Sites for Parents and Teachers
Sites for Parents and Teachers
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Cyber Bullying |
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We recommend that parents and children
explore the World Wide Web together. For more information link
to Safe
Surfing on the World Wide Web .
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Cyber Bullying - Cyber bullying is sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices. Some forms of cyber bullying may be criminal. If you are a victim, tell someone. No one has the right to make you feel diminished or threatened.
For information log onto Cyber Bullying.org
Follow these links to information about parenting and education resources on the Web.
Education Resources including Lesson Planning Sites
AAdded
March 21, 2008
Teacher Book Wizard:
Educators, parents, and students find just the right book.
Kindergarten Literacy and Math Skill Games
Online Games for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Family
Education - Summer Learning
Subscribe to this free online newsletter and
learn to combat "Summer Brain Drain"with summer activities
and tips for kids 7-11.
Scholastic Book
Talks:
Booktalking is one of the most effective
way to get kids reading.
eduscapes.com
Ignore the advertising and browse the
index on the right side for links to educational sites.
Caldecott
Connections
The
Caldecott Game
Database
of Award-winning Children's
Literature
Rif
Reading Planet
Teach
with Award-Winning Children's Books
www.readwritethink.org
Science Net Links
ENC Online
Education
World
SMILE Program Mathematics
Index
Educator's Reference Desk
Census
Information : Link to the United States Census Bureau for helpful
statistics and other useful data.
Best
Sites for Kids: Reviewed by a newspaper columnist, here are links to many
safe sites for kids.
ChildFun.com:
Who says parenting can't be fun?
Parents
Forum: This is the place for parents and caregivers to meet online to
celebrate the joys (and trials) of parenthood.
Enchanted
Learning: Gateway to great learning fun and adventure. Teachers will
find many links of use in the classroom and parents will appreciate the safety
and ease of use for their children.
Beansprout
Networks: Useful site for news and resources on children's health, child
care, and parenting. Childcare professionals will also find this a useful site.
Activities are listed by age or by topic. Ages range from infant through early
school age.
StoryFun:
Children write a virtual story using suggested topics. A great way to teach
parts of speech and sequences.
Children's
Safety Zone: This site offers safety guidance tips for parents and
kids. There is information on missing children, toll free numbers for
health-related information, product recalls and much more.
The
Perpetual Preschool: This site is dedicated to those who contribute to the
education of young children. Ideas are contributed by child care
professionals.
The
Babies Planet: Topics include adoption, bedtime stories, child care, coupons
resource, fatherhood, food and health; learning, baby names, SIDS, and
many other topics of concern to parents of young children. A comprehensive
resource.
BabyBag.com:
Includes articles about pregnancy, childbirth, family fun, recipes, and shopping
resources. A handy, all-inclusive site for busy parents.
The
Chalkboard: The Preschool Place: Activities and ideas from
teachers-to-teachers. Parents, too, will find this a useful site when searching
for activities, ideas and resources to use with their preschooler. This is an
award-winning site.
Crayola
Creativity Central: The "power of creativity starts here, claims the
creator of this site. Here are resources for parents and educators, and
fun activities for kids of all ages.
GrandsPlace
For Grandparents and Special Others Raising Children: There is loads of
helpful information on legal resources, everyday living with today's children,
even Chat and discussion groups.
KidSource
Online: Free online newsletter featuring activities, information and advice
for parents tailored to the ages of your children.
Little
Explorers Picture Dictionary: 1,770 illustrated dictionary entries help make
learning new words fun.
Dr.
Toy: Log onto Dr. Toy for the best advice on children's toys and products.
DeGrummond
Children's Literature Collection: One of the leading research centers in the
field of children's literature. Links to many other children's literature
sites. Ideal for research or just renewing acquaintance with a favorite
children's title of long ago.
Family
Friendly Internet: The site for families. Includes chat, email,
parenting tips, games and activities for kids.
AfterSchool.gov:
Federal websites offer information that will help your children learn about the
world.
Federal
Consumer Information Center: Find listings under learning activities and
parenting. Click on the icon to read the text online.
Family
Info Center: Web version of "Parents and Children
Together," a magazine dedicated to family literacy. Articles on issues
related to children's reading and writing. Book reviews of recent children's
literature.
School-Home
Links: Activities designed to help children to develop their ability to read
and write. An excellent learning site for families.
Haystack Toy Co:
Toy directory includes more than 14,000 registered toy and hobby businesses.
SmarterKids.com:
Help your children learn, discover, and grow.
FAO Schwartz:
"Welcome to our world of toys." The famous NY toy store now online.
Online
Schoolyard: Easy-to-use guide to the best education sites on the Web.
edhelper.com:
Loads of lessons, webquests for learning enrichment, and thousands of
educational resources.
WebQuest:
Excellent site for kids who enjoy learning projects on their own or in small
groups. Helpful in finding information for completing assignments. Many
links to interesting sites.
Learning
Network: Top 5 Things Your Child Should Know in High School. Help for
you and your teen in planning their college education.
ThinkQuest:
Contests and challenges for students of all ages.
Education
Place: This is the place for fun learning games and cool inventions. Plenty
of teacher resources and ideas for classroom activities.
Nursery
Rhymes, Verses, and Songs
Kids
Domain: Fun and safe educational activities.
Wicked4kids.com:
A fun and safe online club and activities for kids.
A
to Z Teacher Stuff: Winter
themes and Activities for a winter's day of play.
EdGate:
A site for students, parents and teachers. There is something here for
everyone.
Children's Health
and Safety
Keep Kids Healthy.com
American Academy of Pediatrics
National Resource Center for Health and Safety
in Child Care
Kids Health.org
Dr. Greene.com
Screenit.com: A
comprehensive site that offers plot summaries, ratings, and detailed accounts of
what is actually depicted in the film.
FirstLook.com:
This site links to a number of parent's guides to children's and popular movies.
FilmValues.com:
Offers recent reviews to cable and video movies as well as films currently
running in theaters. Picks of the week. Search the database for reviews of
new and old films. Easy to use and understand.
Movie Mom: This is
the web version of the popular book. Rates movies on video and in
theaters. This site also touches on the special concerns of parents
raising foster children.
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Library District
Last modified
March 21, 2008
