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Resources for Early Learning

​Your care and support can make a huge difference in the life of a young child. ​Please be advised that only one hour of passive screen time is recommended for preschoolers per day.

At-Home & Offline

Sesame Street In Communities
Sesame Street offers activities and tips for caregivers. Their family-focused site works to engage you and your child through storybooks, videos, printables, ideas for indoor and outdoor play, family bonding, and more.
Resources for Early Learning
Make each day a learning adventure for your child with these quick and easy ideas, useful tips, and practical, how-to parenting videos.
Peep and the Big Wide World
Kids ages 3-5 can learn math, science, and fitness through adventures with Peep and friends.  In addition to their online games, this site offers videos and tips for parents, at-home and outdoor activity ideas, printables, and more.

Online Resources

Family Screen Time Plan
When media is used thoughtfully and appropriately it can enhance daily life. But when used inappropriately or without thought, media can displace many important activities such as face-to-face interaction, outdoor-play, and sleep. Create a Media Plan with either a simple printable or an interactive form from the American Academy for Pediatrics.
ABCya
ABCya features fun and educational games selected by teachers. Levels are available for Pre-K to grade 5 students in a variety of topics and categories including math, letters, geography, and strategy.
Code Studio (Grades K-5)
Code.org teaches computer science fundamentals for all levels, even pre-readers. Kids can create their own drawings and games with drag-and-drop blocks of code.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel Tiger encourages children to explore and express their emotions and includes videos and activities to familiarize kids with childhood development experiences like learning to use the potty.
Sesame Street
Elmo and his friends invite you to play on Sesame Street. You'll find games here that teach topics such as shapes, feelings, music, science, and self-confidence. Keep kids active with Grover's Playground Workout and more.
Award-Winning Apps
The Notable Children’s Digital Media list highlights dynamic and interactive media content for children ages 14 and under that encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating, and entertaining. Find one that's right for your and your child!
Spanish Language Games:
  • Oh Noah! on PBS Kids, is designed to teach Spanish to children ages 6 to 8 through animated videos with embedded games that help build vocabulary. Although—like Noah—they may not understand all the Spanish dialogue, kids can comprehend the story told through rich visual storytelling.
  • Learn to count in English and Spanish with Curious George online. Kids or caregivers can change the settings for characters to tell the story in either language and turn subtitles on or off. For example, you can count to five with Bunny Ride (Conejitos de Paseo), learn numbers one through twenty with Count with Allie (Cuenta con Allie), or try something else in her "Busy Day" book of games.
  • Enjoy an immersive experience with Spanish through a story with Daniel Tiger (all stories are available in both English and Español), or a STEAM game with The Cat in the Hat (switch between languages by clicking the language button at the bottom right of the page.

Podcasts

The Imagine Neighborhood podcast
Kids will learn about social-emotional skills through stories, songs, and activities, prompting conversations between children and caregivers about big feelings.

Molly of Denali podcast
Listen to the adventures of 10-year-old Molly, an Alaska Native girl who lives with her bush pilot mom, adventure-guide dad, and her dog, Suki, in a small village.
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Wow in the World podcast
A STEM-themed podcast with silly (but scientifically accurate) humor for curious young listeners.