Websites for Kids of All Ages

Published: January, 2006

PreSchool

Because these sites are so graphics and animation intensive, and because they should not be overly commercial, the main providers are the TV networks. The kids like these sites because the characters are familiar, and they love the characters. The activities are simple, whimsical and just long enough in duration.

Ticklu uses humor and giggles

Noggin.com -From the people who bring you Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., NOGGIN’s interactive site and TV station work hand in hand to provide a commercial free place for preschoolers to learn. (www.noggin.com)

Tickleu.com - a new site for preschoolers from the Cartoon Network mixes new characters and interactivity with a good dose of silly humor. (www.tickelu.com)
Ticklu uses humor and giggles

Scholastic.com and pbs.org are also quite good, though not exclusive to preschoolers.

School Age (6-9)

Time to mix some pure, silly fun with some educational websites. The two below illustrate good examples of the best of breed for fun and learning for this age group.

Funbrain.com - tons of free games - some educational, some not, organized by grade level. (www.funbrain.com)

Factmonster.com - the perfect site for junior fact seekers. (www.factmonster.com)