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The Internet can be a key element in your child’s development—if you know the right places to go. “It is important that parents monitor what their children are doing and make sure their children are visiting reputable sources,” says Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., vice president of education for Sylvan Learning Center. “But it is also important that they have fun while they are learning.” If you are unsure of the credibility of a website, consult your child’s school guidance counselor or the local librarian, Bavaria says. “You want to check out a website as carefully as you check out your child’s friends,” he advises. Here are 10 fun and educational websites guaranteed to not only help your preteen with his homework but also help him to have a little fun in between assignments. Merriam-Webster Online, www.m-w.com Along with access to a dictionary and thesaurus, this site offers word games and a word of the day. Refdesk, www.refdesk.com A great starting place for Internet users. The site organizes a multitude of sites into a useable index. The Oregon Trail, www.oregon-trail.com From trail diaries to fun facts, this site includes everything you would ever want to know about the Oregon Trail. FunBrain, www.funbrain.com Help your child test her math skills with these fun and interesting games. You can even play, too! EasyBib, www.easybib.com Online templates offer a wide range of bibliographic forms. Just provide sources and EasyBib formats, alphabetizes and creates a printable list. Fact Monster, www.factmonster.com On this site, find information about a variety of subjects ranging from weather facts to homework help to quizzes and games. StoryPlace: The Children's Digital Library, www.storyplace.org This site includes stories, online activities, take-home activities and reading lists. All activities are in English and Spanish. Coolmath.com, www.coolmath.com This site allows your child to sharpen basic math skills, play math-related games and explore new math concepts. 50 States, www.50states.com Do you know Arizona’s state bird? Or where New Mexico’s state parks are located? This site includes everything you would ever want to know about the 50 states. World Surfari, www.supersurf.com Created by a child for children, this page travels to a different country each month. By Lauren Strandquist |
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