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Choose a grade level and a topic area and then select from a list of interactive online activities for kids. The search function will search the entire Scholastic website including lesson plans and teacher strategies, and not just the online activities.

online interactive games related to the curriculum, including science and social studies.

how does reading on the Internet compare to traditional reading? What new skills must students have in the Internet age?

All teachers should be familiar with the resources offered on this site sponsored by PBS. It includes easily accessible digital media, interactive resources, lesson plans, online professional development, technology how-tos, resources for families, and more.

Starfall provides interactive books with sound.

This website has many animated talking books that are free when you register on their website. Mouse skills are required to play the interactive activities. There is also an online phonics program.

A collection of online books with animation, interactive features, and sometimes audio. There is no search feature, but the list of books is short and sorted by young, older, and young adult age groups.

Animated stories with the text highlighted as it is read in a human voice. Free. Requires Flash.

A vocabulary quiz with a global conscience. Words get harder or easier depending on whether you get the answer right or wrong. For each correct answer, freerice.com donates 20 grains of rice to the UN World Food Program. Kids can have words read to them. Teachers should definitely check out the options page to make the best use of this site with kids.

Shared Library - These books are made by teachers and parents using accessible strategies. Explore model books and visit the shared library.

helping kids write using text organizers