Family Night Resources

General Family Resources

211 Helpline Center
(helplinecenter.org)

Imagination Library
(imaginationlibrary.com)

South Dakota Parent Connection Resources & Newsletter
(sdparent.org)

Developmental Milestones Tracking & Resources
(cdc.gov)

Challenging Behavior Resources

Positive Solutions for Families: Family Routine Guide
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

Family Voice and Choice in the Individualized Behavior Support Process
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

We Can Be Problem Solvers at Home! Social Story
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think at Home Story
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

I Can Follow the Family Rules! Story
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

Teaching Your Child to Become Independent with Daily Routines
(The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning - Vanderbilt University)

Teaching Your Child to: Identify and Express Emotions
(The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning - Vanderbilt University)

Teaching Your Child to: Cooperate With Requests
(The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning - Vanderbilt University)

TED Talks: The Single Most Important Parenting Strategy
(ted.com)

Local Free or Cheap Activities

Free Bus Transportation
(rapidride.org)

The Journey
(journeymuseum.org)

The Rapid City Library
(rapidcitylibrary.org)

The Dahl
(thedahl.org)

Rapid City Public Pools
(rcgov.org)

Pennington Co. Parks/Recreation Finder
(gis.rcgov.org)

Reptile Gardens
(reptilegardens.com)

South Dakota Mines Museum of Geology
(sdsmt.edu)

State Parks
(gfp.sd.gov)

Storybook Island 
(storybookisland.org)

Dinosaur Park 
(visitrapidcity.com)

Outdoor Campus 
(gfp.sd.gov)

Sandford Lab 
(sanfordlab.org)

Spearfish D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery 
(fws.gov)

Wall Drug 
(walldrug.com)

Self-Regulation & Problem Solving Resources

Problem Solving in the Real World
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

Solution Kit: Home Edition
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

We Can Be Problem Solvers at Home! Social Story
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think at Home Story
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

Zones of Regulation Printables
(hes-extraordinary.com)

Taking a Break: Using a Calm Down Area at Home
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

Tech Free Engagement Resources

Reptile Gardens Project Collaboration
(Pinterest Page by Jessi Beedle)

9 Fun Ways to Help Kids Unplug (While Encouraging Literacy!)
(Scholastic.com)

25 Easy Activities to Do with Kids at Home
(fit.sanfordhealth.org)

Handling Screen Time at Home
(fit.sanfordhealth.org)

10 Ways to Minimize Screen Time
(fit.sanfordhealth.org)

Mindfulness Made Easy with Mindful Movement Cards
(fit.sanfordhealth.org)

fitMarathon - Healthy Choices Challenge for Kids
(fit.sanfordhealth.org)

Websites

Scholastic 
(kids.scholastic.com)

Epic 
(getepic.com)

Fun Brain 
(funbrain.com)

Story Online
(storylineonline.net)

Scratch 
(scratch.mit.edu)

PBS Kids 
(pbskids.org)

National Geographic for Kids 
(kids.nationalgeographic.com)

Khan Academy 
(khanacademy.org)

Prodigy 
(prodigygame.com)

The Power of Visuals Resources

How Visuals Can Help at Home
(Early Childhood Connections)

Using Visuals to Create a Console Plan
(Early Childhood Connections)

Activities Using Visuals
(Brighter Futures for Children)

123 Magic Visual Cues
(Early Childhood Connections)

Routines and Transition Resources

How to Help Your Child Have a Successful Bedtime
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

How to Help Your Child Have a Successful Morning
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

How to Help Your Child Transition Between Places & Activities
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

How to Use Visual Schedules to Help Your Child Understand Expectations
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

Responsive Routines Planning Form
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

Visual Supports for Routines, Schedules & Transitions
(National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

Teaching Your Child to Become Independent with Daily Routines
(The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning - Vanderbilt University)

Apps

(Search for the app on your device's store)

Barefoot World Atlas
(Fly around the interactive 3D globe and discover the rich wonders of our planet)

Seek by iNaturalist
("What's that?" take a snap on this app and it'll give you the answer (plus extra details to impress))

Mazaam – the Musical Genius
(Learn about Music Theory in fun games)

Teach Your Monster to Read
(Fun games that concentrate on phonics and reading)

Read Along by Google
(A reading pal provides feedback on how well a child is reading aloud)