In the course of my web surfing, I sometimes come across sites that I think would be of interest to the parents of my eighth graders. Here are a few worth checking out.
Help! My Kid Can't (or Won't) Do Homework! This site is written by a teacher to provide parents with information about learning styles and study skills.
The Parents Guide to the Internet This site maintained by the U.S. Department of Education offers a wealth of material. Be sure to check out the Tips for Safe Traveling on the information superhighway. It has a set of guideline that you may want to go over with your children to be sure that their time spent on the internet is productive, safe, and enjoyable.
Surfing the Net with Kids This is an outstanding site! ! ! Barbara Feldman also provides guidelines for Protecting Our Kids on the Internet.
INTERNET 101 If you're new to the world wide web, head to this site to quickly learn the basics of emailing, websurfing, and searching. You'll know your way around the web in no time at all!
The Parents' Guide to the Information Superhighway - Rules and Tools for Families Online">
Children's Television Workshop If you have little ones, you might want to checkout this website.
A number of authors and critics suggest titles of Books Every Child Should Read
10 Tips on Hearing Your Child Read
The Librarian's Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids
You might be interested in reading essays by two of my eighth graders which discuss the pros and the cons of Organized Sports for Young People
Last revised: May 13, 2000
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