Great Sites for Kids

There are thousands and thousands of web sites in cyberspace. Here are some that are educational, interesting, entertaining, and cool. Enjoy! (Remember to let an adult know when you're "surfing the web" and don't share any private information.)

Search Engines:

When you want to find out about a particular topic or subject, a search engine will give you links to sites that will help you. These search engines are especially geared for children.

Ask Jeeves
KidsClick!
Yahooligans!

Ask Dr. Math -- try this site when you need help with math
BJPinchbeck's Homework Help -- terrific homework help site, containing over 700 links, created by a teenager
Dictionary.com -- get help with your spelling homework and check out the word of the day (you can also try Thesaurus.com )
Kids on the Web: Homework Tools -- another awesome site that gives you links to dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases and more
Webmath -- another site that will help you with math homework

A+ Math -- create your own flashcards and worksheets; you can also get homework help and play some games
Figure This! -- math challenges for families
Fun Brain Math Games -- loads of fun math games from easy to difficult
Math Forum: Student Center -- math tips and tricks

Fun Brain Word Games -- lots of fun word games
Funny Poetry for Children -- read and write funny poems
Guide to Grammar and Writing -- find out about parts of speech and how to write well
Kids Mysteries -- if you like to solve mysteries, check out this site
Kids' Place -- games and activities for kids
Literature and Language-Children -- a must for kids who like to read; loads of links
Puzzlemaker -- make your own word searches and crossword puzzles
Scholastic Kids -- an awesome site where you can get updates on your favorite book characters and book series, meet your favorite authors, play games, etc.
Smithsonian Magazine's Kids' Castle -- a magazine for kids with articles about sports, history, arts, science, space; lots of fun, games, and contests

Get Your Writing Published

1. The Children's Literature Web Guide - a list of all the possible places for kids to be publised and links to their sites.
2. Avery Madison - $1,000.00 Story Contest, WRITERS: Childrens Story Contest Submit Your Story by Dec 31, 2007
3. Kids Magazines - Kids Magazines, Ages 2-12   Free issue plus 250 free stickers. Coloring, activities, stories, more
4. Search For Publishers - Publish Short Stories, Find Top Publishing Companies to Publish Your Stories. Start Today!
5. Publish Kids - See your stories, poetry, and art online.  Submit now!
6. Stone Soup - Stone Soup welcomes submissions by young people through age 13.

Cool Sites -- Science:

Children's Butterfly Site -- learn all about butterflies
Cool Science for Curious Kids -- fun science activities
ExceL Interactive Science Museum Links -- links to cool science sites
HowStuffWorks -- learn how just about everything works
KidsHealth for Kids -- learn all about your body, your health, and your feelings
NASA for Kids -- find out about rockets, planets, astronauts, etc; you can even build your own space station
Neuroscience for Kids -- for future neurosurgeons and anyone else who wants to learn how the brain works
Nye Labs -- interesting science facts, trivia, and experiments from Bill Nye, the Science Guy
Science Learning Network -- links to science museums and the ten "cool sites" of the month
VolcanoWorld Kids' Door -- everything you always wanted to know about volcanoes -- you can even see them erupt!
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet! -- you can't miss this one
ZOOM -- home of the PBS kids' show where science rocks

KidsPost -- the Washington Post for kids; news about your world, jokes, games, polls
MD Kids' Page -- just about anything you want to know about Maryland (including Governor Glendening's favorite recipe)
National Geographic for Kids -- check this site out! It has games, activities, puzzles, etc.
The Nobel Channel -- not only can you find out about all the Nobel Prize winners, you can hear their speeches!
The Presidents of the United States -- interesting facts about the White House and all the presidents
States and Capitals - gives you lots of information about each state
Time for Kids -- the online version of Time for Kids; articles, games and activities galore
Uncle Sam for Kids - great place to find out just about anything you want to know about our government
World Atlas Library of Maps Flags and Geography Facts -- the place to go when you have a geography question

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