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Connecting You to Success!

We have compiled several of the most comprehensive websites to help you and your children succeed in and out of school. We welcome your suggestions and contributions to help make our technology connections as inclusive as possible.

Please contact Anne Curry, Salem's School Age Curriculum Specialist, with your comments or suggestions.

Fitness and Health Websites:

Mypyramid.gov       En Español

Featuring information on the new food pyramid and its 12 models geared to different nutritional needs. Connect to health guidelines for pre-schoolers, school aged and adults.

Eat Right      En Español 

Search for: state affiliates of the American Dietetic Association, nutrition and health articles and other health resources.

Kidshealth.org

Kidshealth has doctor approved articles, animations, games, and resources to help kids to learn more about their bodies and stay healthy.

PE Central

A comprehensive website for Health and Physical Education-find games, challenges and activities to keep you and your children moving to a healthier lifestyle.


Educational Websites:

Salem Public Schools

Homepage of the Salem School District-find your school, calendars, PTO information and monthly school newsletters.

Massachusetts Department of Education

School districts' and local schools' academic profiles, curriculum framework standards, family and community information, special needs, MCAS and many other valuable resources.

Everyday Math

A complete resource website to help your child succeed in Everyday Math, Salem School Districts' K-6 mathematics program.

Scholastic's Stack

Stacks for kids, a great destination about books, reading, authors, and fun interactive and printable games. Children can connect to books through online friends in their community profiles.

Fun Brain

Grades K-8 games to enhance you child's learning featuring:  Math, Language Arts, popular childrens' books, brain teasers and much more.

Social Services and Child Advocacy Websites

Yellow Pages for Kids       En Español

Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys of children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids in your state. 

The Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center ( FRC) serves children, adolescents, families and professionals. The FRC, organizes and runs conferences, workshops and family support programs, and is on hand to assist you with your research needs.

PBS Families

A PBS website dedicated to families and issues that a family may face.

Getting Food Stamps     En Español

A government website with useful information on food stamps and other food assistance programs for families in need.

Going Green!

Green Family

A family friendly website committed to the environment. Great projects to motivate and teach your children stewardship toward our Earth.

Earth Day for Kids

A great resource for Earth Day activities and environmental issues geared to children, promoting caring for our environment.

The Lorax-Earth Day

The Seussville website has eco-friendly activities for children of all ages.  This website offers year round fun coupled with environmental learning!