COVID-19 Updates & Resources

Arts & Minds

Arts & Minds is here for your socio-emotional support. We are offering weekly access to live movement + creative arts classes, curated activities for your kids to do solo, and ideas for the whole family. To access each week’s activities email Rebecca directly at Info@artsandmindskids.com with the text, “Hook Me Up.” For just $25, you’ll get custom activities for your Carson kids that are designed to engage them creatively, connect them with their community through giving back, and help them persevere during our time apart.

For more info on Rebecca and Arts & Minds, visit www.artsandmindskids.com or Instagram @artsandmindscolorado.

Beanstalk

As a provider of interactive and creative learning content online, Beanstalk is offering access to its dynamic content for free throughout the duration of the COVID-19 threat.

Adventure Academy

A fully immersive virtual universe for those seeking knowledge and adventure. Gain access to hundreds of hours of educational activities teaching essential skills in math, language arts, science, social studies, and much more. Suitable for kids 8-13.

Khan Academy Suggested Daily Schedule by Grade Level

Supplementary resource that includes sample schedule templates that you could adopt as is or copy and modify to better suit the needs of your children, classroom or district.

PTA ResourcesTackling COVID-19 Together

Online Learning Resources

Beanstalk - Interactive live and on-demand classes

Arts & Minds - Offering curriculum for at-home learning

Supporting Your Kid(s) During a Pandemic

National Assoc. of School Psychiatrists' guide for talking to kids about COVID-19

Podcasts for Grownups

NPR Shortwave Episode March 17 - For some ideas and ways to talk to kids, give this a listen

Podcasts for Kids

List of Best Podcasts for Kids

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids

Additional Resources

Hot Mamas Exercise - Online workouts to keep you sane

Colorado Proud Local Business Directory

Colorado Proud has put together the following list of Colorado farmers, ranchers, retailers, chefs, restaurants, and food and beverage manufacturers providing food, products and services direct to consumers.

Local Eateries Offering Takeout

On Monday, March 16, Denver announced new restrictions on restaurants and bars in Denver to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus. Bars will be closed and there will be a suspension of dine-in services until further notice, with allowances for take-out, drive-thru, or delivery services at restaurants.

Denver Restaurants and Bars Open for Takeout, Drive-Thru or Delivery

Regularly updated list from Westword with local establishments open for take-out, drive-thru and delivery.

CSA Shares Available for Denver Families

Our local small businesses are being hit hard by COVID-19. Unfortunately, there has also been a rise in anti-Asian sentiment, so Asian small business owners are doubly disadvantaged in this time. We encourage you to please support your local Asian businesses below. We are working to add as many businesses as we can, but we know that there are still so many.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Coronavirus Webpage

Checklists for Parents & Teachers

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

COVID-19 Updates / Information

US Department of Education

COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel