What are some good web sites for learning at home for young children?

Answer 1

the prof's links aren't for children and he knows it. they link to a distance learning MBA site, and this has been pointed out to him many times.

try pbskids.org
they have several educational games for each of their children's shows.
ictgames has lots math and reading games from k level up, some with really artistic graphics.
the scholastic.com site has some I Spy stuff for kids.
starfall.com has some early reader stuff... it's a bit stilted, repetitive "look, Jane, look" for my taste, but it's not too bad.

jigzone.com has colorful puzzles that can be done in as few as six peices (bonus: no cleanup!)

also remember that many zoos have animal cams on their sites, and that kids museums websites often have online activities, too.

a few more things we've found:

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
http://www.everythingpreschool.com/
http://www.preschooleducation.com
http://science.howstuffworks.com/
http://www.brainpopjr.com/
http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com/
http://www.billnye.com/

Answer 2

Waah, the answer fairy took all my answers ;-) J/K

I was going to recommend Starfall and brainpop, both really great websites that are free. Time4learning was good, it has a monthly fee though.

I found that millsberry.com, while pretty commercialized, had a lot of good learning games, and overall is good for management, you have to maintain certain health, wisdom, etc. Plus it's fun because you have a house you can decorate, my five year old LOVES it, in fact, all of my kids have characters there.

Answer 3

Games For Learning

http://www.angelfire.com/wi2/GamesForLearning

Learn to make home-made educational games for your child.

Answer 4

Here are some very good FREE websites....

1. http://www.k12.com
2. http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com

Answer 5

you should look up brainchild.com