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Updated October 2013
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Top Rated Websites:
Had One Job - You Had One Job is an expression used to call attention to perceived blunders made by individuals on the job. Had One Job brings you a gallery of images that display those blunders. When you arrive at the site it will be gallery style, so you can see a lot of the pictures at once. Click on an image though, and it the site will whisk you to an enlarged version of it, and then you’ll find navigation arrows in the bottom right corner. In the bottom left corner you’ll find an X that you can use to close the enlarged versions and go back to the gallery. The gallery is so hilarious I had to share it with you. You’ll see everything from road signs posted upside down, words misspelled, toys mis-packaged or mis-sewn, foods labeled wrong, and so much more.
http://hadonejob.com/
Songkick - Do you have a favorite band or artist that you really want to see in concert? Do you keep missing when tickets go on sale or when your favorite bands and artists go on tour? Well, you don’t have to anymore! Songkick will let you track your favorite artists and bands so that you never miss out on a concert opportunity again! To get started, click on the Start Tracking Bands or Sign Up button. The Start Tracking Bands button will automatically try to F-connect with your Facebook account, which is fine for me. But if you’d rather not link the two, use the Sign Up link and you can fill out a traditional sign-up form with an e-mail address, username, and then create a password. It also asks for your location, and has you fill out a Captcha to prove you’re human.
www.songkick.com
I think it is important to continue growing intellectually and emotionally. That’s why I’m constantly finding sites about furthering education, building brainpower, or even finding ways to let go of pent up emotion. So I was very happy to stumble upon Pick the Brain, a site dedicated to helping you continue growing as a person. Their tag line is even, “Grow Yourself”.
http://www.pickthebrain.com/
BBC Languages Free online courses that provide introductions to 40 languages. A decent overview of the basics, but they won’t take you very far on their own.
www.bbc.com/languages
Livemocha Online course offering a community of native speakers with whom you can exchange messages or talk to in video chats. A good way to test burgeoning language skills in a conversational setting.
www.livemocha.com; modules from $2.
Living Language Live, focused classes taught by an online instructor. The best feature is a mobile app, which offers lessons, games, and “flash cards” for on-the-go learners.
www.livinglanguage.com; from $99.
Michel Thomas Method Audio-based course that uses a question-and-answer process to teach the basics of conversation without rote memorization. It’s the most entertaining of the courses sampled, but it doesn’t deliver on its extravagant claims to effectiveness.
www.michelthomas.com; from $108.
Pimsleur This series of audio lessons focuses on embedding the language in the learner’s long-term memory, and excels in teaching conversational flexibility. While vocabulary building isn’t emphasized, users should be able to hold a basic conversation by the end of a 30-lesson unit.
www.pimsleur.com; from $120.
Rocket Languages An online audio course that teaches situational vocabulary and phrases that may be needed in a pinch. Instructors are engaging, but too much banter between hosts cuts into practice time. Still, it’s useful to consult for a last-minute vocab refresher before walking into unfamiliar situations.
www.rocketlanguages.com; from $99.
Rosetta Stone This extremely comprehensive program hits your brain from all angles. In addition to the basic course work, its Totale software suite offers one-on-one sessions with an instructor via Skype. If you don’t make significant progress while using Rosetta Stone, you’re doing something wrong.
www.rosettastone.com; from $179.
Fun Websites for Children, Adults:
http://www.gocleveland.net/fun_websites_for_kids.html
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www.KidRex - Worried about your kids searching the internet via a regular search engine? Well fear no more, now your kids can use KidRex – a kid safe search engine by kids for kids. Using Google Custom Search and Google Safe Search while maintaining its own database of inappropriate sites KidRex will bring your children kid related sites from all over the web.
Get started by checking out the Parents section where you’ll find out how the search engine works, tips for online safety, and how to set KidRex as your homepage. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be ready to let your kids use the search engine. The best part is it works exactly like every search engine ever, except it only offers kid friendly sites on topics that kids want to check out. So they’ll type in a keyword, for example: dinosaurs, and the search engine will bring up an assortment of hits of websites about dinosaurs that are kid friendly. There were games, information, and eve coloring pages. I think this is a great way to let kids browse the internet. Go check it out today!
http://www.kidrex.org
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Freeware Nonags - Free Software Downloads Freeware downloads from Nonags, the best free software site, we're the original, the first freeware site on the internet established in 1995.
www.nonags.com
This Date in History
http://www.datesinhistory.com/
Time Capsule for your Birthday
http://dmarie.com/timecap/
What happened on my birth year?
http://whathappenedinmybirthyear.com/
GREAT Birthday Calculator, celebrities, moon phases, information, numbers, top songs,mystical, etc.
http://www.paulsadowski.com/Birthday.asp
Drudge Reference Desk - Very Helpful! Educational!
