A Guide to Great Websites for Kids & Parents

The World Wide Web can be an intimidating place, especially for parents of young children. Luckily, there are plenty of excellent websites where parents can feel comfortable allowing their children to explore, learn, and play. Good clean fun and games can be found at many different sites, where kids can also learn a thing or two. The Internet is a vast place, but it also has the potential to provide children with an opportunity to learn and have a lot of fun. There are also plenty of informational websites where parents and children alike can learn about personal safety.

Fun & Games

• PBS Kids - Lots of fun educational games for children, from PBS.
• Nobel Prize Games - You don't have to be a Nobel Prize winner to play these fun, educational games
• Interactive Games - Scientific computing games - lots of fun, simple games for kids.
• Xtreme Engineering - Some fun games for kids, designed by engineers.
• Space Games - Games with a cool, spacey theme, from Harvard University.
• Interactive - A cool, interactive website with some classic games and information about them.
• Traveling Salesman Game - An educational game about travel and distance.
• Anatomy Games - Play any one of these interesting, educational games about the human body.
• Zero-Sum Game - A mathematical game focusing on the zero-sum theory.
• Game Prototypes - Try these brand new games that are current prototypes in the works.
• Weather Games - Play some of these weather and climate related educational games here.
• Simple Machines Game - A fun, technology related game.
• Games for Grades 2-6 - A large collection of online games for kids ranging from grades 2-6.
• Slider Puzzle - The traditional slider puzzle game - the online version.
• A Million Dollars - Using traditional science and math knowledge, you can win "a million dollars!"
• Space Place Games - Kids can play some cool space-themed games from NASA.
• Pocket Change - The US Mint's site for money related games.
• Ocean Games - A lot of ocean-themed games for children so they can learn more about our environment.
• CIA Games - Be a spy and play some fun CIA games!
• Guide to US Government - Play along with Ben Franklin and learn about the US Government.

Safety

• Bike Safety - Safety tips and rules for biking.
• Pool Safety - Find out about pool safety and drowning safety at this helpful website.
• OnGuard Online - Stay safe on the Internet by following the tips and information offered here.
• Safe Kids - Keep your children safe at home and outside; find out how at this website.
• Stay Injury-Free - Some helpful tips to stay free of injuries while playing sports.
• Schools and Playgrounds - Resources on keeping school grounds and playgrounds safe for children.
• Child Auto Safety - Important information for parents about keeping children safe in the car and on the road.
• Parent's Guide to Internet Safety - Advice for parents to help keep kids safe when using the Internet.
• Family Health - Some information for parents, kids, and teens to help keep them healthy.
• Fire Safety For Kids - An interactive website focused on fire safety for kids.