Resources

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Don't forget to pick up your monthly copy of the "Early Years" newsletter; it's chock full of ideas for activities, ways to help your child build skills at home, answers about common behavior and developmental issues, and even fun kid-friendly recipes.

The Center also gives out Parent & Child and Nick Jr. magazines to help promote a positive family learning environment. Both offer great tips and ideas for raising ready-to-learn kids! Need more ideas? These sites are full of creative ideas. Fun learning activities? A little support? Check out these links...

Read the latest newsletter.

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United Way of Chester County

Improving Your Financial Health

The Center has been selected as a learning site for the United Way's Financial Stability Partnership Program. We will be hosting events throughout the year focused on helping you get control of your finances. Watch for sign-up sheets! Find out more

School Closing Information

Listen for #3514. School closing information is broadcast on KYW: Newsradio 1060 AM, kyw1060.com, or phone the snow phone: 215-224-1060. Or call the Center at 610-696-8447 and press 3.

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Helpful Links for Parents and Caregivers

  • ABC Teach
    Interested in literacy and how you can help your child be a better reader? A great site for parents and teachers
  • Activities Club
    Activities for children
  • Baby Zone
    Pregnancy, parenting and family planning community and resources
  • First steps into technology Child Fun
    Chock full of fun learning activities – plus a "parent support" area
  • CHIP
    Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program is expanding to cover all kids. Find out how your kids can get coverage here.
  • Enchanted Learning
    Excellent ideas and activities for early childhood programs and family literacy – help your child be more successful in school
  • Family.com
    A Disney-sponsored site with lots of great resources for families
  • Family Education
    Parenting advice, child development, family games & activities
  • Kids Domain
    Part of the Kaboose Family Network, a kid-friendly site that's an excellent resource for children's activities
  • National Wildlife Federation's Your Big Backyard
    Resources that complement the Your Big Backyard curriculum
  • Nick Jr.
    Kids games & activity finder for parents and preschoolers – all sorts of fun with their favorite Nick Jr. TV Shows
  • Parent Soup
    An iVillage family resource
  • PBS Kids
    Resources for parents and teachers – and lots of games for kids with all their favorite PBS Kids characters
  • The White House for Kids
    A kid's eye view of American government

 

Revised July 2010