Helpful Links
The Internet can be a vast place for information, but it is not always easy to find helpful resources for school. So we’ve taken the guesswork out of finding useful websites to browse. Below you’ll find many helpful resources for students, parents, and teachers. Take a moment to discover all the possibilities at your fingertips.
Helpful Links for Students
Helpful Links for All Ages
Grammar Check Online spelling and grammar checker.
Maths Chase Maths Chase makes learning fun and helps children gain confidence in a fun and engaging way.
Citation Generator We know how important and tedious the process of citing can be. We try to make it quick and easy.
Master’s in Data Science Your Guide to Data Science Graduate Programs.
An Introduction to Microsoft Excel This guide will help you to learn all the basics of Exel.
Reading Rangers With a student account, this site offers students a chance to practice their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Guys Read A web-based literacy program for boys, designed to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers.
Word Counter Apart from counting words and characters, this online editor can help to improve word choice and writing style.
IT glossary: Tech terms, tools, and resources for kids Understanding the meaning of the language and vocabulary words used to describe computers and the internet is important to developing a foundational understanding and appreciation for interacting with technology.
Khan Academy Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.
Discovery School DiscoverySchool.com offers clipart and free teaching resources. You can also find personalized classroom materials.
American Library Association The ALA is the oldest and largest library association in the world. Includes association information, news, events, and advocacy resources.
Scholastic Offers content and products for children, interactive pages where kids can play with their favorite book characters, read about new books, and more.
Accelerated Reader BookFinder Searching for Accelerated Reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool.
Digital Dutch (unit converter) Converts area, density, energy, force, length, mass, power, pressure, speed, temperature and volume, bits and bytes.
New York Times Online edition of the newspaper's recent content with searchable archives for a fee. [Registration required]
Constituting America Teaching kids of all ages all about the United States Constitution - holds a yearly contest with prizes, scholarships, and even a trip to Philadelphia.
Activity TV Fun activities for kids with free video instructions and printables. Crafts, Magic, Puppets, and more!
Awesome Library The Awesome Library organizes 23,000 carefully reviewed K-12 education resources for kids. It contains a directory, an index, and a search engine.
Federal Food Safety Information Provides links to selected government food safety-related information.
World of Math Online Offers free math lessons and homework help, with an emphasis on geometry, algebra, statistics, and calculus. Also provides calculators and games.
Grimm Fairy Tales Folk and fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm. Read and hear interactive, narrated, animated stories. Children's literature and folklore.
Fun Brain Education sites for K-8 teachers and kids. Find online educational games for kids of all ages, including math, grammar, science, spelling, and history.
The Learning Company A variety of educational, gaming and productivity software for Mac and PC platforms.
Presidents Presidential history which includes elections, articles, documents, and a 2016 electoral college map.
World Geography Games This website presents 22 brain-engaging map games to test and improve your geographical knowledge about Continents, US States, Earth, the Atmosphere, Waters, Cities, Mountains and more.
Healthcare Financial Aid Opportunities A list of more than 30 different educational scholarships for students in healthcare fields.
Common Core Test Prep Center Here you will find practice exams for all areas of Common Core testing.
Brain Pop Animated Science, Health, Technology, Math, Social Studies, Arts & Music and English movies, quizzes, activity pages and school homework help for K-12 kids.
Helpful Links for Parents
Family Education Network At FamilyEducation parents find educational printables, games, activities, parenting ideas and advice, and information on learning disabilities for all ages.
Scholastic The flagship Internet portal for the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, offers content and products for children, interactive pages where kids can play with their favorite book characters, read about new books, and see software reviews. Everything you need to encourage the love of learning.
New York Times Parents can relate to and teach children through conversation starters, topics for discussion, educational news and more.
Today Parents Advice and support on parenting, health, career, relationships, food, fitness, beauty, money, and health through chat, message boards, and articles.
Positive Parenting Dedicated to providing resources and information to make parenting rewarding, effective and fun.
Math.com Offers free math lessons and homework help, with an emphasis on geometry, algebra, statistics, and calculus. Also provides calculators and games.
PBS Parents A PBS parents guide to child development, children and the media, reading and language, talking with your kids, and more.
Net Smart Kids The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. It combines the newest technologies available and the most current information to create high-impact educational activities that are well received by even the most tech-savvy kids.
Teacher Vision Printable books for the classroom and home.
