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A Child Becomes a Reader - Birth to Preschool
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf/low_res_child_reader_B-K.pdf
The National Institute for Literacy provides this summary of information, offering advice for parents and families of children from birth to preschool on how to support reading development at home, and how to recotgnize preschool and day care activities that start children on the road to becoming readers.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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A Family Trip to a Museum
http://www.pbs.org/parents/teachersourcetips/museumtrip.html
Museums offer both children and adults the opportunity to learn about art, culture, science, history, and so much more. They provide first hand learning experiences where children can see a painting, touch a fossil, or make their own hair stand on end.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Arthur
http://pbskids.org/arthur/index.html
Arthur is a great PBS web site for kids 4-8. Games and activities are provided for kids.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Arthur - Parents and Teachers
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/index.html
Grown-ups can learn more about the ARTHUR television series and Web site, and access lots of useful resources and activities.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Barney and Friends- Parents and Educators
http://pbskids.org/barney/pareduc/index.html
Barney & Friends continues to entertain, educate and enrich the lives of children worldwide, remaining one of the top-rated TV shows for preschoolers. Access information about the television program as well as games and activities to support them.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Between the Lions (PBS)
http://pbskids.org/lions/
Between the Lions is an award-winning PBS television series designed to foster the literacy skills of its viewers, while playfully demonstrating the joys of reading. Each show aims to give kids four to seven years old some of the experiences they need in order to become successful readers. There are more than 80 stories, games, songs, and other activities to develop a love for (and skill in!)reading.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Boohbah (PBS)
http://pbskids.org/boohbah/noflash/index.html
Boohbah is for kids 3-6 - they learn through active viewing. Woven into the design of Boohbah are opportunities to help children build skills in five different learning areas:
Movement , Mathematics, Problem Solving / Science , Language, and Imagination.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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BoohBah - Parents and Educators (PBS)
http://pbskids.org/boohbah/parentsteachers/parents.html
Boohbah is different from most educational TV. It is intended to foster a style of active viewing in which the things that children ages 3-6 learn from viewing are not determined primarily by the content of the program, but rather by the ways that young viewers (and the grown-ups who care about them) engage with the program.
Woven into the design of Boohbah are opportunities to help children build skills in five different learning areas: Movement , Mathematics, Problem Solving /Science, Language
Imagination
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Busy Parents Helping Busy Children
http://www.floridapartnership.usf.edu/pdfs/tipsheets/tip04a_busy_parents.pdf
This brochure developed by the Florida PIRC (Parent Information Resource Center) provides "family-friendly" tips for parents as they seek to provide learning opportunities for their children at home and in the community.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Caillou (PBS)
http://pbskids.org/caillou/
Caillou is a wide-eyed four-year-old who learns about life - one adventure at a time! From his own backyard to his very first airplane ride, Caillou discovers the wonder and excitement of being a little boy in a very big world.
Caillou is for children 2-6 years of age.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Caillou - Information for Grownups
http://pbskids.org/caillou/grownups/
The television series and the activities on the Web site combine the following "guiding principles" to encourage learning: 1) CAILLOU is 4 Making New Friends; 2) CAILLOU is 4 Finding Out; and 3) CAILLOU is 4 Laughter and Fun
Caillou is for children 2-6 years of age.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Clifford
http://pbskids.org/clifford/
Clifford provides games, stories, and printable activities for children ages 3 -7.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Clifford for Parents and Teachers
http://pbskids.org/clifford/parentsteachers/index.html
Parents and teachers of kids 3-7 can learn more about the Clifford television series and web site, and access resources and activities for their students.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Developmental Milestone: Ages 3 through 5
http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=324
Since birth, you’ve watched your child grow and develop. You’ve noted his height and weight, when he crawled, stood, and walked, even when he spoke his first words — and perhaps compared all of these milestones of his infant and toddler years to the "norms." The preschool and early school years are also full of changes. From three to five your child’s motor skills, language, thinking, and social development change dramatically. Knowing what to expect as your child grows can reassure you that your child is on track with his peers or alert you to potential concerns. Below are some milestones to watch for during the preschool years.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Dragon Tales
http://pbskids.org/dragontales/index_sw.html
Dragon Tales is an animated fantasy adventure series featuring 6-year-old Emmy, her 4-year-old brother Max and the four young dragons they befriend in Dragon Land. The target audience is children 3 to 6 years of age. The new season will launch in 2005 and brings two surprises. First, Hispanic culture plays a more prominent role. Stories showcasing folk stories, songs and children's games provide compelling opportunities for viewer participation and a more overt recognition of the heritage and customs of children and families with Spanish-speaking backgrounds. Second, there's a brand new character. Enrique, six years old and bilingual, moves next door and travels with Max and Emmy to the whimsical world of Dragon Land, where the three children and dragon friends help each other overcome obstacles and cope with fears.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Dragon Tales - Parents and Educators
http://pbskids.org/dragontales/parentsteachers/home.html
This is where parents and teachers can learn more about Dragon Tales -- the show and web site - including fun activities to do with children and exciting information. The 180 activities are easy to do at any time and help reinforce the educational themes of each program. You can also find lesson plans for teachers, the educational philosophy of the program, FAQs, descriptions of the characters, and a section in Spanish.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Exploring the Performing Arts
http://www.pbs.org/parents/teachersourcetips/performing.html
