Below are some resources we have found to be helpful during this uncertain time.

Read:

• 7 Ways to Keep Peace of Mind Amid Coronavirus Fears and Worries from the American Medical Association
• How to Sweat, Stretch, and Breathe During Social Isolation from Chicago Mag
• Take a look at this list of books that the JLC’s Lit Chicks have read over the past couple of years.
• This Stay Home, Take Care toolkit curated by Girls Night In is jam-packed with resources for this difficult time. It includes ways to connect virtually with others, self-care tips, and even resources for parents.

Music and Arts:

• Live Virtual Concerts
• Museums with Virtual Tours
• Virtual Comedy Shows and Teambuilding Workshops from Chicago’s ComedySportz Theater

Virtual Field Trips:

• San Diego Zoo
• Zoo Atlanta Panda Cam
• Smithsonian’s National Zoo
• Reid Park Zoo Lion Cam in Tuscon, AZ
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Georgia Aquarium
• National Aquarium Virtual Tour 
• Virtual Tour of the Seattle Aquarium

For Parents:

• Scholastic Learn at Home: Free Resources for School Closures
• Khan Academy COVID-19 school closure resource
• TedEd
• duolingo

Federal, City and State Resources:

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Resources 
• City of Chicago COVID-19 Resources
• State of Illinois COVID-19 Resources 
• Illinois Department of Health