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Helpful Internet Resources

For Babies and Toddlers:

Parenting Help

Born Learning
Your child’s “ages and stages,” as well as age appropriate activities for encouraging learning and pre-literacy skills.
Sponsored by
United Way Success By 6 logo
http://www.bornlearning.org/

Read to Your Baby
Read-aloud tips, book reviews, and a “Book Babies Blog.”
http://www.readtoyourbaby.com/

Leading to Reading
Games and learning resources for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
http://www.rif.org/leadingtoreading/en/grown-ups/

Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Newsletter
NEIS eNews is a weekly electronic newsletter filled with community events, support group announcements, informative articles, parent training opportunities, and more. This newsletter is designed for families and professionals alike to help them stay informed of "what's out there" so that they may best help Nevada's children.
http://www.neisnews.org/index.html

Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Resource Sheets
Here you'll find many great resources posted that can be downloaded and printed.
http://www.neisnews.org/Resourcesheets.html

National Institute for Literacy
Get access to publications, information on programs and services, and much more
http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/early_childhood.html

Parents Action for Children
Rob Reiner and his wife founded this organization to raise public awareness about early childhood development and advocacy.
http://www.iamyourchild.org/

Wee Can Sign
Long before they can speak, babies and toddlers can communicate using their hands! Babies (some as young as 8 months of age) can show you what they are thinking about using American Sign Language. Come learn this early, effective form of communication which has proven to reduce frustration, increase vocabulary and enhance the parent/child bond.
http://www.weecansign.com

Zero to Three
Boston University School of Medicine and the Erickson Institute maintain this comprehensive site to keep parents, child care providers, and pediatricians up to date on the latest information and research about this age group.
http://www.zerotothree.org/

Sign Language for Young Children – Born 2 Sign
Signing is a powerful communication tool for children too young to speak – and fun for children of all ages! Here’s some help to get started – including an online signing dictionary!
http://www.signwithme.com/

Parenting Counts
Video clips, helpful information, and research on parenting and early learning.
www.talaris.org/parentingcounts.htm

National Institute for Literacy
"A Child Becomes a Reader"
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf
/low_res_child_reader_B-K.pdf

Preventive Ounce
Can’t understand why your child behaves the way he does? This online questionnaire might help you better understand your child’s temperament.
www.preventiveoz.org/

National Child Care Information Center
A national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information.
http://www.nccic.org/index.html

Thingamababy
Carries original reviews of baby and toddler products, previews of products, tips, and observations. The site owner is not compensated for products reviewed.
http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/books_for_parents/index.html

Learning Fun

¡Colorín Colorado!
A bilingual site for families and educators of English language learners, filled with information and activities. Sponsored by the Reading Rockets project.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/

Sesame Street
www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/funtogo/

Health Literacy

American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and parenting information from the experts!
www.aap.org/parents.html

Bright Futures Nutrition Family Fact Sheets
http://www.brightfutures.org/nutritionfamfact/index.html

fruits and veggies matter
How many fruits and vegetables do you need? Find out here!
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/

Medline Plus
Trusted Health Information for You
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/easytoread/easytoread_a.html

FDA: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Quick Information for Your Health
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/englow.html

Research and Advocacy

National Institute for Literacy
Besides linking to information on a number of national literacy initiatives, this site contains a 60 page guide to reading research called “Put Reading First.” Click on “publications.” Then scroll down to the “Reading” section and look for the appropriate link.
http://www.nifl.gov/

National Network for Child Care
http://www.nncc.org/

Zero To Three
Boston University School of Medicine and the Erickson Institute maintain this comprehensive site to keep parents, child care providers, and pediatricians up to date on the latest information and research about this age group.
http://www.zerotothree.org/

Reading Rockets
Reading activities and information for preschool and school-aged children.
http://www.readingrockets.org/

Washington Learning Systems
Resources and free materials supporting early literacy.
http://www.walearning.com/

For the Preschool Years:

Parenting Help

Parents Action for Children
Rob Reiner and his wife founded this organization to raise public awareness about early childhood development and advocacy.
http://www.iamyourchild.org/

Leading to Reading
Games and learning resources for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
http://www.rif.org/leadingtoreading/en/grown-ups/

U.S. Department of Education
Prepare My Child for School--Helping Your Preschool Child
with activities for children from infancy through age 5
http://www.ed.gov/parents/earlychild/ready/preschool/index.html

American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and parenting information from the experts!
www.aap.org/parents.html

Partnership for Reading
A Child Becomes a Reader: Birth through Kindergarten
www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf
/low_res_child_reader_B-K.pdf

National Institute for Literacy
Get access to publications, information on programs and services, and much more
http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/early_childhood.html

National Child Care Information Center
A national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information.
http://www.nccic.org/index.html

Dad’s Playbook: Coaching Kids to Read
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf/Dads_Playbook.pdf

Learning Fun

ABCTeach
Printable early literacy activities
www.abcteach.com/directory/basics

Read to Me, A Youth Reading Program
Listen and view online
http://www.readtomelv.com/

Listen to stories over the phone:
Dial Toll-Free 1-866-941-2665
Enter 4 digit code (9100-9106) when prompted.

Get Ready to Read
A simple, online kindergarten readiness assessment, skill building activities, and online learning games.
http://www.getreadytoread.org/

Reading Rockets
Reading activities and information for preschool and school-aged children.
http://www.readingrockets.org/

Monthly Activity Calendar
Just one of a number of resources on this web site developed to support Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
http://www.rif.org/

Education Place
Learning and reading support and activities from Houghton Mifflin. Some of the activities coordinate with Houghton Mifflin textbooks.
http://www.eduplace.com/

Sesame Street
www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/funtogo/

Storyline Online
Online, streaming video program featuring Screen Actors Guild members reading children’s books aloud. Includes activities.
http://www.storylineonline.net/

Thinkfinity
An exciting collection of online educational resources.
http://www.thinkfinity.org/parent.aspx

Resources for Child Care and Early Childhood Professionals

ABCTeach
Printable early literacy activities
www.abcteach.com/directory/basics

Compact for Reading
Activities for parents and kindergarten-aged children to do at home to build early literacy skills. Also available in Spanish.
www.ed.gov/pubs/CompactforReading/pdf/kinder/kinder.pdf

Nevada Department of Education Pre-Kindergarten Standards
http://www.doe.nv.gov/standards/standprek.html

Ed. Pubs Online
Department of Education free publications supporting literacy. Some are downloadable, and most will be shipped in small quantities free of charge.
www.edpubs.org/webstore/Content/search.asp

Preschool Education
For quick and simple ideas to enhance family literacy activities, this online newsletter is a great place to start.
http://www.preschooleducation.com/

Transitioning to Kindergarten: A Toolkit for Early Childhood Educators
http://www.recognitionandresponse.org/content/view/22/108/

Reading Rockets
Reading activities and information for preschool and school-aged children.
http://www.readingrockets.org/

Monthly Activity Calendar
Just one of a number of resources on this web site developed to support Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
http://www.rif.org/

Education Place
Learning and reading support and activities from Houghton Mifflin. Some of the activities coordinate with Houghton Mifflin textbooks.
http://www.eduplace.com/

Washington Learning Systems
Resources and free materials supporting early literacy.
http://www.walearning.com/

First School: Preschool Activities and Crafts
http://www.first-school.ws/

Gayle’s Preschool Rainbow: Activities for Teachers of Young Children
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/

Thinkfinity
An exciting collection of online educational resources.
http://www.thinkfinity.org/teacher/teacher_index.aspx

Health Literacy

American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and parenting information from the experts!
www.aap.org/parents.html

Bright Futures Nutrition Family Fact Sheets
http://www.brightfutures.org/nutritionfamfact/index.html

fruits and veggies matter
How many fruits and vegetables do you need? Find out here!
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/

Medline Plus
Trusted Health Information for You
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/easytoread/easytoread_a.html

FDA: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Quick Information for Your Health
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/englow.html

Research and Advocacy

Nevada Kids Count
Statistics…statistics…statistics!
http://kidscount.unlv.edu/

Reading Rockets
Reading activities and information for preschool and school-aged children.
http://www.readingrockets.org/

National Institute for Literacy
Put Reading First: Research Building Blocks of Reading Instruction www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/PFRbooklet.pdf

Nevada Registry
Approved child care provider training and ECE registry for the state of Nevada
http://www.nevada-registry.org/

For the School Years:

Parenting Help

American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and parenting information from the experts!
www.aap.org/parents.html

Reading Rockets: Target the Problem
http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/target

AdLit.org: All About Adolescent Literacy
Resources for parents and educators of kids in grades 4 - 12. Includes a Teen blog.
http://www.adlit.org/

Partnership for Reading:

A Child Becomes a Reader: Kindergarten through Grade 3
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf
/low_res_child_reader_K-3.pdf

Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/Parent_br.pdf

Dad’s Playbook: Coaching Kids to Read
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf/Dads_Playbook.pdf

Shining Stars: Kindergartners Learn to Read
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf
/Shining_Stars_Kindergarten.pdf

Shining Stars: First Graders Learn to Read
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf
/Shining_Stars_First_Grader.pdf

Shining Stars: Second and Third Graders Learn to Read
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf
/Shining_Stars_Second_Third_Grader.pdf

Learning Fun

Read to Me, A Youth Reading Program
Listen and view online
http://www.readtomelv.com/

Listen to stories over the phone:
Dial Toll-Free 1-866-941-2665
Enter 4 digit code (9100-9106) when prompted.

Get Ready to Read
A simple, online kindergarten readiness assessment, skill building activities, and online learning games.
http://www.getreadytoread.org/

Reading Rockets
Reading activities and information for preschool and school-aged children.
http://www.readingrockets.org/

Monthly Activity Calendar
Just one of a number of resources on this web site developed to support Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
http://www.rif.org/

Education Place
Learning and reading support and activities from Houghton Mifflin. Some of the activities coordinate with Houghton Mifflin textbooks.
http://www.eduplace.com/

Storyline Online
Online, streaming video program featuring Screen Actors Guild members reading children’s books aloud. Includes activities.
http://www.storylineonline.net/

Thinkfinity
An exciting collection of online educational resources.
http://www.thinkfinity.org/home.aspx

Health Literacy

American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and parenting information from the experts!
www.aap.org/parents.html

Bright Futures Nutrition Family Fact Sheets
http://www.brightfutures.org/nutritionfamfact/index.html

fruits and veggies matter
How many fruits and vegetables do you need? Find out here!
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/

Medline Plus
Trusted Health Information for You
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/easytoread/easytoread_a.html

FDA: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Quick Information for Your Health
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/englow.html

Research and Advocacy

Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Reaching Children to Read
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/PFRbookletBW.pdf

AdLit.org: All About Adolescent Literacy
Resources for parents and educators of kids in grades 4 - 12. Includes a Teen blog.
http://www.adlit.org/

Reading Online: an Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association
http://www.readingonline.org/

For Adult Learners:

College For Adults
A “slide show” explaining the college process to those new to higher education as an option
http://www.collegeforadults.org/

Classroom On Wheels – Computer On Wheels Program (COWLAB)
Provides GED preparation, English as a Second Language, basic computer training and life skills training for individuals 18 years of age and older.
Call 702-870-7201 for program dates, times, and locations.
http://www.classroomonwheels.org/Computer.htm

Literacy Connections
Provides a wealth of information on reading, teaching and tutoring techniques, ESL literacy, and adult literacy. We recommend resources that are useful for teachers, volunteers, and directors of literacy programs. Topics include the language experience approach, phonics, word study, and the best in children's literature.
http://literacyconnections.com/

Nevada Adult Education
http://literacynet.org/nvadulted/

Literacy Instructors
Link to a database of books suitable for using with adult learners, as well as teaching ideas
Ohio Literacy Resource Center
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/abouteureka.html

Thinkfinity
An exciting collection of online educational resources.
http://www.thinkfinity.org/home.aspx

America's Literacy Directory
Call 1-800-228-8813 for help
http://www.literacydirectory.org/

National Institute for Literacy
Get access to publications, information on programs and services, and much more.
http://www.nifl.gov/

Health Literacy

HealthierUS.gov
The HealthierUS initiative is a national effort to improve people's lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote community health and wellness.
http://www.healthierus.gov/

