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Artabunga! - At Artabunga!, kids can create drawings and poems online, email them to friends and relatives, and enter them in weekly contests for great prizes. Friends and family can order these original works of art printed on a variety of Personalized Products -or as a unique fundraising opportunity for schools.
Blocks: a Digital Building Toy - Though it's disguised as a building block toy, this one is really teaching programming. It's simple to use the various colorful block shapes to build houses, trees, and more. What fun when you discover you can "instruct" the game how to build a "tree"-then whenever you type the "function" called "tree," it will automatically be drawn for you. Soon you'll have a whole forest!
Bonnie's Favorite Games - Bonnie has looked all over the Internet for fun games for families, and she's found a lot of them. You can select from her Easy collection or Play a Harder Game selection. There are some of Net-mom's favorites here, too, so enjoy!
Brain Teasers - If you're looking for some cool puzzles to stretch your brain cells, try this site. Every week you'll find new brain teasers, arranged by grade level. Typical puzzles include map reading, word problems, and puzzles that require a genuinely different outlook. Stumped? If you need a clue, the solutions are provided.
Broadcast.com - If you have audio capabilities on your computer, you should visit a live broadcast site like this one. More than 500 live radio and TV stations may be accessed. The AudioBook Channel and CD Jukebox offer 3,100 full-length CDs and over 1,600 full-length audiobooks. In addition there are hundreds of live special events scheduled every week! This site is in the parents part of the book because some of the programs are about health topics and relationships, which you need to preview for your kids.
Build a South Florida Snowman - Do you live in a place where there is lots of snow in the winter? Or do you live where there's never any snow? It doesn't matter, because here on the Web, you can build a snowman any day of the year. Just select the hat, clothes, facial features, and other things your snowman will need. If you successfully build one of the "thematic" snowmen, you get a surprise!
Carousel! Your Carousel Information Center - Everyone has seen carousel horses, but did you know that some carousels have frogs, roosters, and fantastic creatures like sea monsters on them? Find out about the history of carousels, see some detailed wooden horses, and listen to carousel music--guaranteed to make you smile! This site tells you where antique carousels can still be found and ridden (look in the History section, under Census). They are something of a rare species, since many old carousels have been taken apart and the horses and other figures have been sold. Maybe you can help save an old carousel in your town.
CBC4kids - From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, this action-packed site takes you behind the scenes at a sound effects stage (how do they make that train sound?), it quizzes you on rock themes that are actually from classical compositions, and it blasts you into space to attack asteroids in a wild space game arcade. (Warning: This did mess with Net-mom's Netscape browser settings, so you may have to re(for example) the location area of your toolbar.)
ChildFun.com - There are so many activities and adventures at ChildFun.com, and all the free themes to make planning your own preschool curriculum a breeze. Every mom with bored kids on vacation is sure to find something to keep them busy, and what grandma doesn't love a homemade gift - you can find it all here.
Children's Creative Theatre Guide - Take a trip through time as you explore the history of theater from the ancient Greeks till today. If you're unfamiliar with theatrical terms, there is a handy glossary where you can discover, for example, that the apron is the part of the stage that projects towards or into the auditorium. There are some drama warm-up exercises you can try, and when you're ready, your family can put on the skit that's provided. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest Junior competition.
Children's Television Workshop - Sticker World - Everybody likes stickers--big ones, little ones, animated ones. Yes, that's right, at this site, you can collect online stickers that do things. Lions roar, flowers bloom, dragons breathe fire, test tubes boil, machines run--you get the idea. You begin with a limited number of starter stickers. Create your own free home page and decorate it with your stickers. Visit other kids' pages to "trade" stickers with them and play games. Collect points by visiting other kids' pages, and then "buy" more stickers for your collection. It's fun, free, and fabulous!
Childslife.com - Childslife.com is The Local Resource For Parents Nationwide, which includes Child and Parent Resources, Calendar of Events, a Weekly Newsletter, Playgroup listings and Fun Places to Go.
