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Over the years, PON has become an expert in addressing the key issues that affect parents’ ability to be effective role models, mentors, and supporters of their children’s education. To empower parents, PON has curated a list of valuable resources that can help deepen their knowledge and strengthen their ability to be their child’s strongest advocate.

Resources that support school success and healthy families.

Socio-Emotional Development & Mental Health

  • Early Childhood Education
    • First 5 California – Social-Emotional Development
      First 5 California offers a variety of resources for parents and caregivers on supporting young children’s social-emotional development, including articles, videos, and downloadable materials.
    • California Collaborative for the Social-Emotional Foundations of Early Learning (CA CSEFEL)
      CA CSEFEL provides training and technical assistance to early childhood programs and families to promote the social-emotional development and school readiness of young children. Their website includes resources, training materials, and links to additional support.
    • Kidango – Social-Emotional Learning
      Kidango, a leading provider of early learning services in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a collection of resources and tips for parents on fostering social-emotional learning in young children.
    • Zero to Three – Social-Emotional Development
      Zero to Three is a nationally recognized organization that provides a wealth of information and resources on infant and toddler development, including social-emotional growth. Their website features articles, videos, and podcasts to help parents understand and support their child’s social-emotional development.
  • Elementary
    • California PTA – Social and Emotional Learning
      The California PTA offers a variety of resources for parents to support their children’s social-emotional development, including articles, tips, and links to additional resources.
    • Greater Good Science Center – Parenting and Family
      The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, provides research-based resources and articles on various topics related to parenting and family well-being, including social-emotional development.
    • Edutopia – Social and Emotional Learning
      Edutopia, a trusted source for education research and best practices, provides articles, videos, and resources on social-emotional learning for educators and parents.
  • Middle & High School
    • California Department of Education – Social and Emotional Learning in High School
      The California Department of Education provides a collection of resources, research, and best practices for implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) in high school settings, which can be helpful for parents to understand and support their children’s development.
    • California PTA – Teen Social and Emotional Well-Being
      The California PTA offers resources and articles specifically tailored to the social and emotional well-being of teenagers, providing parents with information and strategies to support their high school-aged children.
    • Challenge Success
      Challenge Success, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Stanford Graduate School of Education, provides research-based resources and strategies for parents to support their children’s well-being and success in high school, including social-emotional development.
    • UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools – Parent Resources
      The UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools offers a variety of resources for parents, including information on supporting their children’s social-emotional development and mental health throughout their high school years.

Reading

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary
    • California Department of Education – Family Literacy
      The California Department of Education provides resources and information on family literacy, including strategies for parents to support their children’s reading development at home and foster a love of learning.
    • Common Sense Media – Best Books for Kids
      Common Sense Media, a San Francisco-based non-profit organization, offers book recommendations and reviews for children of all ages, helping parents find age-appropriate and engaging reading material for their kids.
    • California State PTA – Literacy Resources
      The California State PTA provides a variety of resources and articles on literacy for parents, including tips for supporting children’s reading development and fostering a positive relationship with books.
    • Reading Is Fundamental – Literacy Resources
      Reading Is Fundamental is a national non-profit organization that provides a wealth of literacy resources for parents and educators, including reading tips, book recommendations, and activities for children in grades K-6.
    • California Reading Association – Parent Resources
      The California Reading Association offers resources and information for parents on supporting their children’s literacy development, including articles, book recommendations, and strategies for fostering a love of reading at home.
  • Middle & High School
    • California Department of Education – Adolescent Literacy
      The California Department of Education provides resources and information on adolescent literacy, including strategies for supporting high school students’ reading development and comprehension across various subjects.
    • California School Library Association – Parent Resources
      The California School Library Association offers a collection of resources for parents, including information on the importance of school libraries, reading recommendations for high school students, and strategies for supporting literacy at home.
    • AdLit.org – Parents & Guardians
      AdLit.org, a national multimedia project focused on adolescent literacy, provides resources and articles specifically designed for parents and guardians of high school students, including tips for encouraging reading and supporting literacy development.
    • ReadWriteThink – Parent & Afterschool Resources
      ReadWriteThink, a website maintained by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the International Literacy Association (ILA), provides a variety of literacy resources for parents, including activities and tips for supporting high school students’ reading and writing development.

Math

  • Early Childhood Education
    • PBS Kids Math Games
      PBS Kids offers a variety of free online math games for preschoolers that focus on basic concepts like counting, shapes, and patterns. The games are interactive and engaging, making learning fun for young children.
    • Bedtime Math
      Bedtime Math provides daily math problems for parents to solve with their preschoolers. The problems are designed to be fun and engaging and cover a range of basic math concepts. The website also offers a free app for iOS and Android devices.
    • Fresno County- Count Play Explore
      Count Play Explore (CPE) is a multi-agency effort led by the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Early Care and Education Department (FCSS-ECE) as part of California’s System of Support. CPE is a state-wide effort across California to promote positive and confident math and science outcomes among children from birth to 3rd grade.
    • California Mathematics Council-Early Learning: Math at Home
      Early Learning: Math at Home is CMC’s way of supporting families—and organizations that work with families—in our efforts to give young children a wonderful start in learning mathematics.
  • Elementary
    • Khan Academy Kids
      Khan Academy Kids is a free app that provides a comprehensive math curriculum for elementary school students. The app includes interactive lessons, educational videos, and printable worksheets aligned with the California Common Core State Standards.
    • Math Playground
      Math Playground offers a variety of math games, logic puzzles, and instructional videos for elementary school students. The games are organized by grade level and cover a range of math topics.
    • Prodigy Math Game Description
      Prodigy is a free, adaptive math game for elementary school students. The game adjusts its difficulty based on the student’s skill level and covers a wide range of math topics aligned with the California Common Core State Standards.
    • Math Learning Center Apps
      The Math Learning Center offers a variety of free apps for elementary school students, including Geoboard, Number Frames, and Pattern Shapes. These apps provide interactive tools for exploring math concepts and are aligned with the California Common Core State Standards.
    • National PTA – Math Guides for Parents
      The National PTA offers a series of guides for parents to support their children’s math education at various grade levels, including high school. The guides provide an overview of the key math concepts and skills that students should be learning, as well as tips and activities for parents to reinforce these concepts at home.
    • NAFSCE’s Family Math Center
      NAFCE’s Family Math Center provides resources for parents to help them feel excited about introducing and exploring mathematical concepts with their students.
  • Middle & High School
    • Desmos
      Desmos is a free online graphing calculator that can be used by high school students to explore advanced math concepts. The website also offers a variety of interactive lessons and activities aligned with the California Common Core State Standards.
    • CPM Educational Program
      CPM Educational Program provides textbooks and online resources for high school math courses, including Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus. The materials are aligned with the California Common Core State Standards and emphasize problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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