Project ACT

Resources

Project ACT would like to share the following list of resources for families and providers with more helpful information:
Resources for Families:
www.teachmorelovemore.org  Contains information for parents about child development and answers to frequently asked questions.  This website is translated into English, Español and Kreyòl.
www.parents.com  is a great website with information on arts, crafts, cooking recipes and strategies to deal with “picky eaters.”
Resources for Providers:
www.kinderart.com  provides creative theme-based ideas for preschool classrooms.
www.preschoolrainbow.org  is a repository of ideas and activities for early childhood teachers.
www.naeyc.org  National Association for the Education of Young Children website provides cutting edge research and practical strategies for the global development of young children.
Resources for Families and Providers:
www.ncld.org  The National Center for Learning Disabilities website provides information and strategies to parents, professionals and persons with learning disabilities.
www.getreadytoread.org  Get Ready to Read is a screening tool designed for four year olds to assess their literacy skills.  This screening can be completed online and has accompanying activities to enhance children’s skills.
www.mdk12.org/instruction/ensure/MMSR defines and explains the five components of school readiness as well as their implementation.
www.countdownmd.org  provides helpful tips and resources to parents and advocates.
www.zerotothree.org  parents and professionals will obtain new strategies and skills at this website.  The latest public policy changes affecting young children are reported.
www.do2learn.com  supports children with special needs by providing helpful resources and free materials to teachers and parents.
www.readyatfive.org  provides innovative models, tools and resources supporting educators, parents and community leaders.
www.portdiscovery.com  Port Discovery Children’s Museum’s website shows the interactive exhibits that explore learning for the whole family.
www.pbskids.com  offers a wide selection of educational games, sing-along music, printable coloring pages and more.
www.bcplonline.org  Baltimore County Public Library provides ideas, activities and resources.
www.getset4k.org  provides new strategies each month that will help parents prepare children for kindergarten.
www.mdchildcare.org  Maryland Committee for Children offers child care LOCATE services as well as information, skills and activities to prepare children for school.  Resources and updates and public policy are reported.
www.preschoolexpress.com  parents, providers and teachers will learn helpful suggestions and activities that promote school readiness.
www.sproutonline.com  PBS Kids Sprouts provides information and activities that includes games, videos, crafts and recipes for children, parents and caregivers.
www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel  The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning promotes social emotional development and school readiness.  Helpful resources and links are included.
www.buildinitiative.org  is a multi-state partnership serving the policy needs of young children and families by helping states construct a coordinated system of programs.
www.gettingready.org  lists up-to-date multi-state initiatives in school readiness.
http://readyweb.crc.uiuc.edu  is an e-collection of school readiness resources.
www.parentcenter.com  offers helpful developmentally appropriate strategies.
www.kraftfoods.com  provides age-appropriate cooking skills and recipes.
www.kids-cooking-activities.com  is a resource site for cooking activities, picture recipes and more.
www.childrensrecipes.com  is a resource to find recipes that children will enjoy making and eating.
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/infant_toddlers Infants and Toddlers provides screening, evaluations, intervention and supports for children, ages birth through three, with developmental delays and their families.
www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/earlyinterv/infant_toddlers/directories/child_find.htm Child Find provides screening and evaluations designed to locate, identify and make referrals for intervention for all young children over the age of three with disabilities and their families.