For Kids

ART & WRITING:

ABC's of the Writing Process
Having trouble writing? This site has great writing tips to help you from start to finish of your story.

Amazing Kids
This site provides both art and writing contests for you to enter. It also highlights an Amazing Kid each month—a kid reaching out to help others in a special way.

Art Room
Learn to get in touch with the artist in you. This site provides lots of suggestions for art projects and helps you think like an artist.

Caricature Zone
Have a blast creating fun cartoon faces at this site.

FUN & GAMES:

Fun Brain
You'll find reading, math, movies, games and more at this site. Something for everyone. I love The Grammar Gorillas.

Yahooligans Jokes
Discover jokes of every kind at this site—animals, food, holidays, school and more. There's even a new joke each day.

Kids Jokes
This site also contains a wide variety of jokes from knock-knock to silly jokes.

Knock-Knock Joke.com
You'll crack-up reading the hundreds of knock-knock jokes at this site.

LIBRARIES & READING:

Bunyips
If you've never read about Australia's famous monster, then check out this cool animated site. You'll be able to create your own bunyip and learn everything you ever wanted to know about this amazing creature.

If you'd like to do further reading on the Bunyip, go to a library and find the May 2005 editon of FACES magazine. My story "The Three Sisters" tells of the legend of the Bunyip.

Do We Really Know Dewey?
You'll be amazed how fun learning about the Dewey Decimal System can be. It was designed by students from Nettleton Intermediate Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Internet Public Library
Here you'll find loads of reference help (dictionaries, encyclopedias, calendars, and homework help.) You can also read books and magazines on line, and learn about authors and writing. Games, puzzles, and art activities are also found at this incredible site.

RefDesk.com
This site provides help with general reference questions as well as specifics on reading, writing, and arithmetic.