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Favorite Online Educational Resources

Below are a few valuable resouces that will come in handy for both professional educators and parents/caregivers.  They range from fun games and activities to current news in the educational field.  Please have a look and use these resouces to benefit the children in your care.

Teacher Resources

Nice websites to know about as a parent or educator
Web Links:
  1. edhelper.com edhelper.com
    A searchable database of free lesson plan ideas to use with a class or your own children.
  2. PBS.org PBS.org
    The official homepage of the Public Broadcasting System (PBS), with resources for all of its high quality educational television content
  3. PE Central PE Central
    A trove of information on how to integrate physical activity into general education requirements.

Family Resources

Good sources for games and interactive activities for all ages
Web Links:
  1. LEGO Digital Designer LEGO Digital Designer
    From this site, you can download a free program that allows anyone to create their own LEGO construction digitally, then order the real bricks in a custom box.
  2. Parents Magazine Parents Magazine
    A good general reference for parents.

Professional Resources

Web Links:
  1. eSchool News eSchool News
    Wonderful source for relevant technology news impacting education.
  2. NAEYC NAEYC
    The official website for the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the largest and most active professional organization for early childhood teachers.
Author: Jacob Yale
Last modified: 11/29/2011 2:02 PM (EST)