Earthquakes for Kids
Thanks so much to Courtney and the children under her care for the site A Guide to Simple Machines Used in Cars. You're the best!
11 Energy Conservation Sites for Children
I wish to thank Jasmine and her colleagues at EducatorLabs for her wonderful suggestions via email communication. As a result of our communication and Jasmine's suggestions, PYFN has added a new section to our Kid's Corner page: Energy Conservation for Children. Currently, this section includes 10 additional sites for children to browse and from which to learn! Cool, eh?
In their own words, the folks at EducatorLabs are "comprised of school librarians and media/market research specialists who work as curators and conservators of the scholastic web." An admirable task, wouldn't you say?
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7 Protect the Planet Sites
I wish to thank Sara and her colleagues at EducatorLabs for her Protect the Planet suggestions. Sara's suggestions (Items 1-6) prompted PYFN to add this section to our Kid's Corner page. Currently, this section includes 6 additional sites for children to browse and from which to learn! Cool, eh?
In their own words, the folks at EducatorLabs are "comprised of school librarians and media/market research specialists who work as curators and conservators of the scholastic web." An admirable task, wouldn't you say?
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10 Sites on Recycling for Kids
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I wish to thank Jack from All Green PR, based in London, England, for his "Recycling for Kids" site suggestion. As a result of his suggestion, PYFN has added a new section to our Kid's Corner page: Recycling for Kids. Currently, this section includes 10 additional sites for children to browse and from which to learn about recycling! Cool, eh?
28 Total Astronomy Sites for Girl Scout Badges
This Section is Dedicated to Cindy and her Girl Scout Seniors
Cindy and her Girl Scout Seniors (Grades 9-10) resourced PYFN's Kid's Corner page while working to earn their Sky Naturalist Badge. Cindy's Girl Scout Seniors suggested that PYFN add the following 28 resource links.
We were more than happy to oblige!
4 Sites with Webcams
Watch the Northern Lights — Canadian Space Agency site. The AuroraMAX observatory ended its season on May 5, 2015, and will take a short break for the summer months while the Midnight Sun in Northern Canada makes it too difficult to see the aurora. In the meantime, follow them on Twitter (@AuroraMAX) for aurora alerts, photos and more. Please visit this page again in late summer when AuroraMAX will continue to bring you the greatest natural light show on Earth!
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4 Sites on Photography
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Radio Wave Images — Learn how scientists make a
Radio Wave Image of planets in our solar system, galaxies, and distant quasars.
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4 Sites on Stars
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The Sun — Factual info regarding our Sun.
4 Sites on the Moon
Phases of the Moon — The Moon goes through "phases" according to how sunlight hits it. This page provides information on the phases of the Moon.
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Lunar Phase Simulator — Interactive simulator to help students learn about and view the phases of the Moon.
4 Sites on Asteroids
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4 Sites on Planets
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The Earth and Beyond — This page is sponsored by the Children's University of Manchester. It presents interesting and fun info regarding our planets.
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Your Weight on Other Worlds — How much you weigh is a function of
gravity. Gravity is different on different planets; therefore, you would not weigh the same if you were on other planets. This interactive page provides you an opportunity to determine what you would weigh on other planets. Fun and informative!
4 Sites on Astronomy Games and Puzzles
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Once again, many thanks go out to Cindy and her Girl Scout Seniors for their dedication in earning the Sky Naturalist Badge and the wonderful resource suggestions.
PYFN is very proud of them! These Girls ROCK!
11 Sites for Teachers and Parents
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Scuttlepad — A Safe Social Network for Kids ages 6-11
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11 Engaging Online Lesson Plans for K-12 Educators Plus 3 Additional Sites
Sara, from Educator Labs, suggested these 11 sites. Thank-you, Sara, for caring enough to share your resources. The Educator Labs vision statement includes, "EducatorLabs is comprised of school librarians and media/market research specialists who work as curators and conservators of the scholastic web." Suffice it say that when it's time to research educational resources, this site is well worth a visit.
We at PYFN appreciate folks like Sara—who help us keep our Kids Corner page fresh! We reviewed Sara's suggested sites and found them compatible with PYFN's quality and safety standards. Outstanding!
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Jasmine, from Educator Labs suggested additional sites; these appear below. Thanks Jasmine!
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1 Site on Baby Proofing and Child Safety at Home
Francine, from Expertise.com, suggested a lively and highly useful baby-proofing guide, "Baby Proofing and Child Safety at Home: A Complete Guide." This guide, written by Krista Nilsen Bordner, provides a wealth of information on baby proofing. A great read for parents, teachers, grandparents, and any who have an interest in children's safety.
Thank-you, Francine! We at PYFN appreciate folks like Francine—who help us keep our Kids Corner page fresh! We reviewed Francine's suggested guide and found it compatible with PYFN's quality and children's safety standards. Outstanding!
Baby Proofing and Child Safety at Home: A Complete Guide
6 Sites for Social-Emotional Development in Young Children
Patricia, from
publichealthcorps.org, suggested that PYFN include a list of resources for parents, teachers, and interested parties that addresses social-emotional development in young children. This section reflects her suggestions.
Thank-you, Patricia! We at PYFN appreciate folks like Patricia; they help us keep our Kids Corner page fresh! We reviewed Patricia's suggested resources and found them compatible with PYFN's quality and children's safety standards. Outstanding!
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8 Educational Resources for Home Schooling
Jenny, from
Special Home Educator, suggested that PYFN include a list of resources that she and her husband found useful for Home Schooling. This section reflects her suggestions.
Thank-you, Jenny! We reviewed Jenny's suggested resources and found them compatible with PYFN's quality and children's safety standards. Outstanding!
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7 Helpful Resources for Curriculum Development
Stacy, a math advocate from
MathCamps.org, suggested that PYFN include a list of seven resources helpful for curriculum development. This section reflects these suggestions.
Thank-you, Stacy! We reviewed Stacy's suggested resources and found them compatible with PYFN's quality and children's safety standards. Outstanding!
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1 Site How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby?
Holly, from
The Simple Dollar, suggested that PYFN include a link for the following article:
Thank-you, Holly! While this particular article does not fit PYFN's Kid's Corner page the same as much of the info found here, it is relevant and important enough to include here! We reviewed Holly's article and found it compatible with PYFN's quality and children's safety standards. We at PYFN believe that new—or soon to be new—parents will find the article useful and pertinent to their situation!
Holly wrote of The Simple Dollar, "The Simple Dollar began as a site for people who are fighting debt and bad spending habits, while trying to build a financially secure future. Our goal is to provide a personal finance platform where we can help people make better financial decisions and to build a financially secure future."
Additional articles written by Holly may be found at The Simple Dollar.
12 Educational Sites from Forever Curious
Forever Curious is managed and maintained by a "group of librarians and educators seeking to curate the best educational resources and lesson plans for people of all ages."
Sarah from Forever Curious suggested these 8 resources. Following a review of them, PYFN agrees they are worthy of listing here.
Many thanks to Sarah and her colleagues from Forever Curious.
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The following 4 sites were suggested by Meagan from Forever Curious. Thanks Meagan!
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Safety Issues & Kids
Matt, Community Relations Manager for ADTsecurity.com, suggested the following information on Tips for Child Safety at Home. Thanks Matt!
Fire Safety Checklist — This is a single-page PDF document that can be saved and printed. Great checklist for kids!
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8 Suggested Resources from the Open Educators Team
Tilda, from Open Educators, suggested the following information as "ways to engage students in and out of hte classroom while still teaching them the valuable lessons they need to succeed." Thanks Tilda and the team from Open Educators!
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This page last updated April 17, 2017.