Best Educational Web Sites for Ages 5-8

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Best Educational Web Sites for Ages 5-8

Web site: BrainPOPJr

Easy-to-use site helps kids learn on their own.

Review Date: 8/14/2008

Age 5+

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Web site: FunBrain

Fun games build math and reading skills.

Review Date: 3/2/2007

Age 5+

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Web site: Starfall

Outstanding learn-to-read site sure to engage little ones.

Review Date: 9/12/2005

Age 5+

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Web site: GridClub

Award-winning educational site worth its subscription fee.

Review Date: 2/8/2009

Age 7+

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Web site: Learner.org/jnorth/monarch

The ultimate monarch butterfly site.

Review Date: 9/10/2007

Age 7+

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Web site: Scijinks: Migration Concentration

Game and information about animal migration.

Review Date: 9/14/2007

Age 8+

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Web site: U.S. Mint for Kids

Changing the way kids look at money.

Review Date: 10/30/2007

Age 8+

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Web site: TheWeatherChannelKids

A shower of weather-related info & fun activities.

Review Date: 11/28/2007

Age 8+

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Web site: Monterey Bay Aquarium's Fun & Learning

Oceans of learning and fun for young marine fans.

Review Date: 11/14/2007

Age 8+

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