The FPP family bookshelf

Good places to keep curiosity growing.

A thoughtfully gathered starting point for the questions, interests, and everyday moments that happen beyond the classroom.

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Child development

CDC Developmental Milestones

Age-by-age milestone checklists, videos, and free tools for following a young child's development.

Birth–5 yearsFree
Reading & stories

Hooked on Phonics Resources

Printable worksheets, songs, and videos for phonics, sight words, comprehension, and early reading practice.

Preschool–2nd gradeFree resources; products also offered
Reading & stories

Online Books for Kids

A large digital children's library with picture books, read-to-me titles, audiobooks, and learning videos.

Ages 2–12Account or subscription may be required
Local adventures

Things to Do with Kids in Norfolk

Our teachers' own list of 17 Norfolk outings, from the zoo and the gardens to boats, beaches, and museums, sized for preschool legs and attention spans.

Whole familyFree guide; activities vary in cost
Science & nature

Explore the Solar System

NASA photography, discoveries, mission updates, and explainers about the Sun, planets, moons, and smaller worlds.

Best explored with a grown-upFree
Science & nature

NASA Space Place: Earth

Kid-friendly articles, videos, games, and make-at-home activities about Earth, weather, the Moon, and space.

Elementary; younger with helpFree
Science & nature

Dinosaur Train

Dinosaur-themed games, clips, and activities that introduce natural history and scientific thinking through familiar characters.

Preschool–early elementaryFree
Faith & values

Kids Corner Bible Resources

Faith-forming devotionals, podcasts, Bible stories, do-it-yourself activities, and a parent blog.

Best shared as a familyFree
Science & nature

STEM Learning Resources

A searchable collection of science, technology, engineering, and math activities and teaching materials.

Adult-led; filter by ageMany free resources; account may be requested
Parent guidance

NAEYC Resources for Families

Research-based guidance on child development, behavior, early learning, and choosing a quality program.

Parents and caregivers of young childrenMix of public and member content
Reading & stories

StoryBots

Animated songs and short videos that explore letters, numbers, bodies, animals, space, and children's big questions.

Preschool–early elementaryFree on YouTube
Faith & values

VeggieTales Episodes

Animated stories and songs that use humor, Bible stories, and everyday dilemmas to explore Christian values.

Preschool–elementaryStreaming account or subscription may be required
Faith & values

Superbook Bible Videos

Animated full episodes and clips that retell stories and people from the Old and New Testaments.

Elementary; younger with a grown-upFree videos
Science & nature

Stars & Planets Resource Guide

A curated guide to solar-system facts, constellations, stargazing activities, and virtual planetarium experiences.

Mixed ages; parent selectsFree guide with links to other sites
Science & nature

World Wildlife Learning Resources

Wildlife toolkits, activities, crafts, videos, and story resources about animals, habitats, and conservation.

Early childhood and up; filter by levelFree

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