Education
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Education and Parent Resources, Art, Dance and Other Enrichment Programs, Foreign Language Resources,
Education at Home, Reading is Fun
Education and Parent Resources, Art, Dance and Other Enrichment Programs, Foreign Language Resources,
Education at Home, Reading is Fun
New Jersey Education & Parent Resources
New Jersey Department of Education and New Jersey school districts
ParenthoodNJ's Private School listings - includes programs & private schools for ages 6 & older (some include after-care programs) New Jersey school ratings - New Jersey School Report Card, NJ Monthly's top high schools, New Jersey School Ranking, Great Schools, Association for Children of New Jersey - ACNJ has advocated for policies and programs that improve the lives of children and families in New Jersey. Over the years, ACNJ's issues have expanded from child welfare and juvenile justice to include early care and education, health and support for low-income families. Care.com - search for tutors Special Needs - information, resources & facilities specializing in special-needs education Child Care Connection - child-care resource & referral agency; strives to provide for the health, safety and development of children in the community through parent information, child-care resource development, child-care provider training and advocacy How healthy is your child's school? - Health.com's website allows parents to rate their school and get more info on making schools healthier Dept of Agriculture website - info on lunch programs at schools including the Healthier US School Challenge Reading is Fun
 Giant books are always fun!
Activities to promote Reading - lots of ideas from a "Book Character Dinner" to special reading times
10 Ways to Make Reading Fun - great ideas from Dawn M. Holland Raise a Bookworm (October 2010 Baby Talk article) Recommended reading by Parenthoodnj.com Recommended reading by parents and children Recommended reading by libraries Holiday/Seasonal Books - lists compiled by ParenthoodNJ, library recommendations & suggestions from parents & children International Reading Association - has book lists compiled by teachers, young adults & children, including Children's Choices 2009 Read Kiddo Read - created by best-selling author, James Patterson; suggested books for kids infant to 8 years, 6 & older, 8 & older and 10 & up The Children's Book Review - book reviews by two moms, one with decade’s worth of experience working with children & the other with a bilingual background (who reviews bilingual books) Storyline - want your child to hear a good story but no time to read it? Storyline features books read by actors via an online streaming video; there also are accompanying activity guides to do with your child Art, Dance and Other Enrichment Programs
Art, Dance & Theater Programs - schools for more intense study in the arts
Enrichment Programs - facilities that provide Mommy & Me-type programs and a variety of classes including gymnastics, music, art & more Artistic Endeavors - locations that give children a taste of music, art, painting, pottery and more; some of them also offer camps and classes Camp programs - includes summer & winter camp programs for a variety of ages and interests Foreign Language Resources
Getting Started - foreign language FAQs, how to start, suggested reading
Schools and Classes - schools, classes, story times & preschool/kindergarten programs in a foreign language Foreign Language Groups - usually informal groups promoting a particular culture & language Other Resources - books, toys, websites, learning software, online community sites & more to aid in teaching a foreign language to kids
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