When families read with their children, they develop a stronger sense of belonging and it helps children develop a better sense of the world around them.
The Benefits of Reading Aloud with Children
Family Connections Resources April 2020
Resources to help during the coronavirus pandemic for at-home learning, maintaining mental health and other important early childhood topics.
Sesame Street STEM Parent Toolkit
Provides a host of activities to aid young learners in understanding force and motion.
Brain Pop, Jr.
An online, interactive science exploration site for preschool-aged children and their families.
Little Bins For Little Hands
Provides STEAM-based activities and experiments designed to introduce and encourage preschoolers and elementary-aged children to explore the science around them.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC)
The CDC has developed a free child development resource for families, the Milestone Checklist. The tool provides information on developmental milestones for children birth to 5. The free resources available include a milestone tracker app, a checklist and a host of books that can be requested and mailed at no cost to families.
Ready Rosie
Developed by Teaching Strategies, Ready Rosie supports families impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The free toolkit provides daily lessons plans for families with children, birth to 5.