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Walter L. Parsley Elementary School

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Resources on the Internet for Parents

updated July 1, 2009

new Whyzz
The website for parents of inquisitive young children.  Type in your 'why', 'what', or 'how' question.  Answers are explained in kid-ready language suitable for children aged three to eight.
The Book Seer
Type in the book title and author and this website will recommend other books you may like.
 kidsites.com - a listing of kid friendly sites for learning and for fun.
North Carolina Writing Assessment Online Interactive Training System -
interactive site provides teachers, administrators, parents, and students the opportunity to practice applying the North Carolina Writing Assessment Scoring Model to student responses

NC Public Schools / Department of Public Instruction

Education Acronyms - Ever wonder what that educational jargon really means? Visit this page on the NC Public Schools website and become enlightened!

Links to webpages from the U.S. Dept. of Education:

Visit D.A.R.E.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teacher drug prevention as well as good decision making skills.  Fifth grade students at Parsley receive this instruction some time during the school year. 

Junior Achievement - Cape Fear - learn more about this program and opportunities to volunteer.
parentbytes.com - provides "a comprehensive on- line service for parents. Practical parenting ideas will be offered and issues discussed in an informative, compassionate and supportive way".
Magazine Directory - find the on-line version of just about any magazine you are looking for

Internet Use
Online Safety and Privacy Issues for Your Children
Internet Safety Tips for Kids

Learn about COPPA and how you can help keep your child safe while using the wonderful resources of the Internet

  • Safe surfing tips.
School Resources for Parents from Family Education Network

Homework Spot (for Parents)

DiscoverySchool..com logoDiscovery School for Parents

The Kid's Domain logoKid's Domain - Grownups Place

Dole Superkids - Parents' Page Learn how to get your kids to eat healthy snacks and other nutritional information.

 Family Fun This site by Family Fun magazine has many activities and crafts for your children as well as information for parents in the form of advice, tips, and support. You'll also find recipes, health advisors, and travel information.
Like to make crafts? Here on Craft Finder you can search for an occasion and the materials you have on hand and find a craft to fit your needs.

Children's Technology Review

Wonder what software is appropriate for your child? This site will help you decide what software and interactive media is best for your family.

Cool Math 4 Parents logo Math 4 parents at Coolmath.com   - Tips, resources, and fun math things to do at home.

Figure This! - Family Corner

Math challenges for your family.

Librarian's Index
to the Internet

"Our motto: "Information You Can Trust." The Librarians' Index to the Internet (LII) is a searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 9,000 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries. LII is used by both librarians and the general public as a reliable and efficient guide to Internet resources."

 Digital Librarian

StartSpot Network

"Simplify your search for the best of the web."

Links to searching for books, movies, jobs, genealogy, homework, libraries, museums, and much more.

Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.

RIF develops and delivers children's and family literacy programs that help prepare young children for reading and motivate school-age children to read regularly. 

Taking Great Pictures

flashing cameraFrom Kodak, learn how to take great pictures with these tips and great examples.

Math Fact Cafe
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Math facts practice sheets you can print and practice on at home. Depending upon the grade level, there is practice in addition (including decimals), subtraction, multiplication, division, time, money, and fractions.

There are also 'flash cards' that students could practice with while on the Internet.

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