Teachers
Elementary Resources: Health
and Guidance
This Web site provides parents and other adult caregivers
with strategies and tips on raising healthy, drug-free children.
Find games, links to hundreds of activities for kids, descriptions
of all the TV episodes, and book recommendations for educators.
Much of the attention in the media surrounding kids with disabilities
focuses on the kids themselves and the challenges they face
with the world around them. But what about the kids that don't
have disabilities? How can children better understand others
who may seem different at first, but really are more like them
than they realize?
The ARTHUR Web team is creating a series of new interactive
games that help kids explore this issue. In "About Face"
–live now on the ARTHUR site – Arthur tells a story,
and kids help Pal choose the facial expression that best describes
how certain ARTHUR characters would feel in given situations.
The game is designed to enforce the idea that facial expressions
communicate information. The concept is especially important
when communicating with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Parents and educators will find a "Health" heading,
under which is listed the new Asthma resources along with
head lice and other topics. There are fun activities for 3-7
year olds, parent and teacher guides plus information on books.
The Bank Street Bookstore has complied a list of picture books,
nonfiction, and practical books for teachers that aid in the
teaching of peace in our homes, our classrooms, and our world.
The site includes movies created to explain the human body
and the world around us in an engaging, interactive journey
for kids. BrainPOP is constantly developing new content based
on the National Science Education Standards.
Since 1919, Dairy Council of California has been an innovator
in nutrition education. An Education Advisory Panel provides
a grassroots perspective about what kind of programs and services
are needed by teachers and health professionals. You will
find Lesson Plans, articles, and free handouts appropriate
for parents and students. Some materials for the lessons must
be ordered ahead of time (free for California residents).
The Early Childhood area of TeacherSource offers a "Printable
for Parents" each month in both English and Spanish.
This is an easy way for early childhood educators to print,
copy, and distribute tips for parents/guardians to use in
the home with their child. New printables are added every
month, and are available in pdf or html.
National Nutrition Program
The world can sometimes be a scary place, especially for kids.
And when disasters occur, natural or otherwise, one of your
biggest concerns may be how to help your kids cope with such
troubling experiences. This site has a read aloud story, questions
and answers, ages and stages and tips for parents. You may also
want to download
Helping
Our Children in Difficult Times (968k pdf file), a handy
one-sheet that includes tips from early childhood experts to
help parents talk to kids.
A hateful act by a student, staff member or person outside the
school family can poison any school community. Get prepared
for bias incidents, using this free guidebook, "Responding
to Hate at School."
Information for kids ages 9 to 13 related to the issues that
most affect them: handling divorce; getting teased by bullies;
fighting with friends; the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and smoking;
grief and dealing with a pesky younger sibling.
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Explore the food pyramid, serving size surprises, food labels,
and food myths and fact with your students.
Information, resources and activities for parents and teachers
of children with learning disabilities.
Links to home pages of all PBS kids shows, fun activities,
facts and interactive games for children.
This site includes instruction on how to use TV programs in
the classroom, thousands of classroom activities and lesson
plans, education and technology news, links to other Web resources
and discussion guides.
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to Health and Fitness resources.
Read this guide to find suggestions that will help you at
different stages of your child's development.
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This educational Web site, created by the Smithsonian Institution,
teaches about diversity and history by looking at the evolution
of agriculture and cuisine throughout the world.
Develop strategies for discussing today's headlines — from
war, violence, and terrorists to the latest storm. Learn how
to calm kids' fears, stimulate their minds, and encourage them
to think about their place in today's world.
The National Association of School Psychologists has materials
and tips for helping children to cope in unsettling times.
KLRU Contact Information
Mary Alice Appleman
Assistant Director
Educational Services Dept.
e-mail: maappleman@klru.org
voice: (512) 475-9051
