Online Resources

Unite For Literacy - books read in various languages!

We are so enthusiastic about Unite for Literacy because it offers you lots of choices!

    • Choice of book

    • Choice of language

    • Choice of whether to listen or read.

    • Choice of how slow or fast you read/listen to the book. You are in charge of when to turn the page.

Here’s a quick guide for making these choices.

    • A choice of text written in English or Spanish.

Use the pencil icon to choose the written language

    • A choice of 22 languages to hear the book read by native speakers.

Select the globe icon to see the list of possible languages. If you do not

select a second language the book will be read in English.

    • A collection of books will appear on your screen that are available in the language you selected.

    • Choose the book you want by selecting the cover.

    • Choose to hear English or another language by selecting the horn symbol under the book. You need to select this on each page.

    • Turn the page by selecting the white arrow on the side of the book.

    • When you're ready for a different book, or a different language, select the word "Return" at the top of the webpage

Some fun resources from Lakeshore Learning

Craft Ideas

Printable Worksheets

Lakeshore Learning on YouTube

En Espanol: Aprendiendo en casa - YouTube

The New York School Library has some great resources for helping your child understand about Covid-19. Check out this link:

E-Books About Covd-19 - Multiple Languages - NY School Library System

Explore these great resources that have generously been shared with all of the community during this time. Many online sites have free access for 90 days.

Please look at the content and always choose an age or grade appropriate activity. PreK is usually the title for activities for our preschoolers.

ABC Mouse- instructions how to sign-up. Start on "toddler" level so they can learn how to use the program. You can change their level later

Khan Academy- search through "courses" tab to find different content

PBS kids- Sesame street, exercise, Wild Krats and more activities.

Peace Out Audio only Stories to relax, bedtime stories and mindfulness

Starfall- look through activities nursery rhymes, reading, colors skills

Kiddappolis for Parents (use code OAK for free access)

First 5 California Activities

First 5 Alameda County - Child Development Tips

Sesame Street Toolkits, Educational Videos & Games

ELearning activities for families (ENG): 0-5 Spanish

Reading and Writing

Everyday Reading & Writing Guide, Activities & Video

Reading & Writing milestones

Preschool Worksheets & Printables

Reading Helper

Reading is Fundamental

Lakeshore Learning Free Resources

Epic Books - Digital Library - Educators & Families - Free 30 day account

Storybook Guides (shared by Tandem partners)

Home Story Time (shared by Tandem partners)

Storyline Online

Oakland Public Library

Kansas City Public Library Dial-a-Story program

Sacramento Library Dial-a-Story program

Science and Math

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Videos

Math is Everywhere Guide , Activities & Video

Let’s Talk about Math: Early Math Video Series (English & Spanish)

Social and Emotional

Belly Breathing video

Feeling a Feeling video

Mindfulness: Mindful Listening

Second Step Resource Guide

How to Talk to Children about COVID-19

Just for Kids: Comic Exploring Coronavirus

Emotional Literacy & Self Regulation- Scripted Stories

Trigger Stop: Social & Emotional Check-In (Apple)

Trigger Stop: Social & Emotional Check-In (Android)

Imagenes Educativas

Talking to Children about Coronavirus: A Parent Resource

Recognizing different emotions activity - https://bayareadiscoverymuseum.org/bringing-badm-to-you/emotion-freeze

A FREE toolkit for families during COVID-19 (Shared by Creative Curriculum)

Now more than ever is a time to help families stay safe, healthy, and connected with each other. In collaboration with pediatricians, mental health experts, and early childhood educators, ReadyRosie has developed a FREE toolkit to provide tips through MODELED MOMENT videos on health, emotional well-being, and learning at home.

Click below to link to these resources:

TAKE ME TO THE TOOLKIT