Thirteen free toys you probably already own

It’s Thursday and time for another Thursday Thirteen! There was a great response to the last one- hope you enjoy this one as well. Instead of running out to buy a new toy when the kids get bored with what they have, try out some of these options that are...

Free site that teaches about insects

Do you have a little one who is interested in bugs? Check out the InsectLore site where they can play and learn at the same time. On the site, there are insect related games and activities that will keep them busy as little bees!
Another online ABC game for preschoolers

Another online ABC game for preschoolers

I recently wrote about the ABC game at the Fisher Price site.  That game is perfect for toddlers (and preschoolers), and I found another ABC teaching site that is great as they move into the preschool years at Starfall.com.  It has different areas for each letter with...

Online Blue’s Clues Game

This is a game that some of you may know about if you watch the Noggin channel. Noggin.com has lots of fun stuff for preschoolers, and their game of the month for March is Blue’s Gold Clues Challenge. Kids can visit Alphabet City and help Blue find the gold...
Religious Easter coloring sheets

Religious Easter coloring sheets

For many Easter only means the Easter Bunny and coloring eggs, but for those of the Christian faith, Easter is about Jesus rising from the dead.  Here is a site that has lots of Easter coloring sheets that are centered on that message.  You can color them online or...

Online ABC animal game for toddlers

I mentioned the games at the Fisher Price website a couple of months ago, but it was just a general link to the site.   This time I’d like to point you to the ABC Animal game.  As my son has recently begun to recognize letter shapes, we have made this game a...

Wedding gown dress-up game

For all the little girls (and big girls) who like to play dress up, this is the PERFECT site. My 10 year old friend Stephanie says it’s one of her favorite places to visit. You can dress the models in all different styles of wedding gowns, change their hair,...

Search Engine for Kids

What a great idea!  Quintura for Kids is a search engine that is kid-friendly and fun to use.  You can read a detailed review here at Webware.  Check it out and let me know what you think of it!

Mary Englebreit Kids Site

Mary Englebreit artwork is some of my favorite, and now her website has an area just for kids.  There are online games, coloring pages and crafts, as well as music and videos with her beautiful artwork.  Click here to check out all the fun stuff!

Learn to type the fun wayga

If you’re looking for a way to improve typing skills, the Word Shoot game at Cognitive Labs is a fun way to do it. It’s also a decent way to practice spelling!

Play Speak n Spell and Simon online

Remember the Speak n Spell toy?  Here it is in electronic form.  Boy this brings back memories.  After I ran across this, I wondered if you could play Simon online and sure enough – here it is!  Makes me want to go drag out my Atari!
Special area for kids at the White House site

Special area for kids at the White House site

At the White House web site, there is a dedicated area for kids stuff that has lots of entertaining and educational games, quizzes and historical information that kids will enjoy.  There are activities for all ages – you can even learn about the White House...

Site teaches kids about advertising tricks

The Don’t Buy It site at PBSKids teaches kids about advertising tricks and gimmicks, encouraging them to get media smart and question all the advertising that bombards them.  There’s a recipe for fake ice cream that looks just like the real thing and a fun...