Welcome To YWCA NYC's
Free-Sources Page
About this collection
The YWCA of the City of New York (YWCA NYC) is working to adapt our youth development services in support of the kids and families of our Out-of-School Time and Girls Initiatives programs. Our goal is to ensure that we can continue to support each child’s educational needs.
With our community in mind, we have scoured the world-wide web for free educational resources available to everyone; for our YW families and beyond. It is our hope that we can create a supportive virtual learning environment for our young people and a smooth transition back into classroom spaces, whenever that may be. Let’s move our young people forward!
Free online educational resources
NYC and State guidelines
YW educational and fun videos
Youth Development
- DOE Learn at Home: Resources
- Scholastic: Learn at Home
- Sesame Street: Games, Videos, Art
- National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick
- Dr. Seuss: Crafts and Activities
- Fun Brain: Videos, Games, Books
- Online Story time: Books read by actors
- BrainPOP: Home Classrooms
- Germs: Science Experiment for Families
- GoNoodle: Movement and Mindfulness
- PBS: Nova Labs
- Nature Company Videos: Meet Live Animals
- Khan Academy: Free e-learning
- Discovery Education: Virtual Field Trips
- We are Teachers: Virtual Field Trips
- Homeschool for Free: Virtual Field Trips
- Google Earth: Tour the National Parks
- UN Women: Training Centre
You can request to have an internet-enabled device delivered to your home. Call 311 or fill out the DOE’s device request form.
Health & Wellness
- FREE Meals for all New Yorkers: NYC Locations & Time
- Staying Active: Home Fitness Tips
- Women’s Health Magazine: Home Exercising Tips and Free Resources
- CDC Video by Inspector General: How to Make a No Sew Face Mask
- COVID Prevention and Care: Learn More
- WeForum Article: How To Manage Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19
- Rehab Spot: Rehabs are still open. Get the help you need today.
- World Health Organization: Helping children cope with stress
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Talking with Kids about COVID-19
- Kids Health: What is Coronavirus?
- Sprout Therapy: Guide to Parenting & Family Health during COVID-19
- Headspace for NYS: Meditation, Sleep & Movement Exercises
- Sleep Advisor: Guide to Meditation Before Bed
Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-621-HOPE
Crisis Counseling and Support:
Visit Website or Call 1-888-NYC-WELL
City & State Info
- School Calendar and Closures: NYC 311
- Shop Online With Your SNAP Benefits
- Information From NYCHA
- Know Your Worker Rights & File a Claim
- NYC Legal Services
- Report Illegal Price Gouging
- Unemployment Claim Center
- Unemployment FAQs: Pandemic Relief Assistance
- Labor.ny.gov: About the Family CARES Act
- NYS Paid Family Leave: COVID-19 Guidelines
- Paid Sick Leave: Employee Rights Poster
- NYC Dept. of Education: DOE Website
- Official NYC Website: NYC Gov//
- Official NYS Website: NYS Gov
- NYS Dept. of Health: DOH Website
- World Health Organization: COVID Advice
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: COVID Advice
School Year Announcement:
Projected Afterschool Dates —
September 28, 2020- June 2021
Social Emotional Learning
- What is Social Emotional Learning?
- 5 keys to Social and Emotional Learning Success
- Understanding Emotions: Mood Meter
- The Mood Meter: An Introduction
- Happiness Skills: Virtual Trip
- Teachable Moments: Lessons
- PositivePsychology: Mindfulness for Kids
- Sesame Street and Headspace: Youtube Shorts
- Cosmic Kids: Zen Den
- Parents With Confidence: Mindfulness Activities
- How To Manage Your Anger (for kids): Video
- Morning Affirmations for Kids: Video
- Mindful Meditation for Kids: Video
Spotlight of the Week
Hear our story.
We are one YW committed to the empowerment of our young women and children in our Out-of-School Time and Girls Initiatives programs. We’ve been around for more than 161 years, learning and growing with our communities.
"These are uncertain times, but the YWCA NYC remains committed to supporting our young people; they need us now more than ever." Maureen Friar,CEO
Do you know additional resources?
Please share information with our communications team. Our goal is to help our communities and provide a list of free resources available for everyone. We will continue to update this online resource.