ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Launching Family Message Journals
This lesson introduces Family Message Journals-a teacher-tested tool for encouraging family involvement and supporting writing to reflect and to learn.
Crayola
Crayola: The Art of Childhood
A treasure trove of ideas for supercharging children's creativity.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: How Can I Help My Child Do Well on Tests?
Standardized testing is one form of assessment used in schools. Find out about standardized tests, how and why schools use them, and how you can support your child.
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts: Imagine! Introducing Your Child to the Arts
Creative play with a purpose! Information, from the National Endowment for the Arts, to encourage and guide your children in understanding and appreciating the arts. Learn how to engage them in arts of all sorts: writing, dance, music,...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Extracurricular Excitement
This is a very general overview of the benefits to be obtained through joining extracurricular activities.
Rick Beach
Teaching Literature to Adolescents, 2nd Edition: Activities
The textbook entitled Teaching Literature to Adolescents, 2nd Edition contains activities for Chapter 13 reflection. Intended for teachers, this site contains activities that will extend the content from the Chapter 13. This collection...
The College Board
College Board: Extracurricular Acitivities; Life Outside the Classroom
Here are some thoughts on how colleges look for extracurricular activities or a "passion for an activity outside of the academic setting."
US Department of Education
U.s. Department of Education: Involvement in My Child's Education
This concise list of sites covers numerous topics that deal directly with a child's success in school. These topics include No Child Left Behind, supplemental services, and family involvement.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Engaging Parents to Support Academic Attainment Over Time
Chances for success are improved when adults offer children, starting at a young age, positive expectations and aspirations about what they can do and achieve. Learn ways to help parents support students' long-term success in school,...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Engaging Parents to Support Good School Attendance
Poor school attendance is a strong predictor of school dropout. Children can't learn if they aren't present in school, so attendance is a must. Parents are best positioned to ensure children attend school and to build the expectation...
PBS
Pbs: Creativity and Play
How can we as parents foster creativity and self-expression in our children? Peruse these ideas from PBS such as encouraging different types of creative play.
Other
Network for Instructional Tv: Teaching Study Skills: A Guide for Parents
Do you want to help your child study but don't know what practical solutions you can employ? This site offers concrete plans for parents interested in encouraging proper study habits.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Having Your Child Tested for Learning Disabilities Outside of School
Children who struggle with reading often need extra help. This help usually comes from the school, but some parents choose to look outside the school for professionals who can assess, diagnose, tutor, or provide other education services....
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Engaging Parents to Support Academic Achievement
Academic achievement is a strong predictor of high school graduation and is critical to long-term success in college, work, and life. A sixth grader who fails math or English, has unsatisfactory behavior, or poor attendance has a 75%...
The College Board
College Board: Take Control of Homework
A short but helpful list of tips to help high-school students take control of their homework.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Helping With Homework
What is the balance between actually doing the homework or refusing to help? Here are some possible answers from math teachers.
Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental: Helping Your Children Become Readers [Pdf]
Practical suggestions for parents on how to help their children learn to read.
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