Links
Here are some links which might be useful this term.
Links for Kids | Links for Parents
Links for Kids
Encyclopedias
http://encarta.msn.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
About the weather and natural disasters:
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/
http://www.fema.gov/kids/dizarea.htm
Fact Monster:a free reference site for students, teachers, and parents. Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects, including Maths, Grammar etc.
http://www.factmonster.com/
http://www.factmonster.com/homework/
Grammar Helper
http://www.kidinfo.com/Language_Arts/Grammar_Helper.html
Webpage with decimal lessons and activities
http://www.aaamath.com/dec.html#topic22
Webpage with fraction lessons and activities
http://www.aaamath.com/grade5.html#topic66
Punctuation sites for kids - information and games
http://www.surfnetkids.com/punctuation.htm
Punctuation Paintball Game http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Paintball&COOK=
Links for Parents
Learning Disabilities - Understanding the types, causes, symptoms and diagnosis
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/learning_disabilities.htm
The Seven Learning Styles - Discover how your child learns
http://www.lessontutor.com/sm1.html
Helping Children Study
http://www.teachersandfamilies.com/open/parent/studyskills2.cfm
Study Habits and Homework
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/succeed/05-studyhabits.html
Tips For Helping Kids and Teens With Homework and Study Habits
http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/studytips.shtml
'Brain' Exercises and Learning Problems
Here are a few articles you as a parent can read to find out more about recent studies in the tretment of dyslexia and other learning problems.
"A controversial, exercise-based treatment for dyslexia appears to deliver substantial improvements, a study by UK scientists has concluded."
NEW SCIENTIST
"School children with learning difficulties have been "cured" thanks to a special exercise programme designed to stimulate the brain"
THE WESTERN MAIL, IC WALES
"A controversial exercise-based treatment claimed to help children with dyslexia has been hailed a success by parents and teachers at a school."
BBC NEWS
Kids Rules for Online Safety
Do not give out any personal information (address, telephone numbers etc.).
Tell a parent immediately if you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Never agree to get together with someone you “meet” online. Always discuss this with your parents, especially if someone keeps suggesting that you meet each other.
Never send a person your picture or anything else without first checking with your parents.
Do not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make you feel uncomfortable.
Do not give out your Internet password to anyone (even your best friends) other than your parents.
Check with your parents before downloading or installing software or doing anything that could possibly hurt your computer or jeopardize your family’s privacy
.Internet Guidelines for Parents