education/bring-science-home/ |
| Sesame Street | Sesame Street Workshop | Videos, Activities, and Tool Kits for Families. | https://www.sesamestreet.org/ |
| Speech Buddy | Speech Therapy Resources | Some free speech therapy resources, though not everything on the site is free. | https://www.speechbuddy.com/ |
| SplashLearn | Lessons and Exercises | Free K-5 Math lessons and exercises. Recommended and used by Villa School teachers. | https://www.splashlearn.com/ |
| Teachers Pay Teachers | Free worksheets | Free aquarium visit worksheets - pairs well with either a virtual aquarium tour or movies like "Finding Nemo" or Disney Nature's "Oceans". Login required. | https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Aquarium-Field-Trip-Activities-FREEBIE-2863490 |
| Teachers Pay Teachers | Free worksheets | Free Life Skills worksheets. Login required. | https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Life-Skills-Homework-Activities-Distance-Learning-5327996 |
| The Royal Institution | Science Experiment Videos | ExpeRimental - A series of short films of experiments that families can do at home. | https://www.rigb.org/families/experimental |
| The Tate Museum | Tate Kids | Interactive games, art projects, and exhibit tours. | https://www.tate.org.uk/kids |
| TouchMath | Math App | Free app to practice math. | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/touchmath-counting-basic/id698243035 |
| Organization/Person | Activity/Title | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety and Depression Association | Article | How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen about Coronavirus | https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/how-talk-your-anxious-child-or-teen-about |
| BetterHelp | Online Therapy | Talk with a licensed therapist virtually. Not a free service - pricing ranges from $40-$70 a week, depending. | https://www.betterhelp.com/ |
| Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | Article | Manage Anxiety & Stress | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html |
| Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | Article | Helping Children Cope with Emergencies | https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html |
| Each Mind Matters | Article | Community Connections in Times of Physical Separation | https://www.eachmindmatters.org/ask-the-expert/stayingconnected/ |
| Headspace | Guided Meditation App | App has added free meditations specifically for the current situation. Will need to download the app. | https://www.headspace.com/covid-19 |
| Los Angeles County Department of Public Health | List of Resources | List of COVID-19 Mental Health Resources. | https://dmh.lacounty.gov/covid-19-information/ |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | List of Resources | COVID-19 Information and Resources | https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US |
| New York Times | Article | How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus | https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/parenting/coronavirus-kids-talk.html |
| NPR | Comic | Comic for kids to help explain the coronavirus situation. | https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus |
| Project Return | Peer Support Network | Offering over the phone, non-crisis support services to those in need. | http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dmh/1070081_PRPSN-SupportServicesFlyer.pdf |
| Red Cross Australia | Article | Tips for helping your family stay happy and hopeful during self-isolation. | https://www.redcross.org.au/stories/covid-19/coronavirus-tips-for-self-isolating |
| Shine | List of Resources | Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety: Resources for anxiety and your mental health in a global climate of uncertainty. | https://www.virusanxiety.com/ |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | Crisis Helpline | Disaster Distress/Crisis Helpline for immediate crisis counseling for emotional distress and mental health, includes resources for COVID-19 | https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline |
| Simple Habit | Guided Meditation Website | Website that offers free guided meditation. | https://www.simplehabit.com/topic/5e5ff677e9621d0004cd3299?topicId=5e5ff677e9621d0004cd3299 |
| TalkSpace | TeleTherapist Program | Not free, requires a subscription. Offers a COVID-19 anxiety management program. Currently offering $100 off with code 1004U | https://www.talkspace.com/ |
| Wellnite | Online Therapy | Providing free 30 minute mental health coaching sessions for COVID related anxiety. Use code COMPASSION to recieve this one free session. | https://www.wellnite.com/ |
| Organization/Person | Activity/Title | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit | Recipes and Tips for Home Cooking | Cooking at Home in the Time of Coronavirus: Recipes, tips, and cooking resources to help get you through. | https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/cooking-at-home-coronavirus |
