Resources/Entertainment for Covid-19 Pandemic

State Resources for Nevada 
(Jacky Rosen NV Senator Website)
Includes:
*JOBS- Nevada unemployment
*LOCAL- Carson City Covid-19 Resources, Southern NV health District, Washoe County health District
*MEALS- Clark County School District, Washoe School Meal Information, Nevada Department of Agricultural Meal Locations
*HEALTH- Nevada Health Response, Nevada Health Link, Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus Resources
*CONSUMER INFORMATION- Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Toolkit
*FEDERAL RESOURCES


News for Corona Virus Covid-19

-World Health Organization: latest news, learn how to protect yourself, travel advice, FAQ, media resources, outbreak tracker, situation reports
-The New York Times
-Frequently Asked Questions


Washoe Parks and Open Spaces Updates



Grocery Pick Up/Delivery Services

-Smith's-$9.95 delivery fee. more options available than Walmart and Target. fast delivery.
-Wal-Mart- free delivery trail for 1st time customers
-Target has a delivery service called ShiptThe membership fee for Shipt is $14.99, but it gives you a two-week free trial, and you don't have to pay a delivery fee if you spend $35 or more.
-Whole Foods now delivery for Amazon Prime members. free for order $35+
-Sprouts offers delivery and pickup through online ordering with Instacart.  Fees vary. Sometimes free delivery or pickup with order $35+

Local Resources, Restaurants Open for Delivery and Take- Out, and Things to Do

Northern Nevada Moms made a super useful guide for helping us navigate through these uncertain times. Click link above.

YELP has compiled a list of restaurants in the Reno/Sparks and Carson City area that are available for take out/pick up/delivery.



Childhood Education/ Ho
meschooling


My Daughter's Worksheets (Kindergarten) From School
-you can make a free Dropbox account to access pdf. files
Some topics include: telling time, beginning and ending consonants, letter work, digraphs, number work, blends, ponograms, recipes, songs, & experiments.

-Week 1 

-Week 2
-Week 3 
-Week 4
-Week 5
-Week 6
-Week 7
-Week 8
-Week 9

Super Teacher Worksheets
math, reading comprehension, reading and writing, phonics, early literacy, grammar, spelling lists, chapter books, science, social studies, holidays, puzzles, pre-k and kindergarten

Worksheet Fun
Plenty of worksheets for pre-k, Kindergarten and 1st grade

A Dab of Glue Will Do

A kindergarten/first grade teacher creates fun resources to make learning fun.
Some topics include: Literacy, math activities, science, arts & crafts, holiday, seasonal 

Fun With Mama

A website filled with educational activities/printables geared at ages 2-10 yrs.  
Some Topics Include: Alphabets, alphabet crafts, art & painting, science, sensory bins, recipes, parenting, shapes, books and storytelling, Indoor Activities

Preschool Play and Learn

Hands on activities, crafts and free worksheets

Storyline Online

An amazing site that provides professional videos of readers (some celebrities) reading aloud from books.  If you want to entertain the kids with educational content without over stimulation, this is a great source.  Each book comes with an activity guide-for parents or educators-that include stimulating questions and activities. 

Education.com

Free Worksheets, Printables & Lesson Plans for grades Pre-K to 5th grade

Kid Zone Educational Worksheets

Pre-K to 5th grade

Scholastic

Free Printables for all ages. Subjects- reading, writing, math science

The Royal Institute Science Experiements

Visit the Site for videos on some cool experiments like rubber band canons, homemade laval lamps, static magic, homemade parachutes and more.

Fun Brain

Created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8.  Free educational games, books, comics, and videos.  Develops skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy. 

The Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum 

Learn Science at Home- ways to play, collection of YouTube videos to get kids moving, science experiments, science & stem activities

Learning Toolbox for Covid-19 Virus by San Francisco's Exploratorium



Free Coloring Pages

-Crayola
-One of my favorite artists, Ben Byrd, is drawing daily coloring pages to help entertain the world during the pandemic.  Visit is website to download is amazing pages, show some love and check out his work of the most iconic characters and scenes from pop culture (Harry Potter, Disney Characters, Star Wars)


Educational Videos/Reading



Top 100 Educational YouTube Channels

Favorite Channels:
Sci-Show Kids-covers all those curious topics that makes us ask the question ''why?''
Asap Science- making science make sense
Ted Talks- the best performances from the TED Conference, were the worlds tinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less).


Top 10 Websites to Read Free Magazines Online



Movies 

-Watch free movies at Movies123
-Reel Good  
-Hulu has a free trial for new users or purchase monthly membership for as little as $5.99/month
-Netflix as a wide selection of  movies, including originals and kids content and starts at $8.99/month
-Upgrade to a amazon prime membership and gain access to amazon prime videos for no additional cost. click here for free trial. $12.99/month  $6.49/month for students
-YouTube: buy, rent or watch free movies



Other Things to Do 

-Clean out you closets, drawers, garage
-Learn how to play an instrument. Fender is giving out a 3 month free trial for guitar lessons.  There are plenty of lessons on YouTube for piano, ukulele, piano and so much more. 
-reconnect with friends and family.  Here are 15 group messaging apps.
-learn how to draw/paint
-cook and try out a new recipe
-organize precious photos and back them up on a, external drive or Google Photos for free
-Make mini home videos of you and your family. I use Magisto.  I select the videos and pictures and it organizes everything into a nice little video. Hassle free and worth it.
-Make a good quality photo book with Blurb.  I use this sit all the time.  The desktop app is self explanatory and book layouts are professional.  You are also able to put your books up for sale.
-start a scrapbook 
-for families: bake with kids, have a dance party, play board games, make a fort, camp indoors or outdoors, put a puzzle together, give each other make overs, read a book together, find a pen pal to write to, karaoke, make a pizza, watch movies, sensory bins, make slime, do science experiments, play catch, sit down and listen to them talk about their interests, let children participate with house chores and responsibilities
-Start your own garden for cheap.  Growing guide for Reno Area.
-If you're feeling handy, build something. 
-test your typing speed against others at TypeRacer
-have a talent you would like to share or simply want to document your life in an organized fashion? create a free blog or website with WordPress or Google Blogger.  This is why I blog- Mostly to document and archive me and my family's precious life experiences.
Guided Imagery:  1, 2, 3

Google play or apple apps:

Headspace
Mindfulness coach

Free Online Courses

The great Courses Plus, One month free trial- Listen or watch on TV, laptop, tablet, smartphone

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