We are excited to have many of our events and programs back in person! For a full schedule of events (both Zoom and in-person), please visit our events page:
Rainbows Across Long Island
Reading/Literacy Resources
Audible (an Amazon Company) – All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.
Into the Book – Go “into the book” to play games that practice reading strategies!
Learning A-Z – Virtual Support for Learning During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Suessville – Read, play games and hand out with Dr. Seuss and his friends!
Storyline Online – Have some of your favorite stories read to you by movie stars!
Free Learning Websites for Kids
Switcheroo Zoo – Watch, listen and play games to learn about amazing animals!
Nat Geo For Kids – Learn all about geography and fascinating animals!
Fun Brain – Play games while practicing reading and math skills!
PBS Kids – Hang out with your favorite characters all while learning!
Star Fall – Practice your phonics skills with these read-along stories!
ABC YA – Practice Math and Reading sKills all while playing fun games!
Highlights Kids – Read, play games, and conduct cool science experiments!
Go Noodle – Movement and mindfulness videos and activities
Brain Pop & Brain Pop, Jr. Brainpop is for upper elementary, BrainPop Jr. is lower elementary
Splash Learn – Online Math Games
Virtual Field Trips
National Park Virtual Tours
Other Things To Do
List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings
Enrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working Remotely
Free Social Emotional Learning Activities
Giant List of Ideas for Being Home with Kids
What Every Elementary/Middle Student Needs to Know about the Coronavirus
Leo The Lion
Hand Prints:
Materials:
Colored paper
White paper
Paint or ink pad
Scissors
Straws
Glue
1 black pipe cleaner cut in half
Googly eyes.
Directions:
Dip hand in paint or press onto ink pad and make hand prints on the white paper. Cut them out. Do one picture at a time and have fun.
Popsicle Stick Art
Materials:Popsicle sticks
Markers
Googly eyes, or anything round and small
White paper small piece
Glue
Large button
Directions:
Color 6 small sticks in different colors, color 1 large stick in brown and yellow on the bottom then glue all the sticks to the back of the button, glue on the big stick first then continue with the rest of the sticks then glue the eyes, cut small triangle and color it yellow, cut out a funny tongue and color it red, glue on beak and tongue.
Cassie Stephens’ Blog: https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com
Cereal Box Puzzle
The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug dependence is offering clinicians on call 24 hours a day 631-979-1700.
National Alliance for Mentally Ill offering telephone support for those coping with a loved one with mental health issues during this time of crisis. 1-800-950-6264
Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 365 days a year 1-800-985-5990
Stay Calm During this Crisis: https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering the following services to families
- “Virtual” therapeutic programs such as music, art and dance therapy to serve individuals who either cannot, or are advised not to, leave their homes. Visit their Facebook page to participate.
- The AFA Helpline remains open with its normal hours of operation (9 am to 9 pm ET on weekdays, 9 am to 3 pm ET on weekends). Connect with a licensed social worker by calling 866-232-8484, through our website, alzfdn.org, by clicking on the blue and white chat icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the page or by sending a text message to 646-586-5283 (the web chat and text chat accepts conversations in more than 90 languages).
- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America can be reached @ 866-232-8484.
American Society on Aging has webinars for caregivers – www.asaging.org
What to know and How to protect yourself during COVID 19 Outbreak: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has guidance on managing mental health and coping during COVID-19 for children and caregivers
The Child Mind Institute resources on how to talk about COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) has information on travel, media resources, and other research on COVID-19
Anxiety and Depression Association of America provides some strategies and tips for coping with COVID-19 anxiety
Boys Town has information on talking to children about the information they are hearing
https://www.autismspeaks.org/science-news/what-should-autism-community-know-about-coronavirus-outbreak Information for the autism community regarding COVID 19
https://acl.gov/COVID-19 info on what do individuals with disabilities need to know
Education information regarding children with disabilities during the COVID 19 outbreak: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-files/q-and-a-providing-services-to-children-with-disabilities-during-the-coronavirus-disease-2019-outbreak/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2020/03/08/5-things-to-know-about-coronavirus-and-people-with-disabilities/#6c77d9991d21 – helpful tips
https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/coronavirus-facts-for-chronic-illness-patients/ – info regarding individuals with chronic illnesss regarding COVID 19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html – helpful tips and info
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus-resource-center – helpful tips and info