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Family Resources during COVID-19

Resources to support families while sheltering-in-place

This list is not exhaustive, but aims to help families know about a variety of developmentally appropriate and engaging ways to support their children during this unprecedented health crisis. Refer to our COVID-19 Child Care Resources post for related information.

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Organizations

  • - News and Resources
  • - Kids Regressing? Help Them Cope with Stress During Coronavirus
  • - COVID-19 Resources 
  • - ³Ô¹ÏÍøing Your Child's Mental Health as They Return to School During COVID-19
  • - Meals for Kids interactive map
  • - Parenting tips for dads during the COVID-19 crisis
  • - Coroavirus Tips for Families
    Includes resources on talking about the Coronavirus, self-care & time at home, and staying connected

Educational


  • Online teaching resources for teachers and families, curated by Common Sense Media

  • Nearly 50 educational websites including target age group

  • Explore how scientific discoveries impact our daily lives
  • Daily Shows
    2 hour livestream show that is available on Facebook & YouTube (). The shows will each have science and math lessons, crafts and games. 

  • Explore animals, nature, and the world

  • Each weekday at 3p EST the Cincinnati Zoo will go live to highlight one of their animals, and will even have an activity for kids at home.

  • Episodes are only a few minutes long, but questions about the animal kingdom are answered in an entertaining way. 
  • – fun activities to keep you busy during the COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place
  • Some schools and non-profits, such as the  and , have resources for social and emotional learning. Check to see if your school has tips and guidelines to help support social and emotional needs of your child.
  • Lesson Plans for 6-8th graders about the
  • – blog entry about Activities for Students and Families Stuck at Home due to COVID-19
  • from the Ohio Department of Health
  • Check your state or territory's Department of Health website
  • Check your state or territory's Department of Education website
  • Check listings for your local PBS station
  • Your local public library likely subscribes to online resources including ebooks, emagazines, audio books, streaming movie services, and streaming music services. Check your local library

Family members may also find the ³Ô¹ÏÍø's professional development coursework helpful, such as:

  • Social Emotional Learning for Teachers
    While the course is aimed at early childhood teachers, caregivers can use this course to better learn how to manage their own stress
  • Cognitive Development
    Learn more about how interactions, experiences, and activities can affect your child's cognitive development 
  • Learning Environments
    Learn how to create an organized indoor space that encourages exploration and learning
  • Language Development
    Gain appreciation for your family's linguistic cultural heritage
  • And more 
    All course content is publicly available to anyone with an internet connection

Families with interest in early childhood development may want to try Purdue's Early Learning Maters (ELM) curriculum materials 

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Movement


  • Use GoNoodle's video library to get your kids moving, and to help get the wiggles out.

  • Includes videos and an app to help keep your family moving

  • Resources & Publications include , and

  • Fun themed yoga workouts for kids, including themes about dealing with life situations. .
  • State of Alaska's
    Get physical activity ideas, watch exercise-themed videos, read health tips, and more
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Virtual Tours

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Additional Resources

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