http://www.refdesk.com
Top 14 Rated Websites for Students
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/students/studentsites.aspx
21st Century School Teacher - Cool Websites
http://www.21stcenturyschoolteacher.com/cool-websites.html
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Top 14 Rated Websites for Students
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/students/studentsites.aspx
Acronyms & Abbreviations
http://www.abbreviations.com/
Activities for Children
http://www.kaboose.com/
Info Please Almanac
http://www.infoplease.com/
Awsome Library
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/
Bible Online
http://www.biblestudytools.com/kjv/
Birthday Clock - Amazing!!!
http://www.paulsadowski.com/birthday.asp
Body
www.innerbody.com
Boy Scouts of Cleveland
http://www.councils.scouting.org/council440.aspx
Boy Scouts Magazine
http://boyslife.org/
Brain Age Games -
http://www.freebrainagegames.com/
Brainbashers
http://www.brainbashers.com/funsites.asp
Brain Fun
www.brainpop.com
Brain Games
www.youramazingbrain.org
Brain Games
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/braingames/braingames.htm
Brain Games, Practice, Puzzles, Memory
http://playwithyourmind.com/brain-games/online-brain-games/
Charities - Top 25 - Rated Children's Charities
Top Rated Kids Charities
http://www.more4kids.info/652/top-childrens-charities/
Charity Navigator
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
Charity Watch
http://www.charitywatch.org/
Chinese Names, Songs
http://www.chinese-tools.com/names
Cleaning Anything
www.howtocleananything.com
Co. Phone Numbers, Get a Human Voice!
http://gethuman.com/
Computer Training - ###
http://www.intelligentedu.com/
Consumer
www.preferredconsumer.com
Cyberkids
http://www.cyberkids.com/
Dates in History
http://www.datesinhistory.com/
Dates Time Capsule
http://www.dmarie.com/timecap/
Your Dictionary
http://www.yourdictionary.com/dictionary
Did You Know?
http://didyouknow.org/
Kellys Did you know?
http://www.kellys.com/know.html
Discovery Channel
http://dsc.discovery.com/
Drug Identifier (for Adults)
http://www.muschealth.com/DI/DrugIdentifier/
Encyclopedia
http://www.britannica.com/
Encyclopedia
http://www.encyclopedia.com/
Encyclopedia top rated Almanac, Atlas, Dictonary
http://www.infoplease.com/
Extreme Kids
http://extremekids.com/index.htm
Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/
First in Math
http://www.firstinmath.com/
Family Friendly Websites http://www.familyfriendlysites.com/
Free Educational Websites for Kids
Free Math Test www.freemathtest.com
Free Learning Worksheets
http://www.worksheetlibrary.com/
Fun Brain
http://www.funbrain.com/
Fun site
www.ishouldbeworking.com
Fun, Silly, Cool Websites
http://www.bigsites.com/
Game Aquarium
http://www.gamequarium.com/index.htm
Geek Toys
www.thinkgeek.com
Geek T-Shirts, Toys
http://www.kleargear.com/
Health
www.intelihealth.com
Health Articles
www.health.com
Healthy Living, Eco-Friendly
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
History - Ohio
http://www.ohiohistory.org/
History - United States
Highlights Children Magazine Highlights Magazine for Kids
Homework Center
http://www.infoplease.com/homework/
Homeschooling - Top rated websites
http://www.homeschool.com/articles/top100-2008/default.asp
Internet Tv Guide
http://www.clicker.com/
Just for Fun
http://www.infoplease.com/games/
Kids Numbers
http://www.kidsnumbers.com/multiplication.php
Kids Maps
http://www.kidsmaps.com/
Kids Read
http://www.kidsreads.com/index.asp
Kids Sites - Top Rated
http://www.kidsites.com/
Kidzui Browser
http://www.kidzui.com/
Law/Legal
http://www.findlaw.com/
Learning Worksheets
http://www.schoolexpress.com/
Learning
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
Learning & Games
http://www.softschools.com/
Learn for Good
http://www.learn4good.com/kids/index.htm
Live Science
www.livescience.com
Locks of Love - giving locks of hair for the needy
www.locksoflove.org
Mad Scientist
http://www.madsci.org/
Map Prints
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/megamaps.htm
Math
www.mathisfun.com
Math Playground
http://www.mathplayground.com
Math - Plane
www.planemath.com
Math - Stories
www.mathstories.com
Mind, Body & Spirit
http://www.dailyom.com/
Moon Phases
http://www.moonconnection.com
Multiplication Tables
http://www.honorpoint.com/
Music - Learn about Music
www.dsokids.com
National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
NOVA - PBS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova
Numerology
http://www.paulsadowski.com/numbers.asp
Nutrition Learning
http://www.nourishinteractive.com/
Online Books
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/
Pencilmation
http://pencilmation.com/
Photos
www.gimp.com
Puzzles
http://puzzles.usatoday.com/
Radio Stations online
www.radio-locator.com
Reading
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
Reference Desk --->
http://www.refdesk.com/
School Express - 1,300 free worksheets
www.schoolexpress.com
Science
www.naturalscience.com
Science
www.livescience.com
Science Projects
