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:

For Pre-K through 3rd Grade:

Vroom Activities

Hello, Brain Builder

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.

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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.

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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