Resources

700 + Great Sites for Kids (http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm)

Links are organized and maintained by the American Library Association.

AskKids.com (http://www.askkids.com/)

Ask Kids is a search engine designed exclusively for young people ages 6 to 12. It's a free, safe, fun way for kids and their parents to quickly and easily research school topics like science, math, geography, language arts, and history in a search environment that's safer and more age-appropriate than traditional, adult search engines.

Electric Library/Elementary (www.elibrary.com/elementary)
Gives access to magazines, newspapers, and has many photos. A password is available to WSD residents for access from home.

 

The Children's Literature Web Guide (www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown)
Internet resources related to books for children and young adults. 

Colorin Colorado in Spanish (www.colorincolorado.com)

 

Fun Brain (http://www.funbrain.com)
Educational games, homework help, and more. KidsClick! (http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick%21/)
Groups sites by topic and allows you to search for sites geared to kids. 

Librarian's Guide to Cyberspace (http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/50.html)
50+ sites for kids recommended by the American Library Association

 

The Library Spot (www.libraryspot.com)
Libraries, references, articles, exhibits, and more.  

Groups sites by topic and allows you to search for sites geared to kids. 

 

Zoom School (www.EnchantedLearning.com/school/Schoolarchives.html
Zoom School is an on-line elementary school classroom with lessons in geography, biology, language arts, and early childhood activities.