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Links for Parents

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Reading Levels Comparison
Are you confused about what reading levels mean? How does level C compare to grade level or to Lexile levels? Find out here.

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Leveled Reading Comparison Charts
A variety of web links that tell you all bout reading levels.

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Scholastic Book Wizard
On this site you can search by a variety of different leveling systems. You can also search for a book and see what levels are assigned to it by Scholastic.

Accelerated Reader Interactive Quiz List
Provided by the Clow PTA.
Offers book titles in our AR program searched by title, author, Lexile level, etc.

Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
The purpose of this database is to create a tailored reading list of quality children's literature or to find out if a book has won one of the indexed awards.
e-Learning for KIDS
This site offers online fun games to help reinforce skills from a variety of subject areas at a variety of levels. Give it a try!

Helping Your Child Series  -  Information to help your children succeed in school

Interactive ISAT Multiple-Choice Sample Questions
Here you can get an idea of the kinds of questions to expect on the ISAT.

Parents, Check It Out!
Key Things Parents Can Do To Make Sure Their Children Are Prepared For The 21st Century

About Naperville PTA Parent Pages
Colorin colorado (Espanol) Research Sites
History, Science, & Museums Service Learning
Homework Summer Learning
Math Sites for Everyone Third Grade Study Tips

Point Smart. Click Safe.
A new multimedia initiative coordinated by the National Cable Telecommunications Association and Cable in the classroom to help families and children make appropriate choices and stay safe while using the internet.
(From NEA Today October 2007)

Resource to help students understand disabilities The Mysteries of Life with Tim and Toby ...Dyslexia, ADHD, Bullying, Test Preparation

Text to speech: Natural Reader
Free downloadable text to speech program for home use

Stop Bullying Now!
12 animated cartoon "webisodes" cover various instances of bullying and how kids can correctly respond to each.

Beginning Reading: StudyDog
Free downloadable reading program

Type to Learn™
Build typing skills with this special home version of Type to Learn™! 22 lessons and 4 games teach students about astronomy, geography, sign language and more while building their typing speed and accuracy! Includes a word processor and progress-tracking charts that let you save records for up to 5 players. Ages 8 and Up.

We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children 8-13 years old stay at a healthy weight. Tips and fun activities focus on three critical behaviors: improved food choices, increased physical activity and reduced screen time.

About Naperville

City of Naperville Homepage

Naperville Community Links

Naper Settlement

Naperville Public Library   Top Rated!

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PTA Parent Pages

National PTA Homepage

State PTA Homepage

Humorous Look At Families

Reflections Links - Arts Recognition
Reflections Factual Information

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History, Science, & Museums

Adler Planetarium

Brookfield Zoo

DuPage Children's Museum

Hands On Sci-Tech Museum

Illinois History Links

Art Institute of Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo

Cantigny (5th grade field trip)

Museum of Science & Industry

Chicago Botanic Garden

National Geographic

Field Museum of Natural History

National Geographic for Kids

Illinois History

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Research

Ask Jeeves (child site for questions)

Families Connect: A website created for parents and children to use together

Sports & Nutrition For Children - University of Illinois

Funschool: An educational site, geared to K - 5th grade students, teachers, and parents

State Symbols of Illinois

HomeWork Spot: A lot for both kids & parents; a must to check out routinely; Clow was their "2001 Site of the Year!"

University of Illinois-Chicago Library

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Service Learning

Learning in Deed

National Service Learning Clearing House

The K-12 Giraffe Heroes Program

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Please give us feedback on these links and suggestions for future additions. Thank you!

Email Barbara Kaufman, Principal