The performing arts are an active way for your child to express himself /herself while encouraging the development of both social and ACADEMIC skills. Dance, theater, music, dramatic reading, and puppetry are all forms of the performing arts. When your child gets up in front of an audience to perform a play, he/she is learning how to speak in front of large groups as well as learning how people interact with each other. He/She is also developing memorization and language skills that can be applied across academic subjects.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Fun and Games at PBS
http://www.pbs.org/parents/fungames/
Access a data base of activities for you and your child based on the program you want (e.g., Sesame Street, Clifford the Big Red Dog), the type of activity (e.g., songs, games, post-card), and the skill (e.g., math and numbers, reading and language) you want your child to develop.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Fun Ways to Read with Your Child
http://www.floridapartnership.usf.edu/pdfs/tipsheets/tip09_fun_ways_to_read.pdf
This pamphlet developed by the Florida PIRC (Parent Information Resource Center) provides fun ways for families to get involved in their children's reading.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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George Shrinks (PBS)
http://pbskids.org/georgeshrinks/
George helps youngsters ages 2-7 understand the importance of self-acceptance while encouraging individuals to use the means available to them to solve problems and overcome obstacles. The topics covered by this program include biology, botany, entomology and ecology, which will help foster an interest in science by highlighting the fun side of learning.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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George Shrinks - Information for Parents and Educators
http://pbskids.org/georgeshrinks/caregiver/index.html
This creative character helps youngsters ages 2-7 understand the importance of self-acceptance while encouraging individuals to use the means available to them to solve problems and overcome obstacles. The topics covered by this program include biology, botany, entomology and ecology, which will help foster an interest in science by highlighting the fun side of learning.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Get Ready to Read!
http://www.getreadytoread.org/frontpage/Itemid,1/
This site provides information for educators and parents on early literacy and learning in preschool.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Getting Along: Taming the TV
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1650.pdf
Does your TV spend more time with your kids than you do? Are you worried about what they see and learn? If so its time to rethink your family viewing habits.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Headstart - Drake University
http://www.drakeheadstart.org
The Drake University Head Start Program offers a variety of program options to address each family's individual strengths and needs. Program options include preschool classrooms for three and four year olds, full-day and full-year preschool classrooms with childcare, home-based preschool program for three and four year olds, toddler center-based program for two year olds, and home visiting program for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Helping Your Child Become a Reader
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/index.html
Other than helping our children to grow up healthy and happy, the most important thing that we can do for them is to help them develop their reading skills. This offers pointers on how to build the language skills of young children (birth through age 6), and includes a list of typical language accomplishment for different age groups, suggestions for books, and resources with reading problems or learning disabilities. Information is available in English and Spanish.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/math/index.html
This booklet is made up of fun activities that parents can use with children from preschool age through grade 5 to strengthen their math skills and build strong positive attitudes toward math. Information is available in both English and Spanish.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/math/index.html
Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics: Our increasingly technological world demands strong skills in mathematics, not only in the workforce but also in everyday life, and these demands will only increase over the lifetimes of our children. The major portion of this booklet is made up of fun activities that parents can use with children from preschool age through grade 5 to strengthen their math skills and build strong positive attitudes toward math. This booklet is available in English and Spanish.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/math/index.html
This booklet is made up of fun activities that parents can use with children from preschool age through grade 5 to strengthen their math skills and build strong positive attitudes toward math.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Helping Your Child Learn Science
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/science/index.html
Helping Your Child Learn Science: Everyday is filled with opportunities to learn science – without expensive chemistry sets or books. Parents and families do not need degrees in chemistry or physics to help their children learn science. All that is needed is willingness to observe and learn with them, and, above all, to make an effort to take the time to nurture their natural curiosity. This booklet provides parents and families of children ages 3-10 with information, tools, and activities they can use in the home and community to help their child develop an interest in the sciences and learn about the world around them. This booklet is available in English and Spanish.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Helping Your Preschool Child
http://www.ed.gov/parents/earlychild/ready/preschool/part.html
How well children will learn and develop and how well they willd o in school depends on a number of things, including their health and physical well-being, social and emotional preparation, and language skills and general knowledge of the world. This booklet highlights techniques parents and families can use to encourage their children to develop the skills necessary for success in school and life by focusing on activities that make learning fun. This booklet is available in English and Spanish.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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How To Create a Literate Home
http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/articles/literatehome/main.html
What exactly is a "literate home?" It is an environment that encourages children (birth through first grade) 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. Follow these tips about what materials parents need and what parents can do.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Iowa's Early Childhood Parent
http://www.state.ia.us/earlychildhood/Parents/
This web site was created to provide FREE objective, medically accurate early care, health, and education information for families in Iowa. Browse the database for great resources or take a look at the Early Childhood A to Z section for topics such as child care, health and safety, child development, learning to read and write, parenting, pregnancy, and many others.
