Welcome to the Parents' Page!
Here, you will find lots of great links to websites with helpful information you can use at home!
Scroll down to find websites related to Family/General Education, Health/School Issues, Math, Science, and Social Studies, Reading and Writing, and Testing Preparation and Learning Disorders.
Looking for a helpful website for something in particular that you don't see here? Let me know by clicking HERE and I will get back to you!
Family/General Education
Thinkfinity
Lots of great resources for parents and students! Check it out!
Georgia Dept. Of Education 4th Grade Brochure for Parents
Want to Help Out at Hesse?? Join PTA!!!
Hesse's PTA Webpage... join now! :)
"The Hat" - free software!
Solves the "who gets to go first" problems!
"Cool Timer" - free software!
A free timer tool for the computer!
Family Education.com
Fun family ideas, tips and advice for handling bullies, picking out pets, dealing with poor sportsmanship, plus lots of other topics, entertainment (games!), recipes... there's a little bit of everything!
Common Sense Media
Reviews and ratings for families on movies, TV, websites, games, books, and music. Learn more about what your child(ren) are watching, reading, and playing. Click here for the Advice for Parents section.
"The Secret to Better Grades"
An EXCELLENT article from Good Housekeeping Magazine!
"15+ Ways to Boost School Success"
Great article from Parents.com
Internet4Classrooms.com
Great websites to visit with your child!
Internet4Classrooms.com/parents
A collection of GREAT websites with tips, strategies, help, and ideas for assisting your child with math, reading, social studies, science, school work, discipline, Internet safety... the list goes on!
Parent University
Chatham County's Parent University brochure.
What is Parent University?
Parent University is a community based, volunteer, non-profit organization established to form a bridge between the community and the schools. It is offered through 3 Saturday courses and free childcare and lunch is provided!
What kind of topics are covered?
• Choosing The Best - How to talk to your child about sexual abstinence.
• Testing, Testing, 1,2,3, - Helping your child prepare to pass standardized tests.
• Raising a Reader - Learn tips to help your child develop reading skills.
• Emotional intelligence - Developing power over your emotions.
• COM: Computer Operating (in) Minutes.
• Coping With The Loss Of A Loved One * Dealing with grief and loss and how to move forward...
• Knowing the Responsibility Level of Your Child - Discover reasonable responsibility levels of children.
Lots of great resources for parents and students! Check it out!
Georgia Dept. Of Education 4th Grade Brochure for Parents
Want to Help Out at Hesse?? Join PTA!!!
Hesse's PTA Webpage... join now! :)
"The Hat" - free software!
Solves the "who gets to go first" problems!
"Cool Timer" - free software!
A free timer tool for the computer!
Family Education.com
Fun family ideas, tips and advice for handling bullies, picking out pets, dealing with poor sportsmanship, plus lots of other topics, entertainment (games!), recipes... there's a little bit of everything!
Common Sense Media
Reviews and ratings for families on movies, TV, websites, games, books, and music. Learn more about what your child(ren) are watching, reading, and playing. Click here for the Advice for Parents section.
"The Secret to Better Grades"
An EXCELLENT article from Good Housekeeping Magazine!
"15+ Ways to Boost School Success"
Great article from Parents.com
Internet4Classrooms.com
Great websites to visit with your child!
Internet4Classrooms.com/parents
A collection of GREAT websites with tips, strategies, help, and ideas for assisting your child with math, reading, social studies, science, school work, discipline, Internet safety... the list goes on!
Parent University
Chatham County's Parent University brochure.
What is Parent University?
Parent University is a community based, volunteer, non-profit organization established to form a bridge between the community and the schools. It is offered through 3 Saturday courses and free childcare and lunch is provided!
What kind of topics are covered?
• Choosing The Best - How to talk to your child about sexual abstinence.
• Testing, Testing, 1,2,3, - Helping your child prepare to pass standardized tests.
• Raising a Reader - Learn tips to help your child develop reading skills.
• Emotional intelligence - Developing power over your emotions.
• COM: Computer Operating (in) Minutes.
• Coping With The Loss Of A Loved One * Dealing with grief and loss and how to move forward...
• Knowing the Responsibility Level of Your Child - Discover reasonable responsibility levels of children.
Health/School Issues
"Power Drinks": Should Your Child Drink Them?
If you've ever questioned what's in those energy drinks and sports drinks your child loves and wondered if they're healthy or not, read on!
"9 Tips for Living with ADHD/ADD"
A great article from Parenthood.com
Dealing with Peer Pressure: Help for Parents
Secrets to Help Your Kids Handle Peer Pressure
Preparing Kids to Deal with Peer Pressure (WebMD)
Keeping Your Child Healthy
From KidsHealth.com
Child Health Video Library
From KeepingKidsHealthy.org
Math, Science, and Social Studies
Helping Your Child Learn Math
A Collection of Activities from the US Dept. of Education
Help Your Child Succeed in Math
From the National Counsel of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Homework Help for Parents!
From NCTM
Math Worksheet Creator
Make free worksheets at home for extra practice!
Free Printable Practice Sheets!
Available for Math and ELA!
Multiplication Timed Test practice
Multiplication fact games!
Pete's PowerPoint Station
PowerPoint presentations for EVERYTHING, not just math!!
Science Experiments!
OLogy
American Museum of Natural History's website... great site with lots of neat information!
A Collection of Activities from the US Dept. of Education
Help Your Child Succeed in Math
From the National Counsel of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Homework Help for Parents!
From NCTM
Math Worksheet Creator
Make free worksheets at home for extra practice!
Free Printable Practice Sheets!
Available for Math and ELA!
Multiplication Timed Test practice
Multiplication fact games!
Pete's PowerPoint Station
PowerPoint presentations for EVERYTHING, not just math!!
Science Experiments!
OLogy
American Museum of Natural History's website... great site with lots of neat information!
Reading & Writing
Spelling City
Free practice website with games and tests for learning and practicing your spelling words!
Word Based Games for ESL (English as Second Language) Students
Excellent word/vocabulary building games for ALL students!!
Activities for Struggling Readers
Helpful tips and Strategies for Reading (ReadingRockets.org)
Tips for Encouraging Kids to Read
From ReadingRockets.org
Top Tips for Engaging Dads in the Reading Process
From ReadingRockets.org
Top Ten Tips for Parents to Set the Stage for Literacy Success!
From ReadingRockets.org
Reading Rockets: Parent Guides to Reading Success
Read Alouds
From StarFall.com
Readinghelp.com
Check out the phonics sheets and other free downloads to help your child read better!
Help Your Child Write Better!
From U.S. Dept. of Education
Tips for Helping Your Child Build Writing Skills
From the Patchogue-Medford Congress of Teachers website
Grammar Review
Need a tutorial on what your child is learning in school?
Free practice website with games and tests for learning and practicing your spelling words!
Word Based Games for ESL (English as Second Language) Students
Excellent word/vocabulary building games for ALL students!!
Activities for Struggling Readers
Helpful tips and Strategies for Reading (ReadingRockets.org)
Tips for Encouraging Kids to Read
From ReadingRockets.org
Top Tips for Engaging Dads in the Reading Process
From ReadingRockets.org
Top Ten Tips for Parents to Set the Stage for Literacy Success!
From ReadingRockets.org
Reading Rockets: Parent Guides to Reading Success
Read Alouds
From StarFall.com
Readinghelp.com
Check out the phonics sheets and other free downloads to help your child read better!
Help Your Child Write Better!
From U.S. Dept. of Education
Tips for Helping Your Child Build Writing Skills
From the Patchogue-Medford Congress of Teachers website
Grammar Review
Need a tutorial on what your child is learning in school?
Testing Preparation
and Learning Disorders
11 Tips to Help Your Child Prepare for Tests
From FamilyEducation.com
Looking for my CRCT Prep page? Click here!
It's still available, it's just hidden for awhile since CRCTs aren't here yet! Practice makes perfect!! :)
CRCT Practice Tests with Review
Click on Math, Language Arts, or Science, then click on the subject you want to study or take a quiz on!
2008 4th Grade CRCT Study Guide
Yes, it's from last year, but YES, it can help!! Check it out and get an idea of what Georgia will be testing your child on in May! :)
CRCT Practice Tests from 2006!
Scroll down to find "4th Grade." These are practice tests that would be given to students at the end of their 4th grade year, so your child will not know EVERYTHING on these tests yet, but they are great to get some extra practice in and to see what they need extra work on.
www.StudyIsland.com
Excellent CRCT-style test preparation and practice!
EyeCanLearn.com
Eye exercises to improve learning and visual attention!
Learning Disabilities
Links to information on many different types of learning disabilities!
LD Online
Information on Learning Disorders, including ADHD, dyslexia, and identifying the early warning signs of particular learning disorders.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities
The basics of Learning Disabilities in the home, at school, at work, and in college.
Struggling to Learn
From PBS Parents
Bookshare
Online library of digital books, free for all U.S. students with qualifying print disabilities.
From FamilyEducation.com
Looking for my CRCT Prep page? Click here!
It's still available, it's just hidden for awhile since CRCTs aren't here yet! Practice makes perfect!! :)
CRCT Practice Tests with Review
Click on Math, Language Arts, or Science, then click on the subject you want to study or take a quiz on!
2008 4th Grade CRCT Study Guide
Yes, it's from last year, but YES, it can help!! Check it out and get an idea of what Georgia will be testing your child on in May! :)
CRCT Practice Tests from 2006!
Scroll down to find "4th Grade." These are practice tests that would be given to students at the end of their 4th grade year, so your child will not know EVERYTHING on these tests yet, but they are great to get some extra practice in and to see what they need extra work on.
www.StudyIsland.com
Excellent CRCT-style test preparation and practice!
EyeCanLearn.com
Eye exercises to improve learning and visual attention!
Learning Disabilities
Links to information on many different types of learning disabilities!
LD Online
Information on Learning Disorders, including ADHD, dyslexia, and identifying the early warning signs of particular learning disorders.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities
The basics of Learning Disabilities in the home, at school, at work, and in college.
Struggling to Learn
From PBS Parents
Bookshare
Online library of digital books, free for all U.S. students with qualifying print disabilities.
Gifted Enrichment
EVERYONE is gifted, some just haven't opened their package yet!
Who Are Gifted and Talented Children?Characteristics and definitions related to gifted students
Practical Advice for Guiding Gifted Children
Helpful tips!
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
The Association for the Gifted
How Parents Can Support Gifted Children
from the Child Development Institute
