Free Resources to help build your Family Resource Library

http://nmhicstore.samhsa.gov/publications/ordering.aspxThe United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides many resources free of charge including posters, notebooks, reports, articles, books and fact sheets available in English and Spanish.  TEACHERS/RESOURCES

 

www.search-institute.orgSearch Institute has lots of resources (brochures, etc.) that can be ordered at a minimal cost.  Once on their mailing list, you will receive samples of new materials when they become available.  Items found on this site would make a nice addition or start to your Family Resource Center.  TEACHERS/PARENTS/RESOURCES

www.ed.gov The United States Department of Education provides free publications that are timely and useful.  In addition, they carry many publications in Spanish.  Especially helpful is the “How to Help Your Child . . .” series of booklets.  Keep this address in your favorites list as they change or offer new publications often.  TEACHERS/RESOURCES

 

www.walearning.com “On the Go” free parent-child early literacy materials--This is a set of 14 birth through preschool early language and literacy development activities designed to be used outside the home: in the car, while walking, during bus rides, etc. Direction is provided to modify the activities to meet the needs of children with disabilities.  To access the “On the Go” file, click on the “Free Parent Education Handouts” button on the site’s home page. These materials were developed with grant support from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Program and can be reproduced and distributed as long as they are not sold.  FAMILIES/RESOURCES/TEACHERS

http://bytecrime.org/ask_mcgruff/bytecrime_booklet.htmlMcGruff, the Crime Dog helps us to “Take a Bite out of Cyber Crime” with a free, downloadable booklet on Internet safety with valuable tips and information.  KIDS/TEACHERS/PARENTS

www.teachingtolerance.orgprovides many free resources to schools, including Teaching Tolerance, a magazine published twice yearly.  Spanish materials are offered as well.  Grant opportunities are available, and kits are offered to help plan lessons and activities on a variety of special occasions like Latino Heritage Month or Mix It up at Lunch Day.  TEACHERS/RESOURCES

http://www.samhsa.gov/shin/ The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration’s Health Information Network (SHIN) offers free publications relevant to substance abuse and mental health.  TEACHERS/RESOURCES

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