Good Websites for 5 Yr-old

Here are some great one's,recommended by my daughter's (1st grade) Teacher:

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/wordfamily/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/annie/riddlegame.asp?Action...

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/wordmaker/

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/picturematch

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/in_the_bag/index....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/numbers/ch1.shtml

http://www.littleclickers.com/

http://www.mathslice.com/

http://www.mathplayground.com/

http://www.funbrain.com/measure/

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1m1app.html

http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/plant/index.html

http://www.primarygames.com/science/flowers/games.htm

http://pbskids.org/sagwa/games/countdown/index.html

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/100th-day-of-sc...

http://akidsheart.com/holidays/mlk/mlkday.htm

Hope this helps, all the best to you,
Susan

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I have a couple of GREAT websites my 4 1/2 year old loves and I am okay to leave er to do them and not worry what she is up to and here they are:
www.starfall.com
www.pbskids.com
www.noggin.com
www.kidsgowild.com
That should be a good place to start they ALL have so many choices of games & learning on each one!Hope that helps!

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My son loves Webkinz.com he plays the games and cares for his own animal. It's great.

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I would suggest that you sit down with your husband and talk about whether homeschooling plus having a new baby to care for is too much to take on. It sounds like you may be shortchanging your 5 year old by not devoting enough time to him. I know this is not intentional, if it is happening, but I would not let him on the internet without you being right there sitting next to him. Too many predators on the internet, plus you can't expect the internet to educate him like you or a teacher could. Best of luck in whatever you decide.

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Hi there! I am sure you are going to get a ton of responses! My 5 1/2 yr. old especially loves these

websites:
Disney.com
nickjr.com
noggin.com
crayola.com ( great for printables, crafts..)
primarygames.com/puzzles
fupa.com
clubpenguin.com ( online community, games, and chatting when he gets older.. the parent is the person who allows the "chat function" )
squiglysplayhouse.com/games

I gave you a few out of the ordinary and typical ones that you will be told about. Though many of those are "game" sites, they still teach. I've ran searches for "free online kids games" and you'd be amazed how many wonderful sites there are out there. My 9 1/2 yr. old has a whole list of game sites for her age group that are equally fun!

Good luck, watch where he goes online, be involved and have fun!!

L.

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funbrain.com is what my kids use at their school computer lab.

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Check out playhousedisney.com or Sesamestreet.com My 5 yr olds teacher will let them do the educational games before school starts sometimes.

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I hate to say this to you, but I think you need to really sit down and take a look at what you are doing and why. If you are homeschooling because it is what is best for that child, then you need to find a way to do the best job possible! The computer is not a substitute for learning. If you are relying on the computer to educate your child, you need to reevaluate your situation and consider other options. I know it can be totally overwhelming when there are the tiny babies in the mix, but bottom line, you need to make sure your educational choice for your children is providing them with what they need. So, with all of that, I would look at getting out of the house for science/nature walks, trips to the library, art and craft opportunities that are compatible with a tiny one on your hip. If that isn't working, then you really need to look at the schooling options in your area. There are groups of homeschooling parents that may be able to provide support, or moms groups in the area that have access to cool programs near you. (MOMS clubs, MochaMoms, etc...) I know our community college and local hospital both have a lot of resources and connections available for parents. Good luck to you.

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My advice...put him in school then.

-M

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I know this is a personal choice, but as a teacher of high school students, it is difficult to hear that you haven't been "homeschooling faithfully." What children learn in k-8 truly does determine their success in high school and college. I understand that things are more flexible with homeschooling because scheduling is easier, but .... children need to understand that education is essential and shouldn't be placed on a back burner for a time when things are moving more slowly, etc.... To homeschool is a full-time commitment. Seriously, if you are struggling with having all 4 at home and homeschooling the older ones, maybe you should consider enrolling him in school next year or even now .... as the new semester is beginning. I know you want to be with your children and be their main source of education, but it sounds like even you are questioning your ability and commitment at this moment. You can still teach the basics at home as to better prepare your children and help them in school - I wasn't home schooled, but I learned to read at home with my parents and I learned my math at home with my mother. You can add enrichment and help make your kids love education.

