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Parent Workshop: Internet Sites for Kids

June 18, 2009

Here are some links to educational web sites for children:

Older Children
wackywebtales (http://www.eduplace.com/tales)
wordcentral.com
theweatherchannelkids.com
OnLion for Kids from NY Public Library (http://kids.nypl.org)
Cool Math for Kids (http://www.coolmath4kids.com)
Musical Mouseum (http://www.kididdles.com/lyrics/index.html)
Kids Health http://kidshealth.org/kid
Ben's Guide to US Govt for Kids http://bensguide.gpo.gov
ology from Museum of Natural History http://www.amnh.org/ology
brainpop.com (user name: bronx/password: bronx)


How do I know a web site is a good site for my child to view?
  • Words are on their reading level
  • No or limited advertisements
  • Site is not just passive (demonstrates knowledge, gives them choices)
  • Helps them learn and practice skills
  • Contains no inappropriate material
  • Links to other good sites and materials