Kid Safe Websites (links)
Do you let your kids use the computer? As a parent myself and a computer professional I understand how scary the internet and computers are, I have compiled a list of some great kid friendly websites that are educational I have divided them up by age groups. If you have suggestions for a site that is not here please let me know. I am not a huge fan of commercialism, however some of the best kids sites are name brands. Of course as ALWAYS supervise your kids online.
KneeBouncers – LOTS of fun for the littlest kids, one button fun.. They also have a great coloring page download area.
http://kneebouncers.com/
http://pbskids.org/
PBS is still my favorite for kids programming. They’ve still got the classics, like Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers, as well as the latest educational kid shows.
http://www.sproutonline.com/
Small PBS fans will love playing all all of their favorite Sprout characters.
SesameWorkshop
http://www.sesamestreet.org/
Lots of Videos to watch, This is heaven for Sesame Street fans. They have games, stories, and even a post office where your kids can send letters to their favorite Sesame Street characters.
Ready Set Learn
http://kids.discovery.com/fansites/readysetlearn/readysetlearn.html
If your kids like Discovery Kids shows, like Paz and Todd World, they’ll enjoy all the games at Ready Set Learn.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/
Leilani just loves Charles and Lola
Up To Ten
http://www.uptoten.com/
Its just what is says, Fun and games for kids from 2-10
Discovery Kids Games
http://kids.discovery.com/games/games.html
Older kids can spend hours playing games based on the shows on Discovery Kids, or they can play games that will teach them important science and math skills (such as by building a roller coaster).
Noggin is now Nick Jr.
http://www.nickjr.com/about/noggin-nickjr.html
Noggin’s website lets your kids younger kids play with all of their favorite Noggin and Nick Jr. characters.
Starfall
http://www.starfall.com/
Personally my daughter LOVED Starfall around Preschool.. This site is perfect for kids who are learning how to read and write.
National Geographic Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
The NGK site has lots of videos and activities about animals and world cultures.
The Official Berenstain Bears
http://www.berenstainbears.com/
If your kids like the Berenstain Bears, they’ll love this site. Kids can watch cartoons, play activities, and even send email to the bears.
Seussville
http://www.seussville.com/
Dr. Seuss fans can play a few games, print out coloring and activity pages, and (my kids’ favorite) make stories. The navigation is a little tricky, though.
Funology
http://www.funology.com/
If your kid likes to know all the answers to trivia, tell the best jokes, or impress everybody with magic tricks, then they’ll spend hours on Funology. There’s even a section for fun recipes, like dog treats.
Fun With Spot
http://www.funwithspot.com/
Small children who are just starting to learn how to use a mouse will enjoy all the clicking and mouse-overs. Plus, they’ll get to play games to help them learn basic skills, like counting.
Little Critter
http://www.littlecritter.com/
If your kids like the Little Critter stories, they’ll have fun printing, coloring, watching videos, hearing stories, and playing games.
Tiny Planets
http://www.tinyplanets.com/
My kids loved the Tiny Planets series. They learned so many problem solving techniques from the show, so I was thrilled to see the Tiny Planets website. It’s filled with games, stories, videos, and printable posters.
Yahoo! Kids
http://kids.yahoo.com/
The site is a bit confusing for smaller kids, but older kids can have lots of fun playing games, listening to music, watching videos, and reading jokes. There are a bit more ads than I would prefer for a kids’ site, but it’s still at an acceptable level.
Scholastic Kids
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/
Most schools in the U.S. use Scholastic books, so there’s a good chance that your kids already know most of the characters at the Scholastic website. Most games are educational.
Do you have more websites, leave me a comment with your ideas..
