Before you know it, kids will be out of school, which means they will need to find ways to constructively occupy their time! There are the summer sports programs, camps, the pool and playing outside with neighborhood friends; inevitably kids need to come inside. Studies show that today’s children are actively surfing the web by age four! Here is a list of ten fun, educational sites that are all “mom-approved.”

1. National Geographic for Kids –This site has games, videos, interactive activities, printable suggestions and crafts.

2. PBS Kids – This site has tons of resources for parents! Watch different clips from shows and also create an account and save scores as your child plays.

3. Starfall – This is a great resource if your young child is in the process of learning how to read and write. Fun, interactive games will keep your child engaged and make learning fun!

4. Nick – The main Nickelodeon site, not only does it link you to the other sites it provides games, videos, events, deals, and tons of other activities! Nick, Jr. is great fun for younger kids.

5. Sports Illustrated for Kids – Kids’ take on the latest sports news as well as games, contests, and interactive polls.

6. Yahoo! Kids - Sections include games, movies, music, and it even has an educational section called “study zone.” Cool stuff!

7. Kids.gov – Two different age groups (K-5 and 6-8), the website includes links to games and activities as well as links to many educational resources having to do with school subjects for the respective age groups, i.e. social studies.

8. Disney – Tons of different activities, printables, games, videos, and clips from preschool through tween shows. Find out information about visiting Disney, upcoming local events, and more.

9. Discovery Kids – Fun and games, videos to watch, upcoming TV shows, and regularly syndicated shows.

10. Scholastic Kids – Offers spotlights on different authors for school aged kids.

What other sites do you recommend for kids? Post your suggestions in the comments section!

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