Parent Portal Resources

Early Head Start, Head Start, and California State Preschool Program

Parent Orientation

Presentation and Handbook

Preschool

Preschool Program Activities - Resources

Healthy at Home
A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19

English: https://healthyathome.readyrosie.com/en/prevention-care/

Spanish: https://healthyathome.readyrosie.com/es/

Footsteps 2 Brilliance
A comprehensive English and Spanish literacy app that can be used on any mobile device with or without an Internet connection.
https://www.myf2b.com/

Clever Kids University
Early learning curriculum
http://cleverkidsu.com/

Khan Academy
Educational app for kids ages 2-8.
https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/

CNN's Educational Show Recommendations
Educational show list categorized by child's age.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/entertainment/kids-shows-coronavirus-wellness/index.html

All About Young Children
Information on each stage of a child's development, from birth to age 5.

English: https://allaboutyoungchildren.org/english/

Spanish: https://allaboutyoungchildren.org/espanol/

CDC Milestones in Action
Free photo and video library of developmental milestones

English: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-in-action.html

Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spanish/actearly/milestones/milestones-in-action.html

CDC Milestone Tracker App
Download CDC's free Milestone Tracker app to complete a milestone checklist for your child.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html

CDC Positive Parenting Tips
Tips on positive parenting and family engagement.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/positiveparenting/index.html

CDC's Amazing Books for Children

Provides a fun stories for little ones and give parents information on developmental monitoring.

English: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/amazingme.html

Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spanish/actearly/childrens-books.html

The Fable Cottage
Children's stories translated into Spanish with optional English translation and slow audio from a native Spanish speaker.
https://www.thefablecottage.com/spanish

Scholastic
Book recommendations for learning at home
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html

Curious Learning
Free open source apps for learning to read.
https://www.curiouslearning.org/apps

Noggin by Nick Junior
Learn alongside the Nick Jr. characters.
https://www.noggin.com/

PBS Kids
Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows.
https://pbskids.org/apps/

Sesame Street Apps & e-Books
Fun, educational apps and e-books to play and read.
https://www.sesamestreet.org/apps

Nature Explore
Engaging, inspiring, research-based workshops support adults who work with children in schools, early childhood and environmental education programs
https://natureexplore.org/family-resources/nature-explore-families-club-kit/

ELOF2GO Mobile App
Mobile resource for teachers who want to access and learn more about the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF).
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/article/elof2go-mobile-app

ABCmouse Early Learning Academy
Features hundreds of fun and interactive games, each designed to teach a specific educational concept.
https://www.abcmouse.com/abt/homepage?8a08850bc2=T3449480710.1584553196.4836

Early / Head Start

Home-Based Activities for Early / Head Start - Goals

Parent‐Child Interaction

Goal IT-C 9. Child uses spatial awareness to understand objects and their movement in space.
Goal IT-PMP 6. Child coordinates hand and eye movements to perform actions.
Goal IT-PMP 7. Child uses hands for exploration, play, and daily routines.

Parenting Behaviors