The Children’s Literature Network
http://www.childrensliteraturenetwork.org/
Children’s book-related news, recommended books (including those that are forthcoming), author information, other resources and even a store where you can purchase autographed books.
Reading is Fundamental
http://www.rif.org/
RIF is the oldest and largest children’s and family nonprofit literacy organization in the US. Here you’ll find reading-ready activities in English and Spanish, information about how to motivate children to read, and other resources. There’s also a section with games for kids and resources for parents.
Scholastic
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/home.jsp
Tons of book and reading-related information and activities, both fiction and nonfiction. Resources for children, parents, grandparents and teachers. Look for information about how to choose the right book for your child at this link: http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1981
Read, Write, Think – Student Materials Index
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp
Many interactive resources from K-12 that help students have fun with reading while learning and practicing important reading strategies. Most final projects can be printed out and either turned into the teacher or put on the frige J
PBS Parents
http://www.pbs.org/parents/
Education for parents ranging from school help to potty training advice to craft ideas and free printable supplies for PBS-themed birthday parties! This site also includes an entire section devoted to child development where you can learn more about temper tantrums and how to handle them J Get to know the Super Sisters as they blog about life with kids. Also, go to http://pbskids.org/ for a ton of educational kids’ games and activities related to the likewise educational programs on PBS.
Story Place: The Children’s Digital Library
http://www.storyplace.org/storyplace.asp
This site is just what it says it is – a huge collection of digital story books for kids of all ages. Check out their Awards and Acknowledgement link at the bottom of the home page. They’ve gotten a few! Virtual tour: Click on an age group, then click on a theme and get buttons for Online Stories, Online Activities, Take-Home Activities, Reading Lists and even click on the book mark for a printable PDF file of Parent Activites with related info, songs, poems and other activities parents can do with their children.
Just One More Book!
http://www.justonemorebook.com/
Blog with podcast reviews of children’s books you might not find on your bookstore shelf. And more!
Family Education
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
A resource for everything family. Search by age under the categories of Food, Life, Entertainment and Special Needs, and find dozens of resources for your life as a parent, too.
Disney’s Family Fun
http://familyfun.go.com/
Hundreds of ideas for meals, crafts, activities, parties, games and more, including how-to videos for parents, teachers, babysitters and other caregivers.
Chateau Meddybemps
http://www.meddybemps.com/index.html
Online stories and activities to help children learn in their favorite way – by playing. Includes parent and teacher guides.