Upper Elementary: Fun Sites and Games
Information retrieved from: Common Sense Media and Great Websites for Kids
4Kids
This is the online component to the weekly newspaper feature includes games, a “scavenger hunt” quiz, and links to “cool spots” for kids to use for homework, information or fun.
A + Click
More than 1000 challenging math problems and illustrations for grades 1st to 12th.
Educational games and activities for children ages 2-8+ focusing on reading, math, science, social studies, art, etc. Login with your library card and pin number and create an account using your email. Each account can be shared by up to 3 children. For mobile devices, download the free ABCmouse app, and then access through the Library’s website. ABCmouse is an external website.
Juegos y actividades educativas para niños de 2 a 8 años en adelante que se enfocan en lectura, matemáticas, ciencias, estudios sociales, arte, etc. Inicie sesión con su tarjeta de biblioteca y número PIN y cree una cuenta usando su correo electrónico. Cada cuenta puede ser compartida por hasta 3 niños. Para dispositivos móviles, descargue la aplicación gratuita ABCmouse y luego acceda a través del sitio web de la Biblioteca. ABCmouse es un sitio web externo.
Air and Space Museum
Here, in virtual space, are the objects that made the dream of flight a reality.
BrainPop
Learn all about the world around you, from health, science, arts and music to mathematics, technology and even English grammar, by viewing the educational films on this site.
EcoKids.ca
This is part of Earth Day Canada’s environmental education program for kids. There are Earth-related games, quizzes, activities, printable pages, and more, each broken down by topic.
How Stuff Works
HowStuffWorks explains thousands of topics, from engines to lock-picking to ESP, with video and illustrations so you can learn how everything works. Learn how everything works.
NASA Kids Club
NASA Kids’ Club is a new offering from NASA that features games, interactive activities, and images for students to explore, play, and learn.
ReadKiddoRead
James Patterson’s site full of great books and more for kids of all ages.
Sidekicks
A cool graphic novel review site for teens, plus Sidekicks (for kids).
Seussville
This is the official home of Dr. Seuss on the Web. There are games, you can chat with the Cat in the Hat, win prizes, find out about new Dr. Seuss books and CD-ROMs, and much, much more!
World of Goo (on our AWE Early Literacy Stations)
This is for kids interested in building and having great fun with physics-based puzzles. It will get them thinking about basic construction concepts.