~ Check out these fun websites and activities! ~
Funbrain.com: Play all kinds of fun learning games for 5th Graders!
ABCya!: Play fun and educational games for 5th Graders!
Exploratorium Online Activities: Dozens of science-based activities for you to enjoy; on-line companion to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
Homework Spot (from their web site): "HomeworkSpot.com is a free homework information portal that features the very best K-12 homework-related sites together with engaging editorial in one high-utility, educational spot."
Funology.com: The Science of Having Fun! Bored? Use the SEARCH box at the top left to select a type of activity and your age, and come up with HUNDREDS of results!
Yahoo! Kids: An entertainment and education site for kids.
Play Chess: Play a Java-based game of chess against the computer.
Funschool: Play math and science, geography, sports and language games or try family activities like crafts and recipies!
SI Kids (from the website): "...the online counterpart to Sports Illustrated For Kids magazine... We aim to create a fun, safe environment for kids, filled with some of the best news, games, and interactive features on the internet. If it's not cool, it's not on our site...If you're a kid, consider this site yours."