Family Education Educational printables, games, activities, parenting ideas and advice, and information on learning disabilities for all ages.
Pathways.org Free tools to maximize child development
Kars 4 Kids - Smarter Parenting A collection of parenting and education resources from infants to teens.
NEA Parents The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education.
National Assoc. for Gifted Children Supporting the needs of high potential learners.
Sumdog These educational games are used in thousands of schools worldwide. They motivate children to work on math, reading and writing. As children answer questions personalized to that child's needs, Sumdog's adaptive learning engine guides their progress.
Why Every Kid Needs A Paved Driveway A report on the pros and cons of asphalt vs concrete paving in order to provide children with the opportunity to get outside and play basketball.
Center for Online EducationWe are an independent organization providing students the resources they need to succeed in an online college. Our expertise helps students find affordable, quality academic programs that prepare them for a successful and rewarding career.
Vision Health for Children 7 Warning Signs Your Child may have a vision problem
7 Ways Teens Hide Online Activity + What You Can Do Even if you’ve set up parental controls on your devices, your teen is just as tech-savvy as you are, if not more. So how do you protect them from the Internet when your original safety controls don’t do the trick?
Athletic Scholarships A simple guide to getting an athletic scholarship
What to Do When a Family Pet Dies: Teaching Kids About Grief There’s no denying that losing a pet is one of the hardest experiences for any family. To help, we’ve created a comprehensive guide to help you support your child through the loss of a family pet, from delivering the news to guiding the healing process.
A Parents Guide to First Aid Understanding basic first aid and how to apply it according to the injury and age of the child is critical and can save the life of a child.
Consumer Safety We provide consumers with the information to lead safe, healthy and happy lives.
The Legal Glossary The Non-Lawyers Guide to Legal Terms
50 Best Online Colleges Check out online colleges where you can get your degree.
Helpful Links for Resources
Easy Unit Converter Easy online calculator and metric conversions.
Student's Internet Research Guide With this research guide, you'll be able to seperate fact from fiction and learn how to responsibly navigate the internet and give credit to your sources when doing research.
Edsitement Self-touted as the best of the humanities on the Web.
How to Identify Effective STEM Activities for Children High-quality STEM activities online for educators, caretakers and parents to try with kids.
Beginner Photography Tips & Techniques What Is ISO In Photography? Digital Sensitivity Explained
World Fact Book Lists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United States.
Population Reference The Population Reference Bureau provides information on US and international population trends and their implications.
Grammar Glossary Pick your grade level (grades 1 - 5) and pick the grammar topic you want to learn more about.
Storyline Online Watch Screen Actors Guild members read children's books aloud. Includes comprehension activities.
Quotations Your source for quotations from famous people and literature. Search or browse over 22,000 quotations from thousands of authors.
Merriam Webster Dictionary Merriam-Webster provides a free online dictionary, thesaurus, and other English language resources.
Language Translator Translates text and Web pages from one language to another, including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian.
Fact Monster Online almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia, and homework help. Fact Monster is the largest free reference site just for kids!
Wordsmyth Dictionary and Thesaurus Try out these study tools - the Glossary Maker and the Vocabulary Quiz Maker
National Weather Service Loads of information about weather around the World.
US Zip Code Lookups Free zip code lookup with areacode, county, latitude, longitude, MSA, PMSA, congressional district, FIPS code, and timezone. Updated monthly.
Little Explorers Picture Dictionary A multi-lingual picture dictionary with links to educational activities and games for kids.
CyberSlueth Kids An internet search guide for the K - 12 grade.
Homework Central Digital teaching and learning solutions for K-12 schools and libraries.
Homework Spot Find the best K-12 homework resources organized by subject and grade-level.
Pics4Learning A copyright-friendly library of images great for finding pictures and charts for student projects.
Homework Hub A useful compilation of tips on organization, test preparation, research techniques, and the like.
Studying Skills Time management strategies for improving academic performance. Strategies for better test scores. Improve reading comprehension, concentration and memory.
Research It Quick access to the best internet tools.
Kids Konnect A safe internet gateway for kids created and maintained by educators.
Infoplease Homework Center Infoplease is the world's largest free reference site. Encyclopedia, dictionary, almanacs, and homework help on any subject.
Refdesk Homework Helper A comprehensive list of homework help sites divided by elementary, junior high, senior high, and even college.
