A world of creativity is only a mouse click
away at Kids' Space, where friends meet to share stories, art, and music.
This is a home page for everybody and a place to enjoy the international spirit
of the Web. Swing on by http://www.kids-space.org
and 
check out painting from Australian students or the latest Australian art in the
craft room. If you're just getting your feet wet on the Internet, Guide
Bear will take you on a tour of the online world, showing you how to use
computers and networks like an expert. Plus, once you're finished enjoying
the stories and drawings from others, you can submit your own projects to the
site. If music's your thing, Guide Bear will also show you how to send a
sound file to kids' Space to share your musical talent with kids from around the
world. Bring your imagination and a smile, because Kids' Space is the
place for creativity and fun!
If you're the kind of kid who seeks out adventure and knowledge
, then it's time to jump on the Magic School Bus. It's the wildest
educational ride on the information Highway today. Buy your ticket at
http://place.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/
and prepare yourself for a journey through power plants, rain forests and art
galleries. Ms. Frizzle and her sidekick lizard Liz will be your guides on
this virtual trip through science, geography and culture. You'll drive
to the activity lab and enjoy the riddle of the week, the mystery name search
and some fun science facts. This is one bus you don't want to miss.
You'll probably never get tired of one
Thanksgiving tradition- gobbling down lots of great food! But why not
create a new tradition at Kid's Domain? Flock to a nest full of great
Thanksgiving holiday ideas at http://kidsdomain.com/holiday/thanks/index.html.
Get 
inspired first by
reading Turkey Tales, including the legend of that first holiday bird,
"Juicy Jack Patrick," or the silly Thanksgiving story from the Wild
West, "Lonesome Turkey." Once you've got turkey on the brain,
let yourself loose on the rest of the holiday fun: Decorate the house with
kooky crafts, make some turkey-shaped snacks, or send a cyber-Thanksgiving card.
There's a cornucopia of fun to gobble up. Don't forget to go back for
seconds!
For an incredible online experience, go to
"the space where girls rule the place" at
http://www.agirlsworld.com
the Girl's World Clubhouse. This homepage is hopping, and you don't have
to wear a dress - this place is for girls of the '90s! There is so much to
do, you could stay for days. Make new friends, get to know women with
dynamite careers,
find directions for neat stuff you can make and lots more! Girls are in
the Clubhouse, waiting for you to come and share your thoughts on a million
different subjects. Type in your opinion on a hot topic, and then take a
peek at the Clubhouse girls' secret diaries. Give a little advice - what
would you do if it were you? So go, girl, and have a blast at the place
"where it's cool to be a girl!"
No matter how computer-wise you are, the
MaMaMedia gang is the place to go. This site, at http://www.mamamedia.com/
is 
jam-packed with interactive gadgets that'll make MaMaMedia your favorite place
to hang in cyberspace. There are cartoons, games, music, new friends, are.
. .everything! You never can be sure what's behind a name like
"surprise," "zap" or "romp," but you'll have fun
exploring- and you'll always find something cool. It's all designed to get
you rockin' on the Web. Soon you'll be creating your own stuff to send in
to MaMaMedia. Click it!
All right, all you word-wise, puzzle-hungry
kids, here's the site 
for you. It's a collection of puzzles, puzzles and more puzzles at: http://www.primenet.com/~omnibus/
Choose from cracked crosswords, scrambly-riddly-punny word games, spuzzles and
the music box "listen and solve" varieties. There are links to
more puzzle-riffic sites, too. This colorful and interactive site has
something to please everyone, but a word to the wise- they're challenging!
It's
not a planet, but it IS out of this world! Aim for http://www.purple-moon.com
and get into a really cool stratosphere for girls on the Web. Meet Rockett
and her cartoon friends at Whistling Pines Junior High. They're a cool
bunch of kids from all kinds of backgrounds, and they take living seriously-
they're out doing and learning and being energized. Which kid is a poet
and which one's a prize-winning cook? You'll have to hang around with them
for awhile and get to know who's who. (Check out their personal Web pages
to get the scoop.) Then get into the action by becoming a reporter for their
school paper. There's a lot to do once you've met the gang: scavenger
hunts, art projects and stuff to collect. Take your first voyage to the
moon today!
