1 – Mary, who is 5, is very bright and loves the computer and has her own tablet. Her mum would like to give her access to a website which she could explore, have fun and learn at the same time.
2 – David loves history, but is crazy about anything to do with animals, and has already got three pets in his collection. His mother would like some help with the millions of things he wants to know about animals.
3 – Mrs. Rogers is a Television programme producer, and has a busy life. She loves the time she spends reading to her daughter at bedtime, but she needs some new material because her daughter has heard all her stories.
4 – Mathew, who is 9, spends a lot of time following his mother around the kitchen and creating his own menus when she is cooking, and never stops asking questions. His mum would like a website which could give them both some answers about food.
5 – Jack and Sally spend a lot of time teaching their pre-school children in their free time because they work from home for National Geographic. They need resources to help them explain ideas that are fun and educational.
A – Curious World
Curious World is designed to prepare kids for kindergarten. Tiny tots learn not only maths and reading readiness skills, but also social skills. A super cool feature is the flashcards you can customize for your child’s age and subject area you want them to learn. Just select criteria from a pull down menu, and enjoy activities that can be done anywhere, any time.
B – BrainPOP
BrainPOP’s animation brings learning concepts to life for individuals or entire classrooms. Kids learn about historical events, science and even the stock market, all with the help of a plucky robot and his friends. The site works as well on a laptop, smartphone, or a tablet, and the programme is extremely responsive.
C – National Geographic Kids
Has your child ever asked you a question like, ‘What are baby penguins called?’ Well, National Geographic Kids has the answer! Kids can watch videos, play games, and best of all, learn about animals, nature and the world around them. You will never again have problems answering even the most difficult questions about the animal kingdom.
D – ABCmouse.com
ABCMouse.com calls itself the most comprehensive learning site on Earth for kids ages 2 to 7. Your kiddos can read or listen to books and music, play games and colour as they accelerate through customizable learning levels designed by teachers and experts. The site even tracks your child’s progress as they learn.
E – Agnitus.com
In a world where kids are told not to touch things, the Agnitus website and app says, ‘Yes! Please touch!’ Kids can trace numbers, learn about size relationships, colours, consonants, read books and more, all on a tablet. The content is suitable for all ages, but especially for the smaller members of the family.
F – FarFaria
Are you fed up of reading the same boring stories to your kids? Then check out FarFaria, which is a marvellous website with an unlimited supply of storybooks for bedtime or any time. They are graded by age and beautifully illustrated, being designed to give hours of pleasure to both you and your loved ones as they drift off to sleep.
G – Babytv.com
This site offers 24-hour television programming for little ones – because who hasn’t been up at 3 a.m. with a child? In addition to always accessible educational shows, kids can play games, listen to songs and more.
H – Spatulatta
Learning takes place in the kitchen too, according to Spatulatta. Kids can learn cooking basics and try out new recipes built around the type of meal and favorite ingredients. What better way is there to transform your picky eater into a budding chef?
