Special programs
Educational Resources
Homework Help
Helping Your Child with Homework
Homework Help
tips for parents
Homework Help
resources for children and parents for all subject areas; includes games, calendars, clip art, vocabulary builders, math exercises, jokes, screen savers, book links such as Harry Potter
Homework Help
all subject areas and grade levels
Homework Help
homework help: find facts on thousands of subjects, including sports, entertainment, geography, history, biography, health, and world news; has almanacs, encyclopedia, atlas and dictionary
Homework Help
get tips and advice to help you with your homework, how to prepare for exams and how to improve study habits
Homework Help
free virtual library resource center for educators and students, library patrons, families, and anyone exploring the Web for valuable research information
National Geographic Homework Help
Homework Help
animals, history/culture, maps/geography, photos/art, science/nature, places
Parent Support
CHIP Children's Health Insurance Program of Pennsylvania
Parent Support
Free or low-cost health insurance may be available to your family through the Children's Health Insurance Program of Pennsylvania CHIP . CHIP provides insurance to families whose income is above Medical Assistance limits, but cannot afford to purchase insurance privately. Routine checkups, immunizations, hospitalization, dental exams, eye exams and eyeglasses, prescriptions, hearing services, and other health services are covered under CHIP. Call the Healthy Kids Network, 1-800-986-KIDS, to find out if your family qualifies for CHIP.
Parent Support
definitions of educational terms
Pennsylvania Department of Education Parent Resources Page
Parent Support
resources for all aspects of public education
National Parent Teacher Association
Parent Support
not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities
Pennsylvania Parent Teacher Association
Parent Support
The Pennsylvania PTA represents a diverse membership and is comprised of members who are actively involved in providing children and youth with various programs and advocating on their behalf
Parent Support
student tool for project presentation; load MicroWorlds Web Player from site to view sample students projects
Parent Support
publishing company's resources for parents
General Education Web Resources
General Education Web Resources
a library of Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level and kinds of activities
General Education Web Resources
links for all subject areas recommended by the Institute
General Education Web Resources
toys that promote learning
General Education Web Resources
The Association for Library Service to Children ALSC is a network of over 3,700 children's and youth librarians, children's literature experts, and publishers committed to improving and ensuring the future of the nation through exemplary library service to children, their families, and others who work with children.
PA Department of Education Sites for Kids
General Education Web Resources
General Education Web Resources
fund and games, issues and advice, community sharing among parents and professionals
Reading
Reading
mp3 audio stories for young children
Reading
book lists with reviews and age levels, trivia, book clubs
Reading
RIF Reading Planet is a place where kids and families come together to explore the world of books. Grown-ups can browse through a universe of activities and ideas for motivating kids to read. Kids can post reviews of favorite books and participate in interactive games and activities.
Reading
Reviews written by kids for kids from grades K-6. The Spaghetti Book Club encourages kids' love for reading by giving them an opportunity to connect on a personal level with the books they are reading and then share their reactions, thoughts, and opinions with family members, friends, and kids around the world. Reviews can be located through title, author, or reviewer.
Reading
website for parents and kids to surf together: stories from the popular PBS show are posted online with links to associated games
Math
Math
games, flashcards, quizzes, worksheets
Math
practice in four basic operations, can be timed and scored, number range selected
Math
games for kids of all ages
Math Forum at Drexel University
Math
math worksheets and flashcards online; many in game format
Harcourt Animated Math Glossary
Math
animated definitions of basic math vocabulary
Math
math resources for basic math facts, money, time; needs adult direction to select levels, timing, and scoring
Science
Science
interactive planetarium
Science
resources about animals, animal care, veterinarians
Science
resources, TV information, many science topics
Science
learn at the Franklin Institute online
Science
games, activities, facts, art and stories
Laramie Astronomical Society and Space Observers
Science
astronomy links for kids
U.S. Geological Survey Site for Kids
Science
homework help, research and projects for the earth sciences
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Science
information on animals, including web cams where children can watch animals in real-time all around the country
Science
information on volcanoes around the world, including recent eruptions, ask a volcanologist, kids' volcano art and project ideas
Science
Susan Ott, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington
Science
matter, atoms, elements, reactions, biochemistry
Life Science Resources for Kids and Teachers
Science
links to sites in all life science categories
Computers and Technology
Computers and Technology
how the internet works
Computers and Technology
education on the computer and technology components
Computers and Technology
compare your computer needs for different functions
Art
Art
art activities, lessons, history, after school projects, parent ideas, projects for scouts, teacher exchange
Art
illustrator extraordinaire, Jan Brett, provides printable resources especially for primary students: bulletin board sets, puzzles, coloring pages, recipes, finger puppets, calendars, art projects, and more! There are sight word lists, Dolch word lists the 220 most frequently found words, phonogram flash cards, print and cursive alphabet templates, and math flash cards. All resources can be downloaded for free, and are in pdf format
Music
NIEHS National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids' Pages SING-A-LONG
Music
National Institutes of Health NIH and the Department of Health and Human Services DHHS The NIEHS Kids' Pages is a government non-profit educational website authorized by a 1997 Presidential Memorandum. The Sing-Along pages are included because sing-along activities are particularly useful for motivating young children to learn to read and to improve their reading skills.
San Francisco Symphony for Kids
Music
kids learn about instruments of the orchestra, learn to perform songs, and learn music basics in the lab with the band
National Geographic for Kids Online Magazine
games, brainteasers, stories
National Women's History Project
learning materials, books, posters, gifts
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
educates the public about the historic struggle to abolish human enslavement and secure freedom for all people
began in 1995 as a community service learning project for sophomores at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. Since 2000, however, it has been entirely organized and run by Karen Carr. Dr. Carr holds a PhD in Classical Art and Archaeology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and is an associate professor of History at Portland State University.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
a service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office GPO. Ben's Guide serves as the educational component of GPO Access, GPO's service to provide the official online version of the legislative and regulatory information. This site provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers.
White House, Mint, Engraving, and Printing, ATF, FirstGov for Kids U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal, Savings Bonds
Sites for kids
Sites for kids
games, activities, crafts
Sites for kids
Clever Island games and stories
Sites for kids
games, quizzes, homework help
Sites for kids
resources for children and parents for all subject areas; includes games, calendars, clip art, vocabulary builders, math exercises, jokes, screensavers, book links such as Harry Potter