| America's Test Kitchen | Videos, Recipes, and Articles for Home Cooking | Practical Home-Cooking Resources You Can Count On - includes Kitchen Classroom videos for children, articles, recipes, and more. | https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/2240-resources-you-can-count-on-to-cook-well-and-be-well |
| Christina Tosi | Baking and Cooking Recipes | Christina, famous for creating the bakery empire Milk Bar, is providing baking and cooking recipes that cover everything from full meals to easy snacks that can be made with leftovers in the pantry. | https://www.christinatosi.com/ |
| City of Pasadena and Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau | Curated list of local Pasadena, virtual content | The City of Pasadena's list of Virtual Cooking and Baking Activities. Support our city by supporting these local businesses! | https://www.visitpasadena.com/virtual-cooking-and-baking-activities/ |
| Foothill Unity Center | Drive/Walk Through Food Distribution | Foothill Unity is still open and providing drive/walk through food distribution services in Pasadena and Monrovia. | https://foothillunitycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FUCI-flyer-StillOPenN040220-v2.jpg |
| LAUSD | Map of School Lunch Distribution | Free lunch distribution for LAUSD students. | https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1vtc4l9OVuGDNS3DyXSN8TaFqFZvsI5C6&ll=34.203850567322704%2C-118.37514899999996&z=9&fbclid=IwAR0_ylnXlzsNxwfO_7sU2IUTExCcGj-ljtePCtysdVV3cmPoibsBcS2eyLc |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Interactive Locate a Pantry Map | Interactive map to help find your local food pantry. | https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/ |
| Organization/Person | Activity/Title | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Livestream | Livestreams of some of their popular exhibits as well as penguins, sharks, and jellyfish. | http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/exhibits/webcams |
| Edinburgh Zoo | Livestream | Livestream of koalas, pandas, penguins, and more at the Edinburgh Zoo. | https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/koala-cam/#koalacam |
| Explore | Livestream | Livestream of the Mpala Research Centre watering hole in Africa. | https://explore.org/livecams/african-wildlife/african-watering-hole-animal-camera |
| Georgia Aquarium | Livestream | Livestream of ottters, puffins, and more. | https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/southern-sea-otter-webcam/ |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Livestream | Sea otter livestream - other lifestreams also available. | https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams/sea-otter-cam/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwx7zzBRCcARIsABPRscOiU88_OhEPBdniOMkd8LVa3URMFIONGGCmFJgL16tPFc-nYji5LFwaAjsREALw_wcB |
| Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium | Livestream | Livestream of the penguin exhibit. | https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/penguin-webcam/ |
| San Diego Zoo | Livestream | Several different animal exhibit livestreams. | https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams |
| Organization/Person | Activity/Title | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Pasadena and Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau | Curated list of local Pasadena, virtual content | The City of Pasadena's list of Virtual Children's Activities. Support our city by supporting these local businesses! | https://www.visitpasadena.com/virtual-childrens-activities/ |
| Dungeons and Dragons | At Home Game Materials | Free materials to play the game at a safe distance. | https://dnd.wizards.com/remote/freematerial |
| Epic Game Store | PC Games | Free PC games available for download - new free games every week. Requires an account. | https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/ |
| Homelovr | Craft Ideas | Cardboard craft ideas. | https://www.homelovr.com/toilet-paper-roll-crafts-for-kids/ |
| McHarper Manor | Art and Craft Classes for Kids | Free daily art & craft classes for kids - tutorials are available after livestreams. | https://www.facebook.com/McHarperManor/ |
| WQED | Writer's Contest | The PBS KIDS Writers Contest encourages children in grades K through 5 to submit their own original illustrated stories for great prizes. Applications open until March 31st. | https://www.wqed.org/education/writers-contest/ |
| Smithsonian Museum | Coloring Book | Free insect coloring book. | https://ssec.si.edu/expedition-insects |
| The Kennedy Center | Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems | Author of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" is inviting fans into his art studio at 1:00 pm EST every day for doodles, "conversation", and to "explore ways of writing and making." | https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/ |
