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Improving Well Being Online
Connecting Safely
A series of videos, plus discussion guides, that address online safety and wellness. Includes lessons for schools and home use, featuring experts in online safety, parenting, bullying prevention, security, and executives at popular app companies.
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National Archives Bill of Rights Resources
The National Archives and Records Administration offers a dedicated page with learning resources including videos, exhibit listings, links to teaching resources, blogs and articles
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“Take A Hike” Trails in California
International Mountain Day
California Department of Parks and Recreation’s website has great resources for a family walk or hike throughout the state. Check out their “Take a Hike” trails!
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TeachingBooks
CA State Library and Riverside COE
Learn directly from an author about why a book was created. Enjoy video book trailers and audio performances of a book to bring it to life. TeachingBooks is a treasure trove of materials enabling families to identify and connect to culturally relevant, quality books for all content areas and ages.
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Developmental Disabilities in Children
Healthy Children.org
Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding when a baby or preschooler lags far behind, or fails altogether to reach the developmental milestones, or loses a previously acquired skill, there may be reason to suspect a mental or physical problem serious enough to be considered a developmental disability.
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Healthy Minds Program
National PTA
National PTA’s Healthy Minds program helps families prioritize and maintain their mental health. The program formalizes and builds on the association’s longstanding commitment to provide and advocate for enhanced mental health programs and services for children and families.