Network Online Magazine "Crunch" The online zine to share your ideas and opinions.
National Wildlife Federation Inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our childrens future.
Treatment4Addiction.com A comprehensive treatment center directory for the U.S., which includes treatment centers, therapists, addiction professionals. It also has useful information via articles, videos, and blogs.
Kids.gov Find links to government and other kids' sites -- just use the navigation bar above to browse through our site. Explore, learn, and have fun!
FairTest The National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest) works to end the misuses and flaws of standardized testing and to ensure that evaluation of students, teachers and schools is fair, open, valid and educationally beneficial.
CNA Video Library This website contains videos on 23 of the most commonly tested nursing assistant skills. The library is a one of a kind resource for students to use as a supplement to their hands on training.
Glossary of Photographic Terms A huge list of photography terms with helpful illustrations.
Facing Acne Find the best acne treatment for your skin today and connect with other acne sufferers. Share your best tips and find support.
Study Mode Browse a selection of 1,500,000+ essays and term papers. Millions of students use this resource for homework help, research and inspiration.
Helpful Links for Fun Stuff
Typing Web With a student account students can practice their keyboarding skills.
Dance Mat Typing Students can practice typing skills with a funny goat character.
National Geographic Games A databank of National Geographic games.
Gamequarium Educational games for grades K-6, plus other learning resources including home schooling and research.
Activity TV Fun activities for kids to follow online. Add pizzazz to your room, make your own jewelry, do an awesome science experiment, or learn some cool magic tricks. Free printables are also available.
FunBrain Find online educational games for kids of all ages, including math, grammar, science, spelling, and history.
PBS Kids Includes a selection of matching, alphabet, and concentration games from characters such as Barney.
FE Kids Kids games, school, children's health, and family fun.
Fact Monster Fact Monster is the largest free reference site just for kids! Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects, including sports, entertainment, science, history.
Universal Kids A 24 hour preschool channel that parents and kids can share together. Feel free to play games, make crafts, or download a new recipe!
Mr. Roger's Neighborhood Read a story with Mr. Rogers. Play games, sing songs, and visit his neighbors.
Nick Jr. Nickelodeon's site for preschoolers and their grown-ups. Educational activities with Little Bear and Blue's Clues.
Backyard Nature Carry a magnifying glass and explore what seems ordinary. When it's too hot outside, seek shelter and visit Backyard Nature to investigate and label what you saw.
Math Nook Fun math games, puzzles, and more.
Jump Start Math Games Math games for kids improve numerical skills like basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division that form the foundation of children's scholastic education.
Simple Machines An article with an overview of simple machines.
Ratatype Speed up your learning progress with Ratatype typing tutor and develop valuable keyboarding skills.
Brain Games To Play In The Car These car trip games will make you smarter, but they can also make you laugh, too!
Knowledge Adventure Knowledge Adventure's games for kids are the perfect combination of fun and learning!
Helpful Links for Internet Safety
A Parent's Guide To Ensuring Their Children's Digital Privacy - Digital Privacy Guide for Parents
What Is Cyberbullying? An Overview for Students, Parents, and Teachers.
17 Rules to Protect My Child Online Internet Safety for Kids
Internet Safety for Kids: The Definitive Guide [2022]
A parent’s Guide to Streaming Services To help busy parents decide which streaming service is right for their families, our team has broken down everything you need to know about the top streaming services available. Check out our guide to get the inside scoop on parental controls, streamable shows and more!
Online Teen Safety Guide This informative guide provides the resources necessary for both parents and their teens to safely utilize the Internet.
A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety for Kids All parents need to know of where the risks are and what steps they can take to help minimize these risks.
The Best Parental Control Software and Apps of 2019 The ultimate guide to parental control software to find out everything you need to know about this growing category of child protection products.
Alternatives To Google Products A guide to protecting your data from Google’s prying eyes.
Internet Safety 101: The Ultimate Parents' Guide The ultimate, easy-to-digest guide to keeping your family safe online.
The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet Guidelines for what you should do now and what you should pay attention to as your children grow.
How to protect yourself against military scams & ID theft Scams including identity theft which specifically target members of the military are more common than you might think. Here's how to spot and avoid them.
The Parents Guide to Internet Safety, Security and Screen Time for Kids The ultimate guide on how to talk to your kids about screen addiction, cyber bullying, safe messaging, self esteem, smartphones, TV, video games, cyber crime and more.
Internet Safety for Teens, Kids, and Students Internet safety tips against the most common threats for parents and teachers that will help to protect kids online. This guide goes far beyond the simple usage of a VPN service.
The Definitive Guide to Online Gaming Privacy & Safety Placing yourself online puts you at risk of an attack. But it’s wrong to hide away from doing something you enjoy just because there’s a potential risk. The best way to keep your private information safe is to understand what you’re at risk of, and then learn how to prevent it.
Privacy.net How to stop ISPs, advertisers, and hackers gathering information about your child
These parental control apps might just be Mom and Dad’s new best friend Check out some of the best parental control apps for iPhone and Android devices and how they’ll help secure your child’s online presence.
7 Ways Teens Hide Online Activity and What You Can Do Even if you’ve set up parental controls on your devices, your teen is just as tech-savvy as you are, if not more. So how do you protect them from the Internet when your original safety controls don’t do the trick?
Panda Security How to Set Parental Controls On All Your Devices
The Parents’ Guide to Online Shopping Safety This guide offers you everything you need to know about keeping your family safe while shopping online.
How To Keep Your Children Safe Online Protect your kids from the dark side of the internet! Learn how to monitor their computer and mobile device usage, how to set parental controls to ensure they can’t view inappropriate content and much more.
Take This Quiz: Are My Kids Addicted To Screens? If your child has a cellphone, chances are they're glued to it. So, what's normal and when should you worry?
Safety Detective A Parents' Guide for Safe YouTube and Internet Streaming for Kids
Should you bother reading privacy policies? Yes, and here’s why One way to protect your privacy is to learn how an organization will use personal information before you provide it.
Protecting Children’s Privacy Online – A Guide for Parents, Carers and Educators A Guide for Parents, Carers and Educators
Safe Kids Contains information about the dangers of children using the Internet. Rules, advice, and tips relating to child security and the Web.
Safe Teens A guide to teen safety on the Internet. In English and Spanish.
Parent's Guide to Internet Safety Their aim is to help parents better understand internet safety so everyone can enjoy the internet safely and responsibly.
Parents Guide to Protecting Kids Online 20 ways to protect kids online
Net Smartz Kids The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet.
Kids Search A kid friendly search engine, which blocks adult themed searches.
On Guard Online A useful guide to letting a child or teen use social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace safely.
NetSmartz Online safety tools for educators, parents, and kids.
Parent's Guide A tool for teaching parents how to deal with hate speech online.
Shop Sleuth Guide to Shopping Safely Online. Being aware of the risks that come with shopping online will help make sure you have a positive shopping experience.
Maintaing Computer Safety and Security for Kids An article by Sean Spencer, Software Development Expert and Author. Includes links to additional information on internet safety.
How to Manage Your Online Reputation A guide to taking control of your online reputation.
ABC's of Online Threats A PC and Online Safety blog containing information on Internet safety and computer security with up-to-date important information for families and children.
Cyberbullying Cyberbullying will continue to be an important issue that needs to be dealt with. Learn more with this guide to online resources.
Cyber Safety An Interactive Guide To Staying Safe On The Internet.
Smartphone Safety Advice on how to protect your children on their smartphone.
Digital Safety An overview of dangers on the Internet and how to deal with them.
Helpful Links for Arizona Government
State of Arizona Official Website of the State of Arizona. It provides access to information, fun, culture, business, and government for all residents.
U.S. Government Official Web Portal Arizona's official web portal main page. Separate pages are available for residents, employees, visitors, and businesses.
Arizona Department of Transportation The Arizona Transportation (ADOT) internet website homepage.
Arizona Voter Registration The quick and easy way to access services from the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division.
Arizona Department of Education Resource for information pertaining to education in the state of Arizona.
Arizona Commerce Athority Provides information about the functions and services of this agency.
Arizona State Legislature An information service of the Arizona Legislature, designed to promote increased public access to, and awareness of, the legislative process.
Arizona Career Information System Designed to provide educational, career, and occupational information to help students in making better informed career and school choices.
National Weather Service The starting point for official government weather forecasts, warnings, meteorological products for forecasting the weather, and information about meteorology.
Arizona Department of Health Services Provides news and information about public health services and facilities.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce Information, fun, culture, business, government, for all residents.
Arizona Civil Rights Annoucment Civil Rights Requirement: Notification of Free Language Services
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