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http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/
PBS helps students to think critically
about all of the advertising that they see
on this great website. It helps them
to become smart consumers by providing
activities that teaches them to analyze,
interpret and evaluate media messages.
- www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/homework.html
This website provides excellent information regarding helping your child with their homework. The source used for the information provided on this website is from the US Department of Education. In addition to some excellent information, the authors suggest resources for more information and gives links to two related articles that readers may find of interest.
- http://ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/index.html
This website is from the US Department of Education and is an article all about helping your child learn to read. The link above will link you to the Table of Contents where you can choose to read at the beginning or just read the areas of interest to you. Excellent suggestions are provided here.
- www.ala.org/parentspage
Authored by the American Library Association, this site provides some excellent information about kids and reading, books for kids, and kids on-line safety.
- www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/amazing.html
Not sure where to have your child search on the Internet? You'll find 700+ great websites on this page that are appropriate for kids. This site is also by the American Library Association.
- www.how-to-study.com
This website was developed by an experienced teacher and guidance counselor and is truly an excellent source to use if you want your kids to do better in school. Topics include: how to take notes, how to listen better, improving reading skills, how to use index cards to your advantage and how to keep track of assignments.
- www.childrenspartnership.org/bbar/pbpg.html
Worried about your child being on-line? This website is the "Parent's Guide to the Information Superhighway." It provides information about when your child is ready for the Internet and how to begin, how to keep your child safe on-line and the Internet in school. Suggested resources, including other websites, for further information are provided.
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