Home - Child & Family Resources, Inc. Free Parent Resources. Parent Power / Poder de los padres. Studies of successful schools report that parent involvement is a major factor in their outcomes, including closing the achievement gap between various groups of students. By adopting the principles in this booklet and taking the steps indicated for each age group, you will be able to help your child learn at each step of the way and ensure success in school and in life.
Parent Power (PDF, 6.2MB) Los estudios sobre las escuelas exitosas informan que la participación de los padres es un factor muy importante en sus buenos resultados, que incluye la reducción de las desigualdades entre los grupos diferentes de estudiantes. Al adoptar los principios y tomar las medidas señaladas para cada grupo etario, podrá ayudar a su hijo a aprender en cada paso del trayecto y así asegurar su éxito en la escuela y en la vida.
Poder de los padres (PDF, 6.6MB) Disabilities - My Child's Special Needs - Parents - ED.gov. Education . PBS Parents. In honor of promoting environmental awareness and literacy for Earth Day, we’ve compiled this pristine, green book list.
Show your child the importance of Earth Day and help him understand how little, everyday things can help make a big difference by sharing the messages in these eco-friendly books. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.” Just a few short lines from Theodor Seuss Geisel (better known by his pen name, Dr. The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry Perfect for a bedtime story, Cherry’s soft illustrations and gently whispered words have a soothing effect on children and adults everywhere.
Recycle! This bright and enjoyable how-to book for kids focuses on five main aspects of recycling: paper, glass, aluminum cans, plastic and polystyrene. The Green Mother Goose: Saving the World One Rhyme at a Time by David Davis and Jan Peck I Can Save the Earth! Jimmy’s Gone Green! How to Talk to Your Child About the News. Listen News gleaned from the TV, radio, or Internet can be a positive educational experience for kids. But when the images presented are violent or the stories touch on disturbing topics, problems can arise.
Events like the deadly tornado in Oklahoma and explosions at the Boston Marathon might naturally cause kids to worry that something similar might happen to them or their loved ones. It also can make them fear some aspect of daily life — like thunderstorms — that they never worried about before. Reports on shootings, attacks, natural disasters, and child abductions also can teach kids to view the world as a confusing, threatening, or unfriendly place. How can you deal with these disturbing stories and images? How Kids Perceive the News Unlike movies or entertainment programs, news is real. By the time kids reach 7 or 8, however, what they see on TV can seem all too real. Natural disasters or stories of other types of devastation can be personalized in the same manner.
Listen Back. Homework Tips for Parents. Parents. Parents can trust Funbrain to deliver a fun and safe experience for even the youngest children. The Playground helps parents introduce their preschoolers to the Internet and teaches them how to manipulate the mouse and keyboard. Selected by FamilyFun magazine in its September 2010 issue as one of the top ten websites for kids, Funbrain is committed to providing a safe gaming environment that bridges learning and entertainment. Funbrain never collects personally identifiable information from kids. For more information please see our Privacy Policy. Funbrain.com is certified by the kidSAFE® Seal Program. Time For Kids.
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