| Zooniverse | Volunteer Virtually For Research Projects | Help further real research projects in topics that interest you. Varied oppertunities, most of which can be done from the comfort of home. | https://www.zooniverse.org/projects |
| Organization/Person | Activity/Title | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gibbard | Livestreamed Concert | Ben Gibbard performs and livestreams on Facebook and YouTube. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei9xuVkbQuU |
| Berliner Philarmoniker | Digital Concert Hall | Tickets are available for purchase for each virtual concert. | https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/live |
| Broadway World | Living Room Concerts | Broadway performers sing songs from their living rooms. | https://www.broadwayworld.com/topic/LIVING-ROOM-CONCERTS |
| Brooklyn Library | Virtual Events | Brooklyn Library has moved their usual in-person activites to virtual broadcasts. Includes story times for children, science experiments, craft circles, and more. | https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/list/Virtual%20Programming |
| City of Pasadena and Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau | Curated list of local Pasadena, virtual content | The City of Pasadena's list of Virtual Art and Culture Activities. Support our city by supporting these local businesses! | https://www.visitpasadena.com/virtual-art-and-culture/ |
| Google Arts and Culture | Cultural Exploration | Explore art, historical landmarks, and museum collections from around the world. | https://artsandculture.google.com/?hl=en |
| Greece From Home | Discover Greece At Home | Watch the Greek Creator YouTube page for a wide variety of content, take virtual tours of Greece, and learn new digital skills. | https://www.greecefromhome.com/ |
| Jacksonville Symphony | Jacoby Symphony Hall Live | Concert livestreams each week that you can pay for. | https://www.jaxsymphony.org/live/ |
| The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Partnered with KUSC and KDFC | Radio Broadcast: "At Home with Gustavo" | Radio show recorded in the home of Gustavo Dudamel, Music and Artistic Director of the LA Phil, where he talks about and shares his favorite music recordings. Broadcast in English and Spanish. | https://www.laphil.com/about/watch-and-listen/at-home-with-gustavo |
| The Metropolitan Opera | Nightly Opera Stream | Each stream becomes available at 7:30 pm EST and will be accessible on the website for 20 hours. | https://www.metopera.org/ |
| National Gallery of Art | Digital Archives and Free Lecture Series | Visit the Gallery virtually through video tours of current exhibitions, in-depth looks at highlights of the collection, online learning opportunities, audio and video recordings of lectures by artists and curators, and more. | https://www.nga.gov/ |
| Natural History Museum | Virtual Exhibits and Activities | Explore natural and cultural wonders and enjoy virtual adventures at the Natural Hisory Museum. | https://nhmlac.org/connects |
| Norton Simon Museum | Browse Archive Collections | Read about archived collections and watch videos about the collections. | https://www.nortonsimon.org/exhibitions/2010-2019/ |
| Smithsonian Science Education Center | Glider Guide Game | Soar above five real world terrains in the United States while learning about different types of land and water features. The Smithsonian website also has several other games, resources, and activities. | https://ssec.si.edu/glider-guide |
| The Broad | Browse the Collection Online | Browse through The Broad collection online. | https://www.thebroad.org/art/on-view/browse |
| The British Museum | The Museum of the World | Explore historical artifacts on an interactive historical timeline | https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/ |
| The Social Distancing Festival | Livestreams | Livestreamed cultural events from around the world. | https://www.socialdistancingfestival.com/ |
| Organization/Person | Activity/Title | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Cares | Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway | Live stream of "Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway." | https://broadwaycares.org/pre-event/stream-of-disney-on-broadway-concert-to-benefit-covid-19-emergency-fund/ |
| Cirque de Soleil | CirqueConnect | Stream 60 minute specials of Cirque de Soleil shows. | https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect |
| City of Pasadena and Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau | Curated list of local Pasadena, virtual content | The City of Pasadena's list of Virtual Music and Performing Arts Activities. Support our city by supporting these local businesses! | https://www.visitpasadena.com/virtual-music-and-performing-arts-activities/ |
| Comedy Quarantine | Livestream Comedy Shows | A digital comedy showcase featuring top comics from quarantine every weeknight. | https://www.instagram.com/comedyquarantine/ |
| Jake Johnson | Voicemail Note | Jack Johnson, voice of Peter B. Parker in the Into the Spiderverse movie, has offered to record short voice notes for kids as Peter B. Parker. Visit his Instagram for more information. | https://www.instagram.com/p/B98gKpHg6x0/ |
| Josh Gad | Children's Stories | Josh Gad read's children's stories in Olaf's voice. | https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwoPrnYgxB |
| Kanopy | Streaming Movies | Stream movies with a public library card. | https://www.kanopy.com/ |
| LAist | List of Celebrity Storybook Readings | One comprehesive list of celebrities that are reading books and stories for children. | https://laist.com/2020/04/06/celebrities-reading-childrens-books-online-kid-lit-coronavirus-storytime.php |
| LA Theater Works | Audio Performance | Remembering Terrence McNally: LATW is paying tribute to Terrence McNally with an audio recording of a 2012 performance of McNally's dark comedy Lips Together, Teeth Apart | https://latw.org/remembering-terrence-mcnally |
| Mister Rogers' Neighborhood | Free Episodes Online | Watch episodes on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for free online. | https://www.misterrogers.org/ |
| Pasadena Public Library | Free eBooks and Audiobooks | Can check out eBooks and Audiobooks (limited availability). | https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/ebooks-and-audiobooks/ |
| PBS Video | Free Streaming Content | Free shows, documentaries, and musical performances available to stream | https://www.pbs.org/video/ |
| Pluto TV | Free Streaming Service | Stream many channels, movies, etc. | https://pluto.tv/welcome |
| Project Gutenberg | Free eBooks | Free eBooks - Focus on older books. | https://www.gutenberg.org/ |
| Some Good News | Web Series by John Krasinski | A collection of positive and heartwarming stories collected and shared by John Krasinski of The Office. | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOe_y6KKvS3PdIfb9q9pGug |
| Storyline Online | Story Reading | Stories read by celebrities and other community figures. | https://www.storylineonline.net/ |
| Story Pirates | Podcast | "Pirates" tell imaginative stories. | https://www.storypirates.com/podcast |
| Organization/Person | Activity/Title | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Pasadena and Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau | Curated list of local Pasadena, virtual content | The City of Pasadena's list of Virtual Fitness, Yoga, and Mindfulness Activities. Support our city by supporting these local businesses! | https://www.visitpasadena.com/virtual-fitness/ |
| Cosmic Kids | Yoga Classes for Kids | Livestreamed yoga classes for kids. | https://www.cosmickids.com/category/watch/ |
| Down Dog | Virtual Yoga Classes | Free virtual yoga classes through April 1st. | https://www.downdogapp.com/ |
| GoNoodle | Exercise Activities | Exercise activities for school children. | https://www.gonoodle.com/ |
| LifeFitness | Digital Fitness Coach | Providing free work out materials. | https://go.lifefitness.com/wod |
| Planet Fitness | Home "Work-Ins" | Livestreamed daily at 4pm PST. | https://www.facebook.com/planetfitness/ |
| POPSugar Fitness | Fitness Class Videos | YouTube channel has many free fitness class videos. | https://www.youtube.com/user/popsugartvfit/videos |
| The Daily Burn | 60 Days of Free Workouts | Library of 2000 streaming workouts which cover a wide variety of types of exercise. | https://lp.dailyburn.com/workoutathome/index.html |
| Yoga with Adriene | Yoga Classes | YouTube channel with free yoga, meditation, and mindfulness lessons. | https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene |
| Organization/Person | Activity/Title | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis Historical Site | Virtual Tour | Virtual tour of the Acropolis. | https://www.acropolisvirtualtour.gr/ |
| Google and NASA | Access Mars | 360-degree Virtual Tour of Mars | https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/ |
| The Louvre | Virtual Tour | Virtual tour of the Louvre. | https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne |
| Scholastic | Virtual Tour | Virtual tour of Ellis Island. | http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/webcast.htm |
| Smithsonian Museum of Natural History | Virtual Tour | 360 degree tour of the exhibits. | https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour/current-exhibits |
| The Dali Museum | Virtual Tour | Virtual tour of the Dali Museum. | https://thedali.org/virtual-tour/ |
| Vatican Museum | Virtual Tour | 360 degree virtual tour. | http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/tour-virtuali-elenco.html |
| Yellowstone National Park | Virtual Tour | Virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park. | https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm |
| Yosemite National Park | Virtual Tour | Virtual tour of Yosemite National Park. | https://www.virtualyosemite.org/virtual-tour/ |
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