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Parents and Kids Together
The American Library Association site includes answers to fun questions as how many libraries there are in the United States (over 120,000), resources, including booklists, and a calendar listing events throughout the year...
The American Library Association found out the following when doing a focus group with kids: The children told us they believe more kids would use public libraries if they knew what was there for them -- and if their parents would take them. With free resources for both adults and kids, a trip to the library can be an exciting and rewarding outing for everyone.
The Education Index rates schools of all kinds, from grade schools to universities. Go on-line and check out how your child's school rates. A great resource when moving or looking at college options.
Yak's Corner is an online adaptation of a successful syndicated children's magazine. Not only will you find snack recipes and home crafts but also learning activities. The goal of this online version is to reach out internationally.
NSF's Just for Kids is a good site for home learning. It includes an ask-the-expert capability and links.
Scientific American features a fun, new, science-related activity every week that parents and their six- to 12-year-olds can do together.
Xplora is the European gateway to science education. It is aimed at teachers, pupils, scientists, science communicators and science educators. Their Megalab section includes simple experiments and demonstrations families can do at home.
Figure This, a combo from the Department of Education and NSF, offers 80 real-life math challenges for grades 6-8 and emphasizes parent-student collaboration.
Scientific American: Bring Science Home
http://www.scientificamerican.com
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Most of these sites which will pop up from online searches are devoted to just "fun" activities for parents and kids together. Of course, with commercial ventures, products are advertised, also. Many offerings will be pre-screen for acceptable content.
Your local parenting magazines will be list similar sites.
