Finding websites especially for children is made simple by going first to some of the directories of links for kids. These list out suitable sites that will lead you further through the World Wide Web. Here are a few suggestions:
School/Homework
- www.Skoool.ie. Best Irish site with information on first and second level education, plus help with selecting college places and homework and study notes.
- Ask About Ireland Learning Zone. Primary Students: information and activities to help you in Geography and History.
Secondary Students: Explore information, maps, images and games to help you with your studies across a range of subjects.
- Scoilnet. Portal for Irish Education with sections for Primary School and Secondary School students, Teachers and Parents.
- BBC Education. Tons of information and fun - go to the schools and education sections of the BBC site.
- Education Guardian Homework Help. Very comprehensive list of to web sites which provide study and homework resources mostly for the UK curriculum.
- Vikings Network Ireland. A site devoted to the history of the Vikings in Ireland. It includes information, lesson plans, booklists, and links to the Viking Network International. The section on schools projects is particularly good – interesting to see what schools around the country are coming up with.
- Kids Web - This is very simple to navigate and contains educational information in an understandable and interesting format for school-kids. Arranged by subject, there are also links which more advanced students can browse for further information.
Search Engines
- Google - One of the most popular search engines and very easy to use.
- Ask Jeeves for Kids - Just ask a question and click "Ask"!
Fun Stuff
- KidsCom - kids games, chat rooms for kids, video game cheats and other child activities. Kids' games focus on fun, learning and Internet safety. Check back for new games for kids, chat for kids, prizes and tons of fun! Sign up for the KidsCom Club!
- CBeebies - activities include: games, music and songs, stories and rhymes, make and do, print and colour
- Billy Bear - Billy Bear’s playground offers print and play activities and on-line number and word games. Read a Billy Bear story or download clipart and freeware.
- Stories from the Web. Do you like to write stories? Send your own stories, poems and artwork to this website. Want to find out about your favourite authors? You can read all about them here and even send in book reviews.
- FreeColoring - Hundreds of free printable coloring pages. You can even send your coloured page to friends!
Books and Authors
- J.K. Rowling: The Harry Potter Official Website. The official site has lots of information about Harry and his friends - even a guide to pronunciation!
- Roald Dahl. The website that has everything you ever wanted to know about Roald Dahls' life and work. Enjoy the games and competitions and join the fabulous and unique Roald Dahl Club!
- Darren Shan - News, reviews interviews and much more on the spooky Shanville site.
- Lemony Snicket: www.lemonysnicket.com and www.unfortunateevents.com. Two excellent sites with great online games, competitions and news based on the unfortunate Baudelaire family and the mysterious Lemony Snicket
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