Links for Kids

General
FCAT Explorer - (username:  first intial, last name  bob smith =bsmith;  password:  8 digit birthdate  0911200)
Encyclopedia Brittanica (username: ocps, password: orange)
Nettrekker- kid friendly search engine (username: ocps1, password: ocps1)

Social Studies
Ben’s Guide
– information about our government
GeoBee Challenge – Daily geography quiz challenge
GeoNet Game – HM geography quizzes
Kids Newsroom – News in a kid-friendly format

Science
Science Bob – science videos, experiments, and science fair ideas
Exploratorium – science activities
Engaging Science – online science games
Kahn Academy
– great way to learn about lots of math and science ideas

Math
Kahn Academy
– great way to learn about lots of math and science ideas
HoodaMath – free online math games (my kids like Red Remover)
Ixl – extra practice for math skills
Cool Math – math and strategy games
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives – virtual manipulatives to use when solving math problems

Reading/Language Arts
Scholastic – games using your reading skills
RIF Reading Planet – activities, games, book corner
WordPlays – word games to train your brain to think
Just Read! Kids – kid-friendly websites for ages 2 and up that develop reading skills through word games, storytimes, brainteasers and more!
Planet Oz Kids – great resource for reading myths & legends

All Subjects
School House Rock – lyrics to some of our favorite School House Rock videos
Brain Boosters – enhances critical thinking
Homework Help - Orange County Public Library’s homework help page

 

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