Links for Parents

America Reads- Early Literacy Development

Excellent early literacy resources from Bank Street College of Education. Includes descriptions of the stages of literacy, strategies good readers use and a discussion of cueing systems.

http://www.bnkst.edu/americareads/early.html

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature

A wonderful site which ties subject and curriculum with books. You will find professional resources, a free newsletter, and selections on different themes.

http://www.carolhurst.com

The Chalkboard

Provides activities, ideas, educational links and much more, useful for early childhood teachers.

http://members.tripod.com/~Patricia_F

Children's Software Revue

Great reviews of children's software!

http://www2.childrenssoftware.com/childrenssoftware/

Early Childhood Education Online

Learn the phases of early childhood development. You will find guides, stages, and how to care for the little ones.

http://www.ume.maine.edu/ECEOL-L/

FamiliesConnect

This site was created by ALA to encourage families to learn about the Internet together.

http://www.ala.org/ICONN/familiesconnect.html

Family Fun

This online version of Family Fun magazine is filled with quick activities and well-written articles. It is great for activity ideas, art projects, and holidays.

http://www.familyfun.com/

Federal Resource for Educational Excellence

This site shares hundreds of educational resources from federally sponsored programs available to the public, free of charge. General topics range from art to educational technology to vocational education, and are easy to browse or search.

http://www.ed.gov/free/

Helping Your Child Learn Science

If you like bugs, aquariums, and nature, this is the place to be. Go on a nature hike or visit the zoo on this page. Also, lots of activities for teachers to use with their kids!

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Science/index.html

Idea Box- Early Childhood Activities

A large variety of early Childhood education and activity resources can be found at this extensive site. Find recipes for play dough, finger paint, links, crafts and activities. Lots of wonderful ideas and projects.

http://www.theideabox.com/

Internet Family Fun

A great guide for parents and teachers when learning how and where to surf the net. Excellent links to all sorts of sites.

http://www.worldvillage.com/familyfun/sites.htm

Just for Preschoolers

Search topics to find resources, fun books, and activities for preschoolers.

http://www.dimensional.com/~janf/wtpreschool.html

Kidbibs.com

This site provides teachers and parents with strategies to help children become good readers, writers, and learners. KidBibs includes learning tips updated weekly, age-appropriate book lists, links, a simple tool to create a personalized bookmark, and more.

http://www.kidbibs.com

KidSource On-line

The source for in depth and timely education and healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents and their children. Many articles and resources for parents of children of all ages!

http://www.kidsource.com/

KinderArt

You will find art activities, lesson plans, and recipes for kids. The Little Hands section offers creative activities for preschoolers.

http://www.bconnex.net/~jarea/lessons.htm

Parents Guide to the Internet

A comprehensive Internet guide for parents created by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Office of Educational Technology

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/internet/

PEP, Parents, Educators, and Publishers

Software reviews, ratings, camps, cool school sites, and more.

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/index.html

Software Publishers Site

Here is a great site with software publisher information and hotlinks to their sites.

http://www.mcrel.org/products/csmp/publishers.html

Software and Internet Resources for Teaching K-3 Reading

Dr. Lynell Burmark Associate, Thornburg Center for Professional Development maintains a list of recommended reading software and websites. Featured sites and software include annotations.

http://www.tcpd.org/reading


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Last modified on: June 4, 2002