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Mindheart has created this short book to support and reassure children, under the age of 7, regarding the COVID-19. This book is an invitation for families to discuss the full range of emotions arising from the current situation.

2020 Federal Funding Resource Guide

This 2020 Federal Funding Resource Guide, published by the National Summer Learning Association provides helpful resources about the federal funds that can be accessed now to support summer learning and enrichment as a critical bridge into a new school year during COVID and beyond.

2024 Kids Count Data Book

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has produced its 35th edition of the KIDS COUNT Data Book. The report examines unprecedented declines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on children and education. The 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book assesses recent trends in child well-being and provides data profiles by state. National data profiles are available in both English and Spanish through their website: aecf.org/resources/2024-kids-count-data-book

BrainPOP: Make Any Room a Classroom

As we all continue taking precautions during the spread of COVID-19, BrainPOP is here to help you and your curious learners stay informed and on-track with resources for families and teachers.

Education

Most California K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are closing or moving online during the COVID-19 outbreak. This page contains questions and answers about the status of California schools.

Friendzy SEL Resources

Friendzy is a comprehensive program designed to change school culture by offering vital social and emotional learning lessons (SEL) to proactively address aggressive behavior, reduce stress, equip with healthy relationship skills, and improve focus and academic performance, which will increase resiliency for success in school and in life.

Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) Summer Activity Guide

The GSAN Summer Activity Guide is a suite of fun and engaging activities and challenges designed specifically for this atypical summer.

Get Financial Help

Resources for Californians who have been financially affected by COVID-19.

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus

Kids, this comic is for you. It’s based on a radio story that NPR education reporter Cory Turner did. He asked some experts what kids might want to know about the new coronavirus discovered in China.

Lysol® Minilabs Science Kits

The GIANT Room in collaboration with Lysol® has created a free digital-resource series of Minilab Science Kits accessible to educators, co-designed by teachers, families, and students. The HERE for Healthy Schools program is intended to promote healthy learning about microbes and germs to reduce school absenteeism.

Activities are designed for children in grades 1 and 2.

Manage Stress for Health
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Widespread stress and anxiety regarding COVID-19, compounded by the economic distress due to lost wages, employment and financial assets; mass school closures; and necessary physical distancing measures can result in an increase of stress-related health conditions. The California Surgeon General has a simple guide with things you can do every day, at home, to help support your mental and physical health, utilizing six key strategies.

National Center of Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)

NCSSLE has provided a number of in-depth guides and training products to help build and promote a safe and supportive learning environment.