funbrain.com

This free website for grades K-8, has something for everyone. View webcomics such as On The Rocks by Tyler Martin, and Brewster Rocket by Tim Rickard, or read highly popular web books like Diary of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, a cartoon novel about a seventh grade boy navigating the complex worlds of big brothers, teachers, parents, and popularity. Children who are already a fan of these books will love being able to leaf through it page by page online. For the girls, who may or may not be interested in the harrowing struggles of seventh grade boys, FunBrain.com also boasts another web book: Amelia Writes Again by Marissa Moss.

If your child is not in the mood for reading, FunBrain.com also has popular favorites like the number puzzle game Sudoku. Better yet, delve into an extensive learning game collection that covers an impressive array of topics such as beginning chemistry, money, fractions, shape recognition, spelling, colors and geography to name but a few. You can also learn basic html, how to identify constellations, and even learn to read music.

Content can be sorted by grade level which makes locating the appropriate activities for your child a snap. Children can also browse “Funblogs” categorized by age and gender that contain fun facts about such things as the largest snowman ever built, and the origins of Presidents day.

If you are a parent or an educator, you’ll want to check out the “Teachers” section. Here, FunBrain.com provides such resources as a standards finder, grade level curriculum guide to let you know which games are most appropriate for your children, and printable flash cards for offline practice.

Teachers may also want to take advantage of links to parent company Family Entertainment Network’s Teacher Vision, with even more pintables, lesson plans, and classroom strategy suggestions.