Resources for Children at Home

Hello fellow educators, caregivers, and other lovers of children! This is a trying and uncertain time. I am sure if I—childless and blessed with a very flexible job—am experiencing anxiety and stress in the current situation, that many of you are as well. Below, I have compiled some resources that you might find useful as we navigate this time of social distancing. Take care of yourselves, wash your hands, and be kind to one another.

• How to talk to kids about coronavirus without scaring them

• Scholastic set up a ‘Learn From Home’ website with four categories: PreK and Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6+. Each section is already equipped with one week of content for students with 15 additional days on the way.

• Author Kate Messner has compiled a list of resources from children’s books authors, including read alouds, lessons, and more

• 7 Short and Soothing Poems to Recite While Washing Your Hands

• Here is another round up of resources from children’s authors

• School library journal reports on kidlit authors offering resources

• Book Riot’s Collection of COVID-19 posts

• Eric Carle Activities and Printables

• Tips for Homeschooling During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Suddenly at home with your young children? Here’s how to keep them engaged and learning.

• Distance Learning Lessons from Teachers of the Year

• Teaching through Coronavirus Resources from Teaching Tolerance

• The Big List of Children's Authors Doing Online Read Alouds and Activities

• Stuck at home with young kids due to the coronavirus? Here's what to do—and not to do — From The Hechinger Report

• Resources for Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic — From Child Trends

• Free Resources for Parents and Caregivers from READ ENC

• Finding and Paying for Childcare for Essential Workers

• Quarantine Storytime

• EASTERN CAROLINA EDUCATION CONNECTION

• Publishers’ Weekly list of free resources being offered related to children’s books