Helpful Websites

Bullying

StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and other in the community can prevent or stop bullying. http://www.stopbullying.gov/

Life Skills

Digital learning with Garfield on topics such as: cyberbullying, self-esteem, self-control, peer pressure, listening, giving back and diversity. http://learninglab.org/

Picture books to help children's with life's challenges (ie. postive behavior, disabilities, illnesses & health, worries, feelings & fears, big issues & milestones, and childhood experiences) http://www.littleparachutes.com/

Miscellaneous

Addresses various issues students face everyday: friends, family, school, body, emotions and money. Kids can read articles, play games, take quizzes, etc. There is also a parent and educator section. http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/

Animated Educational Site for Kids http://www.brainpopjr.com/

Various videos on the internet kids should see http://thekidshouldseethis.com/

An elementary school counselor's YouTube account: http://www.youtube.com/user/eschoolcounseling/feed

Neurological Disorders

A non-profit organization that provides programs designed to improve the lives of individuals and families living with Asperger Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, High-functioning Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and their associated disorders through research, education, social and clinical programs. It is located in the Kansas City area. http://www.joshuacenter.com/

Stories Online

Speakaboos is an educational resource for the classroom and home. Our award-winning videos teach reading skills, life lessons, and creativity in a fun and safe environment. Each story comes to life with educational worksheets, activities, and games. Speakaboos timeless tales are ideal for kids of any age.http://www.speakaboos.com/

We Give Books is a new digital initiative that enables anyone with access to the Internet to put books in the hands of children who don't have them, simply by reading online. http://www.wegivebooks.org/books

Famous actors reading children's books aloud. http://www.storylineonline.net/

A place to create, view and print personlized stories.  http://storybird.com/
   * School counseling stories: http://storybird.com/members/MrsRex/