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PARENTS
NJ Parent Link: the Early Childhood, Parenting and Professional Resource
Center
http://www.njparentlink.nj.gov
The State of NJ has created this website with information for parents on state
services, as well as comprehensive information on many aspects of parenting,
including health, education, community calendars and much more.
Child Safety on the
Information Highway.
http://www.safekids.com/child-safety-on-the-information-highway/
A guide to Internet safety for young people, originally from the National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
On Guard Online
http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/net-cetera.aspx
Chatting with your kids about being online. Also - tips to protect
yourself against phishing and Internet fraud.
Family TLC.
http://familyTLC.net
Parenting tips, family activities, articles on child development, and
age-specific activities to do with your child.
Internet 101
http://www.internet101.org/
Learn to use the Internet.
Internet Resources for Special Children
(IRSC).
http://www.irsc.org/
A search engine and portal of information for parents of children with
disabilities.
Net Mom's Nice Sites
http://www.netmom.com/net-mom-approved-web-links-for-kids.html
For families that would like to explore the Web together.
Kid's Craft Recipes
http://www.theideabox.com/ideas.nsf/craft+recipe
Recipes for crafting materials.
KidsHealth.org
http://www.kidshealth.org/index2.html
Articles on many aspects of child health from the Nemours Foundation.
The Real Mother Goose
http://trmg.designwest.com/index.html
This 1912 illustrated edition is now in the public domain and available on
the Internet.
Kididdles
http://www.kididdles.com/
Comprehensive list of classic kid's song lyrics. Many have audio files
that you can sample.
Motivating a Child to Read
http://www.indianchild.com/motivating_children_to_read.htm
Tips for encouraging your child to love reading.
National Information Center for Children and
Youth with Disabilities.
http://nichcy.org/
Provides information on
disabilities and disability-related issues for families and educators.
Parentcenter.com
http://www.parentcenter.com/
See
news, tips, activities, and features geared to parents of kids age 2-8.
Talking with Kids About Tough Issues
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/
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TEACHER
Teachers who work in K-12 schools in Camden County are eligible for Camden
County Library cards at no charge. To apply for a card, bring
one ID that shows name and address or one photo-ID with name and address
and one pay stub from the school system or contract with the school
district to your local branch. The cards are issued for the period of
one year to begin in September and expire in August.
A. Pintura: Art Detective
http://www.eduweb.com/pintura/
Play detective and crack the case of an art mystery. Take a look at real
images of famous paintings in the process.
Art in the classroom -- Metropolitan Museum Art Resources
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/classroom.asp
Blue Web’n.
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/
A searchable directory of “Blue Ribbon learning sites” on the Web.
Discovery School.com Teaching Tools.
http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/teachingtools.html
Offers teachers a
puzzle maker, worksheet generator, quiz maker, glossary builder, and clip
art gallery.
Education World
http://www.education-world.com/
An e-zine “where educators go to learn.”
How Things Are Made
http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/
This site has videos showing how a number of common items are
manufactured: like Jelly Bellies, wool and plastic bottles. You'll
need a high-speed connection.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators from DiscoverySchool.com
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/arts/artarch.html
Lesson plans, teaching tools, homework helpers and more.
The Learning Page
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/
Sponsored by the Library of Congress, this site offers lesson plans,
activities, and educational initiatives to enhance the teaching of
American history and culture.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities.
http://nichcy.org/
Provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for
families and educators.
Primary Games
http://www.primarygames.com/games.htm
Online learning games.
Resources for teachers from the Smithsonian Institute.
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/index.html
Includes lesson plans and field trips for grade preK through 12.
Surfnet Kids Games
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/
Includes math games, crosswords, science games, American games, and art
and music games
Teacher Pathfinders
http://www.teacherpathfinder.org
Resources for teachers in a variety of subjects.
TeachNet: The Teachers’ Network
http://www.teachnet.org/
Includes approximately 500 teacher- and student-tested classroom
projects for preschool through grade 12.
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HOMESCHOOLERS
When searching our catalog, use the subject heading
"home schooling."
See Also: Camden County Library's
Homeschooling Pathfinder
A to Z Home's Cool
http://www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling/
A large, well organized site from the former MINING
COMPANY homeschool guide.
Eclectic Homeschool Online
http://eho.org/
The magazine for creative homeschoolers -- published from a Christian
perspective.
ENOCH
http://www.enochnj.org
The Education Network of Christian Homeschoolers.
Homeschooler’s Curriculum Swap.
http://theswap.com/
An innovative Web service: homeschooling parents buy, sell, and trade
used books and materials.
Homeschool World
http://www.home-school.com/
From the makers of Practical Homeschooling
magazine.
Homeschool Central - New Jersey
http://homeschoolcentral.com/support/new_jersey_homeschool.htm
State information, regional information, and families with webpages
Homeschooling - Who, Me?
http://www.waymarks.com/homeschool/
Answers questions for those interested in beginning to homeschool.
Homeschooling for Students with Special Needs
http://www.homeschoolcentral.com/special.htm
Homeschooling on a Shoestring
http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/
Ways to cut costs while homeschooling.
HSLDA
http://www.hslda.org/
Homeschool Legal Defense Association
Jon’s Homeschool
Resource Page.
http://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/
Answers to homeschooling questions, plus many resources.
Links to Homeschool Sites
http://www.snj.com/PACT/linksforhomeschoolers.htm
For southern New Jersey.
NBHERA
http://nbhera.org/
National Black Home Educators Resource Association
New Jersey Education Code for Homeschoolers
http://www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling/laws/blNJ.htm
New Jersey Homeschool Support and Legal Resources Information
http://eho.org/support/state.asp?stateid=31
Homeschooling law and support groups.
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