Learn all about the wonderful art of paper
folding at Pieces 'n' Creases, a terrific Web site dedicated to the beautiful
pastime of origami. Travel east to the Orient at http://tqjunior.advanced.org/5402/
and get ready for some fun 
folding
action. There's no shortage of activities here, including games, quizzes
and puzzles. You'll even get to make a butterfly, crane or jumping frog.
And rookies have nothing to fear, as the site is full of origami terms, tips and
tricks. Be sure to go back in time to learn the history of this craft from
its origins in China, to the recent works of Akira Yoshizawa, Japan's
"father of modern origami." In addition to its beauty, you'll
learn about origami's other uses, from entertainment to math lessons to physical
therapy. Plus, you'll meet fellow kids who are also mastering this fun
hobby. It's time to find yourself some good folding paper and put your
fingers to work.
From stamp information to the future of the
post office, the United States Postal Service Online is a friend to anyone who
has ever
mailed a letter. And unlike the real post office, USPS Online has no lines
and is open 24 hours a day. Address your browser to http://www.usps.gov/
and discover the ins and outs of postal communications as we head toward the
21st century. Use the rate calculator to find out how much it costs to
mail that birthday gift to your great-aunt living across the country, or use the
express mail tracking service. Stamp lovers will have the chance to design
their own stamp, learn about starting a collection, and find out why 
some stamps are made, while others are not. Cartoon fans will love
checking out the new Looney Tunes stamp series. Mailing letters has never
been this much fun!
Laughter, learning and extreme fun all come together at Kiddonet,
a place for kids to hang out and feel at home. Spend your lunch hour at http://www.kiddonet.com/
where you'll find tons of cool activities, riddles, quizzes, and more.
Play popular arcade games such as Pinball, Moon Patrol,
Asteroids and Breakout at Game Station. At All-a-Board, you can play board
games like checkers and peg solitaire. Be sure to stop by Ranger Rick's
tree house, where you'll get to go on a bug hut, invite ants to lunch, or even
make a great bird feeder. Having trouble with an assignment from school?
Kiddonet has a special homework help area with study tips and hints. At
Kiddonet,
there are lots of things for kids like you to do.
Thrills of the Funhouse
You're sitting in a small rickety car. All of a sudden,
the car lurches, the lights go out and a
skeleton hand touches you. With your
heart in your throat, you emerge safely into the sunlight, with a laugh. Welcome
to Laff in the Dark at www.laffinthedark.com
This web site features a series of articles, fond memories by their authors,
about the glory days of funhouse and "dark rides," which were meant to
startle and scare the wits out of you. Brought to you by the Dark Ride and
Funhouse Historical Society, Laff in the dark seeks to preserve these historical
dark rides. As you hide behind your friend in this year's Halloween haunted
houses, remember the legacy of the dark ride.
Dream Catchers
Indian dream catchers are beautiful objects whose popularity has risen dramatically
over the past few years. I found many sites on the Web with instructions for
building dream catchers, one of which is http://web.onramp.ca/rivernen/build_dc.htm
There are also many sires devoted to explaining the legend of the dream catcher.
A Lakota version can be found at http://cia-g.com/~gathplac/dreamcatcher_legend.htm
Happy dream catching.
Drama and Plays
All the world's a stage, and drama is one of the oldest literary art
forms.
There are some good Web sites about plays. Many of them are individual authors
or kinds of theater. There are fewer sites with complete collections of plays.
One of my favorites that features plays by many authors is The English Server
Drama Collection at http://eserver.org/drama/
It features online editions of some short plays, long plays, criticism and links
to other sites.
TICKLE YOUR FUNNY BONE
Laughter may just be the best medicine, according to the ThinkQuest Web site
Laughing Out Loud to Good Health. Giggle your way to
http://library.thinkquest.org/25500/
You'll find tons of information about the positive benefits of laughter. The
site examines emotions and how they contribute to the things we find funny. The
section on stress looks at the physical and psychological effects of stress and
how laughter can be a great stress reliever. You can also learn about humor and
jokes, including how to tell a good joke and a joke-of-the-day page. Be sure to
check out the "Fun!" section for Laughter Therapy, a Joke Contest and
much more. Lighten up your life with a laugh.
