Resources for Families 

The following information, resources, and activities are for families with young children whose schools and childcare providers have closed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.  

Hand Washing Guides for Young Children 

One of the best defenses against the spread of the virus is washing hands frequently with soap and water. The guides below were created specifically for young children – we encourage you to download, print, and share them. 

• 4 Principles of Hand Awareness

• Henry the Hand’s Hand Washing Guide

• How to handrub?

Educational Activities and Resources 

For all ages:

• ASQ Activities [English] [Spanish]

• Audible Stories for Littlest Listeners (FREE Stories to Listen to!)

• California Academy of Sciences: Science Activities By Grade

• Early Math Project 

• Families in School’s Resources [English] [Spanish]

• Lakeshore Resources and Crafts

• PBS Learning Media

• Quality Start LA’s Coronavirus Resources for Families

• Zero to Three’s Tips for Families: Coronavirus

For Infants and Toddlers:

• Brightly: Educational Resources & Activities for Kids Ages 0 – 2

• Pathways – Free Resources

• Storyberries – Free bedtime stories

For Birth through 5:

• First 5 California

• First 5 Orange County’s Kid Builders Resources

• Kidango at Home

• NAEYC’s Coping with COVID-19

• ReadyRosie Healthy At Home

• Sesame Street

• Zero To Three At-Home Activity Guide

For Pre-K through Kindergarten:

• Education.com: Preschool Worksheets and Printables

• Frog Street Online Learning  The Username is: parent The Password is: parent (all lowercase)

• Kidappolis

• Ranger Rick

• Scholastic Learn at Home

• Second Step: Social-Emotional Skills for Early Learning

• Starfall

For Pre-K through 3rd Grade:

• ABC Mouse

• GoNoodle

• Home Reading Helper

• Khan Academy Kids

• Kids Creative: Peace & Arts Education at Home

• KQED At-Home Learning

• PBS Learning Media

• Reading is Fundamental: Literacy Central Videos

• Wakelet’s Free Online Books for Young Children

• Wide Open Schools

Resource and Referral Network

Mariela's Music Time

Music and Play Time videos are now available for home-based providers to enjoy with the children in their care. Every video session includes interactive bilingual songs and fun activities in English and Spanish. 

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Watch Previous Episodes of Mariela's Music Time

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Mindfulness for Families 

Check in with how you’re feeling with short mindfulness activities tuned to your emotions. Stop, Breathe, & Think is an app-based resource to help you and your family check in with how your’e feeling through short activities tuned to your emotions.  Visit Stop, Breathe, & Think for more information. 

HiMama

HiMama has compiled resources with the feedback and support from the childcare community to help child care centers, teachers and families make the most of these uncertain times to continue providing great care for our children. This resource can be found at: https://www.himama.com/resources/coronavirus-tips-daycare-closure