Take Your Kids On an Archeology Expedition
Never liked staying on the sidelines? Well then, dig in. Passport In Time helps you open a window to the past by allowing you to join activities such as archaeological excavation, site mapping, drafting, laboratory and art work, collecting oral… Continue reading
Have Your Kids Do A Family Oral History
Words of wisdom make more of an impression when you get them directly from the source. The Grand Generation: Interviewing Guide and Questionnaire ($1.50) lists guidelines for collecting folklore and oral history from older tradition-bearers. It includes a general guide… Continue reading
Free Or Low-Cost Rocks
Lots of fourth graders across the U.S. study about rocks and minerals. How do you help your kids grasp the subject with some enthusiasm? Contact your state geologist located in your state capital. They have informational sheets, brochures, videos, slides,… Continue reading
Free Coloring Books
Teach your kids about the environment in a fun way. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has several coloring books to help you increase your child’s awareness of the Earth and recycling. Titles include: The Adventures of the Garbage Gremlin and… Continue reading
Help for Crime Victims
The National Center for Victims of Crime is dedicated to helping victims of crimes rebuild their lives. They offer toll-free help lines, a lawyer referral service, support counselors and referrals to support services. A unique service is they provide a… Continue reading
Free Computers For Homeschoolers
Not only home schools, but any school or community group that are trying to educate kids from pre-K through grade 12, can be eligible to receive used computers from the government through its surplus property program. Contact Computers for Learning,… Continue reading
Free Legal Assistance For Domestic Violence Problems
Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, you can call the hotline and not only get access to sources that will solve your immediate problem, but also get information and sources in your area that can explain your legal… Continue reading
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
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 for Grandparents Raising Grandkids
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has developed the Grandparent Information Center (GIC), providing information about programs and services, such as legal referrals and the Grandparents Support Database, to help improve the lives of grandparent-headed households. Contact AARP Grandparent… Continue reading
