We have grouped the following websites into four large categories.
While you will find some mixing of these categories at the various sites, we think you will find this general division helpful in locating the material or information you need.
Collectives
http://www.kaboose.com/
One of the world's leading online media and marketing companies focused on kids and families. The Kaboose Network is comprised of three award-winning online destinations including Funschool.com, Zeeks.com and Kidsdomain.com; a top destination for 5 million kids and families a month looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
http://www1.smsd.org/staffdev/gradelevel/Earlychildhood.htm
An absolute wealth of educationally-oriented resources for all ages, linking to many other sites. Authored by the Shawnee Mission (KS) School District & divided into age groups, this link targets Early Childhood, but allows easy access all the other age groups as well.
Activity Links for Children
http://www.booksarefun.com/
Books Are Fun - This child and parent-oriented Readers Digest company offers current books and accessory items at 50% or more off retail. NOTE: Use the code "LAVEP1" to enter the site.
http://www.cicc.on.ca/
Centennial Infant and Child Centre - Website for children with disabilities. Center includes an infant stimulation program and preschool activities.
http://www.cbcbooks.org
Children's Book Council Online - The CBC works to bring books and young people together and to encourage literacy, primarily through the creation of strong, quality collections in libraries, classrooms, and bookstores.
http://family.go.com/
Family.com - A wealth of activities for family involvement, plus advice and guidance for parents.
http://funschool.com/
FunSchool.com - A comprehensive, free, educational kids software site. FunSchool.com caters to children from pre-school through sixth grade. Come and play while you learn.
http://www.lapetite.com
La Petite Academy - From a network of childcare and preschool academies with 725 locations nationally, this website is developed from the belief that children can have fun while learning.
http://www.preschoolcoloringbook.com/
Preschool Coloring Book. - Printable coloring pages from the alphabet to the weather, plus dozens of other developmental coloring activities.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) features a wide variety of sections, including Bikes, School Bus, Garage Safety, Research Lab, Town Hall and even a safety-oriented Art Gallery.
http://ctw.org/
Sesame Workshop - From the creators of Sesame Street; interactive learning for children and parents.
http://zeeks.com/
Creative computer-based games activities for all ages, including Early Childhood. Part of the Kaboose Network.
http://members.tripod.com/diginncrafts/
Clever craft-oriented activities. Includes lots of interesting poems and limericks to use as part of the craft activities.
http://www.dltk-kids.com/
A privately-developed craft-oriented site by a very creative person. Cleverly-organized in 10 categories, from Charlie’s Chocolate Factory to Veggie Tale.
Parenting & Education Links
http://www.aboutschool.com/
AboutSchool - Educational site for students (K-12), teachers and parents. Categorized by grade level with applicable subject listings.
www.askthepreschoolteacher.com
Ask The Preschool Teacher - Offers practical answers by preschool teachers to preschooler issues requested by parents.
http://www.earlychildhood.com/
Early Childhood - Your complete resource for early childhood educators, brought to you by Discount School Supply.
http://familyeducation.com/home/
Family Education Network - Expert advice for parents who want to help their children learn and succeed.
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/
KidsClick! - Web search for kids by librarians; hundreds of links arranged by subject groups.
http://www.kidsource.com/
KidSource - The parent's source for children's healthcare, education, safety, learning disability, software, & parenting information and discussion.
http://parent.net/
Parent News - Professional advice on specific questions. Share experiences with other parents, and locate community resources.
http://parentsplaceonline.org/
ParentsPlace - A program of Jewish Family and children's services; consultation, counseling& parent education about everything to do with raising children, from infancy to young adulthood, including comprehensive services for teen and children with special needs.
http://www.preschooleducation.com/
Preschool Education - Advice and insights from hand-on experience. Includes a wide range of topics (arranged alphabetically) from Alphabet Ideas to Useful Recipes.
http://www.tnpc.com/
The National Parenting Center - A comprehensive and responsible source of guidance from the world's most renowned child-rearing authorities.
http://www1.smsd.org/staffdev/gradelevel/Earlychildhood.htm
An absolute wealth of educationally-oriented resources for all ages, linking to many other sites. Authored by the Shawnee Mission (KS) School District & divided into age groups, this link targets Early Childhood, but allows easy access all the other age groups as well.
http://www.kaboose.com/
Part of the Kaboose Network; this site targets age-appropriate educational activities, both computer-based as well as non-computer based. Extends into relevant “grown-up” sites as well.
http://www.papajan.com/parents/
Lots of fun educational activities that are both computer-based and printable.
Early Childhood Educator Links
www.ecd.govt.nz
Early Childhood Development - We provide advice, support and information about early childhood education and parenting to groups, parents and the wider community.
http://www.umaine.edu/eceol/
Early Childhood Education On Line - Promotes and facilitate information management and exchange, and to serve as a resource and benefit for all children, their families, and all people who help them grow and learn.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search...
ERIC/EECE - ERIC/Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education with 55,491 references as of June 2012, providing information and resources on child development, education and care of children from birth through early adolescence.
http://www.musicplayforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=169&Itemid=79
MENC Early Childhood SRIG - Supports worldwide research in early childhood music education.
http://www.naeyc.org/
NAEYC Online - National Association for the Education of Young Children; an organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood education programs.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ECI/
National Institute on Early Childhood Development - The Early Childhood Institute (ECI) sponsors comprehensive and challenging research in order to help ensure that America's young children are successful in school and beyond
http://www.scholastic.com/
Scholastic, Inc. - Excellent resources online for K-8 teachers. A wealth of information and activities for parents and children as well.
http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/early/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln
Offered by the US Department of Education, this site is a goldmine of resources for the Early Childhood professional, including current news, research, significant developments, summits & many other items related to the exploding field of Early Childhood education.
