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Here, you will find lots of great links to websites with helpful information you can use at home!
Scroll down to find websites related to Family/General Education, Health/School Issues, Math, Science, and Social Studies, Reading and Writing, and Testing Preparation and Learning Disorders.
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Scroll down to find websites related to Family/General Education, Health/School Issues, Math, Science, and Social Studies, Reading and Writing, and Testing Preparation and Learning Disorders.
Looking for a helpful website for something in particular that you don't see here? Let me know by sending me an e-mail!
Family/General Education
http://www.familyeducation.com/
Fun family ideas, tips and advice for handling bullies, picking out pets, dealing with poor sportsmanship, plus lots of other topics, entertainment (games!), recipes... there's a little bit of everything!
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Reviews and ratings for families on movies, TV, websites, games, books, and music. Learn more about what your child(ren) are watching, reading, and playing.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/parents.htm#kids
An EXCELLENT article from Good Housekeeping Magazine!
http://www.parents.com/kids/development/intellectual/school-success/
Great article from Parents.com
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/parents.htm#kids
Great websites to visit with your child!
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/parents.htm
A collection of GREAT websites with tips, strategies, help, and ideas for assisting your child with math, reading, social studies, science, school work, discipline, Internet safety... the list goes on!
http://parentuniversity.co/
Some fun learning activities you can do with your child.
http://parenting-ed.org/for-parents/links-for-parents/
Resources for all types of parenting information.
Health/School Issues
http://kidshealth.org/parent/
Great website to view articles on child health and development.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/power_drinks.html
If you've ever questioned what's in those energy drinks and sports drinks your child loves and wondered if they're healthy or not, read on!
http://www.everydayhealth.com/kids-health/kids-health-articles.aspx
Website for all kinds of kids health articles
http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/bullying/bullies.html
Dealing with Bullying
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/friend/peer_pressure.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticle#cat20067
Dealing with Peer Pressure
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/self_esteem.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticle#cat20067
The Story on Self-Esteem
Great website to view articles on child health and development.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/power_drinks.html
If you've ever questioned what's in those energy drinks and sports drinks your child loves and wondered if they're healthy or not, read on!
http://www.everydayhealth.com/kids-health/kids-health-articles.aspx
Website for all kinds of kids health articles
http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/bullying/bullies.html
Dealing with Bullying
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/friend/peer_pressure.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticle#cat20067
Dealing with Peer Pressure
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/self_esteem.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticle#cat20067
The Story on Self-Esteem
Math,Science, and Social Studies
https://www.ixl.com/
Math and Language Arts practice by grade level. Students will need to use their username and password to login. (username is: 25firstnamelastname@hastings)
http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/math/index.html
A collection of activities from the US Dept. of Education
http://www.math-drills.com/
Make free worksheets at home for extra practice!
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/index.html
Avaliable for math and language arts
http://oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/mathsmulti.html
Multiplication timed test practice
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games
Multiplication fact games
http://www.pppst.com/
PowerPoint presentations for EVERYTHING, not just math!
http://www.kineticcity.com/
Science experiments
http://www.amnh.org/explore/ology
American Museum of Natural History's website... great site with lots of neat information!
Math and Language Arts practice by grade level. Students will need to use their username and password to login. (username is: 25firstnamelastname@hastings)
http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/math/index.html
A collection of activities from the US Dept. of Education
http://www.math-drills.com/
Make free worksheets at home for extra practice!
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/index.html
Avaliable for math and language arts
http://oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/mathsmulti.html
Multiplication timed test practice
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games
Multiplication fact games
http://www.pppst.com/
PowerPoint presentations for EVERYTHING, not just math!
http://www.kineticcity.com/
Science experiments
http://www.amnh.org/explore/ology
American Museum of Natural History's website... great site with lots of neat information!
Reading and Writing
http://free-reading.net/index.php?title=Find_Activities
Activities for struggling readers
http://www.manythings.org/wbg/
Word based games for ESL (English as a Second Language) students. Excellent word/vocabulary building games for ALL students!
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/tips-encouraging-kids-read
Tips for encouraging kids to read.
