What is the leading export from Ireland? How many people live in Ethiopia? The federal government has two websites that can provide enough information for a two page country report, and it doesn’t even involve going to the library! Check out {http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html#about} and {www.state.gov/www/backgound_notes/index.html}.
Foster Grandparent Program is a non-profit volunteer program sponsored by the Corporation for National Service. Foster Grandparents offer emotional support and enrich the lives of children in need. The programs are made up of Senior Corps Volunteers that by offering… Continue reading
Adventist Community Services provides trained volunteers who participate in the Cooperative Disaster Child Care (CDCC) program, an interagency collaborative that provides temporary day care centers for victims of disasters as they deal with reorganizing their lives. Contact Adventist Community Service,… Continue reading
Imagine how much harder this already unthinkable tragedy would be if you or your family had only limited understanding of the English language. Prepared by the National Association of School Psychologists and translators from the Fairfax, Virginia, Public Schools, this… Continue reading
Speak your mind and let the President know how you feel about the issues! Whether it’s about more money for your school or your solution to problems with the environment, all you need to do is send a note to… Continue reading
One of America’s most beloved mascots is now one of America’s most beloved authors! The Woodsy Owl Activity Guide is jam-packed with ideas for classroom activities, list of kid’s books, coloring pages, and more! Contact Smokey Bear-Woodsy Owl Center of… Continue reading
facing parents and teachers is how to talk to children about the recent terrorist events in New York and Washington. Some terrorism-specific information is available at: {www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm}. Other general guidelines about helping children in a disaster are also helpful. Go… Continue reading
C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) Kids Summer Camp provides surviving spouses and children the opportunity to work with professional counselors and trained mentors to work through grief issues together while strengthening the family’s ability to communicate. During the week-long camp… Continue reading
Your kids may be too young to drive a car, but they can easily go 20mph on their bikes. So there are risks involved when your child is bike riding. In fact, over 500,000 emergency room visits are for bicycle… Continue reading
You don’t want to get wet. Acid Rain: A Student’s First Sourcebook is a great way to teach kids about the environment and what needs to be done to protect it. Designed for grades 4-8 and their teachers, the sourcebook… Continue reading