Learning and Working from Home
How to make the most of “inside days” when you’re working from home with kids.
Kids and Grown-ups can cope and even thrive in times of stress by using routines. Here are some resources to help create and maintain routines.
“For-Now” Routines
Children and grown-ups thrive on routines, especially in times of stress.
Family Routines
Encourage families to bond through playful, everyday interactions.
A New Family Tradition
Children draw a picture of a new routine or ritual that their new blended family might enjoy together.
Find resources, activities, and videos to help you and your family make the most of “inside days”.
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New Friendships
Children need the support of the adults in their lives to help ease them back into familiar routines.
Friends: Old, New, and Kind of Oldish-Newish
A year is a long time in a child’s life. Children need the support of the adults in their lives to help ease them back into familiar routines—and into friendships that have been restricted over the past year.
New Friendships: We’ve Been Waiting
A year is a long time in a child’s life. Children need the support of the adults in their lives to help ease them back into familiar routines—and into friendships that have been restricted over the past year.
Questions, Questions!
An article about using children’s questions as a springboard into playful learning.
Reuse!
Ernie shows Elmo ways to turn a used water bottle into art.
STEM and Levers
Abby and Ernie use a wheelbarrow and a lever to move a very big pumpkin.
What Are Germs?
Daniel teaches Sam and Abby about germs and how to stop them.
Teaching About Tricky Germs
Learn all about germs while still having fun.
Just Ask!
A song to get children excited about asking questions.
Discover more resources for parents, caregivers, and providers.
For Frontline Families
How can we help essential workers and their families cope and thrive?
Talking About Covid-19
Answer your child’s questions and concerns about COVID-19.
Vaccines for Kids
Vaccines are an important way to help protect ourselves and our families, friends, neighbors, and entire communities.
