Resources
At EOCF we know the importance of knowledge. As a result, we have compiled a list of useful resources to help parents navigate a variety of topics.
If you have a resource that you think would be beneficial to families, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Holidays & Recognition Days
EOCF provides classrooms with engaging calendars to download and print, or use online! Families are encouraged to use these at home to learn more about the classroom curriculum and important recognition days.
English, Spanish, and Russian versions…coming soon!
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Clark County Public Health
Protect Yourself and Your Family
Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Family COVID Resources
Parenting During Coronavirus
Age-Based Tips to Help Juggle Parenting & Working at Home During COVID-19
Working from Home with Kids
7 Tips for Working From Home With Kids When Coronavirus Has Shut Everything Down
Mental Health Resources
Resources For Coping with COVID-19
Employees: How to Cope with Job Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Working Remotely During COVID-19: Your Mental Health and Well-being
Family Learning & Community
Lakeshore Learning
If you’re in need of some daily structure with an academic bent, Lakeshore has a huge selection of free, printable resources for kids of all ages. Lakeshore is one of my go-to stores for educational games and toys, and their printables will not disappoint—we’ve enjoyed a leaf etching activity and a money match-up game.
Scholastic
Scholastic’s new Learn at Home website offers free daily courses for kids. Each daily lesson includes age-appropriate writing, reading, and enrichment activities, and they’re even offering virtual field trips.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers an abundance of free educational resources for kids and parents. If you’re struggling with how to structure everybody’s days, you’ll love the detailed daily schedules for kids ages 4 to 18. Khan Academy’s platform includes loads of interactive exercises, videos and articles that cover a range of subjects. There’s also a free companion app, Khan Academy Kids, for children ages 2 to 7.
Doodle With Mo Willems
Can you think of any illustrator who is more fun than Mo Willems? Whether Knuffle Bunny is your favorite, or Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, your child can learn to draw with Mo Willems himself, thanks to Lunch Doodles with Mo. Each short episode features Willems in his studio, teaching kids how to draw characters, and talking about his personal artistic process. A new episode gets released every day, so your children won’t ever run out of Mo-tastic content.
Storyline
Too tired for storytime? Opt for Storyline instead! The site offers a selection of videos of famous actors reading children’s books. Each month they highlight certain titles, but there’s always a huge selection of books to choose from, including The Hula Hoopin’ Queen, read by Oprah Winfrey.
Have a kid who is space obsessed? Introduce them to Storytime from Space, where astronauts read children’s books _while in space_. I love that the site features both male and female astronauts, an important lesson for girls who love space.
The Cincinnati Zoo
The zoo may be closed, but your kids can still learn about their favorite animals without leaving the house. The Cincinnati Zoo is hosting “Home Safaris” each day at 3 pm EST on Facebook Live. Each day they’ll highlight one of their resident animals—like Rico, the Brazilian porcupine—and they’ll also include an activity that kids can do from home. If you miss the live videos, you can always catch it later on the zoo’s YouTube channel.
Cool Science
Reading, writing, and arithmetic are important, but don’t forget to add some science to your new homeschool curriculum. Mystery Science has put together a fantastic selection of science lessons and experiments that can be done at home. Covering such intriguing subjects as “who invented pizza” and “why do woodpeckers peck wood,” kids are sure to find the subjects engaging.
Tiny Travelers
Visit the Encantos Learning Hub—ideal for kids up to age 6—and check out the selection of free educational content that’s created by real teachers. Kids can take a virtual geography lesson via Tiny Travelers and learn about other cultures. Prefer bilingual learning instead? Canticos offers bilingual preschool resources so your little one can learn both English and Spanish.
Get Cooking for Kids
America’s Test Kitchen Kids has made their entire site completely free for everyone. Kids will love the colorful site and its plentiful selection of recipes, projects, and cooking lessons. We’re planning to whip up a batch of the Almost No-Knead Whole Wheat Bread.
Kids Yoga
The Cosmic Kids Yoga channel has over 400,000 subscribers for a reason: It’s a fun way to introduce children to yoga. Each 15-minute-long video features a cute theme and simple, beginning yoga moves that are great for toddlers and older kids alike. Start each homeschool morning with a Cosmic Kids session to help everyone get centered for the day.
Fun With Music
Don’t let the music stop just because school isn’t in session. Kids can tune in for daily jam sessions with their favorite family-friendly groups, thanks to YouTube and Facebook. Tune in every afternoon at 1 p.m. EST for The Hootenanny, a music class that’s pure silly fun. The Lucky Band hosts a daily Facebook Live jam session every morning at 10 a.m. EST, where they sing songs and read stories, and just have a great time. Kids will love singing along and getting to know all of the performers.
Click Here to Visit The Hootenanny
Click Here to Visit The Lucky Diaz Band
Community Resources
211 Info
Professionally staffed information and referral service for Oregon and Southwest Washington refers callers to food, shelter, housing, foreclosure services and more. Telephone interpreters available.
Click Here to Learn More
Children’s Home Society of Washington
Core services include adoption, early learning, out-of-home/foster care, family support, child and family counseling, and advocacy.
Lighthouse Resource Center
Provides financial and housing counseling and education services, including credit repair assistance.
Community Safety Resources
EOCF provides information and links to important safety awareness information. (PDF)
Council for The Homeless
Resource Guide (printable) for Clark County, Washington. Updated quarterly.
Pacific County Resource Guide
List of community services available in Pacific County, Washington.
Parent Help 123
Apply for state health insurance and food assistance programs online. Health information for pregnant women, parents of new babies, and families with children. Website available in Spanish.
Prepare in a Year: Disaster Preparedness Plan
Website for Washington State Emergency Management includes tips for preparing your home and family to deal with emergency situations. Links to seven languages at bottom of page.
Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF)
An integrated system of support for young children and their families. Website available in Spanish and Russian.
Swindells Child Disability Resource Center
The Swindells Center connects families, caregivers, and friends of children with disabilities to resources, information and training. M-Th 9am – 4pm free of charge.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Employment assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), childcare subsidies, health insurance, child protective services, addiction and mental health services, etc.
Nutrition
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