Resources
They’re never too young to learn.
High quality early childhood programs in New Mexico (like Head Start, preschool, and PreK) paired with play at home can help give your child a great start in life. The resources below help connect you with experts and tools.
step-by-step guide
At Home Learning Resources:
Bright by Text is a free texting service that delivers useful information from trusted early childhood experts to parents and caregivers of young children. It’s easy, just text PLAY to 274-448 to sign up!
Bright by Text: In New Mexico text PLAY to 274-448 to receive tips and resources tailored to your child. English: https://youtu.be/sWj3KBVV79E Spanish: https://youtu.be/f6yrTw71Od4
Vroom: Tips and tools to help Parents/Caregivers: https://www.vroom.org/
PullTogether.org: Eligibility for Family Service Programs: https://pulltogether.org/
Head Start Programs: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/programs/new-mexico-head-start-collaboration-office
Preschool in New Mexico: https://www.newmexicoprek.org/
PreK early childhood lesson plans online: https://nm.pbslearningmedia.org/grades/prek/
Early childhood services for families: http://newmexicokids.org/coronavirus/index.php
Early Learning New Mexico: https://www.earlylearningnm.org/
Everyday J.U.N.K.: https://fdp.unm.edu/everyday-junk-recipes.html
Sesame Street in Communities: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/
Celebrate the joy of uncovering new knowledge through play with a special cookbook from UNM Family Development program featuring fun learning activities for families.
Sesame Street in Communities offers videos, activities, and printable materials in both English and Spanish designed for children from birth to six.
Vroom provides free science-based tips and tools to help parents and caregivers give children a great start in life.
Early Education Programs
Head Start is a program that provides comprehensive early childhood education, and health & nutrition guidance to families with infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children.
New Mexico PreK is a voluntary program funded by the state of New Mexico to ensure that every child in New Mexico has the opportunity to attend a high quality early childhood education program before going to kindergarten.
PBS offers free videos, games and activities aligned to state national standards for preschool aged children.
Need-Based Programs
The Child Care Assistance Program, brought to you by New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Department, helps New Mexico families and caregivers cover the cost of child care.
The Child Care Assistance Program, brought to you by New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Department, helps New Mexico families and caregivers cover the cost of child care.
NewMexicoKids.org offers information about childcare, home learning, free meals, and additional childcare services for families with young children throughout the state.
NewMexicoKids.org offers information about childcare, home learning, free meals, and additional childcare services for families with young children throughout the state.
The Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Intervention program provides families of infants and toddlers with or at-risk of developmental delays with high-quality early intervention services.
The Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Intervention program provides families of infants and toddlers with or at-risk of developmental delays with high-quality early intervention services.
Home visitors come see you in the convenience of your home (now via Telehealth) and provide prenatal health, newborn care, and child development information. Home visitors also can connect you to more services, programs, and help!
Home visitors come see you in the convenience of your home (now via Telehealth) and provide prenatal health, newborn care, and child development information. Home visitors also can connect you to more services, programs, and help!
The National School Lunch Program provides nutritionally-balanced, low-cost or free lunches for children throughout the state.
The National School Lunch Program provides nutritionally-balanced, low-cost or free lunches for children throughout the state.
Resources
They’re never too young to learn.
High quality early childhood programs in New Mexico (like Head Start, preschool, and PreK) paired with play at home can help give your child a great start in life. The resources below help connect you with experts and tools.
step-by-step guide
At Home Learning Resources
Bright by Text is a free texting service that delivers useful information from trusted early childhood experts to parents and caregivers of young children. It’s easy, just text PLAY to 274-448 to sign up!
Celebrate the joy of uncovering new knowledge through play with a special cookbook from UNM Family Development program featuring fun learning activities for families.
Sesame Street in Communities offers videos, activities, and printable materials in both English and Spanish designed for children from birth to six.
Vroom: Tips and tools to help Parents/Caregivers
Vroom provides free science-based tips and tools to help parents and caregivers give children a great start in life.
Early Education Programs
Head Start is a program that provides comprehensive early childhood education, and health and nutrition guidance to families with infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children.
New Mexico PreK is a voluntary program funded by the state of New Mexico to ensure that every child in New Mexico has the opportunity to attend a high quality early childhood education program before going to kindergarten.
PreK Early Childhood Lesson Plans
PBS offers free videos, games and activities aligned to state national standards for preschool aged children.
Need-Based Programs
The Child Care Assistance Program, brought to you by New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Department, helps New Mexico families and caregivers cover the cost of child care.
Early childhood services for families
NewMexicoKids.org offers information about childcare, home learning, free meals, and additional childcare services for families with young children throughout the state.
Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Early Childhood Intervention
The Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Intervention program provides families of infants and toddlers with or at-risk of developmental delays with high-quality early intervention services.
Home visitors come see you in the convenience of your home (now via Telehealth) and provide prenatal health, newborn care, and child development information. Home visitors also can connect you to more services, programs, and help!
The National School Lunch Program provides nutritionally-balanced, low-cost or free lunches for children throughout the state.
