Learning at Home
When students are out of school, learning doesn’t have to stop! There are lots of resources to help you keep your kids learning while they’re at home. For instance, you can sign up to receive free books delivered to your home for children, birth to age 5. Haga clic aquí para registrarse para recibir libros gratuitos entregados a su casa para niños de 0 a 5 años. Or learn about resources from Durham County Library (haga clic aquí para saber de recursos de la Biblioteca del Condado de Durham).
Please note: we’re updating this page regularly, and we’re happy to receive your suggestions for links that might be a good fit: info@bookharvest.org.
Below are other resources (mostly online) we recommend:
And of course, keep reading! Many local libraries offer ways to check out books online for free while you’re not able to come to our office or head to your local library to get books. If you’re a Durham County resident, visit the Durham County Library page to find out how to check out e-books and how to get a temporary library card, if you don’t already have one. If you don’t live in Durham, check your local library’s website for details.
Tips from Our Experts
Parents: we know how overwhelming this time is, and we’re here to help!
Our staff experts, Wilma and Amy, and our expert partners — families and kids! — have curated a list of online resources, fabulous books and stories, and tried-and-true tips to keep kids learning and having fun at home.
Got more great ideas you think we should feature? Maybe you have a reader at home who would like to be a book reviewer? Email Benay at benay@bookharvest.org with your ideas — we’d love to hear from you!
New free Audible titles: Hear My Story
Audible is featuring a collection of FREE audiobooks for kids called “Hear My Story.” The collection features a range of diverse and inclusive titles, many of which tell the stories of real people. Check it out!
Parent Chat with Wilma, episode 7/Chat de Padres y Madres con Wilma, episodio 7
Welcome to Parent Chat with Wilma, our series in which parents in our Book Babies program will share what they’re doing to keep the learning alive for their children at home. Click on CC in the lower right corner of the video to see subtitles in Spanish. Bienvenido a Chat de Padres y Madres con …
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Parent Chat with Wilma, episode 6/Chat de Padres y Madres con Wilma, episodio 6
Welcome to Parent Chat with Wilma, our series in which parents in our Book Babies program will share what they’re doing to keep the learning alive for their children at home. Click on CC in the lower right corner of the video to see subtitles in Spanish. Bienvenido a Chat de Padres y Madres con …
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Meet the Experts!
Wilma is Book Harvest’s PreK/K Transition Coach. She’s always looking for new things to try and new books to read with her daughter, Isabel!
Ready4K
Text messages to boost your child's learning
Ready4K is a research-based text messaging program for families with kids ages 0 to 8. Each week, you'll receive 3 texts with fun facts and tips on ways to help your child learn and grow.
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