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Be A HelperMister Roger's mom told him when things get scary on television, to 'look for the helpers.' Here's how to make an impact in your community with a few tangible actions amid the pandemic.
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Fun Kindness IdeaPull out those vintage clothes, old halloween costumes and ugly Christmas sweaters and put a fun spin on your next video call. Take a picture and share with others to encourage the fun!
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Nikon Online SchoolNikon is now offering their online video courses for free. Learn how to get the most out of your DSLR cameras, become a better photographer and more. You don't need a fancy camera to take advantage of these courses either.
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Device Free DinnerTake this time to connect with everyone in your house, even if you're by yourself. Now is a great time to reconnect with those closest to us including ourselves.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium LIVEBe delighted by the antics of our sea otters or mellow out to the hypnotic drifting of our jellies. With ten live cams to choose from, you can experience the wonder of the ocean no matter where you are.
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Breakout EDUIn the event that your school is closed for an extended period of time as a result of recent events, we’ve put together a collection of digital games that students can play at home. Students can click on any game and start playing!
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Loving Kindness Meditation15-minute loving-kindness meditation from Emma Seppala Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and author of "The Happiness Track."
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Georgia AquariumGeorgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide.
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Tara Brach MeditationsTara Brach’s teachings blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices, mindful attention to our inner life, and a full, compassionate engagement with our world. The result is a distinctive voice in Western Buddhism, one that offers a wise and caring approach to freeing ourselves and society from suffering.
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Some Good News with Jonn KrasinskiJohn Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world, including an interview with Steve Carell to mark the 15th anniversary of The Office, as well as John’s newest hero Coco. #somegoodnews
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TEDx Self-Care PlaylistToo busy to take care of yourself? These talks offer simple ways to stay healthy — both emotionally and physically.
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Yellowstone Virtual TourReady to explore Yellowstone? You don't have to wait for your trip out here. You can start exploring now by virtually touring some of the main attractions around the park. Included with each tour is additional information about visiting in person.
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Every MoMA Exhibit Since 1929You Can Now Explore Every MoMA Exhibit Since 1929 for Free Online!
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Write Thank You LettersThere are SO many individuals sacrificing their own health and time with family to keep the rest of safe and secure during these unprecedented times. Medical professionals, grocery store employees, warehouse workers, truck drivers, etc. A little note of kindness can go so far! Let's make sure to uplift those who are keeping us going while the rest of the world is shut down.
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My Kind When Confined Video ChallengeThe mission, if you choose to accept it is: To make a video that shows your favorite way to be kind to yourself and to others while we are confined. The video can be about whatever you want, whatever kindness you do that brings you joy and joy to someone else.
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Kitchen Table Kindness“Kitchen Table Kindness” activities that can keep children meaningfully engaged while spreading kindness to others whose struggles may have nothing to do with the spread of the coronavirus.
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One Important Recommendation You May Not be HearingA great article by Dr. Eugene K. Choi on why it's beneficial to be less afraid (and more grateful) during the pandemic.
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Free online toolkit to support remote learningA free online toolkit made by mindSpark designed to provide you with the professional development, tools and community you may need during this time to more effectively teach online.
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Free Course from Yale University: The Science of Well-BeingIn this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life.
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Kindness CalendarsDownload our kindness calendars that include a way to be kind each day. Remember to modify the ideas so you practice safe social distancing.
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Hello, I can help!Leave behind these cards (while practicing safe social distancing) to see if anyone in your neighborhood needs any help.
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Support Local BusinessesLook for local small businesses that remain 'open' online and purchase what you can from them for delivery.
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Share Animal PicturesEncourage friends and family on social media to share pictures of the animals they share space with.
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YMCA 360 Free Video ClassesYou can take group exercise classes for all ages right in your own home at no charge for a limited time!
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Coloring PagesA set of six coloring pages you can download that feature the kindness concepts we teach in our lesson plans.
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Community BookOur new kindness challenge booklet. (Only do the challenges that follow good social distancing practices please)
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Go through old photosRevisit the past by looking at some old photographs.
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Play a game onlineHave fun playing games online, either by yourself or with others.
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Play a game at homeHave fun playing hide and seek, card games or board games at home.
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Limit time on social mediaLimit time spent on social media and watching the news.
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Adopt a Shelter AnimalAdopt an shelter animal to keep you company - and vice versa.
