Spriggles recommended links

Spriggles Motivational Books for Children

Reach Out and Read – A national, non-profit organization that promotes early literacy by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud in pediatric exam rooms across the nation. The Reach Out and Read program provides the tools to help promote children’s developmental skills and later school success.

seeMommyrun - A free Internet service to help busy women find or start child-friendly running or walking groups convenient to their personal geographic needs, time constraints, and fitness abilities.

R.E.A.D.Y. Kits - Recognized as one of the nation's most innovative government programs, R.E.A.D.Y. (Read, Educate, and Develop Youth) strengthen's parent involvement in the early childhood years so that children develop the language and literacy skills needed to enter school ready to read and succeed.

Operation FitKids - The youth outreach program of the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a nonprofit organization based in San Diego, CA. Operation FitKids provides educational materials and professional training to those working to promote youth fitness: fitness professionals, educators, health professionals and parents.

Team Nutrition - Improving children’s lifelong eating and physical activity habits by using the principles of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid.

National Kindergarten Alliance - National organization that serves kindergarten teachers throughout the United States. Primary goals are to encourage and assist the formation of state organizations, identify appropriate practices that effect positive change for kindergarten children, and provide support and leadership development to kindergarten teachers.

Children’s Better Health Institute - Committed to presenting high quality health and fitness material to educate children from preschool through elementary school levels.

Parent & Family Education - Providing you with one-stop shopping for the very best in innovative resources that will address the social and emotional needs of the parent and the family.

Healthy Childcare - Bi-monthly magazine with wonderful health and safety ideas for the young child.

National Head Start Association - Provides a national forum for the continued enhancement of Head Start services for poor children ages 0 to 5 and their families.

National Association for the Education of Young Children - The nation’s largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade.

Empowered Parenting - Encouragement & support for parents around the world. Helpful expert advice, parenting resources, games, stories, health, nutrition, handy-man tips, home business, money matters, e-books and so much more.

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) - Provides access to an extensive body of education related literature with a focus on child development, caring for young children, and parenting.

National Children's Literacy Project - A not-for-profit organization that partners with individuals, educators, corporations, and public organizations to enhance the literacy skills and enthusiasm of children throughout the United States.

Rexanne’s Web Review - A free monthly e-zine with family tips, tricks, site links, and fun. Committed to helping you have a better day!

ChildFun.com - Crafts for kids, parenting advice & support, preschool themes, coloring pages and more. Who says parenting can't be fun?

Embracing the Child - Literature for learning and shared reading. Investing in the whole child.

PreKSmarties - A preschool education resource for parents teaching preschoolers with tips for early reading, parenting articles, family freebies, and deals on educational toys.

Selfgrowth.com - A guide to personal growth, self-improvement, and self-help.

Uncle Greg’s Treehouse - Books that challenge kids to explore “meaning of life” questions.

ClarkeHouse - The House that Builds GOOD Citizens. Publisher of "How to Have Amazing Kids," a unique character building, A-to-Z self-help parenting manual.