PTA PARENTING RESOURCES
These links below are REALLY good! Have fun checking them out with the kids.
You will find tons of resources to make life simpler for moms and dads and great activity sites where
the kids will have fun while learning.
Environmental website for kids - http://www.epa.gov/kids/
FEMA website for kids - http://www.fema.gov/kids/index.htm
Nasa Kids Club - http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
Children and Nature website encouraging kids to get outside -http://www.fws.gov/letsgooutside/
Women Scientists Videos to inspire our young ladies in science/math - http://science.education.nih.gov/home2.nsf/Educational+Resources/Grade+Levels/+Middle+School/F4DC786C2DC6E5548525733E0063F93F
Golden Gate Parks Website - http://www.parksconservancy.org/
Smithsonian Kids - http://smithsonianeducation.org/idealabs/smithsoniankids/flash_index.html
National Gallery of Art Kids - http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm
@rt Junction - http://www.artjunction.org/
Beanstalk a cyber cooperative picture book - http://www.kids-space.org/bean/bean.html
BrainPop art and music - http://www.brainpop.com/artsandmusic/seeall/
It's Fun to Read - http://www.starfall.com/n/level-b/index/play.htm?f
Homework Tips for Parents - http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/homework/part.html
6 Steps to Raise Financially Responsible Children: An online seminar created by a Tam Valley parent and founder of MsMoney.com.
Tooth Fairy Economics CNN article
Kids and Money 101 by CNN
H.I.P. Pocket Change by U.S. Mint
Spending Smarts PBS Kids
Allowances for Kids Money Instructor
YoungInvestor.com
The Money Mammals Especially good for the wee ones
Kids and Money Resources
Educational Sites for all ages
Websites for Kids and Educators
US Government for Kids
Free Stuff for Teachers
Internet Safety for Your Child – a Parent's Guide
Lead Poisoning
Lead Toy Recalls
House Tour of dangerous chemicals
Special Needs – Disabilities
Headlice.org
Bicycle Safety – 10 Tips
Child Care Safety Checklist for Parents
Safety and Crime Prevention for Parents
Your Child's First Day of Kindergarten
Sleep Quiz and Tips to Help Children Sleep
Food Guide Pyramid for 6- to 11-Year-Olds
Growth Percentile Calculator
Parenting Resources Radio
FamilyEducation.com
Parenting Resource Index
School Resources by Grade
Positive Parenting Resources
* Dealing With Power Struggles
* 10 Keys to Successful Parenting
* 9 Things to do Instead of Spanking
* Children's Feelings
Kids & TV: The Effects of TV Violence Parenthood.com
Babysitter Solutions: No Pizza Allowed! iVillage.com
After-School Adventures Scholastic
When Sibling Fights Hurt Parenting.com
Parenting.org has excellent articles. A few are listed below:
* Video Game Guidelines Create Peace
* Is My Child Too Busy?
* Overloaded School Backpacks
* Is an antibiotic necessary?