Cirque du Soleil - Since its beginning in 1984, over 18 million people have seen a Cirque du Soleil show. They have performed all over the world, and often several of their circus companies are touring at any one time. What makes Cirque du Soleil so different? For one thing, there are no animal acts. For another, this is a reinvented circus--one that is part theater, part magic, part imagination, and mostly just plain fun! To see the impossible become reality, visit this site and find out where they will be performing next.
Citysearch.com - The place to go if you’ve been given a longer reprieve. You can find out about day spas, outdoor activities, golf, cultural tours, festivals and all the other fun things you used to do with your spouse.
Clem's Homemade Kites - You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on a fancy stunt kite--just try Clem's homemade pattern, made of newspaper and adhesive tape. The directions for making one are all at this site, including some important safety rules for flying your creation.
Crayola Art Techniques - Inspirations! When you look at this site, you'll be amazed at all the ways you can use crayons, markers, watercolors, and other art products. There are examples of other kids' drawings, too.
Crayola FamilyPlay - Activity - Whether you're looking for rainy day fun or travel games, try this site for creative and fun ideas. Make a dragonfly out of a clothespin, a drum out of an oatmeal box, or a treasure chest from an old shoe box.
David Jack - Fun and Games! - Welcome to the premiere Children's Music Internet Resource site! PARENTS! Early Childhood Educators, Pre-K & Kindergarten through 3rd grade TEACHERS!! You've come to one of the best places in the world for top-quality children's music for your kids (and you)! Play the memory game, listen to music, or color Miranda the Panda while you're here.
Disney.com -- Where the Magic Lives Online! - Oh yes, the magical world of Disney. The Walt Disney Company produces movies, television shows, and music, and they are nearly all fun. If you want to keep up on the latest from the folks at Disney, take a look at their official home page. You'll find clips from recent Disney movies, which you can play on your computer. You can listen to recordings from the Disney Channel. You can also get all kinds of great graphic images of your favorite Disney characters. Don't forget Disney Online and Radio Disney. There are online games, activities, and much, much more. If you like Disney, this is a must-see.
Epinions.com — Kids & Family Section - From advice on relationships to reviews of nursery furniture, this site combines the opinions of its community members as well as professionals.
Families of America - This website offers information, news and ideas for families to use, whether you are following the current news headlines or looking for an activity to do with your family, Families of America is a great resource to find the information you need.
Family Corner.com - Parents searching for good solid advice on their family and home life will find everything from teething, fitness, teenagers, home decorating and harvesting your herb garden. Send a beautiful electronic greeting for the holidays, try inexpensive gift ideas, have a blast with the new concentration game, or make a beanie snowman. This comprehensive site offers these activities and much more.
Family Play - FamilyPlay has hundreds of fun activities for parents to do with their kids. Search the interactive database for personalized activities, get advice from our resident child development experts or find a Golden Books bedtime story to read tonight.
Family.com - Presented by Disney Online, this site offers lots of intriguing feature articles on family activities, travel, recipes, education, and more. A recent peek revealed these articles: "Out of the Woods: Camp Crafts to Make at Home," "Preparing for Kindergarten: What Your Preschooler Needs to Know," and lots more. Besides this, you can Go Local for links to parenting news in your city or state. We were able to find out about this week's family activities in our town. Coverage is currently limited to the U.S. and its territories, Canada, and Australia.
FamilyFun.com - The Web site of the popular magazine, Family Fun provides links to articles about travel, crafts, activities, food, and learning.
Games Kids Play - Remember all those games you played as kid out in the backyard? Where did the those rules come from? Lots of those childhood games and their rules!
Great Circus Parade - Wisconsin's National Treasure - Hey, look at this poster. It reads: "Come to the Great Circus Parade! A two-hour processional over a three-mile route, authentically re-creating turn-of-the-century circus street parades. Features 60 historic wagons, 700 horses, cavorting clowns, wild animals in cage wagons, and the fabulous 40-Horse Hitch." Sounds like fun! Look over there--isn't that Buffalo Bill Cody in his beaded buckskin jacket? You can learn something about circus history, including circus trains, at this colorful, animated site. If you have Java, you'll also hear vintage calliope music.
