Check out some of these useful links...learn and have fun! Check back as we will continue to add to links!
TDSB web page for students:
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Welcome-Back-Students
Starfall http://www.starfall.com/
An excellent website to help your child learn, practice and develop reading skills.
Yahooligans! http://www.yahooligans.com/
The ultimate kid-friendly search engine. Based on the popular adult Yahoo! site, it‘s a safe place for children to look for information and has a great list of age-appropriate reference links.
Ask Jeeves Kids
The best search engine for answering simple kid questions like, “How does an iceberg form?” or “What causes hiccups?”
How Stuff Works http://www.howstuffworks.com/
This award-winning site clearly and concisely tells kids (and adults!) how different things work — from the everyday (how automobile engines run) to the unusual (how Jell-O sets).
Fact Monster http://www.factmonster.com/
This is a one-stop reference source of kid-friendly facts and articles. The award-winning site also has loads of interactive tools that encourage kids to improve their math, spelling and vocabulary.
Funology.com http://www.funology.com/
A great place for kids to find things to do — not just at the computer, but anywhere. The million and one games, magic tricks, recipes, experiments and craft projects will put a stop to the “Mom, I’m bored” syndrome.
CoolMath4Kids http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
Games, brain twisters and colouring-book activities for a variety of age groups help make math fun. A great site for kids who are struggling with multiplication and need to practise their skills.
Funbrain.com http://www.funbrain.com/
Interactive tools and games like Grammar Gorillas and MathCar Racing entice kids to learn.
Canadian Wildlife Federation www.cwf-fcf.org
This site encourages young naturalists to actively participate in wildlife conservation, including building a backyard habitat for birds and butterflies.
United Nations Cyber School Bus www.un.org/pubs/cyberschoolbus
Translated into six languages, the rich content and resources on this United Nations–sponsored site let children participate in a global community over the Web.
National Geographic Kids! http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/index.html
The best part of this all-round great site is the current affairs section, written in easy-to-understand language, so kids can keep on top of new archaeological digs and historical discoveries.