Fun Things To Do With Your Kids On the Internet (1-10)

The Internet is quickly replacing other traditional forms of entertainment and education such as television, magazines, and books. How can you enjoy time with your children on the Internet while continuing to teach them and help them to be creative?

1. www.mapquest.com Mapquest is more than just a place to find driving directions. It is a fully interact map program that can take your children to far away places. Plug in Grandma's address and show the kids how to get from your state to hers. Put in a big city and have fun exploring street and river names. Learn about geography in a way that will hold your child's attention.

2. www.weeklyreader.com Weekly Readers provides resources for kids and families alike. Play math games or find new recipes.

3. www.nationalgeographic.com No matter your kids' age, he will find something interesting at National Geographic. Older kids will enjoy the vivid pictures and experiments. Younger kids will love the coloring pages and crafts.

4. www.fisher-price.com Good for the smaller set, Fisher-Price features free music and alphabet games on its website that will engage your preschooler.

5. www.kididdles.com Do you like to sing songs with your kids but sometimes forget the words? Are is your repertoire in need of a makeover? KIDiddles features not only the lyrics to beloved songs but also the tunes in case you do not know them.

6. www.50states.com Find fun facts about all of the 50 United States. From basics like state capitols to more trivia-like listings of famous people born in each state, this website is not only useful for school reports but also fun!

7. www.allrecipes.com Cooking with your kids is enjoyable, and it can be even more enjoyable when you try out new recipes. Allrecipes features themes such as holidays and seasons; you will always find something new to try!

8. www.howstuffworks.com Whether you and your child need to find an answer to a specific question or are merely looking for a fun educational site, you'll find out not only how things work but why.

9. www.loc.gov The Library of Congress is an educational site for parents and kids alike. In the "Kids and Families" section, you will find fun facts like "This Day in History."

10.   www.sesameworkshop.org You watched it yourself on television as a kid; now share the 21st Century version with your own kids. After more than 25 years, Sesame Street continues to teach children about the alphabet, numbers, and diversity.

Stay tuned for 10 more websites next month!