Education
Preschool & Kindergarten
Preschools
NJ Schools Offer Public Preschool - article on NJ.com about the growing number of public preschools offered by school districts
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
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
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
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
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
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
Other Information & Useful Websites - information, tips &links to other websites offering educational resources for children of all ages
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.
For Toddlers & Preschoolers
Learning Activities for Toddlers - activities in various categories including reading, math, social studies & learning responsibility
Alphabet Fun - tips & ideas compiled by ParenthoodNJ for fun ways to learn the alphabet
Counting Games for Toddlers - ideas from Parents.com
Mrs Alphabet - tons of ideas, activities and free printable learning sheets to help teach the alphabet
First School - preschool activities & crafts, including alphabet printables
Enchanted Learning - free printables of alphabet activities, animal coloring pages, connect the dots, crafts and more
Somerset County Library System - free resource area for learning and fun activities for children, middle schoolers and High Schoolers
Begin Reading - a phonics based beginning reading program that includes free worksheets
Online & Computer - list of websites & suggestions for online & computer learning games & activities
Learning on the Go - apps for iPhone & iTouch users
Learning with the TV - list of TV programs, suggested DVD series and more
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.
For Toddlers & Preschoolers
Learning Activities for Toddlers - activities in various categories including reading, math, social studies & learning responsibility
Alphabet Fun - tips & ideas compiled by ParenthoodNJ for fun ways to learn the alphabet
Counting Games for Toddlers - ideas from Parents.com
Mrs Alphabet - tons of ideas, activities and free printable learning sheets to help teach the alphabet
First School - preschool activities & crafts, including alphabet printables
Enchanted Learning - free printables of alphabet activities, animal coloring pages, connect the dots, crafts and more
Somerset County Library System - free resource area for learning and fun activities for children, middle schoolers and High Schoolers
Begin Reading - a phonics based beginning reading program that includes free worksheets
Online & Computer - list of websites & suggestions for online & computer learning games & activities
Learning on the Go - apps for iPhone & iTouch users
Learning with the TV - list of TV programs, suggested DVD series and more
New Jersey Education
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
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
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