The following web sites contain activities and educational material for children. So if you would like your child to use the Internet, but you are unsure as to what they should be doing, try some of these sites.

  Funbrain Kids Center has educational games that help kids learn math, spelling, geography, sign language and lots of other interesting stuff. It is also organized so that kids select their age group for specific activities.

  Crayola is the official commercial web site of the Crayola Company but it offers a Kids Section where kids can print a coloring book, or create cards to send to their friends and family through email.

  Alphabet Superhighway Challenge Chaser contains a variety of challenges for kids, including ones on the alphabet, graphs, maps, and others.

  Brain Bashers is a unique collection of brain teasers, games and optical illusions. This site is updated with at least 5 new puzzles each Sunday.

 Kids Korner is where kids can read stories, play games, do puzzles, learn punctuation and many other things all in a fun, colorful environment.

 Kid's Domain contains brain builders, search engines, safe surfing techniques, crafts, graphics, games, downloads, and it teaches kids to program. As well, there is a section for grown-ups.

 Surfnet Kids is a site created by a mother who is also a journalist and Internet user. She provides site reviews for kids and families as well as lists of sites about arts, music, geography, math, science and other school subjects.

  Kidz Matter is a web site and a browser which allows kids to explore the Internet without coming across explicit or dangerous material. The site contains bright, colorful graphics as well as games and tutorials. The browser filters every one of the 1.8 million sites linked through it. The browser is available in two versions (one for home and one for school) and is free to download.

 Kids Count - Jack's House surprises, educates and nurtures kids with positive images and messages. Here children can read a book, learn the alphabet, paint pictures, or learn the solar system.

 A Plus Math This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively.

  National Geographic Kid's Site has many educational and fun activites for kids that allow them to learn all about different parts of the world.

  Cyber Mom is a site that has preschool activities that will help small children learn how to count, and recognize shapes and patterns.

  The Magic School Bus web site has a section for kids, parents and teachers. It also contains a kids art gallery, activity lab and books.

 Megan's Place is where kids can see Megan's artwork and add their own creations. It also has a section on pen pals and jokes for kids.

  Coloring.com is a web site that allows your child to color various pictures on line.

  The Children's Reading Room provides stories that you can print and read to your kids. The stories are appropriate for children ages 3-9.

 Kids Space is a not for profit web site created by kids for kids. It contains stories, art work, and many other things in a colorful and interesting site.