One of the Big Questions
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
International Studies
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}.
Look What Followed Me Home!
When a child wants a dog, he or she may promise to walk him and feed him, but do they really know what’s involved in caring for a pet? A household pet needs special care, and no one knows this… Continue reading
The History Of The Automobile
Yes there were cars in the olden times. Henry Ford built the Model T and the Model A, and was instrumental in developing the mass production of the automobile. His goal was to produce the largest number of cars at… Continue reading
Emotional Support For Children Who Are Disaster Victims
The Virginia Disaster Stress Intervention Site is a service of the Psychology Department of James Madison University. The site provides an online printable version of a ten page, illustrated workbook for children, entitled My Disaster Diary . This workbook provides… Continue reading
Tips for Parents and Teachers in Spanish, Urdu, Korean, Arabic, and English
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
Free Information On Outer Space
Want to help your child build a solar system? Solar System Puzzle Kit is an activity where kids are asked to assemble an eight-cube paper puzzle, and when solved, they can create a miniature solar system. Information on rockets, the… Continue reading
Free Child Care When Training Or Looking For A Job
Welfare reform, called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), does more to help people not wind up on welfare. The new program includes free training, education, child care, and transportation assistance necessary to help you obtain employment. Child care is… Continue reading
Free Videos On Famous Artists
You don’t need to leave the comfort of your home or school to view great works of art. The National Gallery of Art’s Extension Program is an attempt to develop awareness in the visual arts and make its collections accessible… Continue reading
What To Read
Sometimes choosing a book is difficult, and sometimes kids need a little encouragement to keep reading. The Sylvan Learning Foundation has a website where you can plug in a child’s reading level, types of books the child finds interesting, and… Continue reading
