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Free Learning Resources and Websites

October 12th, 2009 at Mon, 12th, 2009 at 1:35 pm by Amy Hannold

In the spirit of keeping learning fun and finding family fun!

Free Learning Games, Ideas and Printable Resources:

http://funschool.kaboose.com/

http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=30&e=gameslanding&mcat=game_infant,game_toddler,game_preschool&site=us

http://preschoolprojects.net/sample.php (Sign up for their free newsletter and view a free preschool product sample)

http://familyfun.go.com/printables/

http://www.freeprintable.net

http://www.starfall.com

http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/

Online Reference Tools:

Online Medical, Financial, Languages, and other types of Dictionaries.  Fun Feature: “Hangman” game on the homepage:

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/

Lots of ads, but the dictionary, crossword and translator tools are there:

http://www.reference.com/

Online Encyclopedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

Search National Geographic (also features games, videos, and activities)

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

http://kidshealth.org/ (Features a Parents, Kids and Teens Site)

 

Learning into (Fun) Action Resources:

Free Online fieldtrips through Yellowstone Park (includes lesson plans & more):

http://www.windowsintowonderland.org/

Find Fieldtrip Locations and Opportunities in Your Community.  Locate, Book and Review available fieldtrips:

http://www.fieldtripfactory.com/

 

More Resources and Educational References for Parents:

List of Organizations and Websites Geared to Parent Education and Learning Inspiration:

http://www.preknow.org/families/athome/learnathome.cfm

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Amy is the Coordinator for the North Whidbey Coupon Club and "Coupons For Our Community". She is the Frugal Living Editor for 247Moms.com, an encouraging online community for moms. For the past three years, she has enjoyed speaking to groups throughout the Puget Sound area on "Family, Time and Money" topics.

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