We The People
We all had to memorize the Preamble of the Constitution during our school years. It might be fun to see the whole text of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and The Declaration of Independence. You could test your bridge group’s… 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
Computer Repair and Training
Tech Corps is a non-profit organization designed to address the technology needs of the K-12 education group. There are branches in 42 states where volunteers train teachers and students in computer technology. They also repair and install computers, offer seminars,… Continue reading
Free Childcare Referral Service for NYC Parents
Child Care Inc. Information and Referral Service offers New York City’s parents (throughout the 5 boroughs) free consultation and referrals to help them find after school programs, family child care, pre-kindergarten programs, infant/toddler programs and other forms of childcare. Child… Continue reading
Bring The Birds To You
Kids love to look at pictures of birds in books. Why not teach them to go outside and look at the real thing? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has published the booklet, For the Birds. It details various types… 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
Grants to Assist with Adoption of Children Orphaned by Terrorist Attacks
The National Adoption Foundation (NAF) offers grants, ranging from $500 to $4,000 to assist individuals with the actual cost of adoption. To begin the grant process, a comprehensive financial assistance application is submitted by the prospective adoptive parent(s). The Board… Continue reading
More Than Just Digging In The Dirt
If archeology is your thing, then check out the National Park Service. They have the Archeology and Ethnography Program that has developed fascinating materials about our country’s past and can help spur on your interest. Want to know what to… Continue reading
Free Information on Helping Children Deal With Fear
On their website, a prominent Purdue University Child Development and Family Studies expert offers insight into children’s feelings about the recent disasters. Strategies and advise are offered on ways for adults to help children cope with their fear, based on… Continue reading
Free Legal Services for Disaster Victims and Their Families
Victims and families of those affected by the recent terrorist attacks can receive free disaster legal services. Volunteer attorneys from the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division can help answer questions about tenant/landlord disputes, wills, insurance and taxes and other… Continue reading
