Family Resources
Educational Resources for Parents and Families
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain wants to provide you with a list of tools and resources you can use while we are navigating the uncertainty of COVID19. Outlined below you will find educational tools and resources shared with us by trusted partners and experts in the field of youth development.
- 20 Best Websites to Help Kids Learn from Home in 2021
- Scholastic Learn at Home: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
- Curriculum Associates (K-2)The makers of iReady (a program that many students are already using at school) have designed printable math and reading packets full of self-directed exercises and skills practice for children to work on at home. Curriculum Associates
- Curriculum Associates (3-6) The makers of iReady (a program that many students are already using at school) have designed printable math and reading packets full of self-directed exercises and skills practice for children to work on at home. Curriculum Associates
- Great Minds: FREE daily instructional video lessons for English language arts (Grades K–8), math (Grades K–12), and science (Grades 3–5) as well as weekly resources that feature early readers called Geodes® (Grades K–2), plus written materials for math (Grades K–12). https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledgeonthego
- Read Works: FREE content, curriculum, and tools to power teaching and learning from Kindergarten to 12th Grade https://www.readworks.org/
- ABCYA- LEARNING GAMES: Learning Games https://www.abcya.com/
- StoryBook Nanny (Read Alouds) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpxbzhHy4UQ1kq-M97cKcw
- Bedtime Stories (Read Aloud)YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXxJOO0vHoZyl3vKf-eefYQ/
- GreatSchools (K-2) https://www.greatschools.org/gk/worksheets/?grade=preschool
- Color By Numbers (K-2) Practice colors, numbers, and fine motor skills with these free color by number printables https://www.education.com/worksheets/preschool/color-by-number/
- Educational Insights A team of scientists, teachers, and artists has created these high-quality printables across multiple subject areas for students up through Grade 6. https://www.educationalinsights.com/at-home-activities-for-kids
- Free Daily Activities from PBS Kids https://pbskids.org/
- Reading Adventure Packs by Reading Rockets https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-adventure-packs-families
- 150+ Enrichment Activities While Parents and Caregivers Work Remotely https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCFnWreu4v7VoO3NbgP-Qcq2LyE1FvliYSoiTLRY7Qg/htmlview?usp=sharing&sle=true&fbclid=IwAR1g-C6G0eRI0OMQVAo5BYFa0POzwN7_OE6-bytNa0oD5Z8OVNtrAn6MfJo
- No Supplies Needed Simple Activities https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/simple_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_no_supplies_needed.pdf
- Goodnight with Dolly Reading Program Starting Thursday, April 2, catch Dolly Parton reading bedtime stories every Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. The video series will stream exclusively on Imagination Library, Dolly Parton, World Choice Investments, and Dollywood social channels (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). But to make it easier for yourself, subscribe to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library YouTube channel.
- Free Virtual Marine Biology Camp: Every Monday and Thursday beginning at 2:00pm eastern time http://oceansinitiative.org/virtual-marine-biology-camp/
- Curriculum Associates (Middle School) These printable math and reading packets are designed to provide students through grade 8 with self-directed learning exercises and skills practice. https://www.curriculumassociates.com/supporting-students-away-from-school
- 25 Amazing Virtual Field Trips for Kids – Spring 2020 https://www.weareteachers.com/best-virtual-field-trips/
- Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children’s books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide. https://www.storylineonline.net/
- Center for Puppetry: https://puppet.org/
- Educational Opportunities from Home!! – Google Docs https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LuR_-KrAhO1t_Fk8TtzOM1qznWv6H_d2FpjPDPb2buY/htmlview?usp=sharing&fbclid=IwAR0FA3TaNfA0O-EG90g-iUhUVc-yKVbKXHojjqPU95TDT4_oJRegXwanIVY
- Worksheets for Free!! https://www.123homeschool4me.com/
- Free Worksheets and Printables: https://www.education.com/worksheets/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9vqGt8LU6AIVsjHTCh0_WAc5EAEYASAAEgLpDPD_BwE
- 100 Incredible & Educational Virtual Tours You Don’t Want to Miss (Cities (new and old), famous landmarks, outer space, museums, college campuses, ball parks, theme parks, google Earth virtual tours, etc. https://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2010/01/100-incredible-educational-virtual-tours-you-dont-want-to-miss/?fbclid=IwAR1uUZSwgmIaDZWgIUR1NE8PNzdmGK-dYO3B9OuuslsrVkW8fgVPaMh4g3s
- 150 Enrichment Activities for Parents who are Working Remotely: https://www.enrichmentactivities.org/
- Educational learning games for grades PreK-6: https://www.abcya.com/
- Amazon Children book download: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kindle-Store-Childrens-eBooks/zgbs/digital-text/155009011/ref=zg_bs?_encoding=UTF8&tf=1
- At Home Activities for Ages 6-18: https://www.bgclubspringfield.org/bgcs-at-home
- Let’s Read! https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
- Fun Brain: https://www.funbrain.com/
- Homeschool websites: https://www.symbaloo.com/mix/homeschoolwebsites
- Carteret County Public Schools Virtual Learning Parent & Student Resources: https://sites.google.com/carteretk12.org/vld-parent-resources
- BGCA My Future Programs:
https://myfuture.net/programs - Remote Learning Student/Parent Guidance:https://twitter.com/CravenCoSchools/status/1241834774169354240
- Financial Literacy Videos and Games:https://www.cfnc.org/home/sc/dr/vl-games.jsp
- Financial Literacy Fact Sheets: http://cfnc.financialliteracy101.org/home/factsheets_public.cfm
- Career Interest Resources Elementary, Middle and High School:http://www.schcounselor.com/2012/07/career-cafe-preparation-career-interest.html?m=1
- ABCYA- LEARNING GAMES: Learning Games https://www.abcya.com/
- Camp Prime – All About Bugs
- Camp Prime – Campfire Stories
- Camp Prime – Brain Boosting STEM Lab
- https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/addiction/alcoholism/aud/
- Pandemic EBT benefits to buy food due to students not being in school full-time. Some of these parents wouldn’t regularly qualify will receive benefits. It’s retroactive to Jan. 2021 and will receive monthly until June 2021. If they lost their card, they sent out last May, they need to call 1-888-622-7328 to get it replaced. For more information.
