- Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/29271) - []() - []() - []() # Resources to Support Schools and Public Libraries Impacted By COVID-19 For schools and public libraries impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus), here is a list of ideas and free resources to keep users engaged. ![male high school student home computer remote blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/male-high-school-student-home-computer-remote-blog-image-780.jpg) [Tammy Ross, MA, MLIS](/ebscopost/bio/tammy-ross-ma-mlis) 19 March 2020 During times of crisis, it’s important to offer extra help wherever we can. Whether you are communicating with your students, teachers and patrons via social media or email, we have curated a list of resources that can support distance learning, college admissions test prep and other at-home activities. ### Support for Distance Learning To support high schools migrating to remote learning environments and parents who are homeschooling their children, EBSCO offers free e-books, activities and lesson plans. - Free magazines and teacher guides with ready-made lesson plans, courtesy of Cricket Media and *Flipster*, EBSCO’s digital magazine newsstand: - [*Click* Magazine & Teacher Guide](/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/Click-Magazine-Teacher-Guide-Combo-Spring-2019.pdf) - [*Ask* Magazine & Teacher Guide](/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/Ask-Magazine-Teacher-Guide-Combo-Spring-2019.pdf) - [*Cricket* Magazine & Teacher Guide](/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/Cricket-Magazine-Teacher-Guide-Combo-Spring-2019.pdf) - *EBSCO eBooks* offers *EBSCO eClassics*, a collection of 25 free e-books of well-known young adult literary novels. [Learn how you can gain free access](https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/EBSCO-provides-access-to-free-eBooks-with-EBSCO-eClassics). - *PrepSTEP for High Schools* customers: Did you know that you can integrate *PrepSTEP* content with your institution’s Learning Management System (LMS)? Contact your EBSCO Sales Representative and download one of our [implementation guides](https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/LearningExpress-PrepSTEP-LMS-Integration-Guides) to get started. - Our free [scavenger hunts](https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/Where-can-I-find-scavenger-hunts-to-familiarize-users-with-EBSCO-resources) familiarize students and staff with the content and functionality of *Explora* and our school reference centers. They are also great refreshers for any students or teachers haven’t used the library’s EBSCO resources in a while. - These free [lesson plans](https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/Where-can-I-find-lesson-plans-that-integrate-EBSCO-resources) enable educators to integrate EBSCO content into online instruction and student assignments. - *Explora* and most of EBSCO’s school reference centers integrate with Google for Education collaborative tools such as Google Classroom and Google Drive. Learn more: - [Explora and Google Classroom Quick Start Guide for Educators](https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/Explora-and-Google-Classroom-Quick-Start-Guide-for-Educators) - [Tutorial: Using Google Classroom and Google Drive](https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/Explora-Tutorial-for-Educators-Using-Google-Classroom-and-Google-Drive) - [How do I share EBSCO content to Google Classroom ](https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/How-do-I-share-EBSCO-content-to-Google-Classroom) - [Google Sign In FAQs ](https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/Google-Sign-In-FAQS) - Our [free abstracting and indexing databases](/products/research-databases/free-databases) cover a variety of subjects to support educator research and professional development. ### Reading and Making at Home Help adults, teenagers and children make the most out of their time away from school and the library by encouraging them to keep up with reading and other activities. Here are five ideas: 1. Encourage parents to read to their children or require their tweens and teens to keep a [reading journal](https://www.writingforward.com/better-writing/reading-journal). Share tools to help them teach with books and keep young readers engaged. Check out NoveList’s [Stop the Summer Slide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHwJgBBmdN8) tutorial for ideas. 2. Does your library provide access to *Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center*? Direct parents to the Kids’ Crafts section to find colorful PDFs and videos on how to make puppy collages (AN 43883403), “funky fish” greeting cards (AN 64444646), origami shapes and more. *[The Atlantic](https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/03/activities-kids-coronavirus-quarantine/608110/)* has some great suggestions for keeping kids busy and learning while quarantined. 3. Help parents teach their kids how to cook. If your library subscribes to *Flipster* digital magazines, send them links to the latest issues of *Allrecipes, Bon Appétit, Fine Cooking* and *Food Network Magazine*. 4. Get kids into art with “Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems” from The Kennedy Center. Start with [Episode 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8). 5. Managing stress during uncertain times can be difficult. Take time to breathe, relax and be mindful. Download and print this free [adult coloring book](/files/promo/downloads/Flipster_FreeGift_ColoringInTheCatalogs.pdf) from *Flipster* and enjoy some art therapy. ### Access a complete list of free resources Get resources to support distance learning and ideas for staying busy at home. 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