Education

Preschool & Kindergarten

Preschools and Child Care - listings of preschools & child care facilities as well as resources
Special Needs - information, resources & facilities specializing in special-needs education
NJ Schools Offer Public Preschool - article on NJ.com about the growing number of public preschools offered by school districts

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

New Jersey Education & Parent Resources

New Jersey Department of Education and New Jersey school districts
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

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

Education at Home

Learning on TV - educational shows and DVDs for kids
Using Technology for Learning - online games & computer programs
Iphone & Ipod applications - educational applications for parents
Other Information & Useful Websites - information, tips & links to other websites offering educational resources for children of all ages; also links to websites with projects, crafts & curriculum for children in a variety of subjects
Teach your child about protecting animals and the environment -Information and resources, including those geared toward kids, on everything from living greener to helping protect endangered animals.

Reading is fun

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
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