Links for Bristol Elementary School Families

We at the Bristol Elementary School would rather see families talking or reading together, enjoying the outdoors, or persuing some kind of physical activity than sitting at the computer! But we realize there are times when a little computer fun might be a good thing. With that in mind, we've assembled these links for you and your family. Before you begin, please read our message below. We hope you enjoy these sites - just please don't be sitting here for too long!

Montshire Museum of Science
Have you ever visited this museum? It's only about an hour's drive from us! And now you can visit online as well! Click on Kids' Pages to try the Experiment of the Month. You'll also find many links to great science sites for kids. Be sure to check out the "Montshire Minute" - and scroll to the bottom of the page for previous "Minutes!"
Kids @ National Geographic
Read about mummies and tarantulas, laugh at cow and toad jokes, and find an email pen pal. This site from the magazine of the same name is a great place for kids to learn about the world they live in. Don't forget to visit the Fun & Games section.
TIME for Kids
Click here to read all the latest national and international news that's important to kids. There's even a link to write to the folks at TIME Magazine to express your opinions.
Sports Illustrated for Kids
The online kid-version of the popular magazine! Read the latest issue, play fantasy sports and other sports-related games, and vote for your favorite athletes. Updated monthly.
Discovery Kids
View live webcams, play games, and learn about your world at this popular site from the Discovery Channel. Be sure to check out "The List" for pages filled with adventure. You can even customize your own list!
The Kids' Domain
Download PC and Mac Shareware and Freeware Programs for kids from this site. There are demos, reviews, programming for kids, and graphics. The holiday pages have mazes, puzzles, software, and a great craft section.
Stories to Grow By
Read folk and fairy tales from around the globe! This site has oodles of kid-tested stories from various cultures. All of them show why it's so important to be good to others and to be the best that you can be.
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet
Find out about creepy crawlies, learn how the body works, or play a toxic waste game. Follow your host, Wendell the Worm, as you learn bizarre - and sometimes yucky - science facts.
Internet Public Library: Youth Division
Lots and lots of great kid links can be found at this site! Find interactive games, download online books, learn interesting facts, and surf to many other fun places on the WWW. While you're there, be sure to visit the Reading Zone...
Funbrain.com
Check here for online educational games and activities for kids that are interactive and grouped according to age and subject. There are more than thirty games to play here!
The Exploratorium
Visit this site for "snacks"--but not the kind you eat! This site is filled with directions for homemade exhibits, experiments, and activities using inexpensive, easily available materials. Be sure to check out the scientific explanations, too.
The White House for Kids
Join Spotty, Barney, and India, the First Pets, to learn facts about the President and First Lady and to tour the White House. While you're there, be sure to look at the T-Ball pictures and check out the Freedom Timeline!

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NOTE TO PARENTS: While every effort was made to screen these sites, it is ultimately your responsibility to determine what content is appropriate for your child. Know what your kids are doing online. Please preview these sites before allowing your child to view them. TOP

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