Hampster Dance - OK, we know "hamster" isn't supposed to have a p in it. But that is the name of the site. And what a sight! This page is guaranteed to make you smile. Be sure you have your sound turned on. This may take some time to load because there's a whole lot of dancing hamsters in here.
Hand Shadows on the Wall - All this amusing activity takes is a bright light and a blank wall or bedsheet. Use your own two hands to create shadows of animals, birds, insects, and weird undersea creatures. This site will show you the moves!
Headbone Zone - This site offers lots of fun games, and in some of them you may be able to win prizes if you get the high score of the day. See if you can guess the riddles in Riddleopolis. Pick a category and answer the trivia questions--just watch out for the Randomizer, which can make your score go up or down! Then there is the Rags to Riches game, where you play the part of a big-time rock band promoter and try to rake in cash. Take your band, Groovy Gravy, on a ten-week concert tour. You set the venues and ticket prices, decide when to record new songs, and plan your advertising campaign. Don't miss the Headbone Derby, either. This popular and long-running series challenges you to travel the Net looking for clues to help you solve mysteries. There is a lot more on this site too, including monitored chat rooms. We're sure this will be one of your favorite Internet destinations!
Kid's Domain Summer Fun - This is a must-see site for all families looking for some summer fun!! Lots of games and pictures to color, software downloads, clip art, and a list of links to similar sites.
Kids Crafts - Search for great craft projects in any number of ways. Select over 450 projects listed, try a keyword, post an inquiry to the Craft Bulletin Board, or ask a Craft Wizard for help. You'll find crafts for holidays and many based on your favorite books. Completed craft pictures, craft templates, easy to follow project directions, and a craft materials list are included to help you. This is a great resource for teachers, parents and kids who like crafts.
Kids Domain - This is a must-see site for all families. Lots of games and pictures to color, software downloads, clip art, and a list of links to similar sites. Click on Surf Safe and learn what rules you should follow when using the computer. Or go to Kids Can Program and find software that will help you develop your computer skills. Finally, take a minute (or lots of minutes) to scroll through the What's New section to find new games, ideas, activities, and more.
Kids Stuff with Magical Balloon-Dude Dale - For a beginner's guide to twisting balloons, try this site. You can learn how to make an airplane, a cobra, a dog, and several other objects. Don't miss the balloon sculptures in the gallery for some wonderful inspiration!
Klutz - Travel Games - You are on a 1,000-mile cross-country trip to visit Aunt Mabel. Your kid brother is singing "Do Your Ears Hang Low" for the umpteenth time, and your dad keeps going on and on about how he walked through the snow barefoot to school. In other words, you're bored out of your skull. Fight road boredom with some great travel games form this site. See license plates from around the North America so you can quickly recognize which state cars are from (before anyone else). Learn a simple game called NIM that'll kill many road miles, and print off some matching games that'll keep your brother quiet and give you both fun times. You may even look forward to going to Aunt Mabel's now!
KRN Software's Java Edutainment - Educational Games - There are many fine games here, including clickable dogs that bark and cows that moo, but let's focus on sorting shapes at Cargo Bay. Triangles, squares, and circles are floating around in the spaceship's cargo bay--can you sort them into the right bins?
Legends - Visiting this site is like entering a wizard's storeroom, stocked with lots of neatly labeled jars full of strange herbs, exotic powders, and unusual amulets. There are some books left on the dusty shelf, and they are about people like Robin Hood, King Arthur, and Peter Pan. Pirates, fairies, and even artists like William Morris are represented here. Shhh--did you hear someone coming?
Liana's Paper Doll Boutique - All sorts of paperdolls and paperdoll clothes, from Roman togas to mermaid tails to power suits. Designed for kids of all ages.
