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TOP 10 FUN KID WEB SITES »
Top 10 fun kid web sites rated by the LoveToKnow
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LoveToKnow: Kids
This channel is an amazing resource filled with tons of information on fun
websites and things for kids. For example, you'll want to read articles
about
preschool websites and
kindergarten websites. In addition to the many links and reviews of
different websites and online resources for kids, you'll also find some
interesting interviews that will help you as a parent, such as an interview
with a kids' party expert, one with a traveling with kids expert and
interviews on topics like ADHD and helping a struggling reader. |
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Kids Web Japan
This website offers an in depth look at the country of Japan on a child's
level. Children will explore customs, language, history and even religions.
What makes this site so much fun for kids are the many different games that
offer fun while learning about this country. You'll find games like
interactive online books focusing on
Japanese folk legends. You'll also discover virtual culture, an online
cookbook featuring Japanese favorites and a look at Manga comics and other
art projects from Japan. |
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Math Playground
With the fun atmosphere at this site, even learning math becomes a lot of
fun. You'll find a huge selection of games to improve math skills from
counting all the way up to more advanced math concepts. You can work on
specific areas like
word problems or just play games that will increase your overall problem
solving abilities in many different areas of math. A few of the more popular
games on this site include Escape From Fraction Manor, where you
explore fractions, and Making Change, which helps students learn to
count money easy and efficiently. |
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U.S.
Mint for Kids
The U.S. Mint has a special section on their website geared specifically for
children. It is a fun site with many useful facts and information. You'll
find topics like the history of the mint and collection coins, but
everything is told on a child's level. There is a nice selection of
games for children to help them learn more about money. Some of the
games include Franklin's Try-and-Fly, When Pigs Fly, Wishing Well, Winter
Coin Olympics, Dollar Dive and the Lewis and Clark Adventure. |
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DinoDictionary.com
Does your child love anything dinosaur? This site offers a description,
information known about the dinosaur and drawings of each creature. You'll
also find You'll also find a mini quiz type game called
Do You Know Your Dinosaur? Check out illustrations of various dinosaurs
and clip art. While you're at the site, you and your child should check out
the activities area, where you'll find coloring pages and flash cards that
you can print out for your child to learn more about dinosaurs. |
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Giggle Poetry
If your child loves to read and loves poetry, then she is sure to enjoy this
fun site.
Poetry Fun offers fill in the blank poems that any age will enjoy
exploring. There are easy blank poems and harder ones, so you should be able
to find a fill in poem that matches your child's ability level. You'll also
find some entertaining
word games. Not quite sure where to have your child start? You may want
to take a look at
Poetry Class, which will teach the basic concepts of poetry, different
types and offer suggestions for writing beginning poems. |
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Seussville
What child doesn't love a good Dr. Seuss book or two? This site is devoted
to all things Seuss. You'll find a cat in a hat dancing across the page
alongside Thing 1 and Thing 2. There are several
games and activities for kids on this site that will keep your little
one busy for quite a while. Your child will enjoy the list of different
characters from Dr. Suess books. If you're looking for a great costume for a
party or for Halloween, this might be a good place to gather ideas for your
child. You'll also find a newsletter that offers Seuss ideas and updates. |
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Looledo
This site focuses on taking ordinary objects around your home and turning
them into something fun and interesting. The projects are simple enough for
most children to complete. Some may require a bit of adult supervision, but
you and your child will have so much fun that it will be time well spent.
You'll find both videos and photos giving instructions for how to complete
different projects. If you want even more ideas for crafts, you may want to
visit the community forum and see what other users have had to say. |
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Bananaboo
A colorful and fun site for children, Bananaboo offers puzzles and stories.
You'll also find a
crafts section, where you can gather ideas for fun projects like paper
springs, a mobile and making different types of animals. Other sections
focus on cut outs, recipes, stories, and silly things like jokes and
riddles. The site is very easy to navigate and safe for young children, as
there are no chat rooms or areas where people might contact your child. It
is still a good idea to supervise your child as he plays on the computer,
even at pre-approved sites. |
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StoryPlace
Stories come to life on this kids' website. Listen to books, play games
related to the book and interact with books in a way that you've never done
before. There are several categories to browse through: Elementary Library,
Pre-School Library and the Book Hive. You can sign up for a free
e-newsletter and
StoryPlace will notify you of new books or features that are added. |
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