Web Kids

Fun & Games

   Mr. Paul of Classroom Critters visits a CADL Library

• Barbie
• Cartoon Network
• Disney
• Fun Brain
• Learning Planet
• MyScene.com
• National Geographic Kids
• Nickelodeon
• Sports Illustrated Kids
• World Almanac for Kids

Preschool Fun & Games

Coloring

• PapaJan.com
• Crossroads Village Carousel Coloring Book
• Arthur’s Art Studio
• Linc Ballooning
• Linc on a Roller Coster 

Games

• PBS Kids 
• KidsPsych
• Sesame Street
• Learning Planet
• Barney
• Nick Jr.

Stories

• Lil’ Fingers
• Sesame Street

Linc's Links

Internet Resources for Kids

• Kids Click (web search for kids by librarians)
• Yahooligans (the web guide for kids)
• Ask Jeeves for Kids
• Fact Monster
• AOL @ School
• ALA Great Sites for Kids
• Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
• RhymeZone

Linc’s Local Links

• Impression 5 Science Center
• Potter Park Zoo
• Michigan 4H Children’s Garden
• Lansing Board of Water and Light - For the Kids
• MI Kids
• Kids’ Stuff from the Michigan Historical Museum
• Michigan Dept. of Agriculture Kidz Korner

For Parents & Teachers

Internet Safety

• Get Net Wise
• Surfing the Net With Kids
• SafeKids.com
• Safe Surfing with your Family

Parents / Teachers

• Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
  Website of Reading Is Fundamental, a national organization dedicated to promoting reading in schools, homes and communities throughout the United States. The website has extensive sections for both parents and teachers.
• State of Michigan MEAP and Merit Award Information
  State of Michigan’s page with information regarding MEAP testing and the Michigan Merit Award.
• Great Web Sites for Kids
  American Library Association’s compilation of Great Web Sites for Kids!
• Michigan Reads!
  A program by the Library of Michigan that encourages parents and children to read and celebrate one book at the same time during the month of April.

Teachers

• Guide to Finding Lesson Plans
  Lesson plan websites and teaching ideas compiled by the staff at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Education Library.
• The Lesson Plans Page
  Thousands of lesson plans accessible by grade and subject. Somewhat commercial site (contains advertising, minimal pop-ups).
• Lesson Plans from the Discovery Channel
  Lesson plans hosted by The Discovery Channel's website. Lesson plans sorted by grade, subject, and topic. Somewhat commercial site (contains advertising).
• General Curriculum Help
  A plethora of useful general curriculum websites compiled by teachers and administrators at Stockbridge Community Schools in Stockbridge, Michigan.
• Michigan Department of Education
  Information regarding education and educational news within the State of Michigan. Contains information for parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Michigan Education Association
  Information about education in Michigan from the largest teachers’ union in the State.
• State of Michigan’s Education and Development Centers for Educators
  A website with information for teachers from the Department of Education of the State of Michigan.
• Michigan Teacher Network
  “Michigan Teacher Network provides easy access to PK-12 education related Web resources that have been carefully evaluated for quality, relevance, and effectiveness. MTN describes thousands of excellent resources that can be used with students in the classroom, with teachers for professional development, and by educators for planning and problem solving.”

Homeschoolers

• Homeschool Central--Michigan
  Pathfinder for interested parents and homeschooling families within Michigan. Contains many local (Lansing area and beyond) links.
• Homeschooling on a Shoestring--Michigan
  Pathfinder for interested parents and homeschooling families in Michigan. Information is listed by county.
• Michigan Electronic Library’s Guide to Homeschooling
  Michigan Electronic Library’s pathfinder to various homeschooling organizations and groups throughout Michigan. Also contains links to organizations that are available nationwide to homeschoolers.
• African American Homeschoolers Network
  An association offering help and support to African American homeschooling families.
• National Home Education Network
  A network which offers “accurate and complete homeschooling information that cuts across all political agendas, religious affiliations, and homeschooling styles.”
• Montessori
  Educational resources for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers.
• Family Unschoolers Network
  "...provides support for unschooling, homeschooling, and self-directed learning.”
• Jon’s Homeschool Resources
  A nearly comprehensive listing of homeschooling organizations and websites from various educational perspectives.