Useful Websites for Parents
scoilnet.ie
A network for Irish schools
Information for Young Parents in Education available to download. Treoir, the National Information Centre for Unmarried Parents has published the second edition of the Information for Young Parents in Education (44 pages), which is funded by the Crisis Pregnancy Agency. This edition has up-dated all the information on schemes and allowances and useful organisations.
http://www.sparklebox.co.uk/ is full of free downloadable resource sheets for use with the younger child. It's very colourful and attractive for children to look at.
www.apples4theteachers.com Lots of downloadable activities including maths
http://printactivities.com Lots of ideas for supporting childrens' literacy and numeracy
http://www.henireland.org a website with lots of resources for homeschooling
www.zerotothree.com you need to sign in but the materials and resources are free.
talktoyourbaby.org.uk
Say hello to your new baby, Sharing songs and rhymes, Making the most of television etc. Printable handouts for parents.
bbc.co.uk/parenting/...My World
Links to what has been done in the programme, has interactive exercises for children to do.
kidsites.com
Great for parents supporting primary school child
scholastic.com/kids
Great free resources to download
earth.google.com
Good for primary school children
barringtonstoke.co.uk
Very good for children’s books for dyslexic readers. Age appropriate content but younger reading age level. E.g. 12 year old boy interested in exciting adventures but has a reading age of 8, both needs are addressed. Asks young people to become reading consultants asking for feedback on new unpublished books, helping to give meaning and reasons to read.
abcteach
Find over 5,000 pages and worksheets you can print for your child. Subject matter ranges from grammar, handwriting and flashcards, to crossword and number puzzles. (plus a whole lot more!
Baby Names
Over 4,500 names in database. Includes popular names of the year list plus lists of favorite soap opera and Shakespearean names.
DrGreene.com
Dr. Greene, Chief Medical Officer of A.D.A.M. and Clinical Faculty Member at Stanford, provides thorough answers to your pediatric questions. A few of the many topics he covers include bed wetting, ear infections, nutrition, and parenting. Other sections discuss the stages of childhood development, and provide helpful tips and facts.
FamilyCorner.com
Topics include parenting, homeschooling, food, family, kids, health... everything a family needs!
PediatricNeurology.Com
Offers information to parents of children with Attention Deficit, Autism, Learning, and other disorders and health concerns. Includes the ADHD e-Book, which gives parents a detailed understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The book summarizes treatment advice and also includes chapters for teachers and kids.
Zero To Three
This site provides information to parents (and professionals) of children who are in their first 3 years of life. Developmental milestones and how to choose quality child care are just a couple of the many subjects explored.
ltscotland.org.uk/storybook
online books and games suit ages 5 – 8
pbskids.org/ online books, songs, colouring pages, games ages 3 – 8
naturegrid.org.uk/infant/
online books, nature work, includes link for parents explaining how to use these resources to support kids literacy development
safekids.com/
Good for kids and parents – a guide to safe use of Internet.
familyeducation.com
Just register by giving your email address and there is a world of printable material to support primary school learning in lots of areas. Fun and practical ideas.
youbabybookmagic.org.uk/dads
Ideas and suggestions for books for different age groups
timesonline.co.uk/alphamummy
Tips and ideas for mums
Science
Getting kids hooked on science is easy when you have the right materials to help you - but finding good resources is sometimes a challenge. To help educators, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool teamed up with the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Coalition of Science After School to produce the Consumer’s Guide to Afterschool Science Resources. Although these resources were selected especially for afterschool programs, many are suitable for the regular classroom. The Consumer’s Guide is an online searchable guide of science resources that have been reviewed by afterschool and science content experts. Users may browse resources by title, subject, grade level, audience, or cost. Access the Consumer’s Guide at sedl.org/afterschool/guide/science/index.html and for information on science activities appropriate for afterschool programs, visit sedl.org/afterschool/toolkits/science/.
Maths
wartoft.nu/software/sebran
For younger children or children having difficulties. Different levels for addition, subtraction and multiplication. ( can be downloaded free from internet).
homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/
Teacher resource printable worksheets e.g. analog clock.
senteacher.org/
Printable worksheets, basic facts worksheet factory is freely downloadable. Site specifically for Special Needs Children.