This section of the resource guide includes several subheadings: general information, education, cultural arts, entertainment, body movement, e-books, story times, sing-a-longs, and childcare options. The bright highlighted blocks have the subtopic listed. Underneath each subtopic there are resource links.
Click on the drop-down arrow next to the text for information about the link. Click on the link to be directed to that resource.
General Information for Kids & Families
It is okay to ask for help. These are stressful times. Parents deserve support.
Parents Anonymous - trauma informed parenting support and resource referrals
1-855-427-2736 (4A PARENT) - Helpline open to parents - call to get emotional support from a trained advocate. Asking for help is a sign of strength.
24/7 Hotline dedicated to the prevention of child abuse - serving the US & Canada with professional crisis counselors (and interpreters in 170+ languages) offers intervention, information, and referrals to emergency, social services, and support resources. All calls are confidential.
Multnomah County Library information and support in talking to your children about emotions, health, and more related to COVID-19
Education
Materials sourced from the community.
Stories and video clips of Native American Elders and community artists throughout the continent
Online cultural educational Facebook page (grades K-8) lessons from Elders, storykeepers, and on many academic subjects
A small collection of crowdsourced homeschool curriculum ideas and resources for families
Culturally and Tribal specific YouTube education channel with songs, stories, teachings, and more
Teaching People's History - lessons for middle and high school folk
The ultimate guide to staying at home with kids: tips and resources for parents working from home with kids.
Free resources, books, language lessons and more all with your library card!
National Aeronautics and Space Administration's full media library available online
Reading programs for kids in various grades - explore for free or explore what your school district has to offer
The zoo's facebook live stream happens daily at 3pmEST/12pm PST featuring a different animal in their zoo and education about that animal
Stay at home activities and art projects for children and families (mostly early childhood)
Free PDF download for math games and practice
Online school and lessons - free and subscription options
Free, easy science for remote learning
Family crowd sourced list if many educational sites and activities
Rebel Girls has a toolkit for staying at home and a lot of online resource available to learn
Over 30 crowd sourced virtual field trips of many places
Choose by grade day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing
Toolkit for working with folks on the autism spectrum
Cultural Arts & Entertainment
Museums, Native Specific Cultural Arts & Education, Music, Art, Coloring, and Virtual Tours.
Free downloadable coloring book from Native Wellness Institute
YouTube Music Channel for the Tl’azt’en Nation's N'we Jinan artists in what is now called British Columbia
Weekly art lessons for kids on YouTube
Free online courses, audio books, eBooks, movies, coloring books, and more
Google's open access to online tours of museums all over the world
YouTube Channel with free streaming of past symphony concerts
Nightly streaming of the opera for free
An exhibition entirely dedicated to Frida Kahlo from Google Arts & Culture
YouTube art lessons for kids
Explore, color, and connect with libraries and their collections
Animal cameras from all over the country
Library card required for this free educational streaming service
Free television streaming source
Body Movement
It's hard to remember to care for our bodies - these are some things to do when stuck inside.
developed by teachers, body movement to re-energize and focus
Mindfulness and Yoga practices on YouTube for kids
Stretch guides with images to guide movement
Mindfulness Movements for Kids
E-Books
These lists include free books for digital reading - children, young adults, and adult books available.
Free e-books!
Free e-books!
Free e-books!
Story Time & Sing-A-Longs
Several musical artists and authors are going digital - join them on their media platforms to read a book, learn a new song, or have a living room dance party!
Astronauts read stories from spaceships currently deployed
Instagram live story time with Mac Barnett
YouTube Channel story time with Mo
Jams with Jamie in Our Virtual World sing-a-longs and music from guest artists daily
Children's stories read in Spanish
Childcare Options
Most of these options are for essential employees or laws/rules that have been adjusted to provide resources.
Oregon expanded childcare benefits to support families and providers
Offered through Gresham School District for essential workers.
List of childcare options for first responders, essential workers, and collaborative child care in community - this site also has a list of additional resources for families and children including meal assistance, health and mental health care, transportation, and financial resources.