MyPyramid.gov
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools and advice to help you plan and assess your food choices.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/

Medline Plus
Trusted Health Information for You
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/easytoread/easytoread_a.html

FDA: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Quick Information for Your Health
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/englow.html

fruits and veggies matter
How many fruits and vegetables do you need? Find out here!
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/

CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Your Online Source for Credible Health Information - Life Stages
http://www.cdc.gov/LifeStages/

Financial Literacy

The National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®)
Reaches out to all Americans who want to learn how to improve their financial well-being by providing them with information and resources, such as this web site, to reach their goals.
http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/nefe/pages/content.asp?page=1300

360 Degrees of Financial Literacy - Your Money. Your Life.
Consumers can find information to help them make sound financial decisions
at every stage of their lives, from childhood to retirement.
http://www.360financialliteracy.org/

MyMoney.gov
The U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401k, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it better.
http://www.mymoney.gov/

Jump$tart Coalition Clearinghouse
Jump$tart's aim is to identify high-quality personal finance materials for educational use. The Clearinghouse is a database of personal finance resources available from a variety of education providers such as government, business and non-profit organizations. Once you find a material of interest, you can order it directly from the source. Many of the materials are low cost or free of charge. Teachers often use these personal finance teaching materials to support their state's standards in economics, business, math and family and consumer science.
http://www.jumpstart.org/search.cfm

Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Consumer Credit Counseling / Consumer Credit Affiliates is a non-profit United Way organization offering free financial consumer credit counseling and education. Creditors are usually very cooperative with CCC/CCA, waiving or reducing finance charges and late fees, reducing payments and/or bringing past due accounts current. . . because you have taken the initiative to seek CCC/CCA's professional guidance.
http://www.cccsnevada.org/

For English Language Learners:

Interesting things for ESL Students
A “fun study site for learners of English as a second language.” Vocabulary building games, listening and pronunciation practice, podcasts, slang and idioms, much more!
http://www.manythings.org/

English as a Second Language (ESL) Podcasts
Downloadable, readable podcasts for English Language Learners
http://a4esl.org/podcasts/

ESL Cafe
The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL, EFL, teachers, and students from around the World
http://www.eslcafe.com/

Nevada Adult Basic Education and ESL
http://literacynet.org/nvadulted/programs-instruction.html

Thinkfinity
El equipo en Thinkfinity se complace en presentar nuestro nuevo portal para la comunidad de habla española. Estamos ofreciendo muchos de los mismos recursos excepcionales que usted encontrará en http://www.thinkfinity.org/ - recursos educativos, herramientas para la instrucción e información sobre capacitación profesional - pero para ver todo lo que tiene que ofrecer Thinkfinity, visite nuestro sitio original en inglés en http://www.thinkfinity.org/ mientras continuamos ampliando la cantidad de recursos disponibles en la versión en español. Haga clic abajo para ir al sitio en el Internet de Thinkfinity - Portada español.
http://www.thinkfinity.org/languages/Spanish/welcome_spanish.aspx

Semillitas de Aprendzaje
Games and learning resources for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in Spanish
http://www.rif.org/leadingtoreading/es/

Health Literacy

Pasos Hacia una Mejor Salud (MyPyramid.gov)
No existe una única recomendación. El Plan MiPirámide puede ayudarlo a elegir los alimentos y las cantidades correctas para usted. Para una rápida estimación de qué y cuánto necesita comer, ingrese su edad, sexo y nivel de actividad en la casilla del Plan de MiPirámide.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/sp-index.html

Healthy Roads Media
Get Help, Get Answers in 18 Different Languages!
http://www.healthyroadsmedia.org/index.htm

FDA: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Información Rápida Para Su Salud
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/spanlow.html

CDC: Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades
Su fuente confiable de información sobre salud en Internet - Temas de salud y seguridad
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/
Check upper right hand corner of webpage for other languages!

United States Citizenship

It's more than just paperwork: it's an opportunity! Beginning in October of 2008, the USCIS will institute a redesign of the Naturalization Test. Below are links to crucial websites that review the new changes:

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

Naturalization Test Redesign
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/natztestfs.pdf

Comparison of the Old and New Tests
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/Comparison.pdf

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