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Reading and writing on the internet with kids
The internet is an important tools that motivates children to read and write. It helps teach kids new forms of literacy for the 21st century. Here are several of our favorite sites to explore with children.
Book Adventure
http://www.bookadventure.com/ki/bs/ki_bshelpfind.asp
Find books that match your child's interests and reading level.
Children's Books Online
http://www.childrensbooksonline.org/library.htm
Explore this online library available in multiple languages.
Enchanted Learning
http://www.enchantedLearning.com/Home.html
Surf this site's picture dictionaries and information sites.
Literacy Center
http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.htm
Practice word building,letter learning and sound matching games.
Look, Cover, Write, Check
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/toftwood/lcwc.html
Make spelling practice fun. Play games with words or have kids add their own words.
North Star
http://www.fablevision.com/northstar/index.html
Read this story over and over. Parents and children both will cherish its message.
Peace Corps for Kids
http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/
Explore cultures around the world.
Poetry for Kids
http://www.poetry4kids.com/
Poetry is fun! Inspire children to write and publish their own poems.
Poetry Scramble
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/scramble2.htm
Play games with your favorite poems.
Search engines for kids:
Find and explore topics kids enjoy
Yahooligans http://www.yahooligans.com
Ask Jeeves for Kids http://www.ajkids.com/
Kids Click http://www.kidsclick.org
Starfall
http://www.starfall.com
One of the best beginning reading sites for young kids. Practice Phonics and explore stories.
Story Place Library
http://www.storyplace.org
Kids love these animated stories that come to life.
Wacky Web Tales
http://www.eduplace.com/tales/
Laugh at jokes, tongue twisters and tales written by kids.
Tips for parents:
"Between the Lions for parents
http://pbskids.org/lions/parents.html
Early Years
http://www/ed.gov/Family/RWN/Activ97/early.html
National PTA
http://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/spanish/indx.asp
National Education Association Parent's Guide
http://www.nea.org/parents/learntoread.html
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