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Searching the Internet

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Kid-Friendly Engines and Megasites

 

Ask for Kids
Type in your question and get an answer.

Dib Dab Doo and Dilly Too…
Search engine with a million adult-reviewed sites for kids.


KidsClick!
This web index for kids by librarians is the best place to start a search.


KidsClick! - Dewey
This page lets you search by Dewey Decimal number.


Kids.Gov
Links to government and other sites grouped by grade and subject.

KidSpace
The kids’ section of the Internet Public Library.

 

OneKey
“The kid safe search engine.”

Yahoo! Kids StudyZone
“The Web Guide for Kids.”


Internet Safety for Families


FBI Guide to Internet Safety
Online safety advice from the FBI.

GetNetWise
Teaches about safe searching on the Internet.

Net Cetera (PDF format)
Talking to kids about cyberbullying, sexting, and other Internet-related issues.

NetSmartz
Includes sections for parents, educators, kids, and teens. 


Suggested Web Tools

 

Berit's Best Sites for Children
Descriptions and ratings of many web sites for children.

familyeducation.com
Family Education Network's Parent Channel.

Great Web Sites for Kids
Sites chosen by the American Library Association.

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
A categorized list of the best sites for teaching and learning.

Net-mom's Internet Safe House
Home page of Net-mom's Internet Kids & Family Yellow Pages.



Last updated: March 25, 2010