Resource Bank for Parents
As part of our Strategic Plan we have committed to providing a resource bank to parents and the community.
Below we have provided resources to help you with some of the most common issues facing parents today. We hope you find value in these resources.
Raising a Responsible Child
More Chores! To Raise Responsible Children, Give Them Responsibilities (Article)
15 Tips to Raise a Responsible Child (Article)
Self Sufficient Kids (Website)
Getting Involved (& Staying Active) in Your Child's Education
How Parental Involvement in Education Helps Children in School (Blog)
Parent Involvement Makes a Difference to School Kids (Video)
10 Tips for Getting Involved in Your Child's School (Article)
How to Prevent (and Stop) Bullying
Stomp Out Bullying.org (Website)
Bullying: What is it and how to stop it (Article)
Stopbullying.gov (Website)
Teaching Kids Not to Bully (Article)
What Parents Should Know About Bullying (Article)
Achieving Homework Success (& Helping with Homework)
9 Smart Tips for Homework Success (Article)
Top 10 Homework Tips (Article)
How Parents Can Help With Homework (Without Taking Over) (Article)
Encouraging Respect & Responsibility
Show Some Respect (YouTube)
Raising a Drug-Free Child
Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Abuse Prevention (Booklet)
Prevention Tips for Every Age (Article)
Get Smart About Drugs (Website)
Awkward Conversations (YouTube & Podcast)
Making Summer Learning Fun
101 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Learning All Summer Long (Article)
25 Activities to Keep Kids' Brains Active in Summer (Article)
3 Ways to Keep Kids Connected to Learning Over the Summer (Article)
How to Be Active In Your Child's Special Education
Helping Your Child Achieve Test Success
Raising a Strong Reader
The Super Simple Way to Help Your Kids Become Stronger Readers (Article)
10 Tips From Teachers to Help Your Child Catch Up on Reading Level (Article)
How to Raise a Reader (Article)
Reading Rockets (website)
Helping Your Child Succeed in Math
Child Struggling with Math? 12 Signs and 7 Ways to Help (Article)
How to Help Kids with Math at Home (Even if You Hate Math) (Article)
We asked a Ph.D in Mathematics How to Help Kids Who Are Struggling in Math (Article)
Supporting a STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Families Matter for STEM Learning (YouTube)
How Parents Can Encourage Children's Interest in STEM (Article)
9 Ways Parents Can Support STEM Habits (Article)
5 Ways Parents Can Support STEM Learning (Article)
4 Things Everyone Should Know About Early STEM Learning (Article)
Summer Learning Can Be Fun With the Proper Planning (YouTube)
The Importance of School Attendance
Attendance Works (Website)
Why Is School Attendance Important? The Effects of Chronic Absenteeism (Article)
Every Student Counts, Every Day Matters (Article)
Supporting Social & Emotional Skills Education
Smithton CCSD 130 provides these resources as a guide and are not meant to take the place of your own parenting decisions. As a district we do not promote any of the information provided or products advertised.