Recommended Web Sites

www.naeyc.org
National Association for the Education of Young Children contains research-based resources for families on relevant topics such as child development, reading, writing, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

www.literacyworldwide.org
International Reading Association – committed to improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime reading habit.

www.readwritethink.org
Guided by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English, this web site provides access to high quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction.

www.kids.nationalgeographic.com
This informative website has videos, games, and scientific knowledge that will engage our children about the world around them.

www.pbskids.org
This informational web site suggests how parents can support their child’s early literacy development.

www.developingchild.harvard.edu
Center on the Developing Child Harvard University – Social, Emotional, Cognitive, and Physical domains of early childhood growth and development are presented with engaging videos, podcasts, and relevant science-based research and resources for families with young children.

Science Websites for Young Children

www.allaboutbirds.org
The Cornell Lab – search Kindergarten Lessons and Activities for lessons on: bird communication, bird identification, bird beaks, and more.

www.amnh.org/explore/ology
The American Museum of Natural History science website for kids with hands-on projects (Draw a Monarch), videos (Pond life), games (Mission to Mars) and more.

www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/at-home-activities-for-kids
Boston Children’s Museum website for kids – search Nature and Outdoor Activities

www.sdzwildlifeexplorers.org
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers website for kids has animal and plant videos, games, activities and stories for kids.