Early Intervention Resources

Early Childhood Special Education Resources

101 Activities to Do at Home in Quarantine with Toddlers and Preschoolers: https://www.paperpinecone.com/blog/101-activities-do-home-toddlers-preschoolers

Corona Virus Health and Safety Guide: https://paautism.org/resource/coronavirus-resources/?fbclid=IwAR3fkZZM2dUeEXWcJXLg69eC6TOz3HTSDWNVPN4ysptnx1FdFQYkEXhqJXk

COVID Resources and Assistance: https://www.unitedwayglv.org/take-action/covid-19-resources

Distance Learning Resources from a Special Educator: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ykDxuVb8EtOLQZC_4hOTK-jqUT7uwTdXkyAioy9zI8/edit

Early Childhood Personnel Center: COVID 19 Resources: https://ecpcta.org/covid-19-resources/

Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center: Corona Virus Disease: https://ectacenter.org/topics/disaster/coronavirus.asp

Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal: http://www.eita-pa.org/

Developmental Milestone List; https://papromiseforchildren.com/developmental-milestones-checklist/

Great Websites for Educational Learning Tools: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tjtkoDyXO1s4gPCu-gwcgfIxi_T_1zxD/view

Helping Children and Families Cope- Resources to support families in helping young children cope with the challenges that might occur during stressful situations, like the current pandemic: https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/emergency/index.html

How You and Your Kids Can Destress During the Corona Virus: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-you-and-your-kids-can-de-stress-during-coronavirus

How to Talk to Your Kids About the Corona Virus: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus

Novak/Sancinito Homeschool Plan – Coronavirus 2020: https://www.novakeducation.com/novak-homeschool-plan-coronavirus-2020/

PA Promise for Children: https://papromiseforchildren.com/

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf

Parent to Parent Network: A way for families to connect with other families of children who have disabilities: http://www.parenttoparent.org/about-p2p/contact-us/

Sesame Street Explains COVID-19 - Resources for families with young children https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/health-emergencies/

Social Stories About COVID-19 & Social Distancing: https://www.smore.com/udqm2-covid-19-preparedness

Survive and thrive with your young children (Ages 4–10) at home: https://medium.com/@zeynep.isik02/survive-and-thrive-with-your-young-children-ages-4-10-at-home-fea2df7c97f7

The National Traumatic Stress Network Home Activity List: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/simple_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_4.pdf


Cognitive Development

30 day free trial ABC Mouse app: https://www.abcmouse.com/redeem

30 Days of Activities for Infants and Toddlers: https://teisinc.com/30-days-activities-infants-toddlers/

Autism Speaks Tool Kit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-speaks-tool-kits

Calendars with Daily Activities to do at Home: http://www.preschoolexpress.com/

Sign up for PBS kids free daily newsletter with activity ideas for preschoolers: https://www.pbs.org/parents/pbskidsdaily?source=pbskids.org

Free Daily Learning Books; https://www.edhelper.com/preschool.htm

Free Digital Books: https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/

Khan Academy Kids: https://learn.khanacademy.org/

Kidsactivities.com- Celebrities Read Books Aloud to Kids: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/136186/celebrities-read-aloud-to-kids/

Kindergarten Here I Come: Activities to do with Your Preschooler (English) https://www.papromiseforchildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/khic_aug_17.pdf

Kindergarten Here I Come: Activities to do with Your Preschooler (Spanish) https://www.papromiseforchildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/kindergarten_here_i_come_spanish_2017.pdf

Learning is Everywhere: Activities to do with Your Young Child: https://papromiseforchildren.com/learning-is-everywhere/

Learn at Home Activities: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html

Level Up Reader- Library of Over 2,300 Books Free 60 day trial: https://levelupreader.com/

Math, Language Arts, and Movement Activities: https://www.starfall.com/h/index-kindergarten.php?mg=k

Online Read Alouds: https://www.storylineonline.net/?fbclid=IwAR2IlL_Qh_Mjxsbch2C6ViIxSFGtwlIMDFHeVCelDaVRO9Xm-oxlrML7Fls

Picture Books and Read Aloud Activities: https://pernillesripp.com/2020/03/14/picture-books-read-aloud-videos-for-lesson-use/

Play to Learn- preschool circle time resources and lessons: https://playtolearnpreschool.us/resources/

Preschool Educational Resources: https://www.education.com/resources/preschool/?cid=11.2147

