RESOURCES
FOR FAMILIES
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Early intervention services are available for children with language, emotional, behavioral, and/or physical development needs.
CDSA will evaluate your child at no charge, and if eligible will:
(828) 350-2936
(828) 255-5780
If your child qualifies, this program will:
(828) 670-7723
Access Family Services, Inc. (AFS) is a behavioral health agency that delivers culturally sensitive behavioral health services to individuals and families.
(828) 785-1590
Caring for Children is an organization with diverse programs and services that meets the needs of more than 1,800 children and families annually. Services include residential, family supports, foster care, and mental health.
(828) 225-8225
Works with youth and their families during times of behavioral and/or emotional difficulties and empower them to identify and access available resources to address current problems.
(828) 277-1315
FIRST, a resource center connecting persons with disabilities and their families with the resources they need to thrive in the community.
Mission Family Support Network
(828) 213-9740
Provides support, information and education to families who care for children with or at risk of different abilities.
NC Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers (known locally as CDSA)
(828) 251-6091
CDSA offers evaluation, treatment, service coordination, and consultation services to families of children birth to 36 months of age with developmental disabilities or delays.
(828) 225-2785 (local) or 1-800-893-6246 (toll-free)
Vaya Health ensures those who need treatment receive the right care, in the right amount, at the right time. These services are delivered by a network of high-quality providers who contract with Vaya Health.
Rhoda’s Rock Hunt (readaloud) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gNiF_VEq1c
Scribble Stones by Diane Alber (readaloud)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmxjQoV-w20&t=75s
Be A Rock Detective (4:22 video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmxjQoV-w20&t=75s
43 second animated video about being a geologist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7bho2bDG2k
10+ Rock Crafts & Activities for Kids
https://happyhooligans.ca/10-stone-activities-for-kids/
Leaf Printing on Rocks craft
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/546624473522200080/
10 Ways to Play with Rocks
https://mrsplemonskindergarten.com/2017/06/10-ways-to-play-with-rocks-sensory-summer.html
Easy Chalk and Rock Activities for Preschoolers
The Green Grass Grew All Around (song) Remember this song? A childhood classic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnVq2YRpbQc
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes for Trees (song) A catchy way to remember the parts of trees.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJqy967xs1c
45 Tree Activities for Young Kids
https://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/tree-activities-for-kids.html
A Variety of Tree Crafts for Little Kids
https://www.pinterest.ca/familythemeday/tree-crafts-and-arbor-day-projects-for-kids/
Forest Theme Activities
https://www.prekinders.com/forest-theme/
Hyperion: The World’s Tallest Tree (5 minutes-Sci Show Kids)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UErOeqyJxFo
Life as a Tree: The Story of Tree Rings (5 minutes-Sci Show Kids) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwNJC-IRgPE
Who Will Plant a Tree? (read aloud). We normally read this book in our class together. Here is a way to enjoy it at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy0H3Eciy5g
Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy on Rainy Days
Evolve Early Learning’s Digital Playschool
50 Indoor Activities for a Rainy Day
Rain and Raindrop Crafts for Kids
Worms for Kids (a little worm science)
Ideas for Fun at Home or Outside
Illinois Early Learning Tip Sheets
School Age Online Educational Resources & Activities
All Ages Online Educational Resources & Activities