For Parents

 
 

Resources

  • Make Smarter Food Choices with Nutrition Labels - In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revised the Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods and beverages. These changes were based on new scientific insights, nutrition research advancements, and public feedback. This was the first significant update to the label in over two decades. The new design and enhanced information help individuals make better-informed food choices that support healthy eating habits for life. Discover what’s presented on the Nutrition Facts label, including information on calories, serving sizes, added sugars, and other pertinent details.

    Every Kid Outdoors - Fourth graders and their family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year! The Every Kid Outdoors Program is an interagency collaboration between the Department of the Interior, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Forest Service that provides fourth graders with free access to explore, learn, and recreate in spectacular settings, including national parks, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, and forests.

  • Create & Learn: Level Up Your Child's STEAM Skills with Free Coding Animations - With a structured learning path designed for every age and interest, your child will have the opportunity to explore their passion for computer science. Create & Learn offers kids the chance to code games and create animations using the user-friendly Scratch coding platform. Additionally, your child can solve puzzles and build engaging games in Minecraft through interactive coding activities.

  • Mecha Builders: Unlock Your Inner Builder with Sesame Street - Join Sesame Street’s Mecha Builders for all kinds of fun adventures using science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This app is designed to ignite young minds with superhero-powered excitement! They have thoughtfully crafted STEM challenges to engage, educate, and inspire children, nurturing their curiosity, imagination, and creativity. Let’s get going—it’s time for your little ones to have fun learning through play!