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Field Trip Anyone? There's Nothing Like It!
As we are located in Milford, Connecticut, we obviously cannot list all of the places you can go for a great class field
trip. However, If you are in the New England area and are looking for a place for a fun filled day in the form of an educational field
trip, then we have the answer for you right in our home State of Connecticut. These are just a handful of places to go and visit!
Here is a "perfect trip" right in our backyard that will help our children and leaders of the future learn about energy conservation! This is a topic we all have a vested interest in.
The SmartLiving Center features hands-on activities for kids of all ages, along with an array of resources. The purpose of the tour is to educate children regarding the effects of our present day lifestyle on natural resources. The intent of this tour is to teach a positive approach to personal changes that may enhance lifestyles, (through comfort and savings), and the lifelong awareness of energy efficiency. Tours are "FREE" and there is a bus reimbursement up to $200.00.
The SmartLiving Center is funded by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and operated by The United Illuminating Company. For more information about the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, log on to
www.CTEnergyInfo.com. Hours of operation are M-F 10:00-6:00p.m. Saturdays 10:00-4:00p.m.
Phone: 203-799-0460 for more information.
Local school links right here in Milford, Connecticut that may be of interest..
- Simon Lake Elementary School -
Simon Lake School is one of the first schools in Connecticut to offer the Leveled Literacy Intervention Program developed by Lesley
University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is a small group instructional model for children in Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2.
The program is offered by two highly trained teachers and is designed as an additional safety net for students who find reading and
writing difficult to learn.
All classrooms at Simon Lake have at least 3 computers. A computer lab and two mini-labs are also
used to assist with instruction, which includes remediation and enrichment. A variety of software is used and incorporated into
daily lessons.
- Pumpkin Delight
Elementary School - Pumpkin Delight Elementary Schools mission is to educate the whole child. We believe that all children
can excel at academics, and that activities and citizenship are just as important. Our students know that we have high expectations
for them, and they strive to meet them. We welcome involvement from parents and the community.
- For More Information - Visit Connecticut - State of Connecticut
Office of Tourism
- Stepping Stones Museum for Children - What to
Expect -- Fun -- and lots of it! Learning and fun go hand-in-hand at Stepping Stones. Our exhibits and educational programs help
expand a child's world by engaging them in fun, playful exploration. With four main galleries, a toddlers-only gallery and over
100 hands-on activities, Stepping Stones offers children ages ten and under plenty to explore and discover.
- The Connecticut Children's Museum Welcome to
this majestic and magical children's building on the corner of Orange and Wall Streets. In the Connecticut Children's Museum
there are eight thematic and community-inspired rooms. There are also books to enrich each exhibit and a template of textures and
languages to support absolute accessibility. The rich and playful color palette of the museum is complemented by a unique set of
murals emerging from the arts community and children's art.
- Norwalk Seaport Association Elementary & Preschool Children
- Visit the Seaport Year-round. Programs are held in the Seaport's 4th floor loft. 132 Water Street, South Norwalk, Connecticut.
- Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea&trade™
Mystic Seaport offers opportunities for learning and fun for everyone. From pre-school Sea Squirts to Elderhostelers -
and every age in between - experience Mystic Seaport and imagine, explore, be inspired, take part in, and understand the stories of
America and the sea.
- Mystic Aquarium & Institute For Exploration -
Visit our living classroom! At Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, we take learning to another level,
making the joys of discovering our underwater world easy and fun for students and teachers alike. With a diverse range of age-specific
educational programs and engaging tours, we welcome students of all ages to discover and learn about the wonders of our ocean planet.
- Schooner Sound Learning | Learn, Explore, Protect Groups of
people as young as pre-schoolers through senior citizens explore life in the salt marshes, sandy beaches, rocky intertidal areas and
mud flats -- all places where the land meets the sea. Groups come to our field site at Lighthouse Point, or we use the field site of
their choice. We bring programs into classrooms, libraries and meeting halls. Many of our programs include live marine animals.
Others include hands-on water experiments, stories of the sea or discussions about whales.
- SoundWaters: Protecting Long Island Sound Through Education -
SoundWaters offers a wide array of educational opportunities for students from pre-kindergarten to college. Programs are offered aboard
the schooner SoundWaters, at the SoundWaters Community Center for Environmental Education and at classrooms and field sites throughout
the area.
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 The CLEARWATER Festival Mission of the Festival
The Great Hudson River Revival is produced by the nonprofit, member-supported, environmental organization, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. to raise funds and consciousness on the plight of the river and the earth. All proceeds go directly to support Clearwater's environmental research, education and advocacy to help preserve and protect the Hudson River and its tributaries, as well as communities in the river valley.Clearwater’s environmental education programs now serve more than 15,000 students annually, and the organization also educates over 200 teachers each year through SUNY New Paltz, Pace University and other institutions. Clearwater’s members have helped advocate for the Clean Water Act, the Hudson River Park Act, and removal of PCB’s from the Hudson.
