COVID-19 Parent Resources
First 8 Memphis wants to ensure that families, community members and early childhood professionals have access to resources and tools needed as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Our list of resources will be updated regularly. We are committed to making sure that young children and their families have what they need during this time.
Memphis Zoo Animals – Exhibits and Facts
Memphis Fire Department Virtual Field Trip – YouTube
PBSKids for Parents – Parenting resources, tips on raising children and kids activities
PBSKids – Videos and games for kids
Scholastic Learn at Home Teaching Tools – Free Resources for School Closures – Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing
Scholastic Learn at Home Projects – At home projects by grade level
Speech Therapy Resources – 6 Free Online Speech Therapy Resources for Kids
101 Free Things To Do With Kids That Will Cost You Nothing
28 Days of STEM Activities and STEAM Activities for Kids
Virtual Field Trips – Freedom Home Schooling
Virtual Field Trips to Take with Your Kids – Adventures in Familyhood
Tour Mt. Vernon, George Washington’s Home
Wonderopolis – A place where natural curiosity and imagination lead to exploration and discovery in learners of all ages
Noggin – FREE 9 months of Noggin, providing high-quality, digital learning experiences for kids. Provided in partnership with the National Head Start Association
STEMTOY Experiments – 32 Cool Science Experiments for Kids (that are FUN and easy!)
Lunch Doodles with Mo Williams – Kennedy Center Education artist-in-residence
Days with Gray – Kids Activities at Home
Busy Toddler – Kids Activities at Home
Highlights Kids – The popular kid’s magazine offers online activities, games and more.
Join the Star Wars Resistance – Online Course ages 7-12
Complete School House Rock series – YouTube
Kids Workout 25 min – YouTube for Kids and Parents
Crayola – Creative Resources for Families and Teachers
Ready to Learn – Resources and tips to help your children prepare for a life of learning – The Ounce
From Our Classroom to Yours – Use these activities to enhance your child’s learning – The Ounce
Creating Those Teachable Moments – Learning Activities to do Using Materials Already in Your Home – The Children’s Museum of Memphis
Homegrown Weekly Activities – New lessons, videos, events and activities perfect for the at-home learner – Big Green At Home
Fun Activities To Do With Your Child – Indoor or Outdoor, Active or Quiet, Smart Parent Advice has activities to keep your toddler busy