Springboard Resources
Frequently Asked Questions 2010-2011
References and Links
For School Age Kids
Central Kindergarten Center
Information for early elementary age children
Discovery
Discovery channel Activities and homework help
For Kids
School-age kids will like visiting this fun site: games and information, cartoons, language activities.
MaMa Media
A commercial site designed to provide a range of activities for children.
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
Kids Source Online
A good source of links to health, education, and parenting sites
Kids Doctor
Managed by a pediatrician: “Think of kidsDoctor as a 24 hour a day source for what every parent needs to know about keeping our kids healthy.”
Mayo Health Clinic
Information on many health topics with a section for parenting and child health
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
This organization serves as a clearinghouse on child abuse and neglect information. 
(800) 394-3366
National Health Information Center (NHIC)
NHIC serves as a health information resource that puts people in touch with the public or private organization that can best deal with the person’s concern.
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
Answer questions regarding any health and safety concern. Full time resource librarian on staff to research specific topics and locate relevant articles or studies free of charge.
Prevention Magazine’s Healthy Ideas
Very important whole health, natural food approach to weight loss, fitness, healthy cooking, family health, and natural living
Wide amount of information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. U.S. Department of Education
Variety of research and information for parents and child care providers
Language and Literacy
Classroom Connect
“A site for k-12 teachers and students” with good lists of resources and good links.
Gryphon House Books
Early childhood books and information, new titles, featured books, reading activities and a special section for infants and toddlers.
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.
U.S. Department of Education
Research and information for parents and child care providers
Word Central
Kids site for Merriam Webster. Learn new words, hear pronunciations, and have fun.
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