The internet is a wonderful source of information. Realizing this parents buy their children computers to help them learn. If you have recently purchased a computer and want to discover learning sources for your children, then this list is exactly for you. Read on to find 20 excellent websites that will help your children learn about various things while having fun at the same time.
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Kidopo
Kidopo lets you print out outlines of drawings. Children can use the drawing for coloring exercises. Check out Kidopo @ http://www.kidopo.com/
Twisty Noodle
Twisty Noodle is another site that lets you print out outlines of drawings. Additionally it provides dotted text. Therefore the drawings can be used for coloring exercises as well as writing practice. Visit Twisty Noodle @ http://twistynoodle.com/
The Color
The Color is a brilliant site that lets your children exercise their coloring online. Moreover using the mouse to select a color and then filling it in will familiarize children with the computer. Check out The Color @ http://www.thecolor.com/
MeeGenius
MeeGenius is a site with a great collection of children’s eBooks. You can read the books online or personalize the characters to develop each child’s interest. Visit MeeGenius @ http://www.meegenius.com/
Storyline Online
If you want to have the books read to your children, simply visit Storyline Online. The site has videos of SAG members reading children’s books. Go to Storyline Online @ http://www.storylineonline.net/
ePubBud
ePubBud lets you download children’s eBooks in the EPUB format. If you have a reading device such as Kindle or the iPad, then this site will be of great use to you and your children. Visit ePubBud @ http://www.epubbud.com/
ABC Ya
ABC Ya is a wonderful collection of children’s learning games. You select the grade level of your child and corresponding games for computers, mathematics, and English are presented. Check out ABC Ya @ http://www.abcya.com/
Explore & Learn
Explore & Learn is a collection of interactive tools that helps children learn a variety of things. From how colors are created to how Van Gogh made his mark, a wide range of topics are addressed on the site via interactive tools. Check out Explore & Learn @ http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Whats_New.asp
NASA Kid’s Club
NASA Kid’s Club is the section of NASA’s website dedicated to children. The section includes tools that teach children about space through pictures and games. Check out NASA Kid’s Club @ http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
National Geographic Kids
This site is National Geographic’s project to help children learn about Earth’s nature, history, and civilizations through video, pictures, activities, games, and stories. Visit National Geographic Kids @ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/?source=NavKidsHome
PBS Kids Games
PBS Kids Games is another brilliant site that focuses on teaching children about various topics through games. Visit the site @ http://pbskids.org/games/index.html
SFS Kids
SFS Kids is the perfect online tool that helps children in learning the basics of music. From symbols to to harmony and instrumentation, the site covers many things. Check out the SFS Kids @ http://www.sfskids.org/
Nick Jr.
For preschool children Nick Jr. offers a number of learning sources namely games and printables. Check out the Nick Jr. @ http://www.nickjr.com/
Starfall
With a collection of various learning games and tools, Starfall is a brilliant learning source for young children. Check out the site @ http://www.starfall.com
Math Nspired
Texas Instruments presents a wonderful mathematics learning tool for young students: Math Nspired. Check out the site @ http://education.ti.com/calculators/timathnspired/
Ziggity Zoom Educational Printables
Ziggity Zoom is a family website that contains many tools that cover games, party ideas, activities, and more. The printables section of the site provides educational printables including games and labels. Check out Ziggity Zoom’s Educational Printables section @ http://ziggityzoom.com/holiday.php?s=3
Light Up Your Brain
Light Up Your Brain is a collection of audio stories for children. You can visit the site @ http://lightupyourbrain.com/audio-stories-for-children.html
Free Kids Music
On Free Kids Music, children can find great tunes that are created specifically for them. Visit the site @ http://freekidsmusic.com/
Diltana
Diltana is a website that includes many things for children. It has videos, stories, poems, quizzes, puzzles, drawings, and photos. Visit the site @ http://www.diltana.com/
Boolify
Boolify helps children understand how search engine works by providing a visual model of the search query. Check out the site @ http://www.boolify.org/