- The Annual Milford Oyster Festival, Inc. Official Web
Site - Started in 1975, the Annual Milford Oyster Festival has grown into the largest one-day festival in Connecticut that each
year attracts over 50,000 people. The Annual Milford Oyster Festival is held on the third Saturday of August every year and attracts
local residents and visitors from around the globe who want to enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and history of Milford, Connecticut
at a family-oriented festival.
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The following links are considered General Links to Assist Teachers & Providers offering a SAFE ENVIRONMENT for your children to use!
- Guide To Healthcare Schools is a comprehensive resource for students and working professionals seeking education and training. The following is a GREAT article you may find helpful!
The Ultimate Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Welcome to the "Kids Corner" at The American Kennel Club® which provides Reproducible Activity Sheets for Children and complete lesson Plans for Elementary and Middle Schools on Proper Pet Care and ownership. A GREAT FREE RESOURCE!
- http://www.kidsnewsroom.org/
- http://www.sensesationalalphabet.com/resourcecenter.html
- http://www.mealsmatter.org/index.aspx
- http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/240/
- EHO Lite Beginning Homeschool Resource Directory The EHO Lite Beginning Homeschool Resource Directory is designed to list any and all commercial companies or products of interest to homeschoolers.
- The Perpetual Preschool In A Printable Book Format
- PBS KIDS
- FD's Flickr Toys: Do fun stuff with your photos
- Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® Global Oral Health Education Program
- Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Program leads oral health care education in communities with programs that emphasizes education and prevention to promote the importance of dental health to children.
They have many different areas on this site for Children as well as Teacher Sections covering many different age groups.
Colgate is NOT a paid sponsor of this website, however isn’t
this a good habit to promote? There are many children's games that are both fun and educational for them to play on their website
while learning the importance of proper oral care.
- The Local School Directory
Brings You - Free Lesson Plans for Public Schools and Private Schools
- DLTK's Crafts for Kids
- Parenting of K-6 Children
- BillyBear4Kids.Com Welcomes YOU! The Site that Makes Computers Fun for Kids, Parents & Teachers
- Lesson Plans K - 6
- Dr. Labush's Links To Learning
- The Museum of Science at Science Park
Virtual
FishTank™
- NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young
Children - Promoting excellence in early childhood education.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and
developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing
and inclusive organization.
Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with
nearly 100,000 members, a national network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded
organizations.
Membership is open to all individuals who share a desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of all young children.
- Staff Development for Educators - Learn real-world strategies and
practical classroom-proven techniques at SDE's teacher workshops, teacher conferences, and online group training programs. Plus, take
advantage of on-site/in-service training—professional development that comes to your school or district! Browse upcoming staff
development events.
You're invited to these national and regional teacher conferences coming in 2007!
New England Conference for PreK-4 Educators
I teach K! National Kindergarten Teacher Conference
- A publication of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
- The Connecticut Transition Task Force -
formed in 1992 in conjunction with a five-year federal transition grant that was awarded to Connecticut. During this time period,
areas of model program development, interagency planning, training and technical assistance to families and professionals, and expanding
opportunities in post-secondary education, generic employment, and training were addressed. Today, the Task Force is a vital, active
committee, which meets bi-monthly to continue/expand upon the work initiated during the grant period.
- The World’s Leading Website on learning disabilities and ADHD
- SEPTA - Special Education Parent Teacher Association
SEPTA is a PTA within a school district. SEPTA brings together people who are interested in special education and children with special needs.
SEPTA supports, strengthens and promotes the welfare of children with special needs.
SEPTA promotes an understanding of special education and strives to enrich the lives of children with special needs.
- SEPTA NETWORK - Special Education Parent Teacher Association
Network
WHO WE ARE: THE SEPTA NETWORK is designed to be a resource and support for Parents and Teachers of Special Education children
for Connecticut towns including (but not limited to): Stratford, Milford, Trumbull, Shelton, West Haven - with a dedicated focus
on advancing the quality and delivery of Special Education services in our public schools. Member: National PTA, CT PTA, and CT SEPTA
Council.
- Welcome to Google for Educators -- Google
recognizes the central role that teachers play in breaking down the barriers between people and information, and we support educators
who work each day to empower their students and expand the frontiers of human knowledge. This website is one of the ways we're
working to bolster that support and explore how Google and educators can work together.
- The MarcoPolo Search Engine
-- Find Quality Internet Content for Your Classroom! The MarcoPolo Search Engine provides access to all of the educational resources
created by the MarcoPolo Partners plus Partner reviewed materials.
- Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that
anyone can edit. Wikipedia is a multi-lingual, Web-based free content encyclopedia project. Other projects. These include:
Wiktionary - Dictionary and thesaurus, Wikinews - Free-content news, Wikiquote - Collection of quotations, Wikibooks Free textbooks
and manuals, Wikispecies - Directory of species, Wikisource - Free-content library, Wikiversity - Free learning materials and activities,
Commons a shared media repository, Meta-Wiki - Wikimedia project coordination.
*All Websites listed were running and working when written
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