Back to School Routines
Find tips and resources to help you and your children establish new routines this school year.
Your Digital Backpack
Welcome to Your Digital Backpack!
Your Digital Backpack is a new initiative that brings together trusted organizations across the state to share free early learning resources and information for parents and caregivers. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about disruptions to school and child care routines, family finances and access to needed resources. MPT, together with PNC Grow Up Great, is here to help all Maryland families find the information they need during this challenging time.
Watch MPT daily for Your Digital Backpack updates and learn about resources to support your family’s health, safety and early learning at-home.
Head Start
Head Start is a no-cost early education program for children ages 3-5 years. Find a program in your area here.
Maryland PreK registration
Be sure to register your child for one on Maryland's high-quality Pre-K programs. Find your local contact information here.
Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program
Your Family's Dental Health is important and the Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program can help.
CDC Learn the Signs: Act Early
Learn about important developmental milestones and find interactive tools by visiting, https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html
Spend time outdoors
Spending time outdoors can boost your mood and improve your health.
At-Home Learning Making Puzzles
Turn kids' artwork into creative, original puzzles to help them practice important math skills.
Your Digital Backpack Partner Spotlight
Contact your local library for more information about free events and services.
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Your Digital Backpack Partner - Maryland Public Libraries
Contact your local library for more information about free events and services.
Your Digital Backpack Learning Tip of the Week
Easy Math Activities
Check out these short videos of MPT education staff demonstrating easy At-Home Learning activities you can try with your kids!
Thinkport MPT
Estimating Capacity
Playing with water is always fun! Use containers in different shapes and sizes and let kids estimate which has more or less water. Practicing pouring back and forth to test their predictions.
Your Digital Backpack Family Resources
Maryland 211
211 is a free and confidential service available 24/7/365. Please call 211 or text your zip code to 898 211 for assistance with utilities, housing, family services and more.
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Your Digital Backpack Family Resources - Maryland 211
Maryland 211 is a free and confidential service available 24/7/365. Please call 211 or text your zip code to 898 211 for assistance with utilities, housing, family services, and more.
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCH)
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau provides many services and resources to support healthy families. Call today for more information.
MD Food Bank
The Maryland Food Back has locations throughout the state. Use their "find food" locator by simply entering your zipcode.
YDB Overview
Your Digital Backpack is a new initiative that brings together trusted organizations across the state to share free early learning resources and information for parents and caregivers.
MCHP
The Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) offers many benefits for medical and mental health services. Call 1-855-642-8572 for details.
SNAP
Contact a SNAP benefits program coordinator to help you complete the application process. Call 410-737-8282.
At-Home Learning Measure and Build
Keep kids learning and having fun at home with these creative, no cost activities.
