Surfing the Net with Kids

Children's Books

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:08:00 PST

Whether choosing books for avid readers or finding titles for reluctant readers, these websites are sure to help. In addition to book reviews, they offer games, printable worksheets, author bios and an opportunity for kids to interact with others who love the same books they do.

Probability Games

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:27:00 PST

Dice games, coin tossing, and spinners can easily be played online as well as off. Today's collection of probability games includes both kinds of activities, but with an emphasis on virtual online games.

Where the Wild Things Are

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:23:00 PST

Although Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" consists of only ten sentences, it has been a phenomenal international hit, selling over 19 million copies as of last year. Now that it's been adapted into a hit movie by director Spike Jonze, media attention is once again shining on Mr. Sendak, his artwork and this wonderful children's story.

Also From Barbara J. Feldman

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:13:00 PST

Other sites published by Barbara J. Feldman: Kids Games, Kids Jokes, Coloring Pages, Nursery Rhymes, Kids Crafts, Alphabet Coloring Pages, and Sharing Links: Social bookmarking for teachers and parents.

Pilgrims of Plymouth

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:12:00 PST

The Pilgrims were a English Separatist congregation that emigrated to Holland in 1608 to escape religious persecution. Twelve years later, discouraged by economic conditions, the congregation voted to move again, this time to America. A small ship, the Speedwell, carried them to Southampton, England, where they joined another group of Separatists and finally departed from Plymouth, England aboard the Mayflower in 1620.

Magic Tricks

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:59:00 PST

Abracadabra! Looking to impress your friends with a few magic tricks? Using video and illustrated step-by-step instructions, this week's selections have magic tricks for all levels of experience. Some are geared strictly for kids, using only common household items such as paperclips and rubber bands, while others use magic supplies such as wands and silk handkerchiefs. For even more magic tricks, here's a free reprint of "The Book of Magic" by A. Frederick Collins,

Animal Pictures

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:23:00 PST

Browsing for animal pictures can be a fun mommy-and-me activity for preschoolers, or part of a homework assignment for older students. Today's collection includes photos from both professional and amateur photographers, but sometimes its very hard to tell them apart.

Pumpkin Carving

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 09:51:00 PST

My childhood pumpkin memories look nothing like these fancy pumpkins. When did pumpkin carving get so elaborate? I can't say, but these pumpkin patterns do look fun. Whether your interest is just in browsing the photo galleries, or you're out to learn how to create your own pumpkin masterpiece, these sites are sure to please.

Mahatma Gandhi

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:34:00 PST

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 - 1948) was a pioneer of non-violent political action, and a leader in India's independence movement. He is commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, which is a honorific title meaning "great soul." In India, he is also known as "Bapu" or Father because of his pivotal role in the country's independence.

Phonics Games

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:59:00 PST

Phonics is a widely used method of teaching children to read. It is based on connecting the sounds of spoken English with the letters that represent those sounds. Today's crop of websites stand at the intersection of education and recreation, using online games to reinforce phonetic concepts.