http://www.scienceproject.com/projects/index/primary.asp
Shareware, Software
http://www.filehippo.com/
Soft Schools
http://www.softschools.com/
Space Science
http://www.spacescience.com/
Spanish for Kids
http://www.123teachme.com/learn_spanish/spanish_for_children
Spanish Learning Online
http://www.hello-world.com/Spanish/index.php?prf=EN
Spanish Playground
http://www.spanishplayground.net/
Spanish Dictionary
http://www.yourdictionary.com/dictionary-articles/programs-to-learn-spanish.html
States & Capitals
http://www.netstate.com/states/study/map.htm
States & Capitals Game
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/usa-capitals-map-game.php
Stories for Children
http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/default.aspx
Sunries, Sunset
http://www.sunrisesunset.com/custom_srss_calendar.asp
Super Teacher Worksheets
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/
Teach Me - Spanish
http://www.123teachme.com/
Teacher/Student Worksheets
http://www.worksheetlibrary.com/
Teacher Websites
http://teachers.teach-nology.com/
Theme Parks
www.themeparkinsider.com
Time Magazine for Kids
http://www.timeforkids.com/
Tiny Houses
www.tinyhouses.net
The Free Site
www.thefreesite.com
TV Shows
http://www.locatetv.com
U.S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Yucky Science
http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/
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Great Websites for Kids
Time Out Kids!
Recommended Websites for ages 4 - 12
http://www.coloring-page.net/fun-sites.html
Facts Encyclopedia for Kids', Kids' Website Links
http://www.refdesk.com/kids.html
Family Emergency Phone List - Print out
http://www.familyshoppingbag.com/a_printable_emergency_phone_list.htm
Free Printables -Printable Calendars, Worksheets, Cards, Games, Invitations, & Puzzles
http://www.freeprintable.com/
Educational Websites
http://www.familyfriendlysites.com/viewcat_ws.asp?ID=240
Family Friendly Websites
http://www.familyfriendlysites.com/default.asp
Kid Friendly Websites
http://www.outdoortoysdirect.co.uk/Article/motivating-your-kids-to-be-active-after-the-summer
Kids Pages for small ages
http://www.kids-pages.com/
PBS Kids
http://pbskids.org/
National Geographic Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Kids Health
http://kidshealth.org/
FunSchool
http://funschool.kaboose.com/
Fun Brain
http://www.funbrain.com/
Windows Live Family, child-friendly - Safe Websites
http://fss.live.com/kids/
100 Top Websites for Kids
http://www.100topkid.com/
FunSchool
http://funschool.kaboose.com/
Kids Ecology
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/index.html
Kids Health
http://kidshealth.org/kid/
Preschool
www.enhantedlearning.com
Pre-school Tools
http://www.sqooltools.com/edvideos/index.html
1.) Starfall - First up is Starfall! This one is geared more toward younger children who may still be learning how to read. The site starts off with teaching a simple concept of learning letters and how to pronounce them. It then goes on to offer some interactive reading, word search puzzles and it even has some school plays you can watch. And even better, it does all of that without charging you for any books, videos or anything. How great is that?! Starfall also has free teaching journals that all of you parents and grandparents can use to follow right along with the kids!
2.)
www.Kids.gov - This Web site is good for children of any age. It's basically an information portal that was created with kids in mind. The site consists of different links you can click on to visit both U.S. government and non-government sites. The sites are categorized by age groups and different subjects, so it's very easy to find exactly what you're looking for. On Kids.gov, you'll find links for over 1,200 Web sites with subjects ranging from government agencies, schools, organizations and so on. The site offers up art projects, games, math and so much more for younger children and for older children, it has links to technology, health and fitness, science and more. It's a perfect resource for all those school projects your kids will have to do this year as well!
3.) Homework Spot - Next up is Homework Spot, which is one of the best homework helper sites available on the Web today. It covers homework related topics for all ages, including English, math, science, history, art music, technology, foreign languages, college prep, health, life skills, extracurricular activities and much, much more. So, if your child or grandchild is in need of some help on their homework, tell them to give this site a try. It's there just for them!
4.) Family Fun - School should be fun too and that's exactly what this Web site offers! Here you will find some non-school related topics, but they are still educational and helpful for children. For example, you can find ideas for cooking, planning parties, travel, arts and crafts and so on. This site also has a lot of games your children can play that will help them learn as well. There are also several how to videos on this site that you all can watch together to learn how to do some pretty fun stuff!
