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Encouraging Young Writers
Long before they go to school, before they even know the alphabet, children begin to write. In fact, for most children, literacy begins at home . . . with a crayon.
The scribbles of very young children have meaning to them, and scribbling actually helps them to develop the language skills that lead to reading. Young children who are encouraged to draw and scribble stories will learn to write more easily, effectively, and confidently once they head off to school.
http://www.rif.org/parents/articles/encouragingyoungwriters.mspx
Reading Resources-
Leading to Reading
This fun and interactive site offers stories, nursery rhymes, and other activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It also contains information to help parents and childcare providers develop the language skills of young children.
http://www.rif.org/leadingtoreading/
How To Create A Literate Home
What exactly is a "literate home?" It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so your child will use them. More importantly, you need to interact with your child in ways that foster literacy development.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/articles/literatehome/main.html
Motivational Activities
Keep students excited about reading by incorporating motivational activities into your curriculum. Click on the links below to find hundreds of great activities to keep your students reading.
http://www.rif.org/educators/activities/default.mspx
A Child's Bookshelf: Inside Children's Literature Video
A Child’s Bookshelf: Inside Children’s Literature is a two-part series hosted by Ann Curry of The Today Show. It features interviews with seven of the country’s most celebrated children’s book authors and illustrators including renowned poet, Jack Prelutsky and actor and author, John Lithgow.
http://www.rif.org/educators/childrenslit/default.mspx
RIF Advice and Tips
This new section of our site offers practical tips for making reading fun for kids and expert advice on monthly reading topics. Click on the links below to learn more
http://www.rif.org/educators/advicetips/default.mspx
Professional Resources
Web Resources
Are you searching for online resources to help you further your research on literacy topics? We've compiled some great links for you here.
http://www.rif.org/educators/webresources/default.mspx
Gateways to Early Literacy
Gateways to Early Literacy, a production of RIFNet, consists of four half-hour videos that explore the critical ways family childcare providers can enrich and support children's early language and literacy development.
http://www.rif.org/educators/gateways/default.mspx
Care to Read
Care to Read is RIF's early literacy program that supports children's emergent literacy skills through training and resources for childcare staff in center- and home-based childcare programs. Six workshops cover important topics in early literacy development and use children's literature to actively engage childcare staff and illustrate literacy development concepts.
Care to Read training is typically done through a "train the trainer" model that prepares participants to return to their programs and deliver the six workshops to their colleagues.
http://www.rif.org/educators/caretoread/default.mspx
Social Studies
War of 1812 Video
8 minute video Brief summary of the War of 1812
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=19406&title=War_of_1812
Sojourner Truth- video
5 minute video Great Women in History; Sojourner Truth
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=87072&title=Great_Women_In_History___Sojourner_Truth
50 Nifty States
2 minute video/song naming the 50 states
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=35821&title=Fifty_Nifty_United_States_
Jamestown Colony
9 minute video explaining the Jamestown Colony
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=19705&title=Jamestown_Settlement
US Presidents
3 minute video/song naming the presidents thru Clinton
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=55302&title=Animaniacs___Presidents_
Ellis Island
5 minute video
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=22402&title=A_Virtual_Voyage_to_Ellis_Island
Homework
Helping With Homework
As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in your child's academic achievement. By taking steps to get involved in your child's education, you can bridge the gap between home and school to ensure your child's success in learning and in life.
Below you'll find both practical guidance and valuable information about how you can help your children with homework.
http://www.rif.org/parents/articles/homework.mspx
Parents
PBS Parents
Parent Guides, Issues and Advice, Fun and Games
http://www.pbs.org/parents/
RIF's School Connection
Children succeed best in school when teachers, parents, and children work together.
Developing a parent-teacher partnership with open communication is essential to a child's learning — and both parents and teachers are responsible for making this happen.
http://www.rif.org/parents/school/default.mspx
Preparing Your Child For School
As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in your child's academic achievement. By taking steps to get involved in your child's education, you can bridge the gap between home and school to ensure your child's success in learning and in life.
These research-based tips provide both practical guidance and valuable information about preparing your child for school.
http://www.rif.org/parents/articles/preparingkidsforschool.mspx
Monitoring School Work
As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in your child's academic achievement. By taking steps to get involved in your child's education, you can bridge the gap between home and school to ensure your child's success in learning and in life.
http://www.rif.org/parents/articles/monitoringSchoolWork.mspx
Getting the Most Out of Parent Teacher Conferences
As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in your child's academic achievement. By taking steps to get involved in your child's education, you can bridge the gap between home and school to ensure your child's success in learning and in life. The research-based tips in this article provide both practical guidance.
http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=59
Children Who Can Read But Don't...
