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Brain Power: Grades K-1

Resources

The lists below include resources for teachers and students.

Resources for Teachers

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
    www.drugabuse.gov, 301-443-1124
    This Web site contains information about drug abuse and a section designed specifically for parents, teachers, and students.
  • NIDA DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center
    drugpubs.drugabuse.gov , 877-NIDA-NIH (877-643-2644; TTY/TDD: 240-645-0228)
    Order our materials free of charge in English or Spanish.
  • National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
    store.samhsa.gov/home, 1-800-729-6686
    NCADI is operated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Many free publications are available here.
  • Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
    www.enc.org
    This Web site provides useful information and products to improve mathematics and science teaching and learning.

Resources for Students

  • Maas, J. Remmy and the Brain Train: Traveling Through the Land of Good Sleep. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Maas Presentations, LLC, 2001.
    This is a story for young children that explains the importance of getting a good night’s sleep each night.
  • McGinty, A. Staying Healthy: Sleep and Rest (The Library of Healthy Living). New York, NY: Franklin Watts, Incorporated, 1999.
    This book, written for young children, is a comprehensive overview of the importance of sleep.
  • McGinty, A. Staying Healthy: Eating Right (The Library of Healthy Living). New York, NY: Franklin Watts, Incorporated, 1999.
    This book, written for young children, is a comprehensive overview of the importance of eating right.
  • Albee, S. Watch Out for Banana Peels and Other Sesame Street Safety Tips. New York, NY: Random House Children’s Books, 2000.
    In this fun book, Officer Grover and Safety Deputy Elmo share important safety tips.

This page was last updated September 2009.

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