J.K. Rowling has a new free online story for readers to enjoy.  She is also sponsoring an illustration competition.

 https://www.theickabog.com/home/
 

Listen to Anna Sewell's classic "Black Beauty" for free here:
 https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/125/black-beauty/
 

Mark your calendars...Summer Reading Program begins June 1!

 

We miss you!

Watch interactive videos of several marine habitats at the St. Louis Aquarium. https://www.stlouisaquarium.com/the-stream

You can find free math and reading games and puzzles at Smarty Games.

 http://www.smartygames.com/index.htm



 

Until the end of June, Ranger Rick magazine is free!  Learn about animals with articles, videos, games, and activities.  https://rangerrick.org/

Find online and printable games, puzzles, coloring pages, and other activities at The KidzPage.

 http://thekidzpage.com/

When was the last time you played "Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?, "Capture the Flag", or "Red Light, Green Light"?  If you're an adult, it's probably been a very long time; if you're a kid, maybe you've never heard of them!  Here's a website that gives instructions on how to play lots of games.  Many don't need any equipment, or can be played with items you may have around the house.  Let us know which games you and your family have played!

 https://www.fungameskidsplay.com/index.html

 

See live webcams of pandas, lions, elephants, and naked mole rats at the Smithsonian National Zoo.  They also have educational packets to download, as well as "Virtual Zoo School" activities.

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams

Smithsonian For Kids has a lot of fun stuff for kids and teens: games and activities about art, culture, science, history, and more!

                                   https://www.si.edu/kids