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    March 1, 2010

    SITE OF THE MONTH

    The site we are sharing today WILL be added to our lists because of its importance to the safety of all children who surf the Internet. NetSmartz411 This is a free site sponsored by The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) The Nation's Resource Center for Child Protection

    Click on Library and find all kinds of valuable information offered to answer all your questions (and some you never thought to ask) about the Internet.

    Did you ever think to ask:

    • What is online grooming?
    • What is cyber bullying?
    • What are my kids downloading?
    • What is the meaning of all those abbreviations and acronyms ?

    Do you ever wonder what those abbreviations/acronyms mean? Is this a kind of shorthand? Or a sinister code? I guess it depends on the author.


    SHORTHAND
    • LOL-----Lots of love or Laughing out loud
    • B4N-----Bye for now
    • 411-----Information

    However!
    • A/S/L-----Age, Sex, Location
    • F/A/W/C-----For anyone who cares
    • F/U/B/A/R-----Fouled up beyond any repair
    • I/P/N/-----I’m posting nude
    • P911-----Parents are coming
    • PA-----Parents alert
    • PAL-----Parents are listening
    • POS-----Parents over shoulder
    • TAW-----Teachers are watching

    Serious?
    • LMIP-----Let’s meet in public
    • WTGP-----Want to go private? (Private chat room)

    These are but a few questions of the many questions answered and the many abbreviation/acronyms defined, on a long list compiled and posted on this site by NCMEC.

    The Internet is a wonderful educational tool and chat rooms can bring children from all over the world together, but like so many things that are created for children, to make life more friendly and communities more supportive, there are always those who bring the dark side into the space of innocence.

    Many parents feel if they keep their child off the Internet their child will be safe. A child does not to have access to the Internet to become a victim of cyber bullying. It isn’t that we don’t trust our children it is the unknown that scares us. Knowledge is our best weapon to learn all you can about the dangers. The Internet isn’t going away in fact it’s accessible on cell phones. Our kids will experience the Internet in ways we can’t even imagine today. Educate yourself to know what they are doing on line. This site is a step forward in that direction.



    Other resources
    Books for children
    • The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
    • The Magic School Bus; at the Water Works by Joanne Cole
    • Hoot by Carl Haissan
    • Gala Girls Series by Lee Wells
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      CHILDREN'S LITURGY


      Books & Magazines
      Magazines
      • Children's Ministry
      • Group
      • Catechist Magazine


      BOOKS By PUBLISHER
      Ausburg Fortress
      • Saving the Ants from the Gospel of Matthew
      • Sitting on a Rainbow from the Gospel of Mark
      • Scolding the Snakes from the Gospel of Luke
      • Barefoot in the Snow Kid’s sermons for Special Times and Topics

      Ruth Gilmore is the author of these books. Her technique is to use all three methods of reflectiong on the Gospel. Diaglogue – Object Lesson and Simple Story.


      Group Publishers
      • Instant Group Devotions 54 quick ready to use devotions.
      • Creative Creatures 52 fun interactive lessons.
      • 5 Minute Messages for Children's Ministries
      • 6 Minute Messages for Children's Ministries.
      • Strong and Simple Messages for Children

      Paulist Press
      • Sower's Seeds; (at least Eight volumes) These books each offer 100 stories with Thematic Indexes. Some stories are repeated.

      Twenty Third Psalm Publisher
    • 100 Stories for Preachers and Teachers
    • A World of Stories for Teachers and Preachers both are by William J. Bausch.

    Zondervan Publishing House
    • Once Upon A Time
    • How Long is God's Nose? John Timmer is the author of both these books.

    ONLINE RESOURCES

    BEREAVEMENT



    In the early '90s St. Gilbert began a Bereavement Ministry. Most of my training evolved around children. I vividly remember one class I attended called, Children the Silent Mourners. And the main point is we should engage our children in conversation understanding that while their questions may be complicated our answers must be simple.

    Books


    We grieve over many things - such as:
    • Loss of jobs
    • Broken relationships
    • Leaving home
    • Empty nest syndrome
    • As well as death

    Maria Striver (yes the niece of Ted Kennedy and the California Governor's wife - who is also a journalist and mother of four) wrote a book called What's Heaven The girl in the story is Kate (Maria's oldest child is named Katherine.) Kate age six came home from school to find her mother crying. Kate asks, " What's wrong? " and her mother explains that her grandmother, Kate's great-grand mother has died and gone to heaven. When Kate asks " What's Heaven " a mother - daughter conversation begins.

    When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease the grief of a family is a long enduring process.

