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WEBSITES
Parenting centerforparentingeducation.org/library-of-articles Child Development www.pbs.org/parents Mathematics www.coolmath-games.com www.mathfactcafe.com www.thatquiz.org www.ixl.com www.mathgames.com www.convert-me.com www.abcya.com Language Arts/Spelling/Vocabulary www.vocabulary.com www.spellingcity.com www.abcya.com Social Studies 50states.com Science www.howstuffworks.com www.101science.com Miscellaneous www.amightygirl.com www.commonsensemedia.org www.theproblemsite.com/junior www.timeforkids.com/ For Teachers/Parents scholastic.com thatquiz.org easytestmaker.com quizlet.com |
BOOKS
*These books explore the decline in imaginative play and offer suggestions for encouraging more free play in children’s lives. *Last Child in the Woods Saving Our Children From Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv *The Power of Play How Spontaneous, Imaginative Activities Lead to Happier, Healthier Children by David Elkin, PhD *Remote Control Childhood Combating the Hazards of Media Culture by Diane Levin, PhD Yardsticks Children in the classroom Ages 4-14 by Chip Wood Parenting Without Fear by Paul J. Donahue, PhD This book explores the idea of parents overcoming fear of letting go and helping their children become independent. The Secret of Parenting: How to Be in Charge of Today's Kids- From Toddlers to Pre-teens- Without Threats or Punishment by Anthony Wolf Your Child's Strengths Discover Them, Develop Them, Use Them by Jennifer Fox The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel Mega Skills by Dorothy Rich |
ARTICLES
Age-appropriate bedtime reading for kids https://www.tuck.com/best-bedtime-stories/ Unhealthy habits and perfectionism http://bit.ly/1gklzpe Ways kids learn with technology http://bit.ly/1lYVw6m Managing multitasking http://bit.ly/1d9KHP5 Practicing preschool letter and name writing http://bit.ly/1kRbSOH Writing by hand makes kids smarter http://bit.ly/1d9L5gg |
