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Kids Fun Sites
Crayola Kids
http://www.crayola.com/kids
A Fun site for kids to explore: includes games, creative exercises, create & send a card, activity book, and more. Click on the home page to find activities for parents to do with their kids.
DiscoveryKids.Com
http://kids.discovery.com/
Companion web site to the Discovery Channel: includes television program information, but also subject coverage on animals, dinosaurs, history, planet earth, space, and technology.
Disney Online: Where the Magic Comes to You
http://www.disney.com/
Interactive fun & games, Disney World information, travel, movies, music, and anything else that's Disney related; you'll find it here.
Fun for Girls from American Girl: Everything that Makes Girls Click
http://www.americangirl.com/homepage2.html
In addition to all the American Girl characters, there are also games, crafts, links, school tips, and trivia. The site is maintained by Pleasant Company, the American Girl publisher.
FunBrain.com
http://www.funbrain.com/
Educational games that are really fun to do. Sections for parents & teachers too.
Funology.com
http://www.funology.com/
Just plain funÂ… things to do, games to play, places to go.
Harry Potter Lexicon
http://www.hp-lexicon.org/
From an encyclopedia of spells to "wizardry through the ages," this is great fun for any Harry Potter enthusiast. A comprehensive resource! Updated frequently.
National Geographic.com Kids: Pirates!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pirates/
In addition to pirate information, this page also has an interactive pirate adventure.
National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC)
http://www.nwlink.com/%7Eufocntr/
Collection and dissemination of objective UFO data. Includes the "latest" UFO reports and in-depth case briefs.
PBS Caillou Match the Leaves
http://pbskids.org/caillou/games/matching.html
This little game on the PBSKids site offers preschoolers a chance to match shapes on their own.
PBS Clifford, the Big Red Dog
http://pbskids.org/clifford/games/slide.html
This section of the PBSKids site offers matching colors and patterns games with a Clifford theme. Perfect for preschoolers.
PBS Kids
http://www.pbs.org/kids
PBS programming for kids from Sesame Street to Arthur and Barney. Includes online games and coloring besides program information.
PrimaryGames.com
http://primarygames.com
Educational games for elementary students. Games are updated often, so keep checking back. This site is part of the School Sites Network and was created by a teacher/technology specialist from Alexandria, Virginia.
Punky Doodle's Coloring Club and Funhouse
http://www.pdoodle.com
Features interactive games, puzzles, stories, clubhouse atmosphere, printable coloring pages, and more for children ages 4-12. This is an independent web site free of merchandising tie-ins and advertising.
Puzzle Choice: Kids Choice
http://www.puzzlechoice.com/pc/Kids_Choicex.html
Choose from a selection of printable puzzles or online puzzles and games.
Sesame Street Central
http://www.sesamestreet.com/sesamestreet/
"Take your child on a fun-filled learning adventure!" You may view Sesame Playlists - a collection of games and videos that are carefully selected to provide your child with "just the right mix of entertainment and education" - or create a personalized Sesame Street web page for your child. This is a site for parent-child interraction and also includes a section of parenting tips.
Seussville!
http://www.randomhouse.com/seussville
Based on the Dr. Seuss stories, this site includes games, reading, a biography of Dr. Seuss, direct links to bookstores, and Dr. Seuss events.
SmartGirl
http://www.smartgirl.org/
An e-zine promoting media - movies, books, TV, music, etc. Targeted for girls aged 12-20 but anyone can join. Accepts original posts from members. (Membership is free) Maintained by University of Michigan.
Sodaplay: The Home of Creative Play
http://sodaplay.com/
A creative online community making marvelous things! Build a design, see what others have built, send one in. Great fun!
Sparky the Fire Dog
http://www.sparky.org/
Explores the world of fire safety. Fun games and activities for children. See the fire truck gallery.
Squigly's Play House
http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/
Games, crafts, jokes, writing and a lot more are waiting for you in Squigly's Play House
Star Wars.com
http://www.starwars.com/
Star Wars fans check this page out! Play games, preview upcoming movies, find out about your favorite characters, take a poll, even join a fan club - all in one spot!
Your Gross and Cool Body
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/flash/body/
What makes the human body work? Check out poop, zits, sweat, gas, and more! Created by Discovery.com.
Zoboomafoo
http://www.pbs.org/zoboo
As part of PBS Kids, this is a fun site for friends of Zoboomafoo.