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My 4 year old LOVES www.starfall.com She calls it her "ABCDEFG game" lol

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Hi
My 5yo loves:
http://pbskids.org/
http://www.lookybook.com/mainpage.php?name_id=1730
http://disney.go.com/index

Good luck

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Here are some sites that my 6 and 7 year old enjoy that are educational as well, I homeschool as well. Hopefully, some of these will help you.

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/kids_crafts.htm
http://www.mkisdraw3d.com/public/p_ovaa/
http://americanart.si.edu/interact/index.cfm
http://kids.discovery.com/fansites/timewarptrio/timewarpt...
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Music/presidents.html
http://www.kewlcartoons.com/show/watch/LibertysKids
http://wordduck.com/
http://oldfashionededucation.com/
http://www.geography4kids.com/
http://www.baen.com/library/
http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/writing/Kids_Writing.html
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/
http://www.ictgames.com/resources.html
http://www.math123xyz.com/
http://resources.kaboose.com/games/kid-math-games.html
http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/Math/math_kids.html
http://www.creatingmusic.com/
http://www.ilovewavs.com/ForKids/EveryDay/KidsEveryDay.htm
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/index.html
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/reachout/kidspage.shtml
http://www.nyelabs.com/
http://www.reekoscience.com/
http://sciencecastle.com/sc/index.php/home/index
http://www.learningtreasures.com/science_index_main.htm
http://www.acme.com/jef/singing_science/
http://www.si.edu/kids/
http://weirdsciencekids.com/
http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/spell/spellingmain.html
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/word_games.html
http://www.kidsspell.com/
http://coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/index.htm
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/index.html
http://first-school.ws/
http://www.homeschoolhelperonline.com/index.htm
http://www.kidskonnect.com/
http://www.nickjr.com/games/all-shows/letters-spelling-ga...
http://www.freeworksheets.com/
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/word_games.html
http://www.primarygames.com/langarts/wordo/start.htm

Here is a support group that is made up of all homeschooling moms. Thought it might help you!
http://www.thehomeschoollounge.com/

I know that there are a lot of sites, I tried to keep it to what my h=girls used a year ago, but I could have put in some links for older ages by mistake. Use what you want and ignore the rest.

Congrats to you and good luck!

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www.uptoten.com

My 5 year old started when we was 3 and now he and his 3 year old sister navigate the site easily. Love everything about it. There's a free part and one for purchase; I only use the free site and it's been great.
good luck

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go to funbrain.com and starfall.com. they are very educational and your child is guranteed to enjoy it. it was recommended by my son's kindergrten teacher. try it, you'll love it too.

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Hi there... Starfall.com is a great web site to use!

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try noggin or nick jr they both have sites for kids. also look up educational childrens games. good luck.

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I have found allot of good educational software at best buy. That way you know what they are working on. good luck. M. R.

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It is not very educational. but my son enjoyed it. It is disneys toontown! click the link below t get there try it free.

http://play.toontown.com/webHome.php?r=441204&r=21413...

hope it helps Krissy

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Hi,

My son is almost five and loves the Sesame Street website. He can do many of the games himself.

:-) D.

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...what is he doing online??? This may lead to future problems. What about more communication, interaction, or hands on educational things.

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A GOOD website is www.starfall.com. they even have a kindergarten program you can purchase.

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try starfall.com. that is what my kids use at school and at home and they love it. My oldest has already mastered the reading but finds it fun to know the answers. They especially like the seasonal calendars.

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J.,

Try PBS.com...

CB

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My absolute favorite is www.starfall.com, and www.noggin.com is fun, too...

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starfall.com
imaginationcubed.com
or if you are willing to pay for access try the jumpstart site, both my 3 year old and 7 year old love that, on different levels, of course

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