As communities across America experience the impact of school closures, it can be stressful for parents and families to find resources available to maintain a sense of normalcy and balance in their daily lives.

Looking for ideas to help your children continue learning, exploring — and avoid feeling cooped up — while their schools or daycare centers are closed? We’ll help you make the most of this impromptu time off with learning resources, at-home activities and stress-relieving resources.

• 4-H Daily Spark Sessions on Facebook Live
  • View the videos at North Carolina 4-H’s Facebook page
  • Find the playlist and other videos on North Carolina 4-H’s YouTube channel
• 5 Ways to Keep Kids Engaged and Learning at Home
• Boredom Busters: 5 Fun Indoor Projects for Kids
• Combating Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19
• COVID-19 Resources for Parents
• Now What? 5 Outdoor Activities for the Family
• Resources to Help Parents Teaching at Home During COVID-19 School Closures (NC State College of Education)
• Family Activities from Project Learning Tree
• Southeastern 4-H Wildlife Projects
• National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety – to help parents with children living and/or working on the farm manage through unprecedented times, the National Children’s Center offers a list of resources on topics ranging from appropriate farm tasks for children to fun, virtual adventures.