Resources - Parents
Awesome Library for Parents
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/parent.htmlLocate tons of links to help kids with their homework, or just to have family fun.
Families Connect
http://www.ala.org/ICONN/familiesconnect.htmlFamiliesConnect is a website created for parents and children to use together. It offers families (parents, kids, grandfathers, aunts, cousins -everyone) an opportunity to learn about the Internet and use it together.
For Parents and Caregivers
http://www.ala.org/alsc/parents.links.htmlThe American Library Association's varied list of linked resources covering all aspects of being a parent.
Gifted Resources Page
http://www.eskimo.com/~user/kids.htmlContains links to all known online gifted resources, enrichment programs, talent searches, summer programs, gifted mailing lists and early acceptance programs, Odyssey of the Mind, and many others.
Idea Box: Early Childhood Education & Activity Resources
http://www.theideabox.com/Stressed out wondering how you can find education activities for your toddler? Well, look no further. This site is chock full of great ideas, projects, games, recipes and crafts.
Kids Domain
http://www.kidsdomain.com/Contains both Mac and PC software with reviews and game hints.
New York Times Learning Network: Parent Connections
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/parents/index.htmlGet the latest educational news, educational resources, and product news here. This site changes daily, so stop back often!
Parents and Children Together Online
http://reading.indiana.edu/An ezine from The Family Literacy Center. Read what other parents and kids are interested in, or submit an article yourself.
Early Childhood Educators' and Family Web Corner
http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/A topical index of web resources pertaining to current early childhood issues and practices of interest to early childhood teachers and families.
700+ Great Sites!
http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/Great Sites for parents and teachers to use with children in the areas of Literature, the Arts, Science, Technology, and Social Studies compiled by the Children and Technology Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
OH!KIDS Home Page
http://www.oplin.org/ohkids/index.htmA page containing kid-friendly sites and resources for kids ages 0-11 and their parents from the Ohio Public Library Information Network.
WebTots
http://www.oplin.org/ohkids/WebTots/WebTots.htmAn area on OPLIN'S OH!KIDS page especially for ages 0-6 and their parents.
Nick Jr. Parents -- Play to Learn with Blue's Clues and More!
http://www.nickjr.com/index.jhtml?&flashInstalled=true&flashVersion=5Information about Nick Jr. shows, activities for kids, and information and lesson plans for adults to use with children.
Sesame Workshop -- Sesame Street
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesame/Show information and activities for kids and parents, including a baby page, a place to learn about kids from other countries, and Sticker World, a place where kids can play games and create a web page.
The Official Spot Website
http://www.funwithspot.com/A website featuring games and stories based on Eric Hill's character, Spot the dog. The parent/teacher section includes activity sheets and tips on how the Spot books can be used at different stages of a child's development.