Net-Mom's Internet Safe House


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While searching for a site a few days ago I came across a site that I have decided I just love. It's called Net-mom's Internet Safe House 100 Hot Links For Families. While it is actually the web-site for a book that is called The Internet Kids & Family Web Pages it is also full of some great links. I have not reviewed the book so I really can't comment on that aspect of the website but I've looked through Jean Armour Polly's, aka NetMom, links and I've found a wealth of good stuff. This is the woman who was credited with coining the term "surfing the Internet" back in 1992.

In the "For Kids Who Love Art" section of the links, there is some wonderful sites. She lists ten different sites that offer information on art projects, museum tours, how to make origami, snowflakes and crafts. I think this would be a great resource for teachers and parents as well the kids. Some of these great projects could be used for school lessons. Are you studying the weather? Is your child curious about snowflakes on the first snowfall of the year? Well this list of links offers you some resources to find out how to make your own snowflakes.

In the "Family Fun" section there are some sites listed that are chalk full of kid-safe fun stuff to do. While most of the links appear to just be fun and games at first glance, after looking for a minute or two you'll realize this stuff is actually educational.

Now in the "Games" links area I strongly caution parents to beware. If you start clicking on some of these games you might forget that they are supposed to be for the kids. Remember the Etch-A-Sketch? Well there's an Etch-A-Sketch online too. It's just as addicting as the hand held game. Like fireworks? Well how about creating your own show? There is also a site for games for kids ages one to nine years old. Needless to say, I spent a great deal of time in this links section.

There are also some great listings for "Homework Help". Ten different sites that can answer the question you ask or help you find it. There is also a section for "Math" that would be great for the child who enjoys numbers or needs help.

The "Music" section of links looked very interesting as well. The site that I loved the best out of the ten she has listed has got to be Folk Music of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and America. I followed her link over and can now sit and listen to some wonderful folk music while I'm tapping away at the keyboard. There is a even a link that says "free guitar lessons".

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