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Ready4K is an evidence-based family engagement curriculum delivered via text message. Each week, families will receive short text messages with fun facts and easy tips on how to promote their child’s development by building on existing family routines – like pointing out letters on the shampoo bottle during bath time and naming their sounds. To sign up, families can text "NYC” to 70138. While there is absolutely no cost for enrolling, regular data & message rates may apply for receiving about three messages per week. Families can cancel text messages at any time by texting STOP to 70138.
Sparkler: Play for Parenting is an app that offers play-based learning activities to do with children ages 0-5. Families can download the app for free from the App Store or Google Play . When opening the Sparkler app for the first time, families can create a new account. Next time, they can sign-in using the method they selected. Families should use code 2-1-2-1 to register, which will give them access to Sparkler for free. Once registered, they can visit “Play” for ideas about off-screen play that grow their child’s heart, mind, body, and words.
Let’s Learn NYC! June Schedule
The DOE, in partnership with the WNET Group, has launched a public television program called Let’s Learn NYC! , which features lessons for children in 3-K through second grade that supplements the current remote learning environment. Starting June 1 , episodes of Let’s Learn NYC! will begin airing for two hours a day (up from one) from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. each weekday on PBS station THIRTEEN, and will continue through the end of the school year. The program episodes are also available to livestream at thirteen.org/live . We encourage you to share this resource with your families. For questions, email EarlyChildhood@schools.nyc.gov .
Wellness Wednesdays
Healthier students are better learners. The DOE started Wellness Wednesdays NYC to help students and families learn skills and habits that can promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. During challenging times, we can take steps to care for ourselves and for others every day. We can try to achieve modest goals to stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn, no matter where learning takes place.
- Disney Olaf
- Elmo Video Chat
- Mindful Learning:
- Staying Calm Techniques
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- Children's Story about Social Distancing
- Fred Rogers center: Talking to Young children About Coronavirus
- PBS Kids Video: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus (models hand washing)
- Scholastic Learn at Home
- Storyline Online: The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Online Library of Read Aloud
- Child Friendly Explanation of the Corona Virus