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