    Sarge Striver, Maria's father suffered from Alzheimer's and her children began asking why he keeps telling the same story over and over again, why did he forget their names and why was he changing? What's Happening to Grandpa? was written to help family's explain.

    What's Wrong with Timmy? is not a book on grieving but a book that will help parents answer those complicated questions a child may ask when they see a physically challenged person, Kate sees a boy who is different and asks her mom, what’s wrong with Timmy. When she gets to know him she realizes Timmy is just like her. He loves basketball and recess, they like the same things! Before long the two children are playing together and she realizes there is nothing wrong with Timmy.

    Finally to touch on the " Empty Nest Syndrome " Maria Striver’s latest book, And, One More Thing Before You Go This book, full of love and advice, is written for daughters who have graduated high school and are heading for college or leaving home for other reasons.


    Other books.
    • When A Friend Dies; A book for Teens About Grieving and Healing By Marilyn E. Gootman
    • When Death Impacts Your School: A Guide for School Administrators by The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families
    • The Memory String by Eve Bunting ( A story that may be helpful to a step-mother and her step-children).
    • Grieving Child by Helen Fitzgerald -
    • Sad Isn't Bad; A good Grief Guide Book for Kids by Michalene Mundy -
    • The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Voist. I love this book but it may not be for everyone. Like all books for young children, I recommend parents read them before giving to your child so you will be prepared for their questions.

    • Cat Heaven and Dog Heaven are good books to have when a pet dies.
    • Help Me Say Goodbye: Activities for Helping Kids Cope When a Special Person Dies By James Silverman -

    ONLINE Resources


  • Visit the Dougy Center website. . It is an interesting and helpful site.
  • The Child Bereavement Trust This site is dedicated to working with grieving families.

    • PARENTS

    General

    • Net Smartz 411
    • KidsClick This is a search site for kids (and parents and teachers) by libratians.
    • Study Buddy This is a study site for kids with a parent's page. CHeck it out itis from AOL.
    • AOL Research and Learn
    • If you want a story visit Between the Lions There are about seventy stories and each leads into activities and related games. This is fun site for rainy days and unexpected child/ren visiting.
    • Movie and TV stars read children's books to the viewer, Storyline Online I love this site.
    • Help your child find just the book they are looking for at Kids Reads

    Arts & Crafts


    Faith


    Misc.

    • Oaklee's Guide has hundreds of things to do in Chicago and over seventy surrounding suburbs.Public libraries in our area has free Oaklee's Guide in booklets with great ideas and savings
    • Amazing Moms This is a wonderful if your looking for theme ideas for a party. They also offer great craft ideas and holiday information. I have been a fan for years.

    TEACHERS

    General

    Misc

    • Bravenet Does your class have a website? Bravenet offers free hosting (also fee based hosting). Actually your own ISP (Internet Provider, such as Yahoo, AOL etc.) offers free website hosting and help in designing your own webpage. A great convenience for teachers.

    HOME WORK HELP

    General


    ART AND MUSIC

    Art

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    Current Events

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    English - Grammar - Reports

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    Literature

    • Fairy Folk Tales This site covers so many things, I am using the Fairytales/Fairy Folk Tales page on this Literature resource. Check out the many other subjects offered.

    Authors & Poets


    Social Studies

    General

    • The Youth Online Club
    • Atlapedia provides facts, figures, and statistical data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, economy and more.
    • WonderKorner Full of valuable information.
    • European Geography Tutor offers lots of games, trivia, and links.
    • World Geography. Good for searching the world.
    • 50 States is a site where anyone researching a state can discover anything they may need to know. For example Wisconsin was admitted to statehood on May 29, 1848. Wisconsin has 65,604 square miles, land equals 54,314 and 11,190 square feet is water. The robin is it's national bird. This is a very small example of all the information sited on Wisconsin.
    • A Pennsylvania school teacher named Brad Bowerman has a great site, well worth spending some time investigating. He has listed almost 70 sites that offer geography games. Check it out
    • Atlapedia
    • Maps from National Geographic
    • More Mapsfrom the University of Texas
    • Map Machine Another National Geographic site.
    • UNESCO
    • There are a lot of fun things, as well as a homework help section on .National Geographic's Kids
    • NetState is another site loaded with information about the States.
    • Kidspace Stately Knowledge can also help find info on the states, but it also has links to other sites such as math and science. Good site!

    History


    MATH


    SCIENCE

    Animals, Birds and Insects



    Most of these sites are also very good for just exploring, and in many cases playing games. These games teach you while you challenge your self and sometimes other player's scores




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