Family to Family Resources

These listing are by families for families.  To add your resources to our list please send information to Karen Harris, Family Network Liaison, at kharris@foxboroughrcs.org.

 ParentFurther: A Online Search Institute Resource for Families

ParentFurther features information for families on “Ages and Stages”, “Discipline and Values”, “Time Together” and more…

Click here to access their website http://www.parentfurther.com/.

 

Host an exchange student!

Open your home heart and mind to another culture.  Host a student for a short time but change their life (and yours) forever.  Contact: Jennifer Smith, Academic Coordinator - Cultural Homestay International, a non-profit company jens6254@gmail.com

 Avoid the “Summer Boredom Blues”… 

Highland Street Foundation offers a Free Fun Fridays every week over the summer.  Print the list and put on your fridge click here to download.

Good Guess

According to researchers who study the science of learning, stimation is the essential foundation for more advanced math skills…check out this Time magazine article here.

YMCA – The Integration Initiative

The Integration Initiative seeks to provide individuals with special needs an opportunity to participate with typically developing peers in Y programs and activities.

Academic Websites for Students (Kid Friendly)

Research Studies:

Info Please

Fact Monster

Search Engines for Kids:

Kids Click

Ivy’s Search Engine Resources for Kids

Ask Kids

Great Curriculum Related Resources:

Time for Kids

Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government

Sheppard Software

Brainpop and Brainpop Jr.

Spelling City

For more information about any of these recommended resources please contact Christine Duffy at cduffy@foxboroughrcs.org