Northland Public Library | Kids | Parent/Teacher Info

For parents

Websites for Preschoolers
Our childrens' librarians have selected these five sites because they emphasize skills important for preschoolers and move at a pace that is both age appropriate and technically accessible to beginning computer users.
America Responds - PBS Kid Resources for Parents
Since September 11, many parents have been wondering how to talk with their children about the news. This site can help.
KinderStart.com
The Web's largest index-directory of information about parenting, pregnancy, child development, health, education, learning activities and the wide range of issues related to children seven years and under.
Pregnancy & Parenting
From iVillage.com, this site has information on many different topics for parents. Includes a place to ask for help from experts in health, education, counseling and more.
Parental Stress Relief Center
A local organization dedicated to prevent ing child abuse and neglect, the Parental Stress Relief Center provides parenting education, counseling and intensive support services to families and caregivers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

For educators

The Educator's Reference Desk
2,000+ lesson plans, 3,000+ links to online education information, and 200+ question archive responses.
Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM)
Provides educators with quick and easy access to thousands of educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites.
School Express.com
School Express is an educational portal website. It links to thousands of free worksheets, free software programs, online kids' activities and ePhonics.
Discovery School Teacher Channel
Lesson plans, teaching tools, a worksheet generator, internet links and many more aids for educators.