Supporting Readiness Skills
The following resources and websites have been carefully vetted and can be useful to support children’s school readiness skills.
Mathematics
Every Child Ready for Math
Six ideas for how librarians and families can promote early math
Book Ideas for Early Math
Using stories to infuse the early years with mathematical learning
At Home Early Math Learning Kit
Activities that are fun, easy to implement, and folded into everyday life
Family Math
Home math activities and resources for parents and families from the National Association for Family Math
Self-Regulation and Social Skills
Working through Challenging Behaviors
A visual way to help children calm down, reflect, and reconnect
Social and Emotional Learning
Resources that focus on the role of parenting in social and emotional learning.
Family Tools for Feelings
A series of training modules that focus on emotions and behavior.
Engaging Families in Social-Emotional Learning
Activities and tools to promote self-regulation or problem solving
Literacy
PALS Literacy Activities
Monthly activities that support literacy and reading skills in a fun way at home
English Language Learners
Supporting English Language Learners
A site in English and Spanish for educators and families of English language learners
Students with Disabilities
Center for Parent Information & Resources
A central hub of information serving families of children with disabilities
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
High-quality resources to care for young children with disabilities
Special Education Guide
Go-to resource for terminology, procedures and best practices in special education.
Special Education Websites
Eight favorite websites for teachers and parents of students with disabilities
