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Kids-in-Mind-Movie Reviews
Have you ever wondered why a movie was rated PG-13? Is it because of nudity, violence, profanity, or all of the above? Kids-in-Mind answers those questions by giving reviews of movies that are not quite reviews. Kids-in-Mind does not give opinions on whether movies are good or bad, they give information on the content, so parents can decide if they want their child to see the movie.
http://www.kids-in-mind.com/

Connecticut State Department of Education
This web site is a valuable resource for parents to learn what the state provides for children in grades K-12. Find out what the curricular goals and standards are for children in all subjects, including resources for children with disabilities. Find information on how to foster a desire for children to read for enjoyment, and how the state identifies gifted and talented children, and what resources are available to them. There is much more information including, how many teachers are working in the school systems, and what the requirements are for them. Web pages for Connecticut schools, libraries and colleges are also available.
http://www.state.ct.us/sde/

Discovery School
This web site has information for teachers, parents and students including, helping your child to study independently, relating to your child’s teacher and ideas on how to get your child to read during the summer. Information for teachers includes, lesson plans, and Kathy Schrock’s guide for educators, which contains information on all subjects.
http://school.discovery.com/

First School
Many facts, craft ideas and coloring pages for preschoolers on dozens of different topics. Full text of fairy tales and legends, with notes to parents and teachers on the origin and message of the stories, plus craft ideas relating to the stories.
http://www.first-school.ws/

Carol Hurst
Reviews of fiction and non-fiction children’s books with suggestions on discussions and activities in relation to the stories. Also included are biographies of children’s authors, and recommendations for parents and teachers on reading to children, and helping children develop a desire to read.
http://www.carolhurst.com/

Kids Health
Current information on health from birth through adolescence. Includes many articles on nutrition, first aid, finding a pediatrician, children’s emotional and physical development and much more. A section on pregnancy is also included.
http://kidshealth.org/index_noflash.html

Preschool Education
Many fun activities for preschoolers including, games, crafts, songs, and circle time ideas. Also included are recipes for play materials such as, bubbles, play dough, silly putty and slime. Information on child development, health and nutrition is also included.
http://www.preschooleducation.com/

Preschool Rainbow
Fun and educational activities for preschoolers, such as finger plays, rhymes, songs, small group activities, large group circle activities, crafts, book suggestions, counting and alphabet games and information on infant development.
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/

Refdesk
More than 20,000 links to encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs and many more reference sources. Read national and international newspapers; find the value of your car with the Kelley Blue Book, read trivia, urban legends, the pun of the day and much more.
http://www.refdesk.com/

Kathy Schrock's Guide
Information on hundreds of different topics for students, teachers and parents.
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/

Tips to Keep Kids and Teens Safe on the Internet
The Internet can be a good source of information and communication, but there can be drawbacks that parents should be aware of. This web site has some good advice for parents.
http://www.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/

United States Department of Education
Information on your child’s education from preschool to college, such as, characteristics of a good quality preschool, to requirements for college. Get free instructional materials for your child on topics such as, math, science, social studies, history, reading and the arts. There is also information on charter schools, after school programs, resources for children with special needs, activities for summer vacation, homeschooling and more.
http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp