Resources tagged with science. You can see all of the tags on the KPIRC website on the tag cloud page.
Mother Goose Programs Free Activity Guide
Reading to even the youngest child will: * Introduce sounds, words and language * Provide a chance for closeness and cuddling * Instill a love of books and language * Stimulate her imagination * Bridge the gap between adults and children * Open up new worlds * Make him want to learn to read because it helps him love books We offer programs, booklists, free activities and other resources for parents, caregivers, teachers and librarians. Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with books literacy math science activities development early childhood education on January 14, 2010 # |
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Translating Research Into Awareness & Action for Parents
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children - September 15, 2009 This month’s Radio segment from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) features an interview with Ellen Galinsky, president and co-founder of the Families and Work Institute, who discusses an initiative on making brain development research less confusing for parents and teachers to use and trust. The Mind in the Making Initiative will officially launch later this year. So far the Institute has filmed 60 researchers in action and hopes to use these videos help bridge the gap between research and practice. Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with brain development science research on September 21, 2009 # |
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Helping Your Child Series
The Helping Your Child brochure series aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life. These brochures feature practical lessons and activities to help their school aged and preschool children master reading, math and science; understand the value of homework; and, develop the skills and values necessary to achieve and grow. Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood Espanol and tagged with reading homework tips science Order from KPIRC teens math early childhood on January 12, 2009 # |
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Math & Science Brown Bag Packet
The Kansas Parent Information Resource Center has developed a series of Brown Bag Presentations that you can share with parents. These packets will help parents understand how they can better assist their children's learning. Each "Brown Bag" is focused on a different topic and contains several handouts that you can reproduce or that are readily available for free from the federal government. Brown Bags are available on the following topics:No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Early Childhood, Reading, Math & Science, Special Education, Staying Healthy and High School. Filed under Parents Schools Businesses and tagged with brown bag education family Order from KPIRC tips workforce math science on December 18, 2008 # |
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Easy tips for promoting science exploration
The SEE (Science and Everyday Experiences) program offers easy tips for parents and guardians who want to foster informal science learning. Filed under Parents and tagged with science on October 19, 2008 # |
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Info from Rutgers
Information on Family Science resources, curriculum, and workshops from Rutgers University Filed under Parents and tagged with science on October 19, 2008 # |
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NSF Parent Involvement
From the National Science Foundation -- some information on parent involvement Filed under Parents and tagged with science on October 19, 2008 # |
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Discovery School
A website on how parents can help children with science fair ideas (but not do the actual exhibit themselves!) Filed under Parents and tagged with science on October 19, 2008 # |
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The National Science Teachers Association
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of more than 55,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education. Filed under Parents and tagged with science on October 19, 2008 # |
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An National Science Teachers Association Position Statement
The National Science Teachers Association strongly advocates parent involvement in science education. Parents play an essential role in the success of students in schools. Parents who encourage the daily use of science concepts and process skills enhance their child's ability to learn the skills necessary for success. Filed under Parents and tagged with science on October 19, 2008 # |
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