Web Sites for Children
Selected by the Children's Staff
Overall | Books & Reading | Cheat Codes | Fun & Games | Geography | Homework Help | Math | Multicultural | Music | News | Science & Nature | Social Networking for Tweens/Teens | Toddler
Overall
ALA.org/greatsites/
This is the American Library Association’s web page of great links for kids. Great Websites for Kids features a nifty search drop down that allows parents / kids to search age appropriate sites. Tons of info, but all nicely organized. If it’s out on the web and good for kids chances are you’ll find it here.
Allmyfaves.com
A page of links organized into topics of interest; email, maps, banks, etc., and tabbed into as kids, entertainment, shopping, and travel. As the page states, ‘why search?’ Some links are not free.
Classbrain.com
Their mission is to provide students, teachers, and parents with quick, manageable access to information and educational tools on the Internet. Great for reports and projects. Games included.
Homeschool.com/articles/top100-2008/default.asp
Best websites 2008 from Homeschool.com. List breaks down easily to Reference, Math, Arts and Languages, Reading, Writing, etc. Not age sensitive.
Kidsites.com
Called the "guide to the best kid sites on the web," this website lists sites based on subject, such as animals, art, dinosaurs, and comics. It also has grown up sites for teachers and parents.
Surfnetkids.com
This site is one woman’s vision of what's wonderful and educational on the Web for kids. It’s actually a lot more than a great listing of sites on the web for kids. It also highlights sites that might be special for the month; such as sites offering free clip art and crafts for St. Patrick’s Day and other holidays.
Books & Reading
Americangirl.com
Tons information about everything to do with the Americangirl books, including movie buzz, games, and message boards.
Bookflix (access from home or library)
BookFlix, interactive literacy resource that builds a love of reading and learning – online! BookFlix pairs classic fictional video storybooks from Weston Woods with nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to reinforce reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge and understanding. Perfect for use in the classroom, school library, and public library, BookFlix is accessible to every child – early readers, reluctant readers, and English Language Learners.
Kids@Random House
Random House authors and book info. Junie B. Jones, Sesame Street, Thomas the Tank Engine, Richard Scarry and many, many more. Games, Videos and author spotlight. Choose from 80 different fiction or non-fiction stories to listen to, or read along with. Play games that go along with each story. For ages pre-k--3rd grade.
Kidsread.com
Attention book lovers! This is a great website for you! Find out about new books and sequels to your favorite series. Trivia, and puzzles based on popular books. Find out which children’s books are being made into movies! Author interviews! For grades 3+.
Reading Lists for Children
Visit this ALA website for lists of award-winning children's material. Also, check out the Library's BookLovers service.
Scholastic.com
Latest information on popular new books from Scholastic, including author bios and plenty of games are rounded out by videos, kid friendly blogs and message boards.
Starfall.com
Here’s a website that makes classroom learning more fun and inspires a love of reading and writing. Parents use Starfall to prepare their children for school and to support them once they are there. Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children. Primarily designed for first grade, Starfall is also useful for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and second grade.
Teenreads.com
Similar website to Kidsread.com for Jr. High and High School students
Wimpykid.com
Website for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney.
Wonka.com
Full of fun games, activities, screen savers, and other cool Wonkanized stuff. Some games require Shockwave.
Cheat Codes
Cheatcodes.com
Called the "best cheat code central on the planet".
Gamewinners.com
Cheats, Codes, and FAQs for the PC, PlayStation3, PlayStation2, Xbox 360, Wii.
Fun & Games
AQ.com
Adventure Quest, is a 100% browser based game with real time combat, original art, and an entire world to explore. Battle monsters and obtain weapons, armor, pets and items.
Crayola
Ever wonder how they make crayons and markers? Find out here and while visiting this site check out the contests.
Disney
Find out about Disney movies, music, television shows and theme parks. Be sure to visit the Fun & Games area for photos, sound and movie clips, the Toy Story Concentration Game, the Pocahontas Setting Sail online storybook, the Adventures in Wonderland coloring pages plus many other games, activities and coloring pages. Note that some pages load slowly. An awesome site!
