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23 results
  • Review
    Purdue Online Writing Lab

    One-stop site for writing help is a good resource for teens.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips

    Witty podcasts and posts offer language tips and tricks.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Grammar Bytes!

    Grammar study site could use more pizzazz.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    CNN Student News

    News site for kids has access to adult articles and topics.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Asia Society

    News and culture site helps teens build global awareness.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    CAST UDL Book Builder

    Read, write, share -- there's no wrong way to enjoy a book.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Harry Potter Reading Club

    Fun, games, and guidance for kids' first book club.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Smarthistory

    Multimedia presentation makes art history come to life.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Mashable

    Slightly sensationalistic news, social networking.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Wonderopolis

    A wonder a day will keep kids' eyes open to discovery.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Start with a Book

    Start with a topic, and site will you lead to a great book.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Oh Noah!

    Learning a new language can be tricky -- and a lot of fun. Kids will learn some basic Spanish from Noah's mix-ups and discover that it's OK to make mistakes along the way
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper

    Vast library of links a boon for kids doing online research.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    NASA's Space Place

    Site shows kids the fun in learning about science and tech.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    The Learning Network

    NYTimes blog gives young people fluff-free news, discussion.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    BrainPOP Jr.

    Animated educational content for kids to explore, for a fee.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    You Are What You Read

    Reading is fun... pass it on!
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Instructables

    Encyclopedia of cool DIY projects, but not all for kids.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    PBS Kids WordWorld

    Animation and big visuals help preschoolers learn to spell.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Stay Teen

    Nonpartisan info for teens on avoiding pregnancy.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    That's Not Cool

    Tackles digital dating abuse with videos appealing to teens.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Kerpoof

    Where kids can safely dabble in techno-creativity.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    TIME for Kids

    Terrific news/info resource boosts brain power.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2007)