Educational Resources
Advocates for Children
All children are entitled to a free and appropriate education. Tele-therpay services have begun for children with special needs. Visit www.advocatesforchildren.org/covid-19-updates or call 866-427-6033.
NYC DOE Free iPad Distribution
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Official NYC Resource for Families from Zero to Young Adult
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NYC DOE Regional Enrichment Centers for Children of First Responders
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Free Tutoring – NY Public Library’s partnership with Brainfuse
Click Here for more information.
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library has a dedicated resource page for kids and families and has put more than 300,000 titles online for download. You will need a library card to access most of them. However, it is FREE and very easy to apply online.
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www.nypl.org for more information.
The Brooklyn Public Library
The Brooklyn Public Library is allowing access to more than 400,000 titles, which can be downloaded to popular e-reader apps. Visit www.bklynlibrary.org for more information.
The Queens Public Library
The Queens Public Library offers a lot of online resources, including e-books, magazines, and even streaming story times. Visit www.queenslibrary.org for more information.
Free Audio Books for Children
Visit www.storynory.com for more information.
Mindfulness for Children
Visit www.nytimes.com/guides/well/mindfulness-for-children for more information.
Educational Apps for Phones, iPads, Tablets and Computers
The PBS KIDS Games App
PBS KIDS has nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere. For children between the ages of four and seven (Pre-kindergarten to 3rd grade), PBS will continue to broadcast their 24/7 PBS Kids channel throughout the state. Also parents can sign up for the new daily newsletter that offers activities and tips to help kids play and learn at home. Visit pbskids.org/apps/ for more information.
Price: Free
Grade level: Pre-k, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Skill: All Cognative Skills
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPad, Android, Computer
Grade level: Pre-k, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Skill: All Cognative Skills
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPad, Android, Computer
Alphabet Organizer App
A graphic organizer for exploring letters and words, creating books, and building personal word walls for vocabulary study, content-area research, or writing projects.
Price: Free
Grade level: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and above
Skill: Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing
Device: Android, iPad
Grade level: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and above
Skill: Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing
Device: Android, iPad
Superhero Comic Book Maker App
Touch Create personalized animated comic books featuring monsters and superheroes, narrating the story using the self-record feature. Helps kids practice storytelling and learn to make digital creations.
Price: Free
Grade Level: Pre-K, K, 1st
Skill: Sequencing, Writing
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod
Grade Level: Pre-K, K, 1st
Skill: Sequencing, Writing
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod
BrainPOP Jr App
BrainPop Jr. is a subscription-based educational video, game, and activity site for students in kindergarten through third grade. BrainPop is a subscription-based educational video, game, and activity site for students in third grade through 12th grade. The main page is divided into math, reading and writing, science, social studies, health, and arts and technology.
Price: Temporarily Free
Skill: All Cognative Skills
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPad, Android, Computer
Skill: All Cognative Skills
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPad, Android, Computer
IXL – Website and App
Comprehensive curriculum support that covers all subjects for children in pre-k to 12 grade
Visit www.ixl.com for more information.
Epic
Digital library for children 12 years old and under (free trial period)
Visit www.getepic.com for more information.
Education.com
Free worksheets, games and educational resources
Visit www.education.com for more information.
Oxford Owl for Home
Free e-books, activities, blogs and math lessons
Visit home.oxfordowl.co.uk for more information.
Scholastic – Free Resources During School Closings
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classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html for more information.
Early Intervention
Are there times when you are concerned about an infant or toddler not walking, talking or playing and you want to find a program that can help? The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Early Intervention is pleased to share with you this virtual event: Early Intervention 101 Virtual Presentation. This presentation aims to provide an understanding of the Early Intervention program process, to show how to effectively make a referral for children 0-3 years with known or suspected developmental delays and disabilities, and to provide resources and support for community, medical and childcare providers and the families they serve.
Please review the attached flyer which will provide access to a direct link to a fillable registration form or click on this web link, https://nycdohmh.surveymonkey.com/r/EIVT101JAN-MAR . Participants are asked to register as soon as possible due to limited space availability. A confirmation email will be sent to you after you have registered.
