Resources for Parents
COVID-19 affects our children, not only because schools are closed. Here are some resources for parents navigating these uncharted waters.
Resources for Schooling at Home
- South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center
- Homeschooling Resource List – PBS
- At Home Activities – PBS
- Games – PBS
- South Dakota State Extension
- Story Online (Video Books)
- Meditation App for Kids
- Free Educational Resources – United Way of the Black Hills
Tips for talking with Kids about COVID
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope (National child Traumatic Stress Network)
- Talking to Kids about Coronavirus (Childmind.org)
- Messages for Parents, School Staff and Others Working with Children (CDC)
- Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus (NPR)
- StoryCoronavirus
- How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus (Anxiety and Depression Association of America)
For Profit Businesses
- The Best Ideas for Kids
- https://fluencyandfitness.com/
- outschool.com
- 30 Virtual field trips
- Boredom busting activities
- St. Louis Zoo Youtube Channel
- Websites offering free subscriptions with educational material
- 50 Easy Indoor Activities for Kids
- Starfall (PK-3): At this time, this service is for free due to online learning
- Psychology Today – Age appropriate Helpful Tips for Talking with Your Child
- Calm App – Info about breathing