Friends,

We've heard you! You've asked for more links for your kids -- and less techie sites. In this issue, you'll find a great selection of links we know your kids will love:

* Fun and educational software
* Top of the world learning
* Willy Wonka, Stuart Little, and more!

Scroll down, click, and enjoy. Have a great week!

Dennis Randall, Editor and Dad
FamilyEducation.com
 

Free Stuff For Your Computer

* LittleFingers Early Reader
Early Reader uses a phonics approach to teach reading skills to preschoolers.

* Personal Journal
Each member of the family can keep a private journal  with this free, password-protected program.

* Perplexity
Develop strategy and logic skills with these mind-puzzling games.

For more free software, visit our Shareware Center.

Links For Kids

* Kids' Questions About Turtles
What do you know about the sleepy fellow in the aquarium? Scores of answers to questions about turtle species, habitats, anatomy, care, and more.

* Top of the World Learning!
Far north in the land of ice and snow, there's a city called Athropolis. There's much to see and more to know! This site is sure to entertain, amuse, and enlighten your kids as they explore the unique world of the polar regions -- without the danger of  frost bite ;-) Subjects include:
- The Ice Age
- Glaciers/Icebergs
- Polar Ice-cap
- Northern Lights
- Arctic Circle
- Arctic Animals
- Inuit Culture
- and much more!

*  Brainteasers
Here's a nifty collection of puzzles to challenge a youngster's mind. Sample: Red Knight -- capture all the other chess pieces in as few moves as possible. If you do well you can add your name to the list of champions. A perfect score for this puzzle is 42 moves.

* The Willy Wonka Candy Factory
Click on the Golden Ticket to enter the factory and discover the wild and wonderful world children's candy. Brought to you by the sweet folks at the Nestlé Company.

BONUS CLICK: For the absolute trivia hound in your house -- check out little known facts about the Oompa Loompas and the whole gang at Wonka Facts -- a website devoted to Wonka factoids.

More Links To Explore

* Stuart Little
Grab your "mouse" and have fun with these Stuart Little games!
Chase Game | Fan Quiz | Match-Up | Picture Puzzle

* Life Science for K12
If your seventh grader is having a tough time with science, check out this site filled with links which are correlated with Virginia's science curriculum. Very cool and great for extra credit.

* Kids' Storytelling Crafts
Make a storytelling gift box ornament from colored computer paper, construction paper, or gift wrapping paper. Click below for complete instructions.

Last Week's Hottest Link!

* Visual Music
Play over 128 musical instruments on your computer with this free keyboard synthesizer.