Preschool Hands-on Activities that Families Can do at Home: https://cliengagefamily.org/

Prongo- Fun, Educational Games and Ways to Learn: https://prongo.com/

Spreadsheet of Educational Agencies Providing Free Subscriptions during COVID Closures: http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/

Teachers Get a Year Free of Animated Story Books: https://www.vooks.com/teacher-appreciation

Games

ABCya- Preschool games: https://www.abcya.com/grades/prek

CBC Kids- Games and Videos: https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/

Cookie Preschool Learning Games: http://www.cookie.com/preschool.html

Crayola Games: https://www.crayola.com/kids-playzone.aspx

Funbrain- Math and Reading Games, Printables, and Resources for parents: http://www.funbrainjr.com/

Fun With Spot - Spot Book Series and Games: https://www.funwithspot.com/

Happy Clicks- move/drag and drop memory games and puzzles: https://www.happyclicks.net/

Help Kidz Learn- website for cause and effect and simple switch activities, can also be used direct select: https://www.helpkidzlearn.com/updates/school-closure.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=covid&utm_content=hklfreeresources&utm_source=Inclusive+Technology+%26+HelpKidzLearn&utm_campaign=3506fb6575-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_25_02_43_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_27aa929edc-3506fb6575-15372427&mc_cid=3506fb6575&mc_eid=42da44f7f4

Learning Games for Kids: https://www.learninggamesforkids.com/preschool-games.html

Math Games: https://www.mathgames.com/

Mr. Potato Head: http://mrpotatohead.atwebpages.com/

Nick Jr. Games: http://www.nickjr.com/games/

PBS Kids- Free Educational Games: https://pbskids.org/games/

Starfall Kindergarten and Preschool Games: https://www.starfall.com/h/

Science and Math Games: http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com/en/

Whizkid Games: http://www.whizkidgames.com/


Speech and Language Development

AAC Calendar for Daily Activties at Home: https://sites.google.com/view/escdaac/aac-calendar

AAC Resources that Can be Helpful at Home: https://padlet.com/jennm4/etze6t8udiyy

Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/Activities-to-Encourage-Speech-and-Language-Development/

Activities to Promote Language at Home with 2-3 Year Olds: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/23/

Activities to Promote Language at Home with 3-4 Year Olds: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/34/

Activities to Promote Language at Home with 4-5 Year Olds: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/45/

Boom Cards- Interactive Flashcards: https://wow.boomlearning.com/

Building Language Skills- Printables, Videos, Interactive Games and More: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/language/

Communication Crash Course for Parents- free 4 part video: https://www.rachelmadel.com/autismparent

Core Word Classroom - core word resources: https://coreword.assistiveware.com/login#welcome

Dual Language Learners Toolkit for Families: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/families-support-their-children-who-are-dual-language-learners

Emergency Preparation for AAC: https://aaccommunity.net/2018/09/emergency-preparation-for-aac/#comment-68

Facebook Group with Resources and Troubleshooting: "Early Intervention Telepractice"

Free online games for pre-k including those that target vocabulary, grammar, reading, math and some that are just for fun! Click on the reading tab for some great language activities : https://www.funbrain.com/pre-k-and-k-playground

Free Speech Therapy Materials to Share with Parents: https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/free-materials/

Genesis AAC- Tools for Anyone Who Supports AAC Users: https://sites.google.com/view/escdaac/home?authuser=0

Outline of Early Intervention Teletherapy Session (Parent Coaching Model): https://www.easystepsla.com/post/outline-of-an-early-intervention-teletherapy-session?fbclid=IwAR1MCaQZIhdZ-wp6ZiZcEfsKbHrcqdb-_1Hn6IdMAQTuswYSps880ljcql4

Indirect Language Stimulation Handout for Parents: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A7149e5d9-4d78-4891-9de2-2c954b7d2c6c

Pinterest Board with Activity Ideas for Teletherapy: https://www.pinterest.com/theslpsolution/teletherapy-resources-for-speech-language-therapy/

Preschool Activity Library and Story Time Calendar: https://www.storyplace.org/

Speaking Of Speech - free resource library: https://www.speakingofspeech.com/material/view-materials

Speech and articulation worksheets. All consonant sounds are provided at the word, sentence, and story level: http://mommyspeechtherapy.com/?page_id=55

Speech Sound Strategies for Parents: https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/how-to-teach-a-new-sound/

