Saturday, March 26, 2011

Top Five Great Websites for Kindergarteners!

It is safe to say that today's preschoolers and kindergartners are digital natives. My kids love to use the computer or any electronic device they can get their hands on....ipod...ipad...cell phones. But where should we go when we want them to learn while using the computer? What are some of the best websites for kindergartners to visit to practice letters, numbers, and other important subject areas? Here is a list of the top five best websites for the preschool - primary grades.

1. Starfall - this language arts/reading website is designed to be fun, exciting, and to instill confidence in young children as they learn to read. The focus is on phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension that follows a developmental curriculum..
2. Nick Jr. - If your child watches any Nick Jr. Shows - this is the website to visit to see Dora, Team Umizoomi and Max and Ruby while learning about shapes, math, and reading. There are some advertisements - but  these can be skipped over.
3. PBS Kids - There are games and coloring pages of favorite PBS shows, including Arthur, Clifford, Curious George, Sesame Street and more. No advertisements!
4. Get Set 4 Kindergarten - This guide to school readiness includes four sections that change monthly: kindergarten skills readiness, getting ready to read, health and wellness, and an information printout. This site also includes book and website recommendations.
5.ALA Great Web Sites for Kids -  children's librarian compile a list of great websites for children - updated every year. List of websites divided by age and subject area.

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