CLiF has served over 350,000 children since 1998.
At-home Learning Resources
Books are a way to shine light on what’s going on and give your kids positive learning experiences, meaningful connections, and time to de-stress. We’ve compiled lots of fun, easy-to-do-at-home resources for your family/students.
Cartooning
Graphic novels are super popular, even with reluctant readers. A few of our favorites include New Kid by Jerry Kraft, Smile by Raina Telgemeier, and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Challenge your graphic novel-loving aspiring artists to come up with their own illustrations or try these fun cartooning activities from renowned cartoonists.
CLiF presenter/graphic novelist Marek Bennett does live-draws and how-to comics videos
Drawing/activities from CLiF presenter Eric Prinder’s book If All the Animals Came Inside
Author/illustrator Jarrett Lerner has tons of comic activities and drawing exercises
Writing Prompts & Tips
CLiF presenter Ann Braden leads a “What to Write When You Don’t Know What to Write” three-part series:
Author Jason Reynolds leads two-minute writing prompts in his Write. Right. Rite. series:
CLiF presenter Chris Tebbetts leads mini-writing workshops:
Read Alouds
PBS Kids read-alongs with Michelle Obama:
Educator Ms. Angela reads diverse picture books:
And more…
CLiF’s virtual author series (join us Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. EST for live sessions!)
Fun word games and printable activities
Resources and activities by age
Resources for educators and librarians