GET IT IN GEAR
Gear up at Sprocketworks for an interactive learning challenge. Take a turn a
http://www.sprocketworks.com/ You'll
find many activities powere
d by Shockwave movies, including a historic map that
changes through time and an piano keyboard that you can actually play. There are
many topics including Horses, Money, Chemistry and more. Learning is hands-on
fun at Sprocketworks.
Let's Talk About It
From sign language to the spoken word, communication is crucial in our society. Now you can journey through this fascinating world at Reaching Out: The Evolution of Communication. Get ready to transmit your message at http://library.thinkquest.org/26451 This educational Web project covers everything from cove drawings and hieroglyphics to today's televisions, radios and advanced computer systems. With a great timeline, quizzes and video clips, this site touches on just about every method of communication. Dive into the world of the written word, investigate the alphabet and learn about famous documents such as the Magna Carta. Also, check out some communications inventions, such as the Morse Code, the photocopier and even the pen. You'll discover that speech recognition software is coming soon to a computer near you. Whether you're a fast talker, a good listener or a body-language specialist, this site can be enjoyed by all communicators.
Krazy for kindle park
Pack your lunch and head to Kindle Park at www.kindlepark.com.
This site offer
s rich-media games and activities for 2-to 6-year-olds and their
parents. Sign in as guest to join Teaser the Fox and all the gang for tons
of fun at home in the Activity Zone. Then explore Playground Wonder.
You can read of listen to a book in Storyland. Learn to tell time with
Kindle and Spindle. Or mak
e your own drawings at the Craft Shack.
You can also sing songs with songs at the Calliope. Be sure to visit the
Fun Fair, too. You can listen to the characters' stories at Bella's
Theatre. And for some good fun, you can dress Teaser for a party or for
playing sports. You can also tickle Teaser with a feather. Each of
the games comes with a handy learning guide for parents. Have a wonderful
time at Kindle Park.
TORONTO ZOO
Lions and tigers and polar bears. Oh My! Head for the great white north to
the Toronto Zoo Web site at http://www/torontozoo.com/
You'll get the lowdown on the zoo's wide range of exhibits, from the South
African Fur Seals to the "Underground Zoo," where visitors get to peer
into the interior of a beaver's lodge. Or find out about eh new arrivals at the
zoo, such as the blue poisonous dart frog and the Pygmy hippopotamus. The site
is also home to a great "Kid's Korner," where you'll find animal jokes
and some pretty cool artwork. You can even
draw a picture of your visit to the
zoo and submit it to the site. Answer the call of the wild. Join the
zoo crew today.
INTERACTIVE ART EXPERIENCE
There are a few museums as fun as this one. The Museum of Web Art
i
s the
place for online art exhibits and musical stories. Let Kendra lead you on
guided tour. In the Visitor's Center, docents are ready to direct you to any
part of the museum you would like to see. In the Kids Wing, Dot will show you
exciting activities, such as online modeling clay and the polychromatic
millipede. Find sensational interactive art and more at http://www.mowa.org/
THE KODAK GIRL COMES TO LIFE
When George Eastman invented the simple-to-use Kodak camera, he used images
of women to advertise his product. Thus was born the Kodak Girl. Zoom in and
focus on the Kodak Girl Collection at www.kodakgirl.com
You'll find many images of the Kodak
Girl from magazine ads, catalog covers,
posters and more. In addition, the site features rare photos of women with
cameras in postcards, snapshots and other media. Finally, the Toys and Figurines
sections have photographs of camera-related toys, dolls and beautiful miniature
figurines. Enjoy this delightful and unique collection of photographs of women
with cameras. Remember the Kodak Girl the next time you take a picture.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Get ready for some all-girl fun. Logon to 100% Girls at
http://www.100percentgirls.com.
Check out the cool weekly toon, "The Magique Trunk."
Then send
postcards, join a club or take a poll at "Girlfriends." You can
also write your own stories or letters on stationery just for girls. And
with an adult's help, you can chat with other girls in a supervised
chatroom. 100% rockin'. You go girl.