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UpcycleLearn how to upcycle one of the items you use often in life.
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Create a list of things that make you happyCreate a weekly habit of listing things that make you happy, what you love about yourself and what you're currently grateful for.
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Stay in TouchSet up a Google Hangout or Facetime with friends.
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Learn a new HobbyLearn a new hobby using YouTube Tutorials
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Take a walkTake a walk around the block to get some fresh air.
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Support a Local RetailerIf you have spare money, buy something from a local retailer from their online site.
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Have a dance partyHave a dance party with everyone in your house, even if it's just you.
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make a to-do listCreate a daily to-do list and 'try' to follow it.
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Create a CookbookCollect all of your favorite recipes and create a cookbook to give to loved ones on special occasions.
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Create an Online PlaydateCreate an online playdate where kids play charades, tell jokes or stories on the phone.
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Hold an Online Video Game NightHold an online video game night with family and/or friends.
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Share your favorite recipeShare your favorite simple recipe with your online community.
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5 Minute MeditationBegin a meditation practice - 5 minutes a day - focus your attention on breathing - THAT'S IT!
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Get OutsideGet outside no matter the weather - it's good for you!
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Stay Positive OnlineConnect with positive online groups so when your news feed isn't only current events/news.
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Go for a driveGo for a drive, notice something new.
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Mail a letter, card or pictureSend a handwritten note to someone who you can't visit just now. Be positive & encouraging.
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Do NothingRest. Stay in pajamas. Do nothing ALL DAY long.
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Host a virtual dinner partyUse Skype, Zoom, Facetime or Google Hangouts to host a dinner party where everyone makes the same dish at home.
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Join a virtual bookclubFind a virtual bookclub to join in from your local library or bookstore or find one that you like online at Goodreads.
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Start a new family traditionFind something fun & meaningful that you'll all look forward to doing together.
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Start JournalingThis will be an interesting time to look back on...
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Visit The GettyTour the J. Paul Getty Museum online—one of the most iconic art museums in the world.
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Rijksmuseum, AmsterdamThe Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands. Its world-famous masterworks from the Dutch Golden Age include the Milkmaid by Vermeer and Rembrandt's Night Watch.
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Tour National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City VirtuallyTake a virtual stroll through this site & see some amazing artifacts.
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StarFall EducationLanguage arts and mathematics for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade.
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Traditional Indigenous Kinship PracticesTraditional Indigenous Kinship Practices at Home: Being Child-Centered During the Pandemic.
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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, SeoulTake a virtual tour of this amazing museum.
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Virtual LouvreVisit the museum's exhibition rooms and galleries, contemplate the façades of the Louvre.
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Visit a Virtual ZooVarious online resources for kids: videos, stories, activities & more from the San Diego zoo!
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National ParksLearn about and explore some of the National Parks in the United States
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National Air and Space Museum ActivitiesHave you ever wanted to know how an airplane flies? Or why you become "weightless" in space? These and many other questions are answered in the How Things Fly Web site, a companion to the physical exhibition at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Our goal is to explain the basic principles that allow aircraft and spacecraft to fly.
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Guggenheim Museum, New YorkFounded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods, through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications.
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Cosmic Kids YogaYoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+, used in schools and homes all over the world.
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Sidewalk ChalkGet out in the neighborhood and write positive messages on sidewalks for others to see.
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Photo Shoot with CatsLighten up social media with a photo shoot with your pets - get creative, but never put yourself or your pet in harms way.
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Smithsonian Distance Learning LabHere, on the Learning Lab, teachers have access to millions of digital resources from across the Smithsonian's museums, research centers, libraries, archives, and more. You will also find pre-packaged collections that contain lessons, activities, and recommended resources made by Smithsonian museum educators as well as thousands of classroom teachers like you.
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Storyline OnlineStoryline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more.
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Smithsonian Science Education CenterLed by Division Director Dr. Brian Mandell, our Curriculum and Communication Division supports the development of our new curriculum, Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, which will provide students with rich disciplinary core ideas, help develop students’ scientific and engineering practices, and promote crosscutting concepts.
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The British Museum, LondonThe British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture.
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Musée d’Orsay, ParisThe history of the museum, of its building is quite unusual. In the centre of Paris on the banks of the Seine, opposite the Tuileries Gardens, the museum was installed in the former Orsay railway station, built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900.
