Day 2 of our New Normal

All the public libraries are closed and since the library is my second home, I've got to find a new place to go! That's the internet! Our public libraries have amazing digital resources available with your library card. Go to their website to find out more.

Orange County Public Library Robust Digital Services

Santa Ana Public Library Digital Collection

If you don't have access to a public library no fear, TumbleBookswill take care of you!! You can read or listen to books for free!!
username:  sausd
password: books

There's something so comforting about having someone read you a story. Authors are reading their stories all over the internet right now. Check some of these awesome authors out!

Sophie Blackall has recorded herself reading stories on her IGTV on Instagram. You can hear her read Hello Lighthouse and the beginning of Ivy and Bean.

Oliver Jeffers is reading a book a day on Instagram. Click on his stories and you'll hear him read one of his books to you as well as give you a sneak peak into his creative process. He reads daily at 11:00 a.m. and it stays in his stories for 24 hours.

3/17/20 Tuesday Lost and Found

3/18/20 Wednesday The Incredible Book-Eating Boy

3/19/20 Thursday The Way Back Home

3/20/20 Friday The Great Paper Caper

Here's an article that links a bunch of different authors reading their books. 

Let's make some art!
Carson Ellis has illustrated many books and she has a really cool website. She has created the "Quarantine Art Club". She has daily lessons on her blog and I think you'll really enjoy them!

She shares some student work on Instagram. Use the hashtag #QuarantineArtClub

If you love the Pigeon in, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! you should check out Lunchtime Doodles with author Mo Willems. 

Cassie Stephens is a magical teacher from Tennessee. Check out her YouTube channel.  

Check out some museums with these Virtual Museum Tours!