Resources for families

Student’s grades and attendance information all in one secure, easy-to-use web site.

With the Parent/Student Portal, you can:

• Follow your student's progress throughout the school year online in one secure, convenient location

• Access your student's individual course assignments and teacher information

• View your student's grades, attendance information and student schedule

• Communicate with teachers and learn more about your student's individual workload and responsibilities

Helpful Videos:

• Setting Up Your Account

• Linking more than one student to your account

• The Digital Bridge

• Creating a Parent Portal Account

• PowerSchool Parent and Student Mobile Apps Directions

Barnes & Noble Virtual Story Time

Check out these "Tyler approved" websites for kid friendly learning at home!

• www.starfall.com

• www.coolmath.com

• www.AAAmath.com

• www.brainpop.com

• www.cookie.com

• https://code.org

• www.seussville.com

• www.pbskids.org

• www.turtlediary.com

• www.softschools.com

• www.commonsensemedia.org

Excellent article on how to help children struggling with anxiety.

Smart Beginnings Engaged Parents Group

ADHD Resource

Below is some excellent information on the different developmental stages of children.

Positive Parenting Tips

• Infants (0-1 year of age)[PDF - 695 KB]

• Toddlers (1-2 years of age)[PDF - 683 KB]

• Toddlers (2-3 years of age)[PDF - 681 KB]

• Preschoolers (3-5 years of age)[PDF - 681 KB]

• Middle Childhood (6-8 years of age)[PDF - 675 KB]

• Middle Childhood (9-11 years of age)[PDF - 589 KB]

• Teens (12-14 years of age)[PDF - 586 KB]

• Teens (15-17 years of age)[PDF - 587 KB]

ADHD Information and Resources

• Medication For ADHD

• ADHD and Our Children

• Medication For ADHD (square)

• ADHD and Our Children (square)

• ADHD Age of Diagnosis (square)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Milestone checklists (single ages)

• 2 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 1 year

• 18 months

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

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Special Education Resources

• Special Education Resource Overview

• Special Needs Resource Posts

• Everything you need to know about an IEP

• Special Education in Plain English

• Learning and Attention Issues

• New State-Recommended Sample IEP Form

Click here to learn more about the Hampton City Schools Special Education Advisory Committee, their resources and their meeting schedule.

FREE Workshops and Parenting Webinars from CHKD

Free Online Classes at Michaels

Check out these budget-friendly family fun tips from Common Sense Media:

While entertaining your family might not be your first priority when money is tight, having fun with your kids can make everyone feel a little better. And you can do it super cheap (and sometimes, totally free!). Here are some great options for easy-on-the-budget entertainment:

Can we watch movies and shows or download audiobooks or ebooks for free?

Plenty of free stuff is out there—you just have to hunt a bit—and sometimes you need to endure ads or other interruptions. But if free is what you're looking for, check out these options:

· Hoopla. All you need is a library card, and you can watch family movies and great TV shows for free. Look for books and music, too!

· Kanopy. Also through your library, this free service has great documentaries and dramas, plus TV, too.

· Crackle. Watch classic (and not-so-classic) movies and shows on your computer, on your phone, or through a smart TV.

· IMDb TV. The entertainment database also has free content. Check out everything from Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 to Life of Pi in movies, plus classic TV like The A-Team.

· Tubi. Free with ads, this service has documentaries and animated movies, plus shows like Rastamouse and My Little Pony.

· Libby. Find ebooks and audiobooks your family can listen to from almost any device.

See all our streaming lists (updated daily!)

Can we play video games together without shelling out for an expensive game console?

Among consoles, controllers, and games that can run $60 a pop, investing in a PlayStation, Switch, or Xbox can get pricey, fast. But as long as your smartphone or computer is fairly up to date, you still have options. Some cost a few bucks, but they're much cheaper than the standard console game. Here are some favorites:

· Onitama. A fast, fun chess game that keeps players thinking.

· Patchwork: The Game. This board game with puzzles is fun for two players.

· Rocket Arena. A competitive shooter you can play together.

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Are any decent educational apps available for free?

You don't always have to pay big bucks for great educational games, apps, and websites. Lots of outstanding free options are only a click away. The best part is that kids can check them out and move on if a title isn't a great fit—and it won't affect your wallet! These resources are either completely free or full of quality free content for kids to explore. Next time your kid is looking for fun, try giving them one of the following picks below. They'll learn while being entertained! Here are a few faves:

· Peep Ciences: Colores. Entirely in Spanish (an English version is available), this preschool app teaches colors.

· NASA. Kids learn all about space and science with this free app.

· Lifeboat to Mars. Learn biology with this free ecosystem game.

See all the picks

Got a parenting-with-tech question?

Many of us didn't grow up with a cellphone in hand, but most of our kids can't seem to get away from theirs. Join our Facebook group to discuss all things related to parenting (or not parenting) with media and tech. Join today

Free daily activities for grades preschool–12

Browse through Wide Open School's activity libraries to find fun and educational activities on many subjects, from DIY crafts to physical education to math. Our editors build the libraries, so you can be sure all the resources have been vetted by Common Sense. Tip: Toggle over the grade band buttons at the top of the page to find the right plan for your kid. Get the Daily Plan or pick an activity today