Safely driving a play vehicle requires many skills. This article offers several suggestions to parents on teaching preschoolers how to operate play vehicles safely and on pedestrian safety in general. A list of teaching aids for play vehicle safety, appropriate for parents and teachers, is included. (IAH)

The home computer must be outfitted with high quality software to be a valuable educational tool. Suggestions on where to look for software and standards to use in evaluating materials are offered. (DF)

This article lists several activities which could be used in a program to promote summer safety for children. The focus is on fire safety and sports safety. A list of resources is included. (IAH)

Examines several current nonfiction books that can expand a child's knowledge of a wide variety of subjects, noting that the breadth of a child's knowledge base affects his or her reading development. Subjects discussed include dinosaurs, animal preservation, insects, ecology, history, and drugs and alcohol. (SM)

Through their local parent-teacher associations, parents can sponsor school activities that encourage cultural awareness and promote recognition of the values, standards, and worth of all cultures. School activities, useful curriculum materials, and other education resources on the subject are recommended. (PP)