ROC the Future knows that the success of our children relies on dedicated educators, thriving families and a community who cares. One thing’s for sure, we’re all in this together, and we want to provide you with helpful resources and tools to maintain a happy and healthy household and keep kids engaged. Check out the following list of resources that will be monitored and updated as we persist through COVID-19. We’re looking forward to coming out of this better and stronger. Here’s to every child, cradle to career!
Social Emotional Information and Resources for Families
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health …. updated 5/7/20
A Guide to COVID-19 and Early Childhood Development … updated 4/16/2020
How to help kids stay calm… updated 4/7/2020
How to Discuss Stressful Situations with Kids .. updated 4/3/2020
Supporting your child’s well-being … updated 4/1/20
Resources for parents of children with disabilities … updated 4/1/20
How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family
How to Help Teens Shelter in Place
Vulnerable students need key adults to fight through isolation
All hands on deck (from a distance): remote care for traumatized moms and babies
7 Ways to Support Kids and Teens Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
Additional social/emotional supports from Children’s Institute
Education and Literacy Resources
Summer Activity Guide …updated 5/28/20
Scholastic Learn at Home … updated 5/7/20
Khan Academy ….updated 4/7/20
Wide Open School … updated 4/7/20
Educational Toolkit for At-Home Learning … updated 4/3/20
“At-Home” Teaching and Learning in PreK-3rd Grade … updated 4/1/20
WXXI’s Learn at Home … updated 3/31/20
Preventing Learning Loss during COVID-19
Academic resources by subject from East EPO
FREE Digital Library Card from the Monroe County Library System
FREE library of children’s and young adult’s literature audiobooks
Charter School resources by school
FREE access to Renaissance myON online library
How to log into myON:
1. Go to: www.myon.com and click the login button at the top of the screen
Enter the following information on the login page. School name: New York Reads
(begin typing and click on the school from the drop-down menu)
Username: read
Password: books
Resources for Basic Needs
Healthcare Provider – Rochester Regional
Family Fun and Home Activities
Play based activities from Healthi Kids
10 Activities To Do At Home With The Kids
101 FUN Things to do in COVID-19 Isolation
Ways to Keep your Family Safe
Want to help the Community?
Check out ways to get involved at United Way of Greater Rochester.