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Kidsafe Search Tools

Search Engines
A Search Engine is an index of Websites that is searchable by keywords and phrases. 

Ask Jeeves For Kids

Ask Jeeves is a "safe" Search Engine just for kids that allows children to ask  questions in their own words.  Answers are filtered for appropriateness.

Yahooligans

Designed for ages 7 to 12, the web sites in this Search Engine are hand-picked and appropriate for children. They provide links to information on countries, space, animals, and sports, as well as screensavers and games.  Yahooligans is the oldest major electronic directory for children, launched in March of 1996.

Kids Click!

A" kid safe" directory and search  engine.   Kids Click is organized into subcategories and contains over 5,000 web sites indexed by category.  Developed by librarians.

Altavista

A search engine and directory.  Activate the Family Filter to eliminate material not appropriate for children.

Linkopedia Kidzone

Designed for children ages 2 to 10, this site links to web pages featuring games and activities, coloring books, online storybooks, songs and nursery rhymes, search engines and directories, homework help and fun learning sites.

 

Search Directories
A database of Websites usually organized into subject categories.
 

CyberNetiquette 

Disney's kids' guide to the Internet contains an entertaining, interactive way for families to learn about online safety.

Great Sites

Great Sites was compiled by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division  of the American Library Association.  This site provides links to online resources for fun and education.  Reviewed and organized by children's librarians.

Kid Source Online

Kid Source links to web pages with up-to-date information on prenatal care, newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and parenting, as well as K-12 education, health, recreation, and  much more.

Smithsonian Kids Castle

Designed for children ages 8-14, Kids Castle offers a wide variety of articles, photos and games, as well as a message board and comics on topics like science, nature, history, people worldwide, and sports.

ConneCT Kids

This site includes Connecticut history, government, state symbols, educational puzzles and games.  An excellent guide.

 

 
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