WebQuests

1. Science Fair Project Resource Guide

An excellent resource from the Internet Public Library that links kids to all sorts of exceptional resources for their projects.

http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/

2. FunBrain.com

Great fun! These learning games are divided into age categories and are the Internet's more advanced cousin to old-fashioned flash cards.

http://www.funbrain.com/

3. Bonus.com: The Super Site for Kids and Parents Too

This is the way to find family-safe places to visit on the Web. Head in any direction and play a game, enter a contest, find homework help, or learn about dinosaurs, the United States, or what's under the sea. For rainy-day fun, remember this site!

http://www.bonus.com

4. Internet Kids and Family Yellow Pages

Recommendations for families that would like to explore the Web together.

http://www.netmom.com/ikyp/samples/hotlist.shtml

5. Lycos Zone

The Lycos Zone selections for kids are arranged in several big areas: Fun, Games, Homework and Comics. The site also includes a Family Zone.

http://lycoszone.lycos.com/

6. Figure This Math Challenges for Families

Provides interesting math challenges that middle-school students can do at home with their families.

http://www.figurethis.org

7. KIDSNET

Helps parents, students and teachers access educational opportunities in the media by serving as the only national non-profit computerized clearinghouse and information center devoted to children's television, radio, audio, video and multimedia. Resources include monthly media guides to help parents make smart decisions about their children's media use.

http://www.kidsnet.org

8. Mother Goose Pages

Offers a collection of nursery rhymes, with tips on how to share them with children of different ages and an interactive coloring book for children.

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pfa/dreamhouse/nursery/rhymes.html

9. KidsPsych

Provides nine developmental games to teach basic concepts and to promote interaction with parents.

http://www.kidspsych.org/index1.html

Updated:  03/12/2008