New Haven Library Online Catalog [0] | Grades 6-8 CPO Science Student Books [0]
Reading/Literacy and Math [0] | General Curriculum [0]
Health, Safety, and Drug Abuse Awareness and Prevention [0]
Parenting Information and Tips [0] | Child and Family Activities [0] | Education Information [0]

Online Catalog [1]
Search the New Haven library catalog by title, author, or subject. Need a simpler search window? Try the KidsOnline search link.

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Earth Science Student Book [1] | Earth Science Investigations [1] 

Life Science Student Book [1] | Life Science Investigations [1]

Physical Science Student Book [1] | Physical Science Investigations [1]

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Literacy and math links (grades K-2) [1]
Reading and writing: phonics, vocabulary, spelling, word games, online books, and picture dictionaries. Math resources include manipulatives, skill practice and games. You'll also find free keyboarding practice, puzzle generators, and sound effects.

Literacy and math links (grade 3-5) [1]
Reading and writing: phonics, vocabulary, spelling, word games, online books, and picture dictionaries. Math resources include manipulatives, skill practice, brain teasers, and games. You'll also find free keyboarding practice, puzzle generators, sound effects, and online citation generators.

Literacy (Grades 5-12): Reading and Writing in Science and History [2]
Activities and lessons that support reading and writing strategies through interactive, multimedia content in science and history.

Math Basics [3]
Computation: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, integers, rounding, factoring, and square roots.

Math 6 [4]
Decimals and percents.

Math 7 [5]
Fractions and measurement.

Algebra [6]
Evaluating expressions, solving equations and inequalities, graphing ordered pairs, graphing functions, and slope/intercept.

Algebra Game: Lure of the Labyrinth [7]
Free algebra game. Register to play.

CTAP Middle School Math Project [8]
Find resources by California Content Standard.

Summer reading lists by grade level [9]
Teachers and Families Summer Reading project from Network for Instructional TV, Inc. Pick a grade level, or search by author to get started.

Summer reading lists by genre [10]
From The Horn Book. Use the  menu at the top to select a category: Picture Books, Younger Fiction, Intermediate Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Folklore, Poetry, and Nonfiction.

Summer reading lists from TeacherVision: pre-K through primary [11], intermediate (grades 4-5) [12], middle (grades 6-8) [13], secondary (grades 9-12) [14]

Poetry Archive [15]
Poetry search engine. Find poems by theme.

Virtual Manipulatives [15]
A page with links to many online virtual manipulative sites.

Helping Your Child Learn Math [16]
A site for parents from the US Department of Education

Foundations for Success [17]
The Final Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel to the President of the United States and the Secretary of Education (March 13, 2008).

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Journalism [17]

Lincoln Bicentennial [17]

Maps and Globes [17]

Measurement [17]

Multicultural Celebrations [17]

Paraphrasing vs. Plagiarizing [17]

Reference [17]

Research Paper Strategies [17]

Solar System [17]

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All About Asthma [18]
Help kids understand what asthma is, what can trigger it, how to cope during an asthma attack, and how to stay healthy and active if you have asthma

Child Safety Forum
[19]safety tips and more links to kids' safety sites

KidsHealth.org [20]
Complete site from the Nemours Foundation: general healty, sickness, emotions & behavior, parenting, and much more!

Parents' Place
[21]Health, parenting, activities, consumer information, and more!

Kidz Privacy [22](Information for kids and parents on safe Internet use for kids)

Net Effect on Girls and the New Media [23] (The Girl Scout organization commissioned this report dealing with the net effect of the Internet on the emotional and social lives of girls, ages 13-18. The report suggests ways to help teenage girls in making their time online a more rewarding, safe, and positive experience. - PDF file)

Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Prevention [24] (drugs, effects, helping kids say no)

National Inhalant Prevention Coalition Website [25] (Get information about ever-increasing drug
abuse using easily accessible inhalants such as correction fluid, video head cleaner, spray paint, glue, helium, toxic markers, nail polish remover, and more. Look for the warning signs)

Inhalant Abuse [26] (National Institute on Drug Abuse Research presents this informative report including how inhalants are abused, and descriptions of their effects) 

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ParentTime [27]
Parenting tips on pregnancy, newborns, and infants

iVillage [28]
Pregnancy through parenting for today's moms

Parenting Advice for Fathers [29]
From About.com: Looking for solid, practical advice for those thorny parenting problems? This area includes information on child protection and other important issues for fathers in their role as parent.

Get Your ANGRIES Out [30]
Tips for grownups, parents, couples, kids, teachers, and more.

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder [31]
CH.A.D.D. locations and ADD info

Print a Poster [32]
Hundreds of printable posters for you to enjoy and share with topics including educational, motivational, inspirational, famous quotes, and just for fun

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FamilyFun [33]
Lots of things to do and make, plus places to go: arts-and-crafts, parties, recipes, games, printables, and travel

Funschool [34]
From Kaboose: Fun and educational games and activities for kids

Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Search [35]
Search for program listings on local PBS stations. Enter your zip code, select a station, and click on the program listings.

@rt Room [36]
From the University of Florida: @rt sparker projects (ideas that excite the synaptic nerves in your brain and stir your imagination), @rtrageous thinking (discover ways that some artists get their ideas), @rt gallery (children's art), and more!

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Doing What Works (U.S. Dept. of Education) [37]
This site looks at educational practices that work, based on the best available evidence. It builds a bridge from research and research-based practices to action. The focus is on understanding the research behind recommended practices, understanding how practices are implemented in school, and accessing tools and templates to improve practices.

EdSource Online [38]
California education issues info: school finance, class size reduction, test standards, and more

EdData Education Data Partnership [39]
Comparative financial and demographic data about California and U.S. schools and school districts

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) [40]
Located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

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