The information provided is primarily for families with children 0- 5 years old. Some of the links will provide comprehensive information for all ages of children.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Iowa's Early Childhood Parent
http://www.state.ia.us/earlychildhood/Parents/
This web site was created to provide FREE objective, medically accurate early care, health, and education information for families in Iowa. Browse the database for great resources or take a look at the Early Childhood A to Z section for topics such as child care, health and safety, child development, learning to read and write, parenting, pregnancy, and many others.
The information provided is primarily for families with children 0- 5 years old. Some of the links will provide comprehensive information for all ages of children.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Jay Jay The Jet Plane (PBS)
http://pbskids.org/jayjay/
Jay Jay invites all preschoolers to have fun with him, color with Snuffy, watch TV with Herky, visit Tracy's world, and read with Big Jake.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Jay Jay The Jet Plane - Caregiver's Corner
http://pbskids.org/jayjay/care.home.html
Jay Jay The Jet Plane allows parents and caregivers to explore the "Ready to Learn" activities and teach their children about the life lessons and science and nature moments discussed in each Jay Jay episode. With each lesson, you will find a clip of a show and some related activities for you do with your child.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Making Music: Literacy Tips for Parents
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/81
Music is a great way to introduce children to sounds and words! Here are some helpful hints on making music a part of your daily life as well as a list of recommended musical recordings and songbooks for you to try.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Manage Screen (TV and Computer) Time
http://www.uncledansreportcard.org/ForParent/Index.asp?Reference=ScreenTime&~=
Screen time involves watching television, playing video games, and using computers. Television is a wonderful teacher, but sometimes what it teaches isn't good for children. Learn tips for screening students' screen time.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Mr. Rogers (PBS)
http://pbskids.org/rogers/
Mr. Rogers is fun for kids ages 2-6. There are many activities, including a story-telling corner, song lists, and the neighborhood of make believe.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Mr. Rogers - Parents and Teachers
http://pbskids.org/rogers/parentsteachers/
Welcome parents, teachers and caregivers. The information in this area can help you better understand the childhood themes in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and the philosophy behind them. You'll also find discussion ideas and suggestions for follow-up activities for children at home, school, or child care.
Mr. Rogers is geared for children ages 2-5.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Nick Jr. Parenting Features
http://www.nickjr.com/parenting/parenting_features/index.jhtml
Visit Nick Jr.'s web site for parents - featuring information on healthy kids, age-by-age activities (ages 1-8), activity finder, and videio and movie guides.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Noggin: Games and More
http://www.noggin.org/games/index.php
Here’s where you can find all the games and activities you can play with you favorite Noggin characters.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Noggin: Preschool on TV
http://www.noggin.org/parents/index.php
Noggin is the only commercial-free educational channel dedicated to pre-schoolers 12 hours a day 7days a week, available on digital cable and satellite. Noggin offers your kids’ favorite educational shows like Blue’s Clues and Sesame Street. Noggin’s interactive games on TV and online will stimulate, challenge and engage your kids at every turn.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Parenting Counts
http://www.talaris.org/parentingcounts.htm
Through outreach efforts in more than 40 communities around the country, Parenting Counts and PBS stations promote greater awareness of the importance of the first years of life and the importance of the parent/child relationship.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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Parents as Teachers
http://www.parentsasteachers.org/site/pp.asp?c=ekIRLcMZJxE&b=272119
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5.
Parents are supported by PAT-certified parent educators trained to translate scientific information on early brain development into specific when, what, how and why advice for families. By understanding what to expect during each stage of development, parents can easily capture the teachable moments in everyday life to enhance their child's language development, intellectual growth, social development and motor skills.
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Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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