Resources for Families
Coronavirus 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.
Discussing coronavirus with Kids
Tips on how to talk with young children about the novel coronavirus
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.
Educational Activities and Resources
For all ages:
For Infants and Toddlers:
For Birth through 5:
For Pre-K through Kindergarten:
Frog Street Online Learning The Username is: parent The Password is: parent (all lowercase)
For Pre-K through 3rd Grade:
Vroom Activities
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Vroom Tips™ help you do more with your shared moments. Add learning to mealtime, bath-time, bedtime, or anytime with 1,000+ fun, free activities.
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. A new recording will be shared every Wednesday and Friday from April 15 through May 15.
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. A new recording will be shared every Wednesday and Friday from April 15 through May 15.
Join Weekly on Facebook @ 10:00 a.m.
Watch Previous Episodes of Mariela's Music Time
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Week 4 Theme: Music and Play Time
Episode 7: Lets Learn About Families!
Episode 8: Bilingual Songs and Dances!
Week 3 Theme: We will learn about yummy, healthy foods
Episode 5: Keeping our bodies strong and eating every color of the rainbow
Episode 6: Exercise and Breathing
Week 2 Theme: Managing Emotions-Navegando Emociones
Episode 3: Big feelings/Small feelings, Happy Dance, Deep Breathing
Episode 4: Identify our Feelings, Calming Bottles, Many Faces of Feelings
Week 1 Theme: Hábitos Saludables - Healthy Habits
Episode 1: Keep healthy: handwashing, covering coughs & sneezes, brushing teeth & bathing
Episode 2: Helping hands: clean up time & helping with chores around the home
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