Child Development & Learning Resources

Early Learning & Development Guidelines
Curious what child development looks like at different ages and stages? While healthy development is unique in every child and varies between cultures, there are some general guidelines for what you can expect at different stages and how to support your child along the way.

Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines - English

Directrices para el Desarrollo y el Aprendizaje Temprano del Estado de Washington - Spanish

Developmental Screening
Help Me Grow Washington State is a free online screening tool for child development and social emotional growth that can be filled out and connect families with child development specialists who can converse about a particular child’s growth and needs.

Child Find
Local school districts provide a variety of services for children who may need some developmental support. To have your child screened for special education services, contact the Child Find department in your school district below:

Edmonds School District
Everett Public Schools
Mukilteo School District
Northshore School District
Shoreline School District

Library Storytimes - In-Person & Online
Want more options for your child to engage with books, play, and learning? Local public libraries offer online storytimes for all ages and in different languages, as well as many other resources to keep little ones engaged.

Snohomish County Libraries Schedule
King County Libraries Schedule
Everett Public Library Storytime Videos

Mental Health Resources

Support & Crisis Phone Lines
Everyone struggles sometimes, wants to feel heard, and needs to know they’re not alone. Support can be a phone call away:

Washington Listens - 1-833-681-0211 (M-F 9am-9pm; weekends 9am-6pm)
Provides nonclinical support for people coping with increased stress caused by COVID-19.

Crisis Connections - King County - 1-866-427-4747

Crisis Services Line - Snohomish County - 1-800-584-3578

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line - text HOME to 741741 or chat online through the website

Talking to Kids about COVID-19
It can be hard to know how to talk to kids about the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges and changes that have come with it. But having open conversations with grown-ups about it can be so important to their own adjustment and wellbeing. Here are some resources for getting started:

National Association of School Psychologists Letter to Parents - Talking to Children About COVID 19

How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus (video from Child Mind Institute)

Relaxation & Stress Management Apps
It’s important to take a break sometimes, recognize how you’re feeling, and be mindful of yourself and your needs. There are many ways to do this and below are some apps that could help.

Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame Street - For kids, in English and Spanish
Cosmic Kids Yoga - Movement, mindfulness and relaxation for kids ages 3+
Stop. Breathe. Think. - Relaxation for adults