Online Resources

  • CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION

    This site encourages young naturalists to actively participate in wildlife conservation, including building a backyard habitat for birds and butterflies.
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  • CBC KIDS

    This terrific extension of CBC's educational and entertaining programming for kids targets specific ages like preschool, afterschool and teens. Activities include non-violent games like Canuck Rally and interactive horoscopes.
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  • COOL MATH FOR KIDS

    Games, brain twisters and coloring book activities for a variety of age groups help make math fun. A great site for kids who are struggling with multiplication and need to practise their skills.
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  • DISCOVERY CHANNEL SCHOOL

    The creators of the popular Discovery channel initially designed this site with parents and teachers in mind - but the fun activities have major kid-appeal too. A favorite feature is the learning adventures that let kids explore everything from Cleopatra's palace to the space station.
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  • FACT MONSTER

    This is a one-stop reference source of kid-friendly facts and articles. The award-winning site also has loads of interactive tools that encourage kids to improve their math, spelling and vocabulary.

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  • FUNBRAIN

    Interactive tools and games like Grammar Gorillas and MathCar Racing entice kids to learn.

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  • FUNOLOGY.COM

    A great place for kids to find things to do - not just at the computer, but anywhere. The million and one games, magic tricks, recipes, experiments and craft projects will put a stop to the "Mom, I'm bored" syndrome.
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  • HOW STUFF WORKS

    This award-winning site clearly and concisely tells kids (and adults!) how different things work - from the everyday (how automobile engines run) to the unusual (how Jell-O sets).

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  • KID'S PLANET

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  • KIDS CLICK!

    This site was created by a group of US librarians so kids could find age-appropriate Web content on everything from science to health to popular entertainment. All links are non-commercial and non-violent.

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  • KIDS KNOW IT

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  • KIDS READS

    The best place on the Web for kids to find information about their favorite books and authors, including excerpts from the hottest new releases.

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  • NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

    A perfect place for budding astronomers to learn about the galaxy. Kids can receive up-to-the-minute bulletins about space programs or use the multimedia section to view current images in space.

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  • NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS!

    The best part of this all-round great site is the current affairs section, written in easy-to-understand language, so kids can keep on top of new archaeological digs and historical discoveries.

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  • PBS KIDS

    The activities and games on this award-winning site feature many of the characters from kids' favorite TV shows, including Caillou, Clifford, Barney and Oscar the Grouch. Easy navigation makes it friendly for young and first-time Internet users. There's also an extensive resource section for parents and teachers.

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