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= Websites and Games for Gifted Kids =

Multi-Subject Websites for Gifted Kids

 * iknowthat.com– Fun and challenging website for gifted kids because they can choose the subject and level. Many activities and options.
 * Everyday Mysteries– Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress
 * The BBC Website– Full of fun and interesting activities and information
 * www.enchantedlearning.com– Definitely a must visit for crafty kids. I have used the printable worksheets from this site for both of my kids from age 2 and up. We use it constantly even today… definitely spring for the membership if you can afford it. (Also great for toddlers and preschoolers)
 * Freerice– Answer questions to end world hunger!
 * World Book for Kids– Articles, illustrations, games, activities, dictionary, and atlas
 * Where’s Waldo?– Online version of the classic Waldo books
 * Time for Kids– Multi-subject activities, worksheets, printable quizzes and more for K-6, from the publishers of Time Magazine
 * Brainpop - Animated educational site for kids – science, social studies, arts, math, health, engineering, and English
 * San Francisco Symphony– Learn about tempo, musical notes, and more!
 * KidsKnowIt.com – Totally free children’s learning network

Websites for Gifted Toddlers and Preschoolers

 * Play Kids Games– Online speed typing test, Color matching (for younger gifted ones), read music!
 * PBS Kids– Great for gifted preschoolers as young as 2 or 3 who are starting to use the computer
 * Dolch Word Games – Great for gifted preschoolers who are naturally learning sight words on their own. The Dolch list is the one that our school teaches/uses in Kindergarten.

Math Websites for Gifted Kids

 * Dreambox Learning– Great math website for gifted children in preschool and kindergarten. Math lessons for PreK – 2nd grade. Looks like they are expanding to 3rd grade soon! Lucy LOVED this site in Kindergarten, and completed the activities through 2nd grade. Parents get daily emails on the progress… terrific and fun technology, albeit can be somewhat slow on some connections.
 * Online Math Games– Lizard Math self-graded online and also printables
 * Multiplication.com
 * Math Games - A place where students can practice all aspects of math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, in a fun and pressure free way.
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Science Websites for Gifted Kids

 * Science with Me– Science worksheets, science projects, and games
 * Cool Science for Curious Kids
 * Science News For Kids– Great overall science site
 * Yahoo! Kids Science Facts and Videos– Fun videos, reference materials, factbook, and trivia
 * Exploratorium - The museum of science, art and human perception.
 * Astronomy Games and Puzzles– Lots of free astronomy games for kids
 * Biology Games for Kids – Free human biology and animal biology games

Geography and History Websites for Gifted Children

 * Geography Games– Loving this in kindergarten and first grade! Fun and exciting geography games.
 * Geography Maps and Games– USA, Asia, Africa, Europe and a fun Latitude and Longitude game!
 * FunBrain– The internet’s #1 website for K-8. Math, reading, geography, and grammar.
 * The Kidz Page– Explore free printable & online kids games, activities, puzzles, clip art, colouring pages and online coloring.
 * National Geographic Kids– Kids games, Animals, Geography, and more.
 * History Games for Kids

Reading, Spelling, and Writing Websites and Games for Gifted Kids

 * Online Spelling Bees– Fun!
 * Rainbow magic– Games and activities based on the Rainbow Magic series – Lucy’s favorite chapter books in Kindergarten!
 * Little Monkey Tales– Short stories suitable for young children
 * Raz Kids– Lucy’s younger sister who is in Kindergarten is in a gifted cluster classroom and the school purchased Raz Kids for reading. It’s been a HUGE hit for a reluctant (yet fluent) reader in Kindergarten. Kids work at their own pace and earn stars, take quizzes, and earn ranking. Lucy’s sister is trying to “outdo” her classmates in reading – so it’s great for the natural competitive drive that many gifted kids have!
 * KidsSpell.com – Create your own spelling lists, or choose easier, harder, and hardest games with varying word lengths to challenge all spellers.

Kid Friendly Videos

 * Kideos.com – For kids who would love to get on YouTube. These videos are sourced from YouTube, but screened to be kid-friendly.

Craft Websites

 * The Toymaker - World of paper toys, holiday cards, valentines, sun boxes, baskets and bags, origami and ephemera… all for you to make. Helping grownups and kids spend time together making things.