Created by certified school teachers, this award-winning website features free educational kids computer games and activities for elementary students. The games and activities cover areas such as math and language arts. Activities are organized by grade-level. ABCya has also developed many smartphone apps featuring their most popular games and resources. Continue reading
At Home in the Heartland
This online exhibit from the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, IL is designed to teach children about life from the 1700s through the present. Continue reading
BBC: History for Kids
Explore a wide selection of historical games and activities through the BBC’s History for Kids. It will allow you to travel back in time and learn all about ancient, world and British history. Play games, take quizzes and view animations to help make history come alive. Continue reading
Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids is a superb website that teaches kids about U.S history and government. Continue reading
Odyssey
The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University developed this fantastic site, which features animated illustrations and important facts about Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, the Ancient Americas and the Near East. Learn more about these cultures through puzzles and interactive games. Continue reading
The Origins of Labor Day
This section of PBS Newshour, explains in depth the history and origins of how Labor Day came to be.
Collapse – Annenberg Media Exhibits
Learn and explore four different ancient civilizations including the Mayas while visiting this fun, interactive site. Continue reading
History.com
This website for the History Channel features resources for learners of all ages.
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the biggest library in the world, and it welcomes anyone to its website, including children, teens and adults. Books are not the only resource available through the library.
America’s Story from America’s Library
This entertaining and fun website was created by the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Continue reading