Families and Students

General

Wonderopolis A site created by the National Center for Families Learning that has a "Wonder of the Day" where a question is posted, and a variety of ways to explore and find the answers to that question is provided. Students can also search their own "wonders".
NC Public School NC Public Schools connects you to NC's standard course of study and other pertinent components of the department of instruction.
Learn NC Learn NC provides best practices for teaching and learning in our K-12 schools.
Ask.com Ask. Com is an advanced search system that answers questions immediately while providing a wealth of websites that address the question.
Family Education This website features parent blogs and articles for how to capitalize on every situation to make it a learning moment.
Awesome Library Awesome Library organizes the Web with 37,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education.
America’s Library This site outlines the historic stories of America's past.

Homework

Homework Center This site is a storehouse for many online resources for all homework needs like an Atlas, Almanac, Dictionary and Encyclopedia
Homework Help (with Discovery Education) This page has resources to help students master the basics of mathematics, science, social, studies, English and other subjects. Videos and tutorials explain basic operations and help with the mastery of skills needed to be successful in school.

Reading

Math

Funbrain - This is a great site with all types of math games as well as games relating to other subject areas. It is a great resource for parents, students, and teachers.
Figure This - According to the homepage for this site, Figure This focuses on "helping families enjoy mathematics outside school through a series of fun and engaging, high-quality challenges."
Illuminations - Illuminations is a partnership between the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the MarcoPolo Education Foundation. There are activities for students in Pre School to Grade 12.
My Test Book - This site can be used by parents and students in order to improve math skills. Tests are provided for grades 1-5. The site also provides worksheets for students to complete. This "subscription only" site serves as a great motivator for students. Science and Reading tests will be coming soon as well!
A+ Math - This Web site was designed to help students build their math skills in an interactive way. There is a link to games, homework help, flashcards, and worksheets.
Fact Monster - This Web site has tons of information for students such as current events, math games, science activities and much more.
Apples 4 the Teacher - This Website has free Elementary and Preschool Math Activities as well as Educational and Interactive Online Kids Math Games.
Math Help This site finds answers to all your education questions. All answers have been custom written by our staff of teachers an education professionals.
Kids Know It Network This website is a children's learning network with educational games and activities.
OCS Math Learning Center This website, created by Orange County Schools has lessons created for students by teachers in the district. Content will continue to be updated based on student needs.

Keyboarding

Internet Safety for Families

Internet Matters A free resource that offers guidance, advice, and tools to help parents manage and understand their children's online safety.

Common Sense Media Provides parents with the tools they need to make informed decisions about age appropriateness of movies, television, books, and video games. It also has a variety of lessons on teaching students to be good digital citizens.

Netsmartz This site offers free information, resources, and presentations on internet safety. Check out the "Educate Parents and Communities" section, as well as the many other resources offered on this site

Parent’s Television Council provides parents with the tools they need to make informed television viewing decisions. They write a short summary of the series or film and list specific content examples to let parents know what they can expect when viewing the show or movie with their children.

Internet 4 Classrooms Parent Zone Internet 4 Classrooms gives parents links, tutorials and navigational tools to help them use the internet more effectively.

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Family Resources