Online Computer Activities

Now that the holidays have come and gone and the cold winter months have settled in, here are some online activities that are fun, educational and safe for children.

Happy 2008! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season.

Now that the holidays are over, we must all hunker down and endure the long and often dreary winter months. The weather often dictates spending long periods indoors and the winter blues and blahs often set in. Children as well as adults, may resort to spending more time online.

The following articles provide safe alternatives to online fun for free. All provide child-friendly, kid-safe and non-violent online activities for children of all ages.

Educational Word Games for Kids includes a wide variety of word games for children. Learn how to spell, the alphabet or sentence structure with these free online games.

Free Internet Activities for Kids includes printable projects for children, for free. From Bingo cards and bookmarks to lined paper, these websites are sure to be a big hit.

Paint and Color Online provides a listing of virtual painting and online coloring activities for older children, including some of my own personal favorites.

Free Coloring Activities for Kids is a listing of online coloring activities for younger children, many of which I personally use with my 550 elementary school children.

Online Crossword Puzzles Guide includes a listing of many online crossword puzzles for children and adults. Several crossword puzzle makers are also included in the listing.

Free Online Puzzles for Children provides a listing of 11 jigsaw and slider puzzles for children.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day includes a listing of fun and educational websites for children celebrating Martin Luther Kings life.

Enjoy!