Digital Resources
Listed below are some of the resources I've used or promoted in my library. Many of the sites have accompanying lessons, which can be found on the Stacks page.
Reference Sites
www.awesomelibrary.org: This site has organized the Web into subjects--just clicks the one that you are interested in.
www.factmonster.com: Provided by Information Please. Facts are searchable by subject, or by open search.
www.wordcentral.com: reference Merriam-Webster's dictionary, thesaurus, and rhyming words.
www.askkids.com: ask a question, get an answer!
www.kids.gov: the everything kids government site! Organized by grade-level and searchable by subject or open search.
www.ipl.org/div/kidspace: the Internet Public Library for kids! Search by subject or do an open search.
www.kidsclick.org: safe sites compiled by librarians to help you answer research questions.
www.worldalmanacforkids.com: find out fun facts and information about nearly anything!
www.factmonster.com: Provided by Information Please. Facts are searchable by subject, or by open search.
www.wordcentral.com: reference Merriam-Webster's dictionary, thesaurus, and rhyming words.
www.askkids.com: ask a question, get an answer!
www.kids.gov: the everything kids government site! Organized by grade-level and searchable by subject or open search.
www.ipl.org/div/kidspace: the Internet Public Library for kids! Search by subject or do an open search.
www.kidsclick.org: safe sites compiled by librarians to help you answer research questions.
www.worldalmanacforkids.com: find out fun facts and information about nearly anything!
Social Studies Sites
http://bensguide.gpo.gov: explore government-related topics.
www.thewhitehouse.gov/kids/index.html: become president for a day.
www.timeforkids.com/TFK: TIme Magazine for Kids online.
www.socialstudiesforkids.com: online guide to social studies.
www.loc.gov/families: Library of Congress website.
www.thewhitehouse.gov/kids/index.html: become president for a day.
www.timeforkids.com/TFK: TIme Magazine for Kids online.
www.socialstudiesforkids.com: online guide to social studies.
www.loc.gov/families: Library of Congress website.
Language Arts Sites
www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html: includes information on authors, book reviews and several teaching resources.
www.scholastic.com: learn about your favorite books and authors.
www.seussville.com: everything Dr. Seuss!
www.sesamestreet.org/home: all things Sesame Street!
www.wonka.com/#/home: Willy Wonka's website
www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/home.asp: Harry Potter books, games, and activities for Muggles
http://wiredforbooks.org/kids.htm: online books
www.scholastic.com: learn about your favorite books and authors.
www.seussville.com: everything Dr. Seuss!
www.sesamestreet.org/home: all things Sesame Street!
www.wonka.com/#/home: Willy Wonka's website
www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/home.asp: Harry Potter books, games, and activities for Muggles
http://wiredforbooks.org/kids.htm: online books
Math Sites
www.kidsmoney.org: Practice your money skills.
www.bconnex.net/~kidsworld: Exchange original artwork, writing, and ideas with other kids.
http://mathforum.org/dr.math: ask Dr. Math to help you solve a tricky problem.
www.brainbashers.com: challenge yourself with math and logic problems.
www.coolmath.com: explore all things math!
www.escapefromknab.com: do you have the math skills it will take to escape from outer space?
www.bconnex.net/~kidsworld: Exchange original artwork, writing, and ideas with other kids.
http://mathforum.org/dr.math: ask Dr. Math to help you solve a tricky problem.
www.brainbashers.com: challenge yourself with math and logic problems.
www.coolmath.com: explore all things math!
www.escapefromknab.com: do you have the math skills it will take to escape from outer space?
Art Sites
www.artjunction.org: covers many creative topics and includes project ideas
www.coloring.com: interactive coloring pages
www.alifetimeofcolor.com: create art online while learning about great artists
www.coloring.com: interactive coloring pages
www.alifetimeofcolor.com: create art online while learning about great artists
Science Sites
www.exploratorium.edu: San Francisco's online science museum for kids
www.doi.gov/kids: The US Department of Interior's website to help kids learn about wildlife, nature and geology
www.dinosauria.com: all about dinosaurs!
http://express.howstuffworks.com: a kid's guide to technology and science
www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html: topics related to space and space travel
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html: become a brain surgeon!
www.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx: make Lego creations!
www.doi.gov/kids: The US Department of Interior's website to help kids learn about wildlife, nature and geology
www.dinosauria.com: all about dinosaurs!
http://express.howstuffworks.com: a kid's guide to technology and science
www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html: topics related to space and space travel
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html: become a brain surgeon!
www.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx: make Lego creations!