Although we’re all social distancing physically, as humans we need to stay connected emotionally. Try one or two of these out every day.

For All Ages

Connecting with Others

• Call or Facetime a friend or relative and check in.

• Write a letter or teach a child to write a letter and mail it.

• Take advantage of digital content and online programs from the Ocean County Library System https://www.theoceancountylibrary.org/ and follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/oceancountylibrary 

• Support a local restaurant - Many restaurants are still open for takeout or delivery orders. 

• Free pizza lunch for Stafford & Southern Students

• Hold a virtual play date through FaceTime or Zoom.

• Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep. Make time to unwind.

• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.

• Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

• Youth Helpline of New Jersey - connects youth with counselors for various issues, including stress of social distancing

• Talking to Kids about COVID-19 - Resource from the National Association of School Psychologists.

For the Kids & Kids at Heart

Visual and Performing Arts

• Live Stream local musicians by joining Entertainment Clipboard

• Daily Doodle lessons by Mo Willems.

• FreeKidsCrafts - Lots of categories of ideas, templates and print outs.

• Crafts by Amanda - Free arts and crafts ideas

• Online digital coloring pages

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art - A wonderful, endlessly detailed way to get kids engaged in the world of art. 

• Artsology - Helps kids learn to appreciate the arts by providing them with the opportunity to play games, conduct investigations, and explore different forms of art. 

• Kids Think Design - Explores careers in fashion design, graphic design, interior design, book design, product design, film and theatre, architecture, animation, and environmental design.

Nature and Virtual Travel

• Google Earth - Take a Virtual Vacation or explore the world! Use Street View to see places like you’re actually there.

• Nat Geo Kids - Learn about geography and animals from National Geographic.

• Gardening - Guide to gardening for kids 

• Smithsonian Zoos and Museums - No need to travel to one of the Smithsonian’s zoos or museums — this website brings your child everything from live video of the National Zoo to the Smithsonian Learning Lab right to your screen. 

• Virtual Field Trips- Visit famous zoos, aquariums, and museums

• Discovery Education Field Trips

Just for Fun

• Macaroni Kid of Southern Ocean County

• ABCya! - Educational and fun online computer games.

• All Kids Network - Crafts, activities, mazes, dot to dot, etc. 

• Highlights Kids - Fun games, recipes, crafts, activities. 

• Maker Stations - 3 Free Weeks of Maker Stations to keep your children creating at home! Each challenge includes simple instructions using materials around the house, QR code video resources, and a student recording sheet. 

• Nomster Chef - Illustrated recipes designed to help kids age 2-12 cook with their grown-ups. Recipes encourage culinary skills, literacy, math, and science. 

• The Great Courses Daily - Take a tour through your favorite subjects, or discover topics you never knew you loved with these full-length free video lectures from The Great Courses.

• Digital Book Spot  - free or inexpensive books to download

STEM and Educational Resources

• Mad Science -  At home science experiments

• The Franklin Institute - virtual science from Philadelphia 

• Storyline Online -  Videos of children’s books being read with illustrations.

• Scholastic Learn at Home

• Bed Time Math - Math as a fun part of your daily family routine. 

• ECB - Games to get "into the book" 

• Conjuguemos - Vocabulary, grammar, listening activities and games in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Korean, and Latin. 

• Science Spot - Science projects that can be completed with or without Internet access 

• The Happy Scientist - Just explore, have fun, and learn some science along the way. 

• Climate Kids - This NASA initiative covers a wide range of topics including weather, climate, atmosphere, water, energy, plants, and animals. 

• PBS Learning- PreK-12 digital media service with more than 30,000 learning materials 

• Quizlet - For students to practice and master whatever they are learning.

• Brainscape - Offers over a million flashcard decks for every subject, entrance exam, and certification imaginable. 

• Banzai - Exposes students to real-world financial dilemmas to teach them the importance of smart money management. 

• 30 Educational Netflix Shows - List of educational shows on Netflix for all ages.

Please note that Stafford Township does not endorse, collect payment on behalf of, or receive funds to advertise any of the third party sites or services listed or referenced on this page. 

Covid-19 Information Resources

Stafford Township

Stafford Township Office of Emergency Management

Open 7 days from 8 AM to 4 PM

Addresses any concerns/questions regarding Covid-19 State of Emergency 

609-597-1000 ext. 8265

S.H.I.P. - Stafford Helps Its People

If you are unable to leave your home are in need of assistance (groceries, prescriptions & other essentials) or wish to volunteer click the SHIP link above or call 609-597-1000 ext. 8583

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