Educational Resources

IDAEYC

The Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (IDAEYC) provides high-quality educational resources and professional development opportunities to support early childhood educators, families, and child care providers across Idaho. Through workshops, training programs, and access to research-based curriculum, IDAEYC empowers caregivers with the tools they need to nurture young children’s development and learning.

Whether you're seeking to meet licensing requirements, strengthen your classroom practice, or find guidance on supporting children's social-emotional growth, IDAEYC offers accessible, relevant, and inclusive resources tailored to Idaho’s diverse communities.

Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children

READY! for Kindergarten

READY! for Kindergarten at United Way of North Idaho empowers parents and caregivers to be their child's first and most influential teacher. Through free, fun, and interactive workshops, families learn simple activities and receive educational tools they can use at home to prepare their children—ages birth to five—for school success.

Backed by brain science and aligned with developmental milestones, READY! helps build early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills in everyday moments. By investing just a little time, families can make a big difference in their child's learning and lifelong potential.

READY! for Kindergarten

The Children's Reading Foundation

The Children’s Reading Foundation, a proud partner of United Way of North Idaho’s READY! for Kindergarten, offers a treasure trove of engaging literacy resources designed to inspire young readers and support families. Through free books, interactive reading events, and literacy development guides, the Foundation makes reading fun, accessible, and meaningful for children from infancy to early elementary school.

Their offerings—ranging from colorful board books to family reading guides and school readiness toolkits—help cultivate a love of reading and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. By partnering with READY! for Kindergarten, the Children’s Reading Foundation ensures every family in our region has the support and resources needed to spark early literacy and set children on the path to academic success.

The Children's Reading Foundation

Idaho Community Schools

Whole-Child, Whole-Family Support
Idaho Community Schools bring together educators, families, and local partners to meet students’ needs beyond the classroom. From mental health services and food pantries to academic support, after-school programs, and family workshops, these schools serve as hubs of opportunity. By addressing barriers to learning, they help students succeed and strengthen entire communities.

Idaho Coalition for Community Schools