Studies show what common sense tells us: the more kids read, the better they read and the more pleasure they get out of reading.
Unfortunately, the reverse holds true: children who read very little usually have poor reading skills. Reading is a struggle for them, and they avoid it whenever possible.
Is there anything that you can do to encourage your children to read? First, it's helpful to know your child's reasons for not liking or wanting to read. These reasons can help you decide what will work best in motivating your child to discover or rediscover how much fun reading can be.
http://www.rif.org/parents/articles/ChidrenWhoDontRead.mspx
10 Signs of a Great Early Childhood Classroom
If your child is between the ages of 3 and 6 and attends a child care center, preschool, or kindergarten program, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) suggests you look for these 10 signs to make sure your child is in a good classroom.
http://www.rif.org/parents/articles/10signs.mspx
Communities Matter
A bumper sticker states, "If you can read this, thank a teacher." But the latest research indicates the situation is more complex.
Who plays the critical roles in preparing a successful reader?
http://www.rif.org/parents/articles/communites_matter.mspx
Working With Teachers and Schools
Many teachers say that they don't often receive information from parents about problems at home. Many parents say that they don't know what the school expects from their children or from them. Sharing information is essential and both teachers and parents are responsible for making it happen.
The following questions and answers can help you to get the most out of talking to your child's teacher or with other school staff members.
http://www.rif.org/parents/articles/Teachers_Schools.mspx
RIF's School Connection
Children succeed best in school when teachers, parents, and children work together.
Developing a parent-teacher partnership with open communication is essential to a child's learning — and both parents and teachers are responsible for making this happen.
http://www.rif.org/parents/school/default.mspx
Tips for Getting More Involved in My Child's School
As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in your child's academic achievement. By taking steps to get involved in your child's education, you can bridge the gap between home and school to ensure your child's success in learning and in life.
http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=60
Tips for Back To School Reading and Beyond
Research shows that parental involvement in developing their children's love of literature is critical to raising lifelong readers. As family schedules are reorganized to begin the school year, now is a great time for kids and parents to be sure they incorporate reading into their daily routines.
Below are some fun and practical ways to make reading a normal and natural part of family life and encourage kids of varying ages to get reading-ready as they head back to the classroom and prepare to dive into books all year long.
http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=13
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
NCPIE advocates for parents' involvement in their children's education and encourages relationships between home, school, and community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people
http://www.ncpie.org/
10 At Home Vacation Ideas
Facing a summer without vacation plans? Here are ten ideas to help you and your family get away from it all this summer, with the help of some good books of course.
http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=71
How to Nurture a Growing Reader
Reading doesn't just happen. It is a skill that must be nurtured from a child's earliest years. Once children know how to read, they still need gentle coaxing and support to reach their full potential as readers.
http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=6
Keep Kids Reading This Summer -- Take Them to the Library!
School's out! Time to take a break from the daily academic routine. For many children, however, this means taking a break from reading and running the risk of losing important reading skills. So how can parents keep kids reading and learning all summer long? Take them to the library!
http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=34
RIF's Ter-RIF-ic Summer Reading Tips for Families
Experts agree: Children who read during the summer gain reading skills, while those who do not often experience learning losses. Kids across the nation are sure to find reading enticing this summer with these tips.
http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=14
Stress-Busting Holiday Reading Tips for Families
While the holidays can be stressful and frantic for many moms and dads, spending time reading together is a great reason to turn off the television, cuddle up, and relax.
http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=62
Tips for Back to School Reading and Beyond
Research shows that parental involvement in developing their children's love of literature is critical to raising lifelong readers. As family schedules are reorganized to begin the school year, now is a great time for kids and parents to be sure they incorporate reading into their daily routines.
