Parent and

Teacher Page

 

(Be sure to check the “Just for Kids” page as well.  Nearly all sites for kids have sections for parents and teachers.)


 

 

  PBS Parents With activities from favorite shows like Reading Rainbow and Arthur, games, issues and advice.

 

  Free Things for Educators  Just as the name implies!  How to get everything from posters and pens to coupons and books.    

 Surfing the Net with Kids  From the nationally syndicated newspaper column by the same name. If you are interested in educational activities for your family or students, this is the place to be.

 

  Urban Programs Resource Network, University of  Illinois Extension.  Includes ideas for units on weather, worms, insects, trees, problem solving, plants, animals and more.

  Helping Your Child Series From the US Dept. of Education.  These booklets feature practical lessons and activities to help children master reading, understand the value of homework and develop the skills and values necessary to achieve and grow.

 

  Sites for Teachers  This contains links to very selective sites that contain teacher's resource and educational material. The sites are ranked by popularity.

 SmartParent.com  Here you will find valuable online protection tips and links to parent and child-friendly sites, as well as links to organizations that focus on Internet-related issues.  Includes a Children’s Pledge to Online Safety.

 

  LessonPlansPage.com Over 2,000 lesson plans for all ages and subjects.  Links to other great sites, too.

 Educator’s Reference Desk  ERIC is the Educational Resources Information Center, funded by the US Dept. of Education.  Teachers can get lesson plans, advice on classroom management, and much more.  Lots for parents, too.

 

  Lesson Plans for Teachers  One of many pages where you can find lesson plans, worksheets, rubrics, etc. for any subject and any age.