Speech Therapy at Home- Ideas for Parents: https://homeschoolhideout.com/speech-therapy-at-home/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes

Spring Songs for Kids: https://preschoolinspirations.com/

Strategies and Toys Families can use to Promote Language: https://babydotdot.com/speech-therapy-activities-for-toddlers/

Tips to Get Your Toddler Talking: https://speakplaylove.com/9-tips-to-get-your-toddler-talking/

Tips for Telepractice: https://www.loom.com/share/313ebcd0a5e7459f82e8e4314ca78447

Fine & Gross Motor Development

6 Fun Ways to get Kids Moving Indoors: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/fun-physical-activity-and-exercise-for-kids/

10 Creative Obstacle Course Ideas: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/creative-obstacle-course-ideas-kids/

30 Outdoor Games for Kids: https://www.wired.com/2009/08/simpleoutdoorplay/

34 Crafts Using Recycled Materials: https://www.weareteachers.com/earth-day-crafts-classroom-activities/

Body Bridges/Core Activities: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/kids-core-strength-body-bridges/

Creative Ways to Play with Bubbles: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/family-activities-for-spring-10-ways-to-play-with-bubbles/

Creative Ways to Play with Sidewalk Chalk: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/spring-activities-for-kids-10-ways-to-play-with-sidewalk-chalk/

Go Noodle- Movement and Mindfulness Activities: https://www.gonoodle.com/

Help Your Child Build Fine Motor Skills: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/help-your-child-build-fine-motor-skills

Home Activities to Support Fine Motor Development: http://www.therakids.org/media/pdf/FineMotorActivitiesForHome.pdf

Indoor Fine Motor Activities: https://www.theleangreenbean.com/indoor-activities-for-toddlers/

Indoor Gross Motor Activities: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/indoor-gross-motor-activities/

Gross Motor Activities Using Letters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE-ljfAmZis&list=PLH0haT88qqC4w3EisiSHDiVRvOG6-U56N&index=2&t=115s

Motor Planning Games: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/motor-planning-game-for-kids-ring-around-the-posies/

Movement Songs for Preschoolers: https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/movement-songs-for-preschoolers.html

Practice Kicking a Ball: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/teaching-kids-how-to-kick-a-ball/

Printable Tracing Activities: https://www.fortbendisd.com/cms/lib/TX01917858/Centricity/Domain/77/Letter%20and%20Number%20tracing.pdf

The OT Toolbox- Resources on functioning skills, vision, sensory, executive functioning, and handwriting: https://www.theottoolbox.com/

Social Emotional Development

10+ Activities to do at Home Targeting Social Emotional Learning: https://blog.teacherspayteachers.com/10-social-emotional-activities-for-home/

100 Social Skill Activities for Preschoolers: https://www.kiddiematters.com/100-social-skills-activities-preschoolers/

115 Emotional Regulation Activities for Children: https://hes-extraordinary.com/self-regulation-strategies?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=299156100_8494270_351837

Autistic Support Resource Guide: https://www.philasd.org/curriculum/wp-content/uploads/sites/825/2020/03/Autistic-Support-Resources-K-12.pdf

Center on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning: http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/

Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development for Children- Handouts for Families (English and Spanish): https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/earlylearning/talk-read-sing/index.html

Learning About Emotions: https://files.convertkitcdnm.com/assets/documents/20339/2432956/Learn_About_Emotions.pdf

Positive Behavior Reinforcement Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sw3KTYeFZAw23RgGFD-VkzdYf8bAb6kj/view

Sandbox Learning- Library of Articles to Share with Families: https://www.sandbox-learning.com/default.asp?page=105

Scripted Stories for Social Situations (Tucker Turtle, I Can Stay Safe, I Can Use my Words, and More): https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/Implementation/family.html

Social Emotional Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O2GmSeqwPrKe3VecBeUXeJj9gUr0LiY_

The Backpack Connection Series: Handouts on Addressing Behavior, Emotions, Routines and Schedules, Social Skills: https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/Implementation/family.html

Tips for Managing Challenging Students During Teleintervention: https://globalteletherapy.com/speech-telepractice/


Visual Supports

Choice Boards, Rule Boards, and More: https://connectability.ca/visuals-engine/

Behavior Charts, Token Systems, and Schedules: http://www.victoriesnautism.com/behavior-charts-token-systems-and-schedules.html


Sensory Play

Adaptive Development