AN INTRODUCTION NetSmartz Workshop - What kids should know about the internet. What parents, teachers and law enforcement can do to help kids. ARTS, CRAFTS AND EXPERIMENTS All Science Fair Projects - Over 500 free science fair projects for all levels with complete instructions. Art Club - The Art Club is an actual club for 3rd thru 6th graders that meets after school. We learn how to do all kinds of activities ranging from visual arts to chorus to drama. In fact, anything that involves creative expression is fair game for us! Crafts For Kids - Kindergarten, preschool, and elementary school crafts. Make wonderful, simple crafts with things found around the house. DLTK's Printable Crafts For Kids - DLTK's Crafts for Kids features a variety of fun, printable children's crafts, coloring pages and more including projects for holidays, educational themes and some of our children's favorite cartoon characters. International Kids Space - Of Kids, by Kids and for Kids! An educational learning site devoted to bringing out the creativity in Kids of all ages around the world. Share your stories, pictures, and musical compositions! Kids Art Club - A wonderful creative Art Club page that's just for kids! Filled with art, drawing lessons, & some really great links! Come and check us out! Kids Domain - CRAFT ideas and instructions for every holiday, occasion and ability level imaginable. Making Friends - Cool crafts for kewl kids. ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS American Greetings Blue Mountain Hallmark The Youth Online Club ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS Crayola - Activity book, inspiring ideas, card creator, color corner, the crayola factory and helpful information for kids, parents and educators. Barbie.com - Activities and Games for Girls Online! Cool Science for Curious Kids - The Howard Hughes Medical Institute invites curious kids to explore biology... on screen, off screen, and in between. Discovery for Kids - Discovery TV shows, fansites, fun and games, what's hot and explore by subject. Dr. Seusse - Welcome To Seussville! FunBrain - The internet's premier location for interactive, educational games (math, grammar, science) for children and kids of all ages. GameGoo - Educational Games. Earobics provides a research based, comprehensive reading intervention program that helps improve reading proficiency, reading skills, and reading comprehension. Kaboose - A trusted, family friendly, interactive, entertaining, kid safe, helpful site with hundreds of reviews, message boards, crafts, games, contests, holiday fun, printable activities, party plans and family travel destinations. KidsCom.com - Kids games, chat rooms for kids, plant babies, safe site for kids. Kids Games - Action games, classic games, puzzle games and show games. Kids Games - Kids games and educational software that will entertain kids all day long. Choose from jigsaw puzzles, mazes, racing games, spot the difference and many more! Kids Mysteries - Mysteries, scary stories, magic tricks and contests for kids. Kids Planet - Play Wild Games or print out our coloring pages to learn more about animals and the environment! Or, get your mom, dad, teacher or class to adopt an animal! KidsSites.com - The leading guide to the best in kids' web sites. Lego - Our name comes from the combination of the Danish "leg godt", which means to "play well". It is both our name and our nature. We believe that play is the essential ingredient in a child's growth and development. It grows the human spirit. It encourages imagination, conceptual thinking and creation. Life Savers Candystand - Arcade games, sports, card/puzzle, trivia and prizes. National Geographic For Kids - Be a National Geographic kid! Find tons of activities, science experiments, recipes, crafts, geography activities and more. National Wildlife Federation - Conservation for wildlife and wild places. School and community programs. Information for ages 1 - 3, ages 3 - 7, ages 7 - 13 and ages 13 and up. Nickelodeon Online - Nick TV shows, games, music, web lab and blab. Nick Jr.com - Activities for BlueÕs Clues, Dora, Diego, LazyTown, Wonderpets -- Games, Printables and More. PBS Kids - Welcome to PBS Kids Online, home of your favorite PBS Kids characters with thousands of pages of learning and fun to explore. Play over 100 games, hear your favorite theme songs, and read interactive stories. Sesame Workshop - The non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street and so much more... Smithsonian - Fun on-line stuff for kids. Find great games, activities, coloring pages and more! Sport's Illustrated for Kids - News, games, e-cards, talk back, buzz and fantasy sports. Surfing The Net With Kids - The best kid sites, website reviews by nationally syndicated newspaper columnist Barbara J. Feldman. Each weekly column features five fabulous Web sites on topics as diverse as Gargoyles, Monarch Butterflies and Stock Market Simulations. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Our mission is to create extraordinary learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. Time for Kids - New, poll zone, kid scoops, speciials, games and research tools. Warner Bros. Entertainment - Founded more than 75 years ago as a motion picture company, the Studio has evolved into a fully integrated global entertainment company, standing at the forefront of feature films, television, home video, animation, product and brand licensing and international theaters. Yahoo Kids - Kids Games, Kids Movies, Kids Music, and More. Yahooligans! - The web guide for kids. HEALTH - EDUCATION Kids Health - Practical parenting information and news. Homework help and how the body works. Answers, advice, and straight talk. Kids' Health - Learn how the body works, eating a balanced diet, handling feelings and keeping safe. Play games and puzzles. MrGym.com - An extensive resource for Physical Education Teachers. Including Games, Lesson Plans, Activities, Assesment, National Standards and much more. INFORMATION AND REFERENCE MATERIALS Columbia Encyclopedia - The most up-to-date encyclopedia available on the web. Containing nearly 51,000 entries and more than 80,000 hypertext cross-references, the current Sixth Edition is among the most complete and up-to-date encyclopedi¾ ever produced. Encyclopedia Britannica - The world's most respected reference source for over two centuries. Whether you need the full 32-volume Encyclop¾dia Britannica, an encyclopedia for younger users, or educational teaching materials, Britannica offers an appropriate resource with features and enhancements designed just for you. Encyclopedia Smithsonian - Answers frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian with links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology. Fact Monster - The largest free reference site just for kids! Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects, including sports, entertainment, geography, history, biography, education and health. Merriam-Webster Dictionary - Check out all the great stuff at Word Central! Look up words in the Student Dictionary. Build your own dictionary. And stump your friends with today's Daily Buzzword. MSN Learning & Research - Your gateway for interactive learning on the Web. LEARNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS Book It! - Reading incentive programs sponsored by Pizza Hut. eyeQ - Speed reading and brain enhancement technology. Increase your reading speed 2 - 10 times while improving your ability to process information faster than ever before. Hooked on Phonics - Supercharge your child's reading skills this school year - guaranteed! Kindermusik - Kindermusik is the emerging community of families and teachers passionately committed to bringing music to children's lives. LeapFrog - Learning systems. LightSpan - Award-winning products proven to increase student achievement. Scholastic Inc. - The largest publisher and distributor of childrenÕs books in the world, including the phenomenally successful Harry Potter, The Babysitters Club, Dear America, The Royal Diaries, Animorphs and Clifford the Big Red Dog. Scholastic reaches 35 million children, 40 million parents and nearly every school in the U.S. Sesame Workshop - A nonprofit educational organization making a meaningful difference in the lives of children worldwide. The Workshop launched a learning revolution when it created Sesame Street, and continues to break new ground with childrenÕs media thatÕs as engaging as it is educational, helping children reach their highest potential. Sylvan Learning Center - Reading, writing and math for ages K - 5, ages 6 - 8 and ages 9 - 12+. LITERACY PROGRAMS American Library Association - ALA provides leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all. Communities in Schools - The nation's leading community-based organization helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life. CIS believes that every child deserves a personal, one-on-one relationship with a caring adult; a safe place to learn and grow; a healthy start and a healthy future; and a marketable skill to use upon graduation. First Book - A national nonprofit organization that gives children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. Each year, First Book distributes more than seven million books to hundreds of thousands of low-income children in over 700 communities around the country. National Center for Family Literacy - NCFL is the nation's leader in family literacy and is known worldwide for creating the family literacy model that encourages parents and children to learn together. National Institute for Literacy - NIFL is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate nation in the 21st century. By fostering communication, collaboration, and innovation, NIFL helps build and strengthen a comprehensive, unified system for literacy in the U.S. Newspaper Association of America - The NAA is an active supporter of literacy awareness and improvement. Each year, the NAA develops a national newspaper insert in celebration of International Literacy Day. The insert includes literacy resources, reading tips for parents and activities for developing better reading. No Child Left Behind - ItÕs a new era in education and we want you as parents and community members, to be part of the transformation. Here on the official No Child Left Behind website you can find answers to your questions about the new education law signed by President Bush. Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. - Creating a nation of lifelong readers. RIF develops and delivers literacy programs that help prepare young children for reading and motivate school-age children to read regularly. RIF programs provide free books and other essential literacy resources to more than 5 million children each year. Reach Out and Read - Making books part of a healthy childhood. ROR programs seek to make early literacy a standard part of pediatric primary care. Pediatricians encourage parents to read aloud to their young children and give books to their patients to take home at all pediatric check-ups. Parents learn that reading aloud is the most important thing they can do to help their children love books. The Center for the Book - Established in 1977 to use the resources and prestige of the Library of Congress to promote books, reading, libraries, and literacy. Verizon Reads - Established in 1999, Verizon Reads is dedicated to the fight for a more literate America through meaningful programs that create awareness, raise funds, and encourage collaboration among literacy providers. PARENTS Awesome Library - A quick list for parents to help their kids with their school work. Connect For Kids - Guidance for Grown-Ups. Building communities for kids and families. Information about children's programs. Directgov - Information and advice for parents on having a baby, childcare, the law, money matters, employment rights, adoption and fostering and issues of particular concern such as bullying and teenage problems. Family Education - Family Education provides parents with educational pintables, games, activities, parenting ideas, tips, family advice, and information on learning disabilities for children of all ages: toddlers, babies, elementary-aged children, and teenagers, K-12. Love Our Children - Learn how to keep your children safe on the Internet. So many parents say "my child would never meet anyone from the Internet" yet the reality is that so many kids are looking for something more, someone more, more love, more attention, and when a stranger tells them how wonderful they are and how happy they can make them, don't be fooled! Your kids will believe them. Net Smartz 411 - Net Smartz 411 is a parent and guardian's premier, online resource for learning about Internet safety, computers, and the Web. Parent Center Baby Center - Parenting, Children, and Families - Parent Center is the most trusted online resource for parents of young kids. Parent Center offers free weekly newsletters, children's health, education and childcare information, kid's crafts and activities, and family movie reviews. Parenting - Parenting magazine has everything you need to raise a happy, healthy family. Get expert advice on child development, the best in baby names, our pregnancy planner, childproofing guides, and more! Parents - Expert advice about pregnancy, your kids, your life, and family time from the editors of Parents magazine. Parents Action Store - Videos, DVDs and booklets for parents, caregivers and others. Parents as Teachers - Nonprofit parent education organization providing parents of children prenatal through age 5 with support and information on their developing child. Parents Center - Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare. Parents Talk - Parents Talk is an online parenting magazine with parenting advice, family activities, parenting information and parent experts. PBS Parents - PBS Parents. Find information about your child's development from birth through the early school years. And you'll find lots of fun educational activities for your children to help get them ready for school. The PBS Parents Guides address important aspects of your child's early years such as school readiness and social and emotional development. You can also find information about your children's favorite PBS KIDS programs: schedules for your local area, educational activities related to the programs, explanations of educational goals and even help throwing a PBS KIDS birthday party! Scholastic - Everything you need to encourage a love of learning. Sesame Street Parents - Parenting essentials for moms and dads who grew up on Sesame Street. Sites for Parents - Hundreds of Parents Web Sites Rated by Popularity. The Anti Drug - Parenting site launched by the White House of National Drug Control Policy. The goal is to help parents learn better communication skills when talking to their kids. Todays Parent - At Todays Parent you'll find a parenting community to call your own, with a library of information on all the ages and stages of your growing family, fun tools and features, discussion forums to swap advice with other parents, and contests that give you the chance to win fantastic prizes. USA.gov - Contains information on expecting parents, adoptive parents, babies, preschoolers, young children, teens, young adults, child care, child support, education issues, safety, crime prevention, and youth employment. Wired Safty - Parents information and safety for their kids. TEACHERS Awnsers - Answers for teachers- the ultimate answer engine, with quick accurate dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, bios, tech terms, news, sports, weather, and much more. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Information for Teachers of Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary. ED.gov - U.S. Department of Education Promoting Educational Excellence for all Americans. For Teachers - For Teachers works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering FREE online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate and create ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics and classroom calendars. There are also tools for student use. Discover valuable professional development resources addressing issues such as equity, ELL, technology planning, and at-risk or special-needs students. isteNETS - Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional skills. Kid Source Online - Education, health and safety articles for parents. Information about newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and K - 12. Learner - Teacher resources and teacher professional development programming for K-12 teachers FREE through our satellite channel and Video On Demand. National Geographic - Search National Geographic Education for online adventures, maps and geography, lesson plans, history activities, a teacher's store, and much more. PBS Teachers - PBS Teachers provides PreK-12 educational resources and activities for educators tied to PBS programming and correlated to local and national standards and professional development opportunities delivered online. ProTeacher Directory - A professional community and web directory for elementary school teachers in grades PreK-8. Early childhood, elementary and middle school lesson plans, activities, teaching ideas, discussions and resources for the classroom teacher. Scholastic - Explore Scholastic's free teacher resources. Find timely lessons and interactive activities for your grade level, get expert advice on improving your curriculum or supporting your professional development, use our time-saving tools, or learn more about Scholastic. Sites For Teachers - Hundreds of Educational Web Sites for Teachers. Teaching Tolerance - Teaching Tolerance shares space with another Center program, Tolerance, a Web-based initiative that encourages people from all walks of life to "fight hate and promote tolerance." Schools are not islands unto themselves, but rather exist within the larger community. Teacher Net - Teacher Net home page; the government standard for UK teachers and schools-related professions. Teachers Helping Teachers - The cooperative work group concept combines advanced cooperative learning, brain research (the Multiple Intelligences) and the newest technology (the Internet) in creating a learning environment where we produce students who are ready to enter the 21st century work place. Teachers - Teachers for the most active teacher chatboards and teacher chatrooms, featuring thousands of teaching jobs, over 150 teacher mailrings and over 150 teacher chatboards, and live teacher chat 24 hours a day. Teachers lesson bank offers over 3,000 free lesson plan and curriculum and teacher project ideas. Our reference desk and library and teacher tools help teachers fully embrace today's opportunities. Lesson plans and teaching tools, searchable teacher job listings and teaching career resources, reference desk and curriculum tools. Teachers-Teachers - Teachers-Teachers offers educational career resources for teaching jobs in the U.S. including math teacher positions, science teacher jobs, special education, and occupational and physical therapy jobs. Teacher Vision - High school, middle school and elementary lesson plans online. With ideas for great children's activities and classroom management advice Teacher Vision is the greatest resource for any teacher! The Awesome Library - The Awesome Library organizes 32,000 carefully reviewed K-12 education resources for teachers. It contains a directory, an index, and a search engine. The Learning Page - The Learning Page - The Library of Congress. The Teacher's Corner - The Teacher's Corner was launched in 1998 as an online resource for educators. As one of our valued visitors, we hope you enjoy your visit. Please feel free to send us your favorite lesson plan or idea. OTHER RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS Big Brothers Big Sisters - With your help, we can bring together more Bigs and Littles, creating little moments of friendship that spark big magic. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been the nation's preeminent youth-service organization for nearly a century. Our service is based on our volunteers. We have a proven success in creating and nurturing relationships between adults and children. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - The country's largest private initiative ever launched to protect children from tobacco addiction and exposure to second-hand smoke. National Safe Kids Campaign - Protecting kids from their number one killer - unintentional injury.

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