The Internet opens up a whole new world of learning.  Enjoy some of our favorite "kid friendly" sites!

Preschool:

FisherPrice  - designed for infants, toddlers, or preschool activities to help them learn letters, numbers, colors and shapes - includes color pictures online and a variety of fun games.

PBS Kids - selection of fun games for young children - includes learning the alphabet, numbers, adventure games,  and puzzles.


Learning:

Grade "A" Homework Site - homework information portal features the best K-12 homework-related sites together with a wide variety of educational resources. Subjects include English, math, science, history, art, music, technology, foreign language, and college prep.

Steve Spangler – view hundreds of science experiments to make your next science project a breeze.

Weather Channel for Kids - Entertaining website to teach school-aged children about meteorology. It includes a Forecast Center, weather encyclopedia and glossary, and interactive weather-related games.

Bill Nye the Science Guy - science fans and others will enjoy this link to the PBS television program.


Arts, Games & Activities:

Catch-A-Sketch Program - Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision partnered with Jefferson Scranton Elementary 3rd graders for pictures for the 2009-2010 telephone yellow pages. View the children's artwork by class.

Scholastic Kids Fun Online - this is a great site with games and activities related to your favorite book characters - Harry Potter,  Dear America, I SPY, Clifford, Goosebumps, Secrets of Droon, Magic School Bus

Disney – visit the Disney site to see all of the movies, music, and characters that makes Disney famous.

Crayola Creativity Central  - lots of easy, kid-friendly crafts. Requires a free membership to access craft ideas.

National Zoo - the "virtual" National Zoo, where people everywhere can explore resources, learn about programs, and join in celebrating, studying, and protecting wildlife and their habitats.

Home & Family Network - let your kids help you in the kitchen wtih these great recipes just for children.

Kids Turn Central - hours of fun holiday activities, games, printable coloring sheets, and crafts.

Family Fun - arts and crafts, party ideas, recipes, travel items, and information for back to school.

Scholarship Information:

netINS Scholarship Competition - scholarship opportunities for area high school students - apply by April 9, 2010.