Activities for Kids

by Sherry Holetzky | More from this Blogger

12 Jun 2006 04:27 AM

Keeping kids entertained can be challenging, but sometimes, great ideas only require the touch of a button. Your computer is a great resource for finding activities for children, from using basic software and surfing cool sites made just for kids to finding printables, crafts, and local activities and events.

Using the Computer

Helping kids learn the basics of using the computer gives them a great start. They will absolutely need to know how to use computers later in life, so making the experience fun is a great way to get them interested in learning more. Allowing children to use the computer and engage in online activities is also a great way to keep them entertained, as long as they only visit approved sites and are supervised at all times.

KidsCom.com

Kidscom.com offers educational activities as well as fun games, jokes, craft projects, and monitored chats. There is also a club that your children can join. It is an engaging, interactive site that you and your children will find entertaining.

MaMaMedia

MaMaMedia is an award winning site with over 5,000,000 registered members that is designed to teach children more about technology as well as the world around them. Your children can design, create, play, and learn at a site that is trusted by millions of parents. You can also check out the Web Safety Center for tips and information to help keep kids safe online.

Online Resources for other Activities

Here is a really cool, appropriately named site, called Activities for Kids. Type in your state and zip code to find all kinds of activities and events in your area. You'll also find places to visit from museums to miniature golf courses as well as music, dance, and other classes, and day camps and other summer programs that your children might enjoy.

Learn more about Sherry Holetzky

Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

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