School Age Children
New York City has a robust public school system as well as many independent, parochial, and special education schools, some of which require tuition. In order to understand the school systems and to help you find the right fit for your child, Work Life offers one-on-one consulting services to assist faculty and administrators with their decisions. By meeting with our expert, you will learn about tuition-based schools, public schools, specialized schools, and the application and admission process.
Educational Resources
The Work Life office has compiled a list of educational resources to help parents and caregivers supplement their child's learning. Resources are organized by topic and age group.
Remote Learning Aids
Early Childhood
- Zero to Three Organization to help inform and train parents of young
- children around topics such as social skills, screen time, early literacy, and school readiness
- NAEYC Provides articles for parents on young children's development, with a special focus on literacy, math, nature and outdoor learning, and science
- Kinedu Phone app with play-based activities centered around specific needs of baby to help track development and milestones
- Circletime Interactive and live classes for young children, focusing on topics like mindfulness, arts and crafts, play, and storytime
- ABC Mouse Website with over 10,000 activities designed to make topics like math, reading, and science fun for young kids
- Early Edge California Compilation of distance learning resources for young dual language learners
- Promise Venture Studio Tools for working at home with children, finding and managing childcare and managing stress with a searchable database for further aid
- Talk, Read, and Sing Together Every Day Research-based tips for talking, reading, and singing with young children, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education
Elementary and Middle School
- NJTV Online Weekdays from 9am-1pm. Offers learning on subjects like English language arts, math, science, social studies, and a "special" such as art, music or physical education. Specific to New Jersey
- Dreambox Services for teaching and learning math, with ability to track progress and identify and meet gaps in understanding
- Open Culture Free video lessons, websites, and apps on core curriculum subjects such as history and politics, literature, writing, music, and science
- Common Sense Media Online events and activities for kids, tips on helping with school, guides to managing online education, and educational resources that do not require WiFi
- BrainPOP Short, interactive videos, games, and quizzes, including lesson plans and resources for anti-racist education and social-emotional learning
- Scholastic Learn at Home Day-to-day projects featuring science, social studies, reading, and other topics with guidance to help parents teach
- TIME for Kids Up-to-date and easy to read news topics to help supplement learning and get kids thinking about the
world
High School
- edX Wide variety of online courses, including basic curriculum as well as courses such as architecture, computer science, law, and music
- TED-Ed at Home Wide variety of educational and analytical videos on core curriculum subjects as well as specialized topics to aid in learning
- Coursera Free online courses taught by college professors
- Crash Course Easy to understand videos on specific educational topics, including both core curriculum subjects as well as subjects like theater, media literacy, and mythology
- Big History Project A multi-disciplinary learning approach to teaching foundational concepts in history, humanities, critical thinking, and science
- Google Applied Digital Skills Free video lessons for students to learn a variety of digital skills, useful for everyday tasks, research, and job applications
- code.org Free computer science and programming lessons
All Ages
- Learn at Home Includes information on remote learning, activities, tech support, and methods for teaching from home
- Educator Resources Includes resources for teaching remotely, professional support, instructional/planning resources, and resources for supporting ELLs and social emotional learning.
- Khan Academy Wide variety of videos on regular educational topics, in addition to AP classes, computer programming, economics, and life skills
- Khan Academy Parent Resources Help with scheduling, reading lists, learning plans, and mental health aid for parents
- Conjuguemos Vocabulary and verb lessons for Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Korean, and Latin
- YouTube EDU Health and educational videos, including topics on productivity, the importance of sleep, how viruses work, and things to do at home
- Montessori Homeschool Advice, tips, and strategies for Montessori style homeschooling
- Wide Open School
Videos, lessons, and websites
centered around school learning, life
skills, and emotional wellbeing - The Alliance for Self-Directed Education Non-profit organization that provides students with opportunities to direct and create their own methods of learning, including an emphasis on human rights as well as opportunities for volunteering and further involvement
- Outschool One-time or short-term individual classes, focused around both traditional topics like math and reading as well as more specialized topics like singing and improv lessons
- American Institutes for Research Strategies for building positive and effective learning conditions while at home, available in both English and Spanish
- Culturally Responsive Education Resources for educators and parents on culturally responsive-sustaining family engagement and how to help build community through identity
- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Suggestions for addressing social and emotional needs of students
- EveryoneOn Nonprofit dedicated to creating equal social and economic opportunity by connecting low-income families to
affordable internet service and computers, and delivering digital skills trainings
NYU Langone Health Learning
All Ages
- COVID-19 Mental Health Resources for Families Resources on distance learning, resilience and wellbeing, coping with grief and loss, and understanding ongoing current events
- Child Center Study Webinars A series of webinars to offer tips, insight, and advice to parents and caregivers, with specialized webinars devoted to virtual learning, mental health, and emotional coping in light of COVID-19
- Child Center Study Facebook Page Further resources for learning, with special focus on understanding COVID-19 and maintaining children's health
- WonderLab Digital innovation laboratory designed to craft fun and engaging digital tools to help children and families learn about and address mental healthcare needs
- DoctorRadio Online radio show aiming to teach people about common health concerns, including surgery, nutrition, and COVID-19
Libraries and Reading
All Ages
- Common Lit Provides various readings, questions, and a guide for parents to help support their kids
- National Emergency Library (Internet Archive) Provides 1.5 million free and ready to read ebooks
- Epic Digital library with 40,000 books, audiobooks, and videos where parents can track progress and receive updates on kids' reading
- Newsela Selected articles on popular topics with age appropriate content and question and writing prompts to aid in understanding
- New York Public Library Provides academic resources and support, reading resources, help for educators, and access to books online
- Brooklyn Public Library Variety of free resources for education and homeschooling, including Bookflix, Brainfuse, and CultureGrams
- Barbara Bush Foundation for Literacy Educational toolkit to help students continue building literacy skills, including access to online books and libraries and fun family activities
- Audible Audiobooks available in a variety of languages
Tutoring
Games and Activities
Elementary and Middle School
- Highlights Kids Fun learning resource that includes crafts, recipes, games, music, and podcasts
- Children's Museum of Manhattan Interactive activities centered around dance, art, world news, storytime, singing, and helping yourself and others to feel good
- National Geographic Kids Videos, games, and short articles on primarily focused on nature and geography, with special education topics such as Native American history and the use of plastic
- PBS Kids Mix of fun and educational games for kids
- Wow in the World Scientific podcast designed for young children and families
- Radiolab for Kids Scientific podcast designed for young children and families
High School
- Planet Money Podcast introducing the basics of economics and finance in an easy-to-understand manner
- Code Switch Podcast discussing both historical and modern issues on race and ethnicity
All Ages
- FreeRice Trivia game that includes subjects such as vocabulary, grammar, geography, literature, languages (Spanish, Latin, Italian, French, German), math, and science, as well as COVID-19 education
- GoNoodle Movement and mindfulness games and crafts as well as off-screen activities for families to partake in
- Smithsonian Kids Educational games and activities, often on specific topics such as birds, music, fashion, mysteries throughout history, and virtual 3D explorations of the museum
- Discovery Mindblown App focused on scientific education
- Sandbox Game Maker Video game creation tool focused on ease of use and learning