5.) SciVee - Are your children or grandchildren way into science? If so, this site will be perfect for them. SciVee is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, along with SDSC's Supercomputer Center, and it basically aims to encourage students to publish their science fair papers and videos. So, if your little one comes up with a mind blowing science fair project idea in the near future, make sure they check out this site to enter it in for even more recognition! SciVee really has a cool thing going here.
6.) AOL Reference - If your children or grandchildren have to do a lot of research for their homework projects, they'll definitely want to check out this site. AOL Reference offers a dictionary, thesaurus, translator, world atlas, as well as, plenty of additional information on such subjects as science, history, space and global warming. It also takes Web searching to a whole new easy level. It's so simple to use and I just know your students will fall in love with it right away.
7.) Seussville - By the name of this site, I bet you've already figured out that this one is geared more toward younger children, but either way, it definitely deserves a look see. Seussville calls in Dr. Seuss to aid in your children's learning. On this site, your children can play games, print out coloring sheets and they can even create their own book. This one is even good for children who cannot yet read. It's so cool, you've just got to check it out.
8.) Creating Music - Do your students love music? If so, the Web site of Creating Music will surely entertain them. On this site, children can compose and play their own music. How awesome is that?! It's very easy to use and with just a couple clicks, they can make their own piano notes and they can even add in different musical instruments as they wish. For example, if they want to add in a brass instrument, they can easily do so. They can even alter the tempo themselves or play their music backwards for a fun new sound. This site isn't completely finished yet, but the material that is already on it is plenty to give your children something to do for hours! Check it out here.
9.) Surfnet Kids - If your young students are in need of some math help, Surfnet Kids can come to their rescue. On this site, kids can play endless electronic math games that will help them with their multiplication skills, along with other math skills. Surfnet Kids is the perfect substitute for flash cards and your children will enjoy it a whole lot more! Clickhere to check it out for yourself today.
10.) KidsClick - And last, but certainly not least is KidsClick. This Web site is the perfect search engine for grade school aged kids. This search engine features over 600 sources and with it, you can search under different themes and subjects. It even allows your children to search under the reading level they need, which definitely helps them to understand the material much better. With KidsClick, you can find results for reading, writing, arithmetic, computer learning, sports and recreation and so much more. This site was even developed by librarians, so you know it's good!
Enchanted Learning
http://www.makeandtakes.com/kids-crafts
Fun Trivia for Children
http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/for_children/index.html
Kids Click - A websearch library for kids
http://www.kidsclick.org/
KidRex Website Search
www.kidrex.com
Kids Excellent WebLinks
http://users.tellurian.com/teach/index.html
Kid Sites - your guide to the best kid sites on the web
http://www.kidsites.com/
Kids Trivia
http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/
Trivia Questions for Kids
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/trivia-questions-for-kids.html
How Stuff Works
http://express.howstuffworks.com/
Information - You can Trust for Kids
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/
Kids Artwork, writing, ideas
http://www2.bconnex.net/~kidworld/
Kid Grid - Safe Sites Only
http://www.kidgrid.com/kidgrid.htm
Kids Online Resources - Homeschool, Math, Maths, College, High School, Elementary & Preschool Subjects
http://www.kidsolr.com/index.html
Kids Money
http://www.kidsmoney.org/
Make and Takes - Kids Crafts
http://www.makeandtakes.com/kids-crafts
50 sites to have fun with your pictures
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/25-websites-to-have-fun-with-your-photos/
Best Rated Websites for kids
http://www.digitaltrends.com/how-to/ten-best-websites-for-kids/
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Typing Games
Missile Defense (Typing):
http://www.freetypinggame.net/play13.asp
Variety of typing games:
http://www.freetypinggame.net/play.asp
More typing games:
http://www.onlytypinggames.com/
Bubbles Typing:
http://www.typingmaster.com/games/bubbleapplet.asp?keys=abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz&Submit=Start+Game
Typing Pac-Man:
http://www.typingmaster.com/games/keyman.asp?keys=abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz&Submit=Start+Game
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Great Links
http://www.kidrex.org/
http://quinturakids.com/
http://www.askkids.com/
http://kids.yahoo.com/
Grolier Encyclopedia Online Great News! Students may now access this resource from school AND home. Use either The New Book of Knowledge, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia or America the Beautiful for all your research projects at home as well as in the classroom.
Fact Monster Online This site provides students with a variety of search topics both educational and fun. There are even games you can play, right online! If you're looking for an Atlas, an Almanac, a Dictionary, or an Encyclopedia, look no further.
Kids Learn to Write in Cursive
Cursive Writing -
http://www.kidzone.ws/cursive/index.htm
Cursive Handwriting Worksheets -
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/cursive.html
Alphabet & Handwriting
http://www.overnightprints.com/learning_cursive
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