Main Street Mom--The Magazine for Modern Mothers with Traditional Values - The magazine for modern mothers with traditional values. You'll find articles, discussion forums, free newsletters, nifty tools, and even free e-greeting cards.
ParentsTalk: Because You're Always a Parent - ParentsTalk: a community for moms and dads of all generations! You'll find family fun ideas and activities, Experts' Advice offers tips on parenting, finance, health, toys and more. Gain insight into kids - see what kids think, say and feel. Find quick-and-easy to exotic recipes from around the world.
Pasadena Tournament of Roses - Alas, you won't be able to take time to smell the roses at this Web site, because there aren't any! But all the info is here about this traditional New Year's Day parade, held in Pasadena, California. All the floats must be completely covered with flowers or other natural, organic material.
Paw Island....Please Choose Your Adventure..... - Paw Island is a magical world of dogs and cats. Join Mayor Graham Paw, Fifi LeGrume, and Buford Wagley in a wild adventure that's sure to please the whole family. Visit Fifi's Fur Salon, the Town Hall, and Buford's Bait Shop for fun and laughs.
Pumpkin Masters - Welcome to Pumpkin Masters, the company that helps you and your family create great jack-o'-lanterns and wonderful Halloween traditions. With our simple carving method you can produce the awesome pumpkins pictured on this site and have fun doing it. Put away those unsafe knives and start making pumpkin masterpieces!
Puzzlemaker - This is a neat site that shows how to make some fun party games or how to make puzzles to add some interest to a school assignment or class newsletter. You can very easily create word search puzzles, hidden message puzzles, crossword puzzles, mazes, math squares, and more. Print them out and send them to your friends and family. Everyone will wonder how you did it!
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Welcome to the official Web site of The Greatest Show On Earth! Whether you're looking for current show dates or online fun and games, they hope you'll take some time to experience all the miraculous wonders of their state-of-the-art silicon cyberspectacular -- designed to dazzle and delight Children Of All Ages!
Rules of Horseshoes - a brief description of the game of horseshoes for those interested in playing.
Secrets@Sea - Assume the role of a spunky detective as you investigate strange whale behavior around Alanamorris Strait. Could it have something to do with those toxic waste barrels? Where did you put your bus schedule--it's time to ace the case! This wonderful adventure game from the Vancouver Aquarium will keep you busy for a long time as you examine your field guide, collect creature cards, and examine your notes. Can you crack the code and save the whales?
The Prince and I - The teenage prince lives in a beautiful castle, but there's a small problem. How can he be king someday if he can't read? He needs some friends to help him learn! Become a "Friend of the Prince" (it's free), and you can submit stories to be posted at this site. Some of them are very imaginative and funny. There's even a mission you can go on to explore the village (if you can--we got lost), make your way through the forest (we got lost there, too), find the missing prince, and give him a message. (Hint: Don't play the Shockwave version; play the regular version. Make a map. If you get lost, click on Help and watch for the hands on the screen. They will point you in the right direction. If you lose the Forward button and the hand says to go forward, just click where the button used to be.) This royal site is produced by the National Film Board of Canada.
Trooping the Colour - One of the largest military parades in the world, the Trooping of the Colour, is held every June to celebrate the official birthday of Elizabeth II of England. It's not on her real birthday but on her "official" birthday. It's a grand show of heraldry, music, prancing horses, and dashing soldiers. The presentation of the flag ("the colour") to Her Majesty is the highlight of the event. The flag is weighty and cumbersome, but no one would turn down the honor of carrying it, and the soldier who carries the flag during the ceremony must train for months. Learn about one of the most stirring parades in the world at this Web site.
WorldVillage - WorldVillage is the award-winning virtual world with something for everyone. The Village Online contains online games, software reviews, feature articles, cool sites, and hot downloads. The Village Chapel is a great place for spiritual renewal. WorldVillage is a virtual world for real people.
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