Before Kindergarten

Early Literacy

• Early Literacy Brochure and Videos – Get a library card, select a book, and read online!
• Let’s Sing! A free bilingual songbook to build language skills
• Talking is Teaching – activities to help your child learn through talking, reading, and singing.

TumbleBooks Library

• TumbleBooks gives you a free online collection of animated, talking picture books and educational games. Also available on your smartphone!

Child Care

• Child Care Council of Westchester: Find childcare agencies and other services for your children in Westchester
• Early Childcare and Head Start Programs in Westchester:Current list of programs for children.

Early Parenting Tips

• New York State Parent Portal: Locate childcare programs, learn parenting tips, and help your child get ready for school.

K-12

Special needs, special education, IEP info

• Understood.org: A parent’s guide for learning disabilities and attention issues
• Advocates for Children of New York: Transitioning Your Child with Disabilities to Kindergarten
• Student Advocacy, Inc. is the leading education advocacy organization in Westchester and Putnam Counties. In addition to policy work, their advocate attorneys work to understand the educational needs of their clients, and protect their educational rights. They often provide parent trainings’, and conduct professional development on a variety of education/special education-related topics and laws.

Free Online Learning Resources for All Ages

• Tutor.com/westchester: submit questions and essays for help, or meet live with a tutor

Reading Resources

• How to read with your child: brochure and videos from the libraries
• Tumblebooks: animated books for children from preschool age through 6th grade

Information about College Prep and Admissions

• Click here to visit FirstFind’s College page