For Families with Kids At Home
Coloring Sheets with Prayer for When You Feel Anxious
Lenten Photo Challenge (Email Pics to )
Look For The Helpers - Mr. Roger's Devotional
From Guidepost - 9 Tips Maintaining Healthy Relationships In Tight Quarters - New!
The following resources are from Sally Loyd Jones, author of the Jesus Storybook Bible
Story Time
Follow #operationstorytime on Instagram
Follow along with Oliver Jeffers
Read stories with Mac Barnett
Read with Chris Van Dusen
Stories and more with Sophie Blackall
Read with Josh Gad (Olaf!)
Story time with Annie Downs
Join even more authors online
Librarian Bookends is posting helpful schedules of story times
Even more Read Alouds
Lots of celebrities will read to you at Storyline Online
Fun Videos
Stop and Think with Sesame Street
Stream Broadway Shows
Stream Jesus Storybook Bible Animated Videos (free trial offer!)
Activities
Jesus Storybook Bible Easter Coloring Kit
Create Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Find free online activities with Union Square Play
Explore Scholastic Learn at Home
Get Moving with GoNoodle
Virtual Field Trips
Visit Art Galleries Online
Explore The Met 360 Project
Visit exhibits at The Whitney Museum of American Art
Take virtual tours of The Louvre and Musee d’Orsay
Even more museums to visit online
Virtually tour National Parks
For Parents
The following resources are from Sally Loyd Jones, author of The Jesus Storybook Bible
Read my tips on Helping Children with Scary News
Review my Top Books Picks for Inspiring Courage
Find book recommendations and activities at Read Aloud Revival
Browse recommendations from Teachers and Librarians
How to Talk to Children about Coronavirus
Read this comic with your kids (if age appropriate) exploring the coronavirus
Try Zoom for virtual playdates and gatherings
To Take a Breather
Listen to my Spotify Playlist, Peace Be Still
Browse the Digital Care Package from The Rabbit Room
Find some inspiration with The Jesus Storybook Bible Instagram Community
Coping Help
What a terrific idea: Tumble, the science podcast for kids and families, is answering kids’ questions about COVID-19, in language they can understand Listen here.
For Anyone
Acts of worship, particularly geared to those who are isolated or housebound, or who are unable to attend church. - New!
From Stevin Furtick - Scripture Meditaton Video Designed to Help You Fight Back Fear and Anxiety
From Gretchin Rubin - 11 Tips for Staying Calm During the Time of the Coronavirus
I Spent A Year In Space & I Have Tips On Isolation To Share by Scott Kelly -
From Paul David Tripp - Fighting Fear With Gratitude
A helpful perspective from a New York Dr. - Don't Be Afraid
From Guidepost - 9 Tips Maintaining Healthy Relationships In Tight Quarters
That Uncomfortable Feeling Your Feeling Is Grief - An Article In Harvard Business Review -
Past HomeFront Magazine Issues (Never had time to read one? You do now! -)
Need help understanding the Cares Act? Here is an article that spells it all out.
How Can I Help?
Phone A Friend (Contact The Church Office To Adopt A Friend Who Is Isolated and Alone)
Send E Cards (Contact Linda Klepaczyk at ) if you would like to help with our e card campaign!
Be A Pen Pal - The children of our church need your help! Contact Linda Klepaczyk at if you would like to pen pal with one of our kids
How to Sew A Face Mask (These masks can be used by healthcare workers in hospitals)
Days For Girls Masks 4 Millions Campaign
Start A Neighborhood Bear Hunt for Families On Walks See Instructions for putting a bear in your front window and getting your neighborhood on board. It's easy! -
Michigan COVID-19 Volunteer Website -
Eastern Michigan University Honors College - List of Volunteer Opportunities for College Students - New!
Sunday Mornings at Home
Tots In Training - 3/22 God Can Forgive Me Lesson ~ Make It Stick
Tots in Training - 3/29 I Can Obey God
Cross Training Lesson - 3/15 - Feeding of the 5000
Cross Training Lesson - 3/15 - Let's Review!
Sunday School Lesson For Four Years - 6th Grade - 3/29
Have Six Legos? You Can do This Activity! Six Brick Challenges
Spiritual Acivities BINGO For The Whole Family At Home - New!
God's Big Easter Story - Holy Week At Home For Families New!
Prayer Resources
20 Prayers to Pray During This Pandemic from Christianity Today New!
Prayers with Children from The Church of England - New!
Prayers for Healthcare Workers & Their Families
COVID-199 Prayer Prompts from World Vision