Surfing the Net with Kids: An Expert's Guide to the Best Kid Friendly Web Sites

If you have a child in school, chances are they use the Internet throughout the day for a variety of activities, including entertainment, education, online chatting with friends, gaming, and more.

The abundance of websites and information available at the click of a button can be both intimidating and concerning for you as a parent. That's why Robin Raskin, Internet Mom for more than 25 years, has scoured online resources and recommends the following Web sites so you can rest easy when your child logs on:

Pre-school (ages 2-4)

Noggin
Brought to you by Nickelodeon, Noggin's interactive online games provide a commercial-free place for preschoolers to learn along side their favorite characters like Dora The Explorer.

Idea Box
Encourages early childhood education with an abundance of free crafts, worksheets, and learning activities that keep your child busy throughout the year.

Elementary School (ages 5-9)

Fact Monster
Perfect for junior information-seekers, Fact Monster compiles interesting facts on thousands of subjects such as geography, people, sports, math, languages, and more.

Fun Brain
This website boasts an abundance of free arcade games, Mad Libs, math quizzes, and more that will test your child's skills. Better yet, all games and activities are organized by grade level.