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/top-tips-engaging-dads
Top tips for engaging dad in the reading process
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/top-ten-tips-parents
Top ten tips for parents to set the stage for literacy success
http://www.readingrockets.org/guides/readingrockets
Parent guides to reading success
http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/index/play.htm?f
Read alouds from starfall.com
http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Writing/index.html
Help yoru child become a better writer from the US Department of Education.
http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.html
Need a grammar tutorial on what your child is learning in school?
http://www.spellingcity.com/
Free practice website with games and tests for learning and practicing spelling words!
Activities for struggling readers
http://www.manythings.org/wbg/
Word based games for ESL (English as a Second Language) students. Excellent word/vocabulary building games for ALL students!
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/tips-encouraging-kids-read
Tips for encouraging kids to read.
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/top-tips-engaging-dads
Top tips for engaging dad in the reading process
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/top-ten-tips-parents
Top ten tips for parents to set the stage for literacy success
http://www.readingrockets.org/guides/readingrockets
Parent guides to reading success
http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/index/play.htm?f
Read alouds from starfall.com
http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Writing/index.html
Help yoru child become a better writer from the US Department of Education.
http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.html
Need a grammar tutorial on what your child is learning in school?
http://www.spellingcity.com/
Free practice website with games and tests for learning and practicing spelling words!
Testing Prep and Learning Disorders
http://school.familyeducation.com/educational-testing/teaching-methods/37499.html
11 tips to help your child prepare for tests.
http://www.pacer.org/mpc/mcatests.asp
Parent information about the MCA's (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment)
http://www.pearsonaccess.com/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=Minnesota%2FmnPALPLayout_v2&cid=1205797559436&p=1205797559436&pagename=mnPALPWrapper&itemsamplercategory=Online+Item+Samplers
Sample 3rd grade math and reading questions to prepare for the MCA's.
http://www.eyecanlearn.com/
Eye exercises to improve learning and visual attention.
http://www.studentguide.org/a-parents-guide-to-learning-disabilities/
Links to information on many different types of learning disabilities!
http://www.ldonline.org/
Information on Learning Disorders, including ADHD, dyslexia, and identifying the early warning signs of particular learning disorders.
http://www.ncld.org/
The basics of Learning Disabilities in the home, at school, at work, and in college.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/strugglingtolearn/
Struggling to learn resources for parents from PBS Parents.
https://www.bookshare.org/cms
Online library of digital books, free for all U.S. students with qualifying print disabilities.
11 tips to help your child prepare for tests.
http://www.pacer.org/mpc/mcatests.asp
Parent information about the MCA's (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment)
http://www.pearsonaccess.com/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=Minnesota%2FmnPALPLayout_v2&cid=1205797559436&p=1205797559436&pagename=mnPALPWrapper&itemsamplercategory=Online+Item+Samplers
Sample 3rd grade math and reading questions to prepare for the MCA's.
http://www.eyecanlearn.com/
Eye exercises to improve learning and visual attention.
http://www.studentguide.org/a-parents-guide-to-learning-disabilities/
Links to information on many different types of learning disabilities!
http://www.ldonline.org/
Information on Learning Disorders, including ADHD, dyslexia, and identifying the early warning signs of particular learning disorders.
http://www.ncld.org/
The basics of Learning Disabilities in the home, at school, at work, and in college.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/strugglingtolearn/
Struggling to learn resources for parents from PBS Parents.
https://www.bookshare.org/cms
Online library of digital books, free for all U.S. students with qualifying print disabilities.
Gifted Enrichment
EVERYONE is gifted, some just haven't opened their package yet!
http://www.nsgt.org/giftedness-defined/
Characteristics and definitions related to gifted students.
http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/gifted_children/
How parents can support gifted children
http://expertbeacon.com/expert-advice-ways-motivate-and-stimulate-gifted-children/
Expert advice on ways to motivate and stimulate gifted children
Characteristics and definitions related to gifted students.
http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/gifted_children/
How parents can support gifted children
http://expertbeacon.com/expert-advice-ways-motivate-and-stimulate-gifted-children/
Expert advice on ways to motivate and stimulate gifted children