Helpful Childcare Sites

Computer Time - Allows parents to set limits on the usage of the computer.  We use this software in our cottages and recommend it.
http://www.softwaretime.com/

Jiskha Hromework Help - English Writing  homework helps includes advice, formats, topics, and other helps.  http://www.jiskha.com/english/writing/

The Science Club - Lots of resources for those kids with science projects. http://www.scienceclub.org/

Homework Spot - HomeworkSpot.com is a free homework information portal that features the very best K-12 homework related sites.  http://www.homeworkspot.com

School Express.com - The SchoolExpress website has materials for children ages 3-10. Teachers, homeschooling families, parents, children, and grandparents are welcome to use our site. Lots of FREE items. Lots of free worksheets and other resources.  (Some pop-up ads) http://www.schoolexpress.com

Christianity Today (parenting) - Online Magazine - Lots of info on all aspects of Parenting  http://www.christianitytoday.com/parenting/

parenting.org - A service of Girls and Boys Town.  Information about parenting from birth to 19.  http://www.parenting.org

FamilyResource.com -  Some very good material. http://www.familyresource.com

FamilySeek.com is an internet index that links you to websites offering sound and practical advice on parenting and family life.  http://www.familyseek.com

Parent News - A unique opportunity for parent information. http://www.parent.net

Parents Television Council (PTC) was established in 1995 as a nonpartisan group, offering private sector solutions to restore television to its roots as an independent and socially responsible entertainment medium.  Rates and describes all current TV shows for Sex, Violence, Language, and an overall rating using a red/yellow/green light.  Helps you to know what your kids are watching.  http://www.parentstv.org/

Education Place - Elementary  resources for teachers, students, and parents.  Includes reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies centers, professional development, searchable activity database, educational games, and textbook support. http://www.eduplace.com

History Net - Site with categorized history articles, weekly features, thumbnailed picture gallery, and special events/exhibits.  http://www.thehistorynet.com

AAA Math - Hundreds of pages of basic math skills. Interactive practice on every page. An explanation of the math topic on each page. http://www.aaamath.com

Math.com - is dedicated to providing revolutionary ways for students, parents, teachers, and everyone to learn math. http://www.math.com

Christian Classic Library - Classic Christian books in electronic format, selected for your edification. There is enough good reading material here to last you a lifetime, if you give each work the time it deserves! http://www.ccel.org

How Stuff Works - www.howstuffworks.com

Information Please - www.infoplease.com

Meriam-Webster Dictionary - www.m-w.com

Oxford English Dictionary - www.oed.com

Roget's Thesaurus - www.thesaurus.com

The Reference - www.thereference.com

The Virtual Reference Desk - www.refdesk.com


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