Get Outside
Creativity
Reading & Storytime
Education
Get Outside
Fun & Games
Cultural Exploration
Health
At‑Home Activities & Learning Hub
Looking for fun, meaningful, and educational things to do at home? We’ve gathered some of the best resources from around the web—along with local Michigan projects and opportunities. Explore by category below!
Get Outside
Looking for fun, meaningful, and educational things to do at home? We’ve gathered some of the best resources from around the web—along with local Michigan projects and opportunities. Explore by category below! Recreation passports are now required to access state lands. For more information openings, amenities and Recreation Passport see links before
Department of Natural Resources
The Recreation Passport is your year-round pass to Michigan’s great outdoors. It grants motorized vehicle entry to all 103 Michigan state parks and recreation areas, 140-plus state forest campgrounds, nearly 1,000 boating access sites and thousands of miles of trails – all year long!
Creativity
Tap into your creativity!
- Explore the MeL Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Drawing & Coloring
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Daily drawing sessions with the creator of Elephant & Piggie and The Pigeon.
Draw Every Day with JJK
Daily art lessons by bestselling author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka.
Coloring Pages
Free printable pages from:
- Every Child a Reader
Story Times
Storyline Online
Award‑winning videos featuring actors like Viola Davis, Chris Pine, and Betty White reading children’s books with animated illustrations.
The Spanish Experiment
Listen to children’s stories in Spanish.
Visita este sitio web para escuchar cuentos para niños en español.
Authors Everywhere
A YouTube channel offering read‑alouds, workshops, art demos, and more.
Education
Language
Learn a new language with Duolingo.
Animal Web Cams
Check in on animals around the country
Virtual Field Trips
Travel the world from home:
Dreaming of your next visit? Explore the Top Zoos and Aquariums—thanks to Patricia and Tracy for the link!
Don't forget to dream of your next in person experience! Travel to One of the Top Zoos or Aquariums. Many thanks to Patricia and Tracy for passing this link on to us!
DNR Education Resources
Nature lessons, virtual field trips, and hands‑on learning activities.
Edutainment for Kids
- Nat Geo Kids – videos, games, animal facts, and more
- Scholastic Learn at Home – resources for grades PreK–9
- PBS Kids & Sesame Street
- Harry Portter at Home Hub
Digital Escape Rooms
- Created by librarians using Google Forms:
- Hogwarts Digital Escape Room
Puzzles
- The Cooper Gallery releases a new digital puzzle each day—most take about two minutes. Challenge yourself for the fastest time!
Open Educational Resources
- Open Educational Library (OEL) – global open‑access books
- OER Commons – searchable library of open learning materials
Khan Academy
Free learning for all ages, plus daily schedules for students ages 4–18.
Recreation Safety Certification
Earn your Michigan boating, snowmobile, or ORV safety certificate online at your own pace.
Cultural Exploration
Library of Congress
Explore their extensive digital collections by topic, format, or theme.
Performing Arts
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Virtual Museum Tours
Visit museums around the world:
Detroit Institute of Arts, MoMA, The Louvre, Vatican Museums, Smithsonian, NASA Centers, British Museum, Guggenheim, and many more.