Learning should be fun. Try these out with your little one. This is a kid-friendly page, but you should always supervise children on the computer. Some sites may have annoying banner advertising although I try my best to avoid those whenever possible. These are some of my favorite links for kids.
They are all FREE. I have personally witnessed children ages 5 through 10 use some of these links for education. Links to Share and Explore with Kids Starfall
This site is great for really little ones. Even my 1-year-old loves this site. TumbleBooks
This is a great resource for e-books that will read aloud to your child or they can interact and read with it themselves. There may be a subscription required, but check with your local school library to see if they have a user name and password you can use for free. Zoopz.com
Problem solving skills. This is a great site for Kindergartners. Math Magic
This is a great Math resource. Kids can print out a certificate of achievement. This is great for 1st and 2nd graders. Noah's Ark Memory Game
This is a fun little game that tests your memory. It’s addictive! Dance Mat Typing
Keyboarding skills are so essential and kids really love this site! Very popular with 3rd and 4th graders. Touch Typing
This is a great site for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. You can customize typing lessons. Peter's Online Typing Course
I used this will all of my computer lab classes. Mrs. Davis’ rule: “Less than 10 errors and less than 100 seconds
before moving on to the next level.” Here is a tip: Pay close attention to when it wants you to press the space bar.
A lot of kids get stuck on when to use the space bar. Also, make sure they’re not using the Caps Lock key in lieu of the proper way of using the shift key for capitalization! How to Evaluate a Website - ‘QUICK’
Great introduction for teaching kids how to use the internet for research.
(This is different than the link on my bookmarks page.) SafeKids.com
This is a wonderful way to introduce kids to the internet and discuss online safety. family EDUCATION network
This is a great site that covers a broad range of topics for all different age ranges. Be sure to check out
the Girls’ and Boys’ Guide to Life where they discuss topics like how to communicate with your friends OFF LINE!
(like, oh my gosh! is that even possible?) Don’t Gross Out the World!
From the makers of the link above comes a quiz that 4th and 5th Graders will take over and over if you let them! Jan Brett's Home Page
This is one of the most adorable sites I have ever seen.
Wildly creative and great for crafts of all kinds. Buy ink for your printer now. ASL Browser
If you are teaching your toddler Sign Language, this is a great resource. Look up a word you want to sign and an interpreter will sign it for you in a Quicktime movie right on your screen. Before You Know It
This is a fantastic way to learn a language or other subjects using flash cards that even track your progress.
They offer both free and paid versions but the free version is really great. HowStuffWorks
Pretty self-explanatory. Free Software You Can Easily Install for Your Kids Tux Paint
Free, Multi-Platform Computer Drawing Program. Think Photoshop for Preschoolers. I have implemented it on an image
in 2 different elementary schools on over 200 Mac computers. I have taught many lessons using Tux Paint. It is a great
tool for introducing very small children to the computer. Children of all ages enjoy using Tux Paint. Don’t hesitate to
contact me if you ever want any tips or ideas for lesson plans. Please check out the Gallery and you will be amazed at
how creative children can be when they use this software. Of course, nothing will ever replace traditional crayons and
paints, but this is a wonderful tool for beginners that facilitates the introductory of muscle memory and simple hand-eye coordination while learning the basic computer skills that are so important in today’s learning environments.
I hope you’ll check it out, play and enjoy! AlphaBaby
If a toddler is near, launch this and never fear! I love this app and it should be installed on every Mac that a toddler has access to. I usually keep it handy in my Dock for times when little fingers are a threat to a freelance project that is up on my screen. You can customize it and turn it into a great teaching tool for your infant and toddler. Teach them how to recognize other family members with photos, shapes, colors and letters. LittleFingers Games
I love this site, but unfortunately, they are still working on an Intel version.
I put it on here though because it still works great with Power PCs. Classroom Clipart
Free clipart resource that doesn’t make you mad with all the ads for other clipart sites! Links for Parents, Educators and Advocates Moms Rising Classroom 2.0 Time for Kids National Association for the Education of Young Children If any links are broken and you care to let me know about it or if you would like your link removed, you can do so by emailing me.
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