http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=13
English/Literaure
Poetry Ideas
http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=68
Semicolon; 2 times to use it
5 minute video 2 main uses of semicolon
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=244913&title=The_Semicolon__It_s_Not_Just_a_Fancy_Comma
Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots Video/Rap
3 minute video/rap explaining prefixes, suffixes and root words
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=126398&title=Prefixes__Suffixes__and_Roots_Rap
Math
Fractions Rap Video
3 minute video Fractions Rap Video
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=24266&title=Mr_Duey___Fractions_Official_Video
Simplfy Fractions Video/Rap
1 minute video/rap how to simplfy fractions
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=156&title=Mrs__Burk_s_Simplify_Rap
Quadrilateral Video/Rap
2 minute video/rap explaining quadrilaterals
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=8870&title=Quadrilateral_Rap_by_Bob
Science
Photosynthesis
3 minute video/rap explaing the process of photosynthesis
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=62625&title=Photosynthesis
Water Cycle Video
1 minute song explaining the water cycle
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=7708&title=Water_Cycle_Song
Plant and Animal Cells/ Video Rap
1 minute video/rap explaining the difference in plant and animal cells
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=125855&title=Cell_Rap
Water Cycle Video/Song
3 minute video/song explaining the water cycle
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=120556&title=Cool_Water_Cycle_Song
Weathering and Erosion Video
3 minute video explaing weathering and erosion
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=20814&title=Weathering_and_Erosion_by_StudyJams
Photosynthesis
2 minute video/song explaining the process of photosynthesis
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=49549&title=Photosynthesis_Song
Rocks and Minerals
6 minute video/song explaining rocks and minerals
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=1256&title=Rocks_don_t_Roll__The_science_of_rocks_and_minerals
Newtons' 3 laws
2 minute video
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=145186&title=Newtons_three_laws
Molescules and Atoms
2 minute video How atoms bond to make molecules
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=538&title=Making_Molecules_with_Atoms
Reading Activities for Kids
Photo Albums
Videos
Math Lessons
Decimal Lessons
Does your child need additional instruction on decimals. Here are 13 lessons from introducing decimals to converting them.
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/02-decimals/index.html
Fractions
Does your child need additional instruction on fractions. There are 13 lessons from What is a Fraction to Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/index.html
Factors and Primes
Does your child need extra lessons in factors and prime numbers. Here are 4 lessons.
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/00-factors-primes/index.html
Exponents
Does your child need extra instruction concerning exponents? Here are 4 lessons.
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/04-exponents/index.html
Properties
Does your child need extra instruction concerning the properties of math? Here are 9 lessons.
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/06-properties/index.html
Signed Numbers or Integers
Does your child need extra instruction concerning negative numbers, etc.? Here are 10 lessons.
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/08-signed-numbers-integers/index.html
Fractions
Here are some additional lessons on fractions from reducing fractions to improper fractions, etc. There are 17 lessons.
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/01-p2-fractions/index.html
Percents
Does your child need extra instruction concerning percents, including converting percents. Here are 5 lessons.
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/03-percents/index.html
Order of Operations
Does your child need extra instruction on order of operations? Here are 5 lessons.
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/05-order-of-operations/index.html
Introduction to Algebra
Here are some lessons on algebra: exponents, polynomials, radicals, solving equations, and graphing. Look at the bottom of the web page for the links.
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/index.html
Geometry
Here are some lessons.
http://www.coolmath.com/0-geometry-math-art.html
Finance
Here are 6 lessons concerning various ascepts of finance
http://www.financefreak.com/
Basic Facts
Some your child need some extra help in addition, subtraction, multiplication or division? Here are some lessons and games.
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/0-arithmetic-help-lessons-practice.html
Online Calculators
Different kinds of online calculators
http://www.coolmath.com/calculators/index.html
Math Videos
More Math Videos
http://www.mathplayground.com/mathvideos.html
Clue Words for Solving Math Word Problems
How do you know when to add, subtract, multiply or divide? Look at these clue words.
http://teachers.redclay.k12.de.us/pamela.waters/math/clue_words_for_story_problems.html
Math Games
http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html
Money
http://www.aaaknow.com/mny.htm
Percent
http://www.aaaknow.com/pct.htm
Science Lessons
Astronomy
Does your child need some extra instruction concerning astronomy? Here are some lessons, games and apps.
http://www.sciencemonster.com/astronomy/index.html
Earth Science
Does your child need some extra instruction concerning earth science? Here are some lessons and apps.
http://www.sciencemonster.com/earth-science/index.html
Life Science
Does your child need some extra instruction concerning life science? Here are some lessons and games.
http://www.sciencemonster.com/life-science/index.html
Physical Science
Does your child need some extra instruction concerning physical science? Here are some lessons.
http://www.sciencemonster.com/physical-science/index.html
Mom's Homeroom; Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in School
A Musical Mind
The importance of music
http://momshomeroom.msn.com/videos/4/252
Board of Learning
Ways board games can help your child
http://momshomeroom.msn.com/videos/4/247
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