Printable Toys

Have you heard about printable toys? There are one of the nice ways to take advantage of your computer, your Internet connection and your printer to create hours of fun and enjoyment all for free. You simply print, cut, glue and play. it is a great way to use your computer to spend some time with the kids “unplugged.” One of the absolutely best websites for free toys is The Toymaker. Marilyn Scott-Waters, the toy maker, herself, has dozens of beautifully designed toys to delight young and old alike. She has them so nicely categorized, too. There are whimsical toys, … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving for Kids Online

Thanksgiving comes in just a few more days. Have you begun making your preparations? While you are taking care of all of your last minute cooking tasks or during that long drive to the relatives, it is nice to have some great Thanksgiving activities to keep the kids occupied and enjoying the time leading up to the holidays. We’ve found quite a few on the Internet, from Thanksgiving craft ideas to Thanksgiving games and puzzles that you can print out. Take advantage of your computer and printer to provide the kids with all of these Thanksgiving activities for free. DLTK … Continue reading →

Send A Letter to Santa Online

Kids today don’t have to bother writing out their letters by hand anymore. Nor do they need to seal and address an envelop or drop it into the mail. Santa is a modern guy and has a host of elves manning his web and e-mail station. Sometimes the big guy will get right back to you, but other times he just might be a bit busy to reply, although I am told that he reads every letter he gets. Here are some of the places you can go online to send and sometimes receive letters from Santa. Don’t forget to … Continue reading →

The First Thanksgiving Website

This gorgeous website from Scholastic teaches kids and adults all about the first Thanksgiving, with a realistic perspective and plenty of activities for children and adults. “They spent two months at sea to reach a strange new world, and barely survived once they got there. “Learn how the Pilgrims reached America and lived to celebrate the first Thanksgiving.” I have to say that Scholastic really came through with this website all about the first Thanksgiving. The website packages the first Thanksgiving much like a reality television show, complete with photos and three live chats where students can ask questions and … Continue reading →

Billy Bear’s Halloween Pages

Want some more safe Halloween fun? Check out this fun website that is geared for kids. Adults are welcome, too, of course. After I wrote the article all about Ben & Jerry’s Halloween pages, I got some feedback from many of you wanting more fun Halloween websites. So here you go. Bill Bear has fun things to do all year around, but they shine on the holidays, such as Halloween. The website is pretty straightforward without much flash or sparkle, but the content is nice, especially for little ones. When you first get to Billy Bear’s Halloween Pages, scroll down … Continue reading →

Ben & Jerry’s Halloween Pages

If you haven’t yet visited the Ben & Jerry Holiday website, you are in for a real treat and a few fun tricks. Right now, they are gearing up for Halloween with lots of fun stuff that is great for kids. When you get to the Ben & Jerry’s Halloween section, you are greeted by a ghost who is welcoming you into the flavor graveyard. Click on the ghost, and you’ll be taken through the graveyard and past some tombstones toward the haunted house. The unseen ghostly hands will drop you off just inside the front door, where you’ll be … Continue reading →

Kids Coloring Pages

Looking for some fun coloring pages to keep the kids occupied on a long car trip or during summer thunderstorms? Here are some of the best internet resources for coloring pages. You’ll find all of your favorite characters plus some learning worksheets, too. DTKL’s Coloring Pages DLTK is one of my favorite places to get coloring pages and preschool worksheets. I have been visiting the site since my oldest was two (he is now six). There are plenty of themes to chose from learning subjects, such as as Ancient Rome, the Bible, Community Helpers and Dental Health, to pure fun, … Continue reading →

National Geographic Kids Website

I really love really good education website for kids. Not only do they offer a learning environment, but they do it in such a way that is so much fun. My kids don’t even realize they are learning. In fact, they beg for time on the computer to “play” on these websites. Of course, I always play with them, and I am happy to say that with the National Geographic Kids website, I find myself learning a lot, too. Did you know, for example, that scientists have recently discovered yet another planet? Or that there is a type of goat … Continue reading →

The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids

The Old Farmer’s Almanac website is a wealth of fun and information for kids. The bright colors, fun animation and easy-to-use interface makes this site a winner with adults, as well as curious kids. One of my favorite features is the calendar. All of the holidays and important dates for the month are highlighted on the calendar. Mousing over a date will reveal some great animation, such as King Kamehameha of Hawaii beating at his breast, or Dad giving visitors a wave for Father’s Day. My daughter loved the jumping strawberries. Along with the animation are fun facts about the … Continue reading →

Ask Dr. Universe

Want to know why the sky is blue? Ask Dr. Universe, who has the answers to this and many other questions that come from kids. We have been watching the progress of a frequent visitor in our house, a seven-legged spider that seems to have an affinity for the space between the screen and storm window in our dining room. No matter how many times I free this spider, it comes back, sometimes reappearing in that screen-storm window space in the kitchen window just for variety. We know it is the same spider for the fact that it only has … Continue reading →