- https://www.visioncenter.org/eyeglasses/prescription/
- https://www.visioncenter.org/eye-conditions/corneal-ectasia/
- https://www.visioncenter.org/eyeglasses/
- https://www.visioncenter.org/eye-conditions/color-blindness/
- https://www.visioncenter.org/refractive-errors/astigmatism/
- Struggling with an Eating Disorder? Check out this Duke Online Community!
- Meals for Kids in North Carolina During COVID-19 School Closures http://nokidhungrync.org/covid19/
- GONOODLE- GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.https://www.gonoodle.com/
- Good Morning America: Self-Care Tips: https://www-goodmorningamerica-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/wellness/story/squeeze-care-minute-15-minutes-hour-63960639?fbclid=IwAR3s1FkFJpJ3VpUogEIdF3I_i3wg7MdOdrtqk-H9s9WAKMmoqfw-r-R3uY4
- Lessons in Socio-Emotional Wellness: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
- Yoga with Adrienne: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
- Talking to Children About COVID-19: https://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/Page/6221
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Coping-with-Stress-During-Infectious-Disease-Outbreaks/sma14-4885
- What You Need to Know About COVID-19: https://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/Page/6223
- Meditation for Kids: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZnnWZRQ21N5_bgzO7r5hUxQGb36bNNE9
- 10 Minute Sleep Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM2nK-n5Sn8&feature=youtu.be
- Healthy Habits: https://myfuture.net/programs/Healthy-Habits
- The Importance of Washing Your Hands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neUTmGOLJys
- Making Smart Decisions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfT12vNwhJw
- How to Set SMART goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4IU-y9-J8Q/
- EVERFI’s Bully Prevention Training (Grades 8-12): https://everfi.com/courses/honor-code/
- Wellness & Mental Health Education (Grades 8-12): https://everfi.com/courses/mental-wellness/
- Camp Prime: Take a Trip to the Canteen
- Exploring the Importance of Mental Health During Early Childhood Development https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/mental-health-during-early-childhood-development
- Racial Disparities in Mental Health Treatment: Research and Resources https://www.helpadvisor.com/conditions/salud-mental-de-los-hispanos
- Water Safety- http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=B-DEPT
- AlcoholHelp.com
- www.AlcoholHelp.com/Family/
Character and Leadership Resources for Parents
- Building Leadership Skills: https://myfuture.net/programs/Leadership
- Easy Ways to Develop Leadership Skills in Your Kids: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/15-easy-ways-develop-leadership-skills-your-kids.html
- 7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens: https://www.education.com/magazine/article/Ed_7_Habits_Successful/
- The Compassion Project (Grades 2-4): https://everfi.com/courses/compassion/
- Character Playbook: https://characterplaybook.com/
- Plan for High School (for middle schoolers): https://www1.cfnc.org/Plan/For_High_School/_default.aspx
- Plan for College (for high schoolers): https://www1.cfnc.org/Plan/For_College/_default.aspx
- Plan for a Career: https://www1.cfnc.org/Plan/For_A_Career/_default.aspx
- Career Interest Resources Elementary, Middle and High School: http://www.schcounselor.com/2012/07/career-cafe-preparation-career-interest.html?m=1
- EVERFI’s Bully Prevention Training (Grades 8-12): https://everfi.com/courses/honor-code/
- Wellness & Mental Health Education (Grades 8-12): https://everfi.com/courses/mental-wellness/