On-line Games, Puzzles, and Activities

Into the Book — Sign in to the Student Area and go “Into the Book” to play an interactive simulation game. Answer questions about reading and collect jewels on your journey to the summit.

Funbrain.com — A great site with fun games that test your memory and your math and spelling skills. You can also help write a story by providing your own verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs.

Vocabulary.com — Lots of word puzzles designed to boost your vocabulary are available at this site. Earn your diploma at "Vocabulary University!”

Education by Design: Kids' Activities — This educational software company has some creative games for kids (ages 5 to 12) posted on the Web. There are math games, Scramblers (sort of like jigsaw puzzles), and a place to publish your own stories, jokes, and poems online.

Jump Start —You’ll need to register and set up a username and password in order to access Jump Start’s free online games and activities.

Carlos' Coloring Book — Your computer mouse becomes an electronic crayon at this site.

Boowa and Kwala — Kids in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade can enjoy lots of fun and educational games, songs, and activities at this Web site hosted by Boowa and Kwala.

The Kidz Page — Offers free online games, printable coloring pages, clip art, online jigsaw puzzles, and activities for any holiday.

PBS Kids — Enough interactive games, music, coloring pages, and videos to keep you busy for a long time. Or, go behind the scenes of your favorite PBS Kids television show.

The Stacks — Play a game based on your favorite book, send free e-cards, play arcade games, take quizzes and polls, or make up your own online game at this site sponsored by Scholastic.

Yahoo! Kids — Check out this extensive directory of fun and educational online games for kids.

Create Your Own Web Page — Check out Small Planet's step-by-step guide to designing your own Web page using html.

Games and Activities