For Enrolled Families
Early Education
Let’s Grow Kids Resources including: health, staying informed, early education, families, employers
NAEYC Resources - practical to educational
Zero to Three Tips for Families
Education Development Centers Tips
Coping with Challenging Behavior During Challenging Times (from Community Playthings)
Developing Independent Play (from NY Times)
Children May Be Afraid of Masks: Here’s How to Help (from NY Times)
Talking with Your Child About Coronavirus (from Child Mind Institute)
Home Learning Resources
There are times when children are unable to attend Children’s House in person due to illness or other reasons. There are a variety of resources for learning opportunities at home during this time. Here are a few of our favorites:
Infant and Toddler (Willow Group): resources on the way!
Early Preschool (Oak Group): resources on the way!
Preschool (Maple Group):
Learning Without Tears - We use elements of this curriculum for pre-writing and writing activities, math and literacy. You can create a free 30-day account for your child. These are the same methods and songs we use at school.
LWT Wet-Dry-Try App: This is my absolute favorite method for teaching pre-writing. It helps children learn letters top-down and left to right and all the materials look the same as what we use in the classroom.
Online Choice Board - many great online sources here
Fine Motor Work: There are so many great ways at home to develop the small muscles needed for writing. Here are a few ideas: Spray bottles (misting houseplants, washing windows), water play with sponges (fill the sink half full with warm soapy water and provide some small bowls. Have your child see how many squeezes of the sponge it takes to fill up a bowl); Play dough - add things from around the house for interest (forks and butterknives, toothpicks, corks, bottle caps, small animals or figurines)
Openlibrary.org: This FREE online library is an amazing resource - You “check out” books that you can read online. Really great especially if you’re looking for a certain book or topic. You can even use this website with a screen sharing app like ZOOM so a Grandparent or other adult can have a virtual story-time with your child.
Wide Open School from Common Sense Media: Great learning resources - both on and offline. They offer a new “Plan” for each day. Common Sense Media provides really well curated resources.
Common Sense Media: A fantastic resource for finding high-quality media for your child. Here is a helpful resource on selecting media for your child, and Here is a link to their list of best TV shows for preschoolers. My personal favorite these days is Bluey which I think truly captures the magnificent imagination of the preschool aged child.
State and Local Resources
Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools- Food Service
WIC - Women, Infants, Children Food Program (VT Dept. of Health)
Central Vermont Medical Center’s Resources - food, transportation, health, housing, etc.
State of Vermont Unemployment Application
State of Vermont Recovery Resource Center including business, debt relief, loans, etc.
State of Vermont Application for Volunteer Essential Workers
Mental Health
Washington County Mental Health links including: mental health, transportation, housing, substance abuse, government.