Check out these highlights from Notable Children's Digital Media, opens a new window sponsored by the American Library Services to Children, opens a new window.
Animals
All About Birds, opens a new window: Learn all about birds on this website created by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Bird names, species, location and history are all featured. Also included are bird songs and videos. Great for: Elementary–Middle School
PBS Kids!, opens a new window: Games, videos, contests and more—all based on your favorite PBS Kids shows. Great for: Preschool
San Diego Zoo Kids, opens a new window: Take a virtual trip to the San Diego Zoo! You can find pictures of all the animals at the zoo, or watch videos or live animal cams. There are also games and activities on this site. Most suited for elementary age kids, but younger kids might enjoy the pictures and videos. Great for: Preschool–Elementary School
Wildlife Filmmaker, opens a new window: The National Geographic Wildlife Filmmaker allows kids to make animal movies using short clips of a wide variety of animals. With a simple drag-and-drop interface, they can add animal sounds, music and captions. Once a masterpiece is completed, it can be saved on the site to share with family and friends or e-mailed directly to them. Great for: Elementary–Middle School
Arts
Between the Lions, opens a new window: This early literacy site is a tie-in for the award-winning television program. Appealing characters, terrific songs and fun games combine to offer great on-line experiences. Great for: Preschool–Grade 1
The Crayola Homepage, opens a new window: Everything you always wanted to know about crayons. Great for: Preschool–Elementary School
Disney Junior, opens a new window: Games, songs and activities feature characters from the Disney network. Great for: Preschool–Elementary School
Daniel Tiger, opens a new window: Includes activities for kids as well as information for kids and parents. Great for: Preschool
Nick Jr., opens a new window: From the people who bring you the Nickelodeon Channel, this site is created for younger children and has a variety of games, activities and fun. Great for: Preschool–Elementary School
Sesame Street Central, opens a new window: The kids’ activities page with your friends from Sesame Street. Play games with Prairie Dawn, Elmo and the Cookie Monster. Great for: Preschool
ZiggityZoom.com, opens a new window: Games at ziggityzoom.com help children develop early learning skills, including eye-hand coordination and the ability to make decisions themselves. Great for: Preschool–Elementary School
Math & Science
Amazing Space, opens a new window: Learn about astronomy, space, telescopes, stars and discoveries. Includes “Tonight’s Sky” constellations, deep sky objects and planets. Great for: Elementary–Middle School
Climate Kids, opens a new window: Climate Kids offers kids clear answers to questions on global climate change through sections on weather, air, the ocean, fresh water, carbon, energy, plants and animals, and technology. Includes educational games, activities, crafts, videos and information on green careers. Great for: Elementary–Middle School
Engineer Girl, opens a new window: The EngineerGirl website is designed to bring national attention to the exciting opportunities that engineering represents for girls and women. Great for: Elementary–Middle School
Math Playground, opens a new window: Math Playground is an educational site for elementary and middle school students where you can practice your math skills, play a logic game and have some fun! Great for: Elementary–Middle School
Scratch, opens a new window: Scratch is a programming language and an online community. Program and create your own interactive stories, games and animation, and share with others. Includes video and step-by-step guides. Great for: Elementary–Middle School
Reading
Room Recess!, opens a new window: Try these free reading games that allow children to work on skills like drawing conclusions, identifying context clues, building vocabulary and so much more! Great for: Elementary School.
Between the Lions, opens a new window: This early literacy site, for children ages 4–7, is a tie-in for the award-winning television program. Appealing characters, terrific songs and fun games combine to offer great on-line experiences. Great for: Preschool–Early Elementary School
Dav Pilkey's Extra Crunchy Website-O-Fun, opens a new window: Meet Dav PIlkey in comic book form! Explore his books, videos, games, and book app! Be sure to check out "Fun Stuff" for more activities and silly facts. Great for: Elementary School
Jan Brett's Homepage, opens a new window: You’ll find everything from trolls to armadillos on this author/illustrator’s page. She has created The Mitten, That Hat, Armadillo Rodeo, The Trouble with Trolls and Berlioz the Bear. Great for: Elementary School
Kevin Henkes, opens a new window: Award-winning author Kevin Henkes provides a complete listing of his picture books, mouse books, and novels, plus provide excerpts and information on his upcoming books. The go-to bar will take you to individual titles, where you can get additional information about the book and characters. Fun and games are included for some books. Great for: Preschool–Elementary School
The Official Eric Carle Website, opens a new window: For fans of the famous author/illustrator and his books such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Do You Want To Be My Friend and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. Great for: Preschool–Elementary School
Tomie DePaola, opens a new window: Find out about award-winning children's author and illustrator Tomie DePaola and the many books he has written and illustrated including Bill and Pete and Strega Nona on his official website. Great for: Preschool–Elementary School
Social Studies
Ben's Guide to the Government, opens a new window: Kids can learn about our government; how laws are made and elections work; Ben Franklin's life; the importance of historical documents; and play related games. Great for: Elementary–Middle School
Biz Kids, opens a new window: Biz Kids provides resources that teach the basics of financial literacy. Great for: Middle School
Spy Kids, opens a new window: Find out what the CIA is all about, play games and solve puzzles. Resources for various audiences including parents and teachers. Great for: Elementary–Middle School
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