NSW COUNTRY AREAS PROGRAM Parents Listed below are several links to sites that parents may find useful. They have been selected for their Educational and Parenting value but constitute a very small number of similar sites on the World Wide Web. Have a look, they may lead you to other and better sites. If you wish to comment on this site or add a link to share with others, please contact the Site Manager by email.

	Parents and Children Together on the Web Parents and Children Together on the Web by Jamie McKenzie. This article offers a dozen activities parents might enjoy with their children to strengthen their information skills and enhance the value of time they spend on line.
Internet Safety podcasts Family safety meets cyberspace	Internet Safety podcasts - Family safety meets cyberspace This series of podcasts that may be of use to us but also to your parents.  It seems to me that we can't get these messages out often enough.  Here's another way to do that. The URL: http://www.internetsafetypodcast.com
	Worthwhile Web Sites for Learning has been created as a resource for Alberta parents who are actively involved in their children's education and interested in locating interactive web sites that support and enhance their child's learning. Find out how you can use science and technology to make your room, house, school, and even the world, a very cool place. http://www.wwlearning.ca/
	Math and Reading Help for Kids is a directory of articles offering tips for homework help, improving test scores, developing positive study habits, and more.
	Family Education Network a parenting and Education Resource simply full of ideas and links.
	Tuft's University Child and Family WebGuide The Child & Family WebGuide describes and evaluates web sites that contain research-based information about child development.  Websites in the areas of Education/Learning, Family/Parenting, Childcare/Daycare, Health/Mental Health, and Typical Development are organized and reviewed to save the user time and provide a wide variety of resources.
	Parents Plus Education looms large in most parents' minds as one of the biggest factors in their children's future success. Making sound education decisions for your children means making good choices. Start by defining your family's priorities, understanding your child's unique needs and investigating the options available.
	CYFERNet - Children, Youth, Families Education and Research Network Practical research based information What's on CYFERNet? Information available on CYFERNet includes curricula abstracts for children, youth, parents and familes descriptions of successful programs practical information on child and youth development parenting and family information research reports statistics and demographics funding resources evaluation tools professional development training information bibliographies links to other children, youth and family Internet resources on-line activities for children and youth
PRE SCHOOL LEARNERS	Preschoollearners.Com http://www.preschoollearners.com/ Cute, colorful, and immediately - this site consists of hundreds (over 600) of practical worksheets arranged by subject and age group. Broad topics include: early English, early Math, Things We Do, Things Around Us, Things We Do, and more. From Sutra Computers Pvt Ltd., India. Grade Level: Early Childhood (K-2), Elementary
	Early Childhood Educators' and Family Web Corner Regularly expanding links to developmentally appropriate practices, articles, research, family and teacher pages, and education debate issues
	Kid Source On Line The source for in depth and timely education and healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents and their children
	The National Parenting Center Founded in July of 1989, The National Parenting Center (TNPC) has become one of America's foremost parenting information services. Dedicated to providing parents with comprehensive and responsible guidance from nine of the world's most renowned child-rearing authorities, The National Parenting Center invites parents to expand their parenting skills and strengths.
Starting High School	Starting High School From Child and Youth Health, this site looks at the changes made when students move to high school; the stresses on young people, teenagers' behaviours and what parents can do.
	Kindergarten Web Page for Letters and Sounds Use the letter links to find activities, songs and stories for each letter of the alphabet. The design of this hotlist makes it easy to navigate. "I believe that the home and school need to work together to give children the best possible education. This web page was constructed to help you work with your child at home to reinforce what is being taught in the classroom."(Ms Gingrich - web page manager)
	Virtual School for the Gifted The VSG is an online school which specializes in providing enrichment courses to complement and extend the regular curriculum. The VSG works with schools and home schools to provide courses to challenge able students. If a student wants intellectual challenge, then the VSG courses will offer it. Using very small classes and constant communication with the teachers, we can individualize the experience to suit individual needs. The VSG is about people. If you have questions, just write to vsg-admin@vsg.edu.au and ask away!
	Between the Lions- This Web site is for parents or teachers and their kids to surf together. Read this story with your kids, then play related games. You don't have to have seen this particular episode of Between the Lions. You can also print this story to read away from the computer. Our Web 'adventures' are combinations of original stories and games based on each episode of the TV series. Cliff's Notes help you get the most out of our interactive games. Come back every week to discover all 70 stories and their adventures.