Forms, Links & Resources for Parents
Choosing After School
Resources for Our Current Families
Maryland Health Inventory Form
Maryland Medication and Administration Form
Washington, D.C. Medication and Administration Form
References and Links
For School Age Kids
Discovery
Discovery channel Activities and homework help
Ontario Science Center
Fun site for school-age children that includes a search engine for kids’ sites.
The San Francisco Exploratorium
Fascinating site for school-age children, particularly those inclined toward science.
The Yuckiest Site on the Web
Fun site for older kids 9+.
Yahooligans Worlds of Wonder
A good search engine for kids.
Health and Safety
American Association of Poison Control (AAPCC)
This site has a list of poison control facilities throughout the United States, along with educational resources and prevention tips.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The site lists recent recalls, allows you to search for topics, and has information on current events regarding safety.
Kids Health/Nemours Foundation
Information about children’s health
Mayo Health Clinic
Information on many health topics with a section for parenting and child health
Prevention Magazine’s Healthy Ideas
Very important whole health, natural food approach to weight loss, fitness, healthy cooking, family health, and natural living
Language and Literacy
International Reading Association
An organization devoted to promoting literacy.
National Parent Information Network
Clearinghouse on elementary and early childhood development and urban education.
PBS Ready to Learn
“A service for grown ups who care about children” that helps parents and caregivers who use television with children make the most of public broadcasting programs.
Reading is Fundamental
literacy and early literacy activities.
Word Central
Kids site for Merriam Webster. Learn new words, hear pronunciations, and have fun.