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Academic Learning
Comprehensive video-based curriculum that covers math, science, reading, social studies and SAT prep from PreK through college in 40 languages.
Thousands of PreK through 5th grade worksheets and activities, designed by educators.
A tool that gives parents an accurate picture of their child’s learning needs along with concrete actions and curated learning resources. (Also in Spanish.)
Media, activities and articles that support learning for kids ages 2-8.
Meaningful civic learning through games, activities, a weekly planner, and tips.
Every week they offer a free new educational computer science activity, some online, some offline.
A local resource for getting help with parenting in South Carolina.
A delightful show that combines the science of reading with laughter and friendship to make foundational literacy accessible to all kids.
English Language/Multilingual Learners
*Colorín Colorado (multilingual)
Offers free resources, information, and activities for Spanish-speaking parents and educators of English Language learners (ELL)/Multilingual learners (ML).
*Guia Infantil (Spanish)
Offering free articles and tips for parents to support their child’s education and well-being.
*Unite for Literacy (multilingual)
Helping families build a daily habit of reading and support language and literacy development. Access free books in Spanish and English including narration in 43 different languages.
Essential needs
*YMCA
Provides emergency child care for health care workers and first responders; provides food for children without access to school meals; and does outreach to seniors who face social isolation. Ys are also providing holistic health and wellness support for people of all ages through virtual programming.
Works to ensure that kids are fed during this crisis, initiatives vary by community and align with local school food distribution solutions and/or other local programs.
Nationwide network of food banks, food pantries, and meal programs throughout the country that provide families with food and/or meals.
*USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder
This government site features an interactive map of nearby food sites; each listing includes the hours of operation and contact information.
You can find government benefits related to unemployment assistance, healthcare, and food and nutrition. You can also use the Benefit Finder tool to see if you are eligible for additional benefits.
*The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Provides funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and support services. Programs may include child care assistance, job preparation, and work assistance. Note: Each state and territory decides the benefits it will provide. See if you qualify online.
*National Domestic Violence Hotline
Highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the U.S. who is experiencing domestic violence and/or seeking resources or information.
If you are a parent, student, teacher, or school leader who is struggling, you can connect with a crisis counselor by texting SCHOOL to 741741, any time of the day or night. .
Families can use this government site to update their Marketplace information if COVID-19 impacts their income or household; individuals and families may be eligible to change their plan if certain situations apply. Note: Check with your health insurance company to learn about their specific benefits and coverage policy during this crisis.
Use their State by State Resource Map to find local resources for child care, health and social services, financial assistance, support for children with special needs, and more.
Stay active
Offers free movement, yoga, and mindfulness videos, downloadable curricular activities, and off-screen home activities. These resources span a variety of abilities, interests, ages, and subjects.
Foster youth & homelessness
Offering information and possible emergency assistance and devices to California foster youth and students experiencing homelessness. If you are a foster youth in need or know a young person in need, you can reach them at support@ifoster.org.
Here’s a guide for how educators, social workers and other adults who serve kids in foster care can help.
Parenting guidance
Articles, family activities, dinnertime questions, and tips designed to help working parents and caregivers navigate family life and remote learning in the era of COVID-19. Offered in English and Spanish.
Bite-sized tips and tools to help you and your kids endure and thrive in this time of uncertainty.
Tips, activities and resources to help families make the most of the days when schools are closed.
Facebook Live broadcast every weekday at 9am EST (English), 9am PST (Spanish) with practical advice and tips from experts and a community of parents from coast to coast.
Free monthly learning kits with six mini-tools that can be used together for a cohesive experience, or mixed-and-matched to complement school curriculum, offered in English and Spanish for kids in grades 4-9.
Media recommendations
Resource hub for quality media picks and at-home learning opportunities for kids of all ages. (Also in Spanish.)
Literacy
Videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books with animated illustrations.
Grade-based activities, games, printables and podcasts to support in reading and writing for K-12th grade.
*Epic
Library of 35,000 illustrated and chapter books for children 12 and under, including audio books and “read to me” books highlighting text karaoke-style.
Grade-based day-by-day projects to keep kids learning PreK-9th grade.
Social & Emotional Support
*Greater Good Science Center Parenting
Evidence-based articles, videos, and podcasts to create a more compassionate world.
Digital media to help families navigate challenging times and support children who need specialized care.
Support for Children with Disabilities
Information and online tools to help kids and adults with learning and attention differences.
Online library of over 800,000 titles to support reading for students with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other barriers.
Resource for educators offers list of apps for students with special needs.
Digital classroom designed to support struggling readers.
*American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Advice for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–3 who were receiving early intervention services by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and whose services have been interrupted.
Offers free daily lessons for students with visual impairments. Qualified teachers from around the country present a range of lessons. You can call in via Zoom or connect via the Internet.
Offers free access to their entire cloud platform of apps to support students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, and/or have reading difficulties. They also have resources for teachers.
*Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules (multilingual)
7 support strategies designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism during this time.
Free digital worksheets designed for students with autism.
Research-based math games that teach problem-solving for grades 6 and up. Designed to be accessible for students with and without learning disabilities.
*Family Connections of South Carolina
Non-profit organization that strengthens families who have children with developmental delays, disabilities, or chronic illnesses through a parent to parent network of family focused support that provides assistance, information, community awareness and enhance parent/professional relationships.
TV, podcasts & YouTube
*Best Podcasts for Kids Staying In: Funny, Smart, and Scientific Podcasts
(March 2020 article in MommyPoppins)
*Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
A 10-week read-aloud weekly video series for kids ages 2-6 with Dolly Parton.
(March 2020 article in Thomas B. Fordham Institute)
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