Use the computer for online learning. The site www.agameaday.com offers daily short learning games for children (and adults) ages 9 and up. Each month provides new games including word games, trivia, cryptograms, crosswords, and much more.

Want to teach your child healthy eating and living habits? The United States Department of Agriculture has a website filled with information, games, activities and fun for children ages 6-11 years old. Check out the site at www.MyPyramid.gov.

Western New York Family Magazine is a local publication filled with articles, tips, and hundreds of ideas for family activities. Published monthly, a calendar provides you with information on many free or low cost events to do with your children. Bulk mail subscriptions are available for $16 per year. First class mail subscriptions are $20 per year. A limited number of free copies are available on the table in the front hall of the Community Education Building at the beginning of each month. For more information check out www.wnyfamilymagazine.com.

Helping Your Child Learn Science, Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics and Helping Your Child Learn History are three new publications from the U.S. Department of Education available free to parents. The mathematics and science booklets assist parents in preparing children to become critical thinkers in an increasingly technological world. The history booklet examines the importance of studying the stories of people and events and the recording of times past. The booklets, prepared for parents of children ages three to ten, describe creative activities parents can do with their children. Free copies of these booklets are available, while supplies last, by calling 1-877-4ED-PUBS. They can also be downloaded at www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html.

Parents - Help your child succeed in school! Ask yourself if you did these things today: