See comprehensive COVID-19 Resources from Education Development Center (EDC). The Center for Early Learning Professionals is operated by EDC, a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. EDC has extensive experience supporting the work of early childhood professionals.
COVID-19 Resources by Topic
Reopening Rhode Island Child Care and Youth Activities (website)
R.I. Department of Human Services (website)
R.I. Department of Health (website)
NAEYC (website)
CDC Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs (website)
Key Times to Clean and Sanitize Toys in Childcare from the CDC (PDF and video)
U.S. Department of the Treasury – Assistance for Small Businesses (website)
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (website)
Child Care Aware of America (website)
Child Trends Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic (website)
Teachstone Coronavirus Resources for Educators and Parents (website)
2019-2020 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series Trauma Sessions (website)
Common Sense Media Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home (website)
Education Development Center Resources (website)
Zero to Three Tips for Families (website)
Zero to Three Play Ideas and Activities for Babies and Toddlers (website)
Zero to Three Play Ideas and Activities for 12-24 month olds (website)
Zero to Three Coronavirus Resources for Early Childhood Professionals (website)
Rhode Island Association for Infant Mental Health – Resources and PD Opportunities (website)
Vroom Tips for Families (website)
Center on the Developing Child – Executive Function Activities for 6-to-18-month-olds (website)
Center on the Developing Child- Executive Function Activities for 18- to 36-month-olds (website)
Scholastic Learn At Home (Pre-K-Grade 12) (website)
Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative (website)
TERC Head-On Engineering (website)
Rhode Island Early Learning & Development Standards Fun Family Activities Cards (website)
Young Mathematicians (website)
Truce Teachers – Family Play Plans (website)
Conscious Discipline COVID-19: Five Helpful Responses for Families (website)
Conscious Discipline Resources (website)
Freedom Home Schooling Virtual Field Trips (website)
PBS Kids Games (website)
PBS Parents Resources (website)
Video for children from BrainPOP (website)
PBS Parents – How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus (website)
Spanish Children’s Stories (sitio web)
RIELDS Actividades divertidas para la familia (sitio web)
Coronavirus Information in Spanish – CDC (sitio web)
What is the corona virus? / ¿Qué es el Coronavirus? (YouTube)
The Coronavirus Game for Children / Juego del Coronavirus para Niños (YouTube)
Recommendations for Girls and Boys/ Recomendaciones para niñas y niños (Coronavirus) (YouTube)
How CAN the coronavirus be fatal?/ ¿Cómo PUEDE ser mortal el coronavirus? (YouTube)