Parent Resources

Check out some helpful websites for parents recommended by a recent issue of School Library Media Activities Monthly! If you have a favorite website for parents, email it to margaret_hale@charleston.k12.sc.us and we will post it on the site!

Raising a Reader

This site offers great advice to parents on making your child a reader!

Elementary Homework Tips

Basic steps that help elementary age children take responsibility for their own homework assignments!

Help Your Student Get the Most Out of Homework

Get answers to all sorts of questions about homework at this site that is jointly produced bt the National Education Association (NEA) and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)!

Let's Get Organized

All about organization - how to be focused, use calendars, and have a place for everything.

National Institute for Literacy - Childhood (k-3) Resources

Guides, links, and suggestions to help parents help their children learn to read!

ON-LION for Kids! - for Parents and Teachers

This site from the New York Public Library is a great source. Explore the four areas - Children's Literature, Parenting, Education, and Children with Special Needs to find hundreds of links for each.

Time Management

PBS site that outlines the basics of time management - using schedules, setting goals, and more.

Scholastic Parents - Your School Age Child

Check out "Explore Grade by Grade" for helpful information and activities by grade level. WEbsite includes "Quick Clicks" such as "9 Cool Questions to Ask Your Kid" and "5 Ways to Procrastinate-Proof Your Child."

School Resources for Parents from FamilyEducation.com

Extensive resources for parents by grade level and by subjects!

Sites to Help Parents Help their Children

Long, useful list of links for parents on topics like reading, math, general school work, and internet safety.

2007-2008 Family Friendly Education Standards

South Carolina PTA

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