Math Sites -

  http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/aunty/index.html - Practice word problems with a new challenge every two weeks.

   www.mathcats.com - Covers everything from counting change to multiplication tables, but especially sees the artistic beauty in math.

   www.mathdork.com/mathgames.html - Offers some classic video games with a focus on algebra.

   http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/math_advantage.html - Games and activities for all grade levels.

    http://www.coolmath4kids.com - Students practice math and business skills by running their own virtual lemonade stands.

    www.themathlab.com - A site full of interactive lessons, math magic, games, humor, a math "gym",  and lots more.

    www.teachrkids.com - Offers  topics ranging from simple counting for preschoolers, to decimals, fractions, and division etc. for higher grade elementary school children.

    http://www.aplusmath.com/ - Developed to help students improve their math skills interactively with games, flashcards, and worksheets.

   http://www.juliethompson.com/SMART.html - pick math or Language Arts for great links to sites for kindergarten -3rd grade

   http://www.ixl.com/ - Practice makes perfect, and IXL makes math practice fun. With unlimited math questions in more than 1,000 topics, students improve their skills and confidence and always have new challenges to meet.

Language Arts Sites -

   http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/pennsylvania/students - This website provides materials, like vocabulary and spelling games, for students and parents that connect to our Reading Language Arts program

    Sixth Grade Language Arts - Prentice Hall
              Writing and Grammar Textbook   
              Interactive Grammar Exercises Online
              Writitng Rubrics and Student Models Online

   http://pbskids.org/lions/ - Between the Lions, for Grades PreK - 3,  provides entertainment with a purpose - check out the stories, games, songs, tongue twisters, and more.

    http://www.kidsdomain.com/games/read1.html - Reading games for young kids, ages 3-6, with descriptions.

    www.starfall.com - A site where children have fun learning to read - exceptional skill development!

    http://englishplus.com/grammar/ - Need help with grammar rules?  Find hints on everything from capitalization to letter writing.

    www.eduplace.com/tales - Create your own wacky tale by entering a list of words by parts of speech.

    http://www.mattelscrabble.com/en/kids/games/index.html - Play word games and try to join the ranks of Scrabble Hi Scorers.

    http://www.vocabulary.co.il/ - Select a word search, hangman or matching game at easy or difficult levels and choose from a variety of topics, such as animals, chemistry, and geography.

    http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/middle/ - For grades 3-6, this vocabulary builder introduces a new word each day.

    http://www.spinandspell.com  - A great site that provides an enjoyable way to learn to spell.

    http://www.juliethompson.com/SMART.html - pick math or Language Arts for great links to sites for kindergarten -3rd grade

    http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.php - A great site for primary children, it teaches letter, number, shape, and color recognition and much more.

Social Studies Sites -

    http://nationalatlas.gov/natlas/natlasstart.asp - Draw or print a variety of maps - the FAQ's is very helpful.

    www.infoplease.com/states.html - Extensive state profiles with information from famous natives to mottos, symbols, and nicknames.

    http://go.hrw.com/atlas/norm_htm/asia.htm - Holt, Rinehart, and Wilson along with Mapquest provides an extensive index of maps.

    http://www.flag-game.com/ - This game is easy to learn, but challenging to play - learn the flags of every country in the world.  

    http://kidsnewsroom.org/ -  A safe, kid-friendly site loaded with stories, pictures, contests and opportunities for learning; a new issue each week with the latest news in sports, music & entertainment, health, history, local events and happenings around the world, all designed with kids in mind!

    www.enchantedlearning.com 

     http://www.crestcapital.com/tax/us_states_and_capitals.html - A complete list of the 50 states, each with the capital, state bird, and state flower.

Skill Games -

   http://www.abcya.com/ - a huge variety of educational games for kindergarten through fifth grade

   http://www.funbrain.com – Choose a variety of games by age, subject, or title

  http://www.fun4thebrain.com - More fun games for math, English, and more

   http://www.encyclozine.com -My favorite - has mazes, logic problems, labyrinths, optical illusions and much more

   http://psc.disney.go.com/disneychannel/zoogdisney/games/index.html - All kinds 0f games - action, adventure, sports, and strategy

   http://www.billybear4kids.com/jigsaw-puzzles/main-page.html - For the puzzle maniac - all kind of puzzles - jigsaw, slider, drag and drop and so much more!

   http://www.funschool.com

   http://polarexpressmovie.warnerbros.com/media_games.html - Polar Express games, including Snowflake Generator, Ticket Chase, and more

More Interesting Sites -

  http://www.nettrekker.com - A great research tool for students: click on Login, then username iasdbf (for Ben Franklin students) or iasdeis (for Eisenhower students) and password student

   http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad/ - A fun place for kids to learn about health and environmental issues in their schools.

   http://www.surfnetkids.com - Includes a directory of games, topics, a "What's Hot" section and much more.

   www.sikids.com - Your number one source for sports news, stats, and games.

   http://www.scholastic.com/kids/index.htm - This site offers "quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children."

   http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/funzone_flash.html - NASA's Mars Exploration Program for Kids offers games, activities, and lots of neat facts.  

    http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/wonderland/ - Contains over 25 original activities based on Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice in Wonderland .

    http://www.kidshealth.org/misc_pages/mybody_SW.html - Well-written by doctors, this site lets students discover and explore the systems of the body with a click of the mouse.

    www.playingwithtime.org/index.html - This site reveals events that happen too quickly or too slowly for people to see - the blink of an eye, and many more.

   http://www.playkidsgames.com - This site offers fun and learning for all ages - math, alphabet, vocabulary, memory, and geography games and puzzles.

   http://polarexpressmovie.warnerbros.com/media_games.html - Explore games, movie clips, and much more!

Animal Sites -

   www.kidsfarm.com - A place for young children to learn about farm and wild animals, animal sounds, what grows, farm equipment and a wildlife rehab center.

    http://www.oaklandzoo.org/zoo/discover.html - Get hints for a student report, see and hear animals from A-Z, and find activities for fun and learning.

    http://www.sandiegozoo.com/animalbytes/index.html - All about animals: fun facts, photos, sound clips, and video.

   http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/index.php?id=8_1 - Especially for you, Kids' Corner has lots of cool things to do! Have oodles of fun and learn something, too! 

  http://nationalzoo.si.edu/default.cfm - Our nation's zoo provides an extensive animal index - be sure to check out the Kids section.

Keyboarding Sites - 

www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/type.html - Improve your keyboarding skills!

http://www.softschools.com/games/typing_games/balloon_typing_game/ - Pick a level to break balloons!