:: Kids start page

Use this page of fun and helpful sites as your launch pad to the Web.

50states.com
A website that links visitors to other sites containing brief state facts such as state capitol, location, motto and geographic size; it also includes travel information.

Ask for Kids
The Ask.com search engine geared toward kids, with focus on learning and educational entertainment.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
This is the U.S. Government Printing Office’s education website for kids. The site is hosted by Benjamin Franklin, and provides learning tools for K-12 students, teachers, librarians and parents. Its purpose is to teach how the Government works and provide access to U.S. Government sources.

CartoonNetwork
An Internet television site CartoonNetwork includes shows, games, and shopping. The site has both English and Spanish versions.

Disney.com
Internet Disney productions, with music, games, shopping and shows such as Mickey Mouse Club, Hannah Montana and more.

FunBrain
Internet site aimed at K-8 grade teachers and students, with educational games and entertainment.

Get the Glass!
Got milk? Get game. A game created by California milk producers, involving a glass of milk.

Jackson Pollack by Miltos Manetas
Make an abstract painting on a digital canvas. Experiment by moving the mouse slow or fast. Click the screen to change the color.

HowStuffWorks
Find out about the operation of electronics, autos, computers, finances, entertainment, etc. The site also includes unique information such as the instructions about how to draw.

KidsClick! Web Search
website created by librarians with the task of directing kids to age appropriate and qualitative sources of information.

Library of Congress Photos on Flickr
The Library of Congress is offering over 3,000 high-resolution, copyright-free photos on Flickr: News in the 1910s and 1930s-40s in Color. Great for History Day projects or other school reports.

Mr. Picassohead
Create your own Picasso-style masterpiece online and sign it.

National Geographic Kids
Internet versions of the magazine by the same name, with Authoritative information from National Geographic including information about animals, games, videos, stories and activities. The site is aimed at children of all ages.

Nickelodeon
Internet version of the cable television channel of the same name, this site provides programming and activities for children ages 7-12 as well as teens. The site includes games, shows, shopping, podcasts, online magazines and more.

PBS KIDS
The Internet versions of Public Broadcasting’s educational TV aimed at children, including games, activities, shows and information for parents and teachers.

Space Place
NASA’s educational and entertainment website for children on the subjects of space, technology and the Earth.

Yahoo! Kids
The segment of Yahoo geared toward children and providing games, news, jokes, movie trailers, music videos, and study links. This is a revamped site formerly called Yahooligans.

Zeeks
Primarily a site for tweens ages 9-14, and including games, entertainment and online social environment from one of the largest online media companies (Kaboose, Inc.)

Typing Tutors

Dance Mat Typing
A touch typing course from the BBC, aimed at children ages 7-11. The site includes segmented levels to advance skills, with song and dance for learning enjoyment.

FreeTypingGame
Free typing games, lessons and tests.

GoodTyping
A Web-based course in typing from easy to advanced levels, the site includes both free and registered versions.

NimbleFingers
An online typing tutorial, both free and paid versions, with typing tests to measure learning.

Peter's Online Typing Course
typing course, no registration required, for beginning to advanced learners.

PowerTyping
Free online course for children and adults, with games, music and timed tests.

Typeonline
Typeonline is a site for those typists who already know how to type, but need to practice and test their skills.