In this section, you will find themed activities to do at home with your children, including science experiments and activities that introduce concepts in math. These themes are intended to help the littlest explorers discover new concepts like the ocean and space while continuing to develop their language, literacy, and social-emotional skills.
In this section, you will find family and parent resources related to the support of young children’s education at home. From fostering a learning environment at home to managing school closures with your students, Jumpstart is committed to bringing you tips, strategies, and resources for learning and growing at home.
In this section, browse videos and other content created by Jumpstart Corps members as they facilitate activities, engage in book reading, and other elements of session.
Family Tips | Consejos para Familias
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Jumpstart Partners | Socios de Jumpstart
Ready4K | Receive Early Learning Tips and Activities via Text!
You can sign up to receive weekly readings (from Jumpstart Corps Members!) and at home learning activities via text Monday-Friday through our partnership with Ready4K—an evidence-based texting platform.
If you are not already registered and receiving texts, please register at jstart.org/ready4k.
PBS SoCal Learning Hub Programming and Activities
PBS SoCal has created an updated At-Home Learning hub for children Pre-K through 12th grade. These resources were created through a collaboration with Los Angeles Unified School District, KLCS and KQED and is being distributed nationwide.
Here are some additional resources from PBS:
- Advice from the folks at Sesame Workshop for helping young children in light of COVID-19
- Resources for bilingual learners (up to grade 5) / Spanish Version
- Family-friendly viewing: 161 free science documentaries streaming on the PBS app
First Book Learn From Home Activities and Books
Our partners at First Book have many resources available for educators and families. Specifically, for preschool-aged children check out:
- First Book’s Learn from Home Resources for Pre-K – 8th grade
- Sign up today for opportunities to receive information on a variety of programs to support children’s continued learning
Wide Open School
Curated content from multiple online sources (Mind in the Making, Vroom, Go Noodle, Cosmic Kids, etc.) organized into daily schedules by age and stage
Too Small to Fail
These resources from Too Small to Fail provide you with ways you can talk, read, sing, and play your way through the day—just with things you might already have indoors.
- Check out the Indoor Toolkit