COVID-19 PTA Resources
Parents, we know you are on triple duty—working, parenting and teaching from home—all while striving to keep your household healthy, fed and mentally balanced. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with these resources for you and your kids!
In addition to the resources below, you can also reach out to Syre’s Family Advocate, Erica Gonzalez, to learn about other supports available: 206-393-1688 or email her.
NOTES FROM THE BACKPACK NATIONAL PTA PODCAST
National PTA is working to ensure our public schools provide a high-quality and equitable education for every child to reach their full potential. Notes from the Backpack is a PTA podcast designed for millions of parents and the decisionmakers they influence.
Through the unique combination of expert, parent and educator guests, each episode features engaging conversations that offer real-life advice and ideas on how to support children’s learning and development—all in parent-friendly language.
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Tools 2 Thrive: Mental Health Month Toolkit, Mental Health America
What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Child is Anxious (en español), The Child Mind Institute
LISTEN: Tackling COVID-19 Anxiety Together, Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast
Helping Teens Cope with Missed Milestones, Our Children Magazine
Tackle the Stress Monster Exercise, Our Children Magazine
5 Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus, The American Psychological Association
Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Child Trends
How to Talk to Your Child about the Coronavirus, Kids Health
Multilingual Coronavirus Resources, Colorín Colorado
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource, National Association of School Psychologists
Promoting Positive Mental Health for Teens Feeling Isolated, Erika’s Lighthouse
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), National Child Traumatic Stress Network
LEARNING AT HOME
The New Normal - How to Stay Productive Learning from Home, Office Depot
Mad Libs Learning Fun
Learning Together at Home (en español), Colorín Colorado
Learning Language Every Day: Activities for Families (en español), WIDA
Fun Math at Home, Bedtime Math
Learn Computer Science at Home, Code.org
Learn from Anywhere, Office Depot
Wide Open School, CommonSense Media
A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning, National Center for Learning Disabilities
Resources for Out-of-School Time, National Center for Families Learning
Your Home School Coach, Springboard Collaborative
How to Home-School During the Coronavirus (Free Resources), The Today Show
Get Your Family into the Reading Habit, Our Children Magazine
Make Learning Fun and Easy (Home Activity Guide), National Inventors Hall of Fame
“Quarantined” Mom: Day 4, Learning Heroes
Don’t Have the Internet? Get Two Months FREE Service, Access from AT&T
Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home, Common Sense Media
Apps for Students with Special Needs, Edutopia
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Stay Healthy with these Routine Healthy Habits, Our Children Magazine
5 Ways to Help Protect Your Kids Online, NortonLifelock
Stay Active While Quarantined with These Fun Videos, Boosterthon
10 Quarantine Activities to Keep You and Your Kids Sane, Our Children Magazine
VIDEO: Trauma-Informed Parenting During COVID-19, Attachment & Trauma Network
Physical Activities & Family Health and Nutrition Classes, CATCH.org
Help Your Child Eat STEM for Breakfast, Our Children Magazine
How to Keep Kids Active & Motivated, The Aspen Institute Project Play
Handwashing Tips and Tricks, Our Children Magazine
Dealing with the Cancellation of Youth Sports, Positive Coaching Alliance
Tackle Spring Cleaning the Right Way with these Tips, Our Children Magazine
Find the latest COVID-19 News & Guidance from National PTA.