Today there are countless sites that provide free activities for children. Online, kids can color pictures, play fun and educational games, read stories, or enjoy plenty of other types of activities. Instead of purchasing expensive computer programs and video games to entertain and educate children, check out some of the online sites that offer these things for no cost.
One way to find great sites for children is to look for database sites that have already compiled a list of the type of websites you are looking for. These are some of the most helpful sites that I discovered. Take a look at the websites that they list to find some fun sites for your kids.
Sites for Teachers
This website offers a database for teachers, but many of these websites can be great for parents who want some educational tools for their children. The sites listed on this database mainly include websites geared towards offering printouts for teachers or parents to give to children.
This site has a great collection! It lists interactive sites for children, including some with online storybooks, puzzles, and other activities. Many of these sites also include online printables, which are activities or pictures that can be printed for children to colored or write on.
Yahoo offers a directory of many different fun websites for children. This site is best used by older children or adults. There are a lot of sites listed. Sites offer funny videos, projects and crafts, online activities, or games. Most of these websites are geared towards older children, about ten years and up.
This is a great, comprehensive list of sites specifically for kids about two to six years of age. Some of the sites listed are those from your kids’ favorite television shows: Barney, Sesame Street, Billy Bear, and others. This is one of the best lists I found for preschool-aged kids
The Kids’ Crafts and Fun blogs here at families.com offer a variety of great ideas for inexpensive and free activities to do with your children.