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Here is a list of resources and web pages which parents might find useful.
Our suggested educational links:
The National PTA
escore.com
Copernicus Educational Gateway
The National PTA is the oldest and largest children and youth volunteer association in the United States.
Customized tools and strategies to help parents effectively support their child's education
An educational portal for Students, Parents and Educators.
The Flying Rhinoceros
Smarterkids.com
KidSites.com lists only the best kids sites they find on the net.
Educational materials that provide stimulating learning activities that meet academic standards.
SmarterKids.com offers the most personalized education resource on the Web.

GUIDE TO GOOD CONTENT FOR KIDS

The Internet offers thousands of great Web sites and services for kids and families, but trying to figure out which sites are appropriate for different members of your family can be challenging. This section provides a snapshot of kid-friendly sites designed to educate, guide, and inform kids in all age groups.

Fun and Activities

Disney - Disney web site.
Family.com - The No. 1 site for family fun and activities.
The Cartoon Network - Online home to some of your favorite cartoon characters.
Nick Jr - Online home to some more of your favorite cartoon characters.
Nickelodeon - Online home to Nickelodeon.
Dr. Seuss's Seussville - Not just green eggs and ham!
Lego World - Online building blocks.
Bonus.com - Supersite for kids with fun, free activities.
CTW Family Workshop - Home of "Sesame Street."
Ty - The Official Home of Beanie Babies.
The Wild World of Wonka - The official Web site of the Willy Wonka Candy Factory.
Burger Town on KidsCom - Activities and recipes just for kids.
Cyberkids - Games, activities, and community just for kids.

Learning on the web

Exploratorium - The museum of science, art, and human perception.
Zoo Web - Your online link to zoos and aquariums around the world.
Smithsonian Institution - Online home of America's most amazing museums and artifacts.
Childrens BBC - Online educational web site for children provided by the BBC.
PBS Kids! - Public television's online destination for kids.
HaringKids - Official Keith Haring Web site for children under 14.
Children's Literature Web Guide - Great resource for books and learning.
FunBrain.com - Educational online games for kids.
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database - Shamu and friends on the Web.
NASA Web - National Aeronautics and Space Administration home page.
TIME Magazine for Kids - Current news and views just for kids.
National Geographic for Kids - Links to amazing cultures and people around the world.
Internet Public Library Youth Section - Super kid-friendly library links.
WhaleNet - An interactive education program -- monitor whales, dolphins and others via satellite!

OTHER RESOURCES

CyberPatrol - Filtering software to monitor and control what your child is doing.
Net Nanny - Filtering software to monitor and control what your child is doing.
SafeKids.Com - Tips, links, and suggestions for your family's online experience.
Kid's Domain - Shareware and freeware for kids recommended by parents and teachers.
KIDSNET - Media guide for children's TV and Internet programming.
KidsBank.com - A fun place for kids to learn about banking.


GetNetWise

GetNetWise is an online resource for families that, with the click of a mouse, will deliver information and tools needed to guide children to a safe, enriching experience online. Functioning as an interactive directory, GetNetWise contains aggregated and syndicated content that can be found by clicking on the blue-and-white GetNetWise logo below. It is the result of a broad industry effort to create an online environment where families feel empowered with the tools and information they need to safeguard children while providing access to an unprecedented wealth of global resources, information, and contacts available on the Internet.

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