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Websites for Children
Librarian-approved website suggestions for children.Â
Reading Initiatives
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Information on the nonprofit movement to instill a love of reading in young children.
A nonprofit organization that is working to make reading aloud every day for at least 15 minutes the new standard in child care.
A public awareness and action campaign that helps parents recognize their power to boost their children’s early brain and vocabulary development through simple, everyday actions.
Educational, age appropriate games for K-5.
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The official website of American Girl books, dolls, and other related content.
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The official site for the popular TV channel.
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Information on the books, the author, and fun activities related to the series.
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Book Riot celebrates all things books! Find the best books for your next read or book club, including new books in all genres. Get more books in your face.
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This section of the CIA’s official website includes information about the organization written for children in grades K-5, and 6-12, as well as educational games.
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Math games for children.
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Play educational games and learn about interesting topics through videos.
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Games and activities of your favorite Disney characters.
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The official website of Eric Carle, the American author and illustrator of such picture books as The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Tiny Seed.
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A free reference site for kids.
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Educational games for children.
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Games, books, forums and more from R.L. Stine’s popular series.
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Games, jokes, surveys, science information, crafts, and recipes.
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This site explains thousands of topics with videos and illustrations.
The official website of Jan Brett, the American author and illustrator of The Mitten, and other popular children’s books.
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Thoughtful book reviews, compelling features, in-depth author profiles and interviews, excerpts of the hottest new releases, contests and more.
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Books, experiments, printables and apps from the popular series.
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Information about the books, their authors and illustrators, as well as Mission Games and a Kids’ Adventure Club.
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For the space lover - a place to play games and learn about NASA.
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Play games, watch videos, learn about nature, science, animals and places, and get interesting facts.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids
Stories, facts, and activities for children on weather, astronomy, gardening, history, and more.
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Educational games and videos from your favorite PBS KIDS shows.
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Book-related games, videos, and readers advisory!
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Science experiments and science videos.
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Free online coloring pages that include fun patterns to color with.
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Play games and watch videos of your favorite Sesame Street characters.
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Resources, games, and learning for kids.
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Read articles, play games, and learn interesting facts about your favorite sports and athletes.
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Learn more about Thomas & Friends.
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Draw beautiful, soothing art.