Funbrain.com
FunBrain is the #1 site for online educational games for kids of all ages. (math, grammar, science, spelling, history)
Neopets.com
Neopets is a virtual pet website based on the inhabitants of the virtual world of Neopia. Visitors can create an account and take care of up to four virtual pets, buying them food, toys, clothes, and other accessories using a virtual currency called Neopoints. Neopoints can be earned through playing games, investing in the game's stock market, trading, and winning contests. Users can explore the world of Neopia with their Neopets and interact with each other through the NeoBoards, NeoMail, guilds, and Key Quest.
Pbskids.org
Brought to you by PBS Television, this is a great site for toddlers and preschoolers to explore along with their parents or caregiver. It features games, music and coloring pages from their favorite PBS shows such as Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, Super Why, Curious George, Between the Lions and more.
Runescape.com
This is a massive 3d multiplayer adventure, with monsters to kill, quests to complete, and treasure to win. You control your own character!
Stardoll.com
Stardoll is a virtual paperdoll community site for everyone who enjoys fashion, design and making friends. At Stardoll you can create your own MeDoll or choose from an ever growing collection of celebrity dolls and dress them up in a wide selection of fashions. New dolls are released every week. Developed with an emphasis on girls' self-expression through fantasy and fashion play.
Geography
Nationalgeographic.com
Articles on wildlife, entertainment, science, technology, extreme sports, adventures, amazing kids, and world wonders.
Homework Help and Resources
Internet Public Library
Biggest and most trusted internet public library site.
Searching the Web for Kids
One stop web searching for kids.
Math
Coolmath4kids.com
Math games, practice problems covering every level from addition to geometry.
Multicultural
Black Culture Websites
Offers great websites vetted by University of Illinois extension office.
Boricua Kids
Information about Puerto Rico with facts, maps and interesting history for kids.
China for K-12
Lists of websites about China for kids and teachers K-12. Topics include Chinese education, history, arts, medicine and more.
Japan
Everything you need to know about Japan.
Kids Around the World
Created by the Peace Corp.
Music
Bussongs.com
This site helps kids, parents and teachers recall the words and lyrics to famous children's songs. There is a huge collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes..
News
Kids.gov
The US Government's official portal for kids.
Time for Kids
Time magazine online for kids.
Science & Nature
National Audubon Society
Find all kinds of useful information on birds, including endangered species.
Peepandthebigwideworld.com
The animated series, PEEP and the Big Wide World, gives wings to the innovative idea of teaching science to preschoolers. Wry and distinctive visual humor, charming plotlines, and lovable characters combine with a comprehensive science program to attract and engage kids three to five years old.
Weather Wiz Kids!
Great material on all types of weather.
World Wildlife Fund
Go to this site for information, including current statistics, on endangered species. Did you know that the American box turtle is one of the nine most endangered species in the world? Find out more at this site.
Social Networking for Tweens/Teens
Meez.com
Meez is a vibrant online social community that combines a virtual world, avatars and games, creating an immersive environment where users can personalize their identity, connect with friends, socialize and share media.
Millsberry.com
In Millsberry you can play games of many genres from snowboarding to karate to fishing. Good performances are rewarded with Millsbucks with which you can buy more clothes, toys, furniture or anything else sold in the virtual world. Keep your character in “good shape” by feeding it the right food and giving it exercise and you’ll have a better chance of getting Millbucks.
Supersecret.com
SuperSecret is a super-fun, secret world full of adventures and surprises. Choose a character and do all your favorite stuff: chat with friends, play games all day, explore secret places, get clues, and shop for tasty treats and excellent clothes. The more you play, the older your character gets.
Toddler
Fisher-Price.com
The Fisher Price Online toddler page features 30 different games, activities, and printable coloring pages. If your child loves the Fisher Price Little People, he will love the Fisher Price Online site. Learn the stories of Little People Maggie, Sonya Lee, and Eddie while online or play a Little People matching game. Your child will find an activity he loves online with Fisher Price.
Sesame Street
Sesame Street has served children's best interests, combining education and entertainment through a research-based curriculum, featuring a multicultural cast, and giving kids honest answers to tough questions. Besides teaching letters and numbers, Sesame Street fosters imagination, builds social skills, and models respect for people's differences.
Revised May 14, 2010
