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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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18 Fall Craft and Science Projects Using Real Leaves
Edventures with Kids
This website has lots of science activities and crafts you can use fall leaves for. Things like discovering the different parts of a leaf, finding out how leaves breathe, making leaf prints, or identifying leaves. So many cool activities to do with leaves you can find on your daily walk.
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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.
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Easy Ways to Get Kids Birding
Audubon Society
Birding is a great activity for families who love spending time in the outdoors and who love animals. Learn how to inspire your child to get into birdwatching with games, activities, and a list of tools needed.
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A Kid’s Guide to Stargazing
American Museum of Natural History
If you’ve ever looked up in the night sky and wondered about the constellations, then this website is for you! Get tips for stargazing in your community, learn about the tools you will need and the ways to stay safe.
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Stargazing 101: Your Guide to Mastering Astronomy with Kids
Red Tricycle
If you want to go stargazing as a family, this is a wonderful guide. Not only do they give parents all the supplies needed (including tips and tricks for the best experience) they also give you fun facts to amaze your family with your star knowledge!
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Candy Science
Steam Powered Family
Learn all about sugar and then create candy with your new-found knowledge. After you learn the science of sugar you will be able to create rock candy, lollipops, gummy candy and so much more!
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National Online Safety Guides
These resources are written for parents and cover a wide range of topics related to online safety.
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Brookings Initiative on Climate Research and Action
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.