Online Learning Tools

Would you like your kids to delve deeper into the subjects that they’re learning about in school? There are many great online resources that can help! Today we present a collection of web sites that provide interactive learning tools for children.

Grammar Blast – From Houghton Mifflon, this site provides a list of grammar games and quizzes that are organized by grade level. Includes games for grades 2-5.

History Games and Activities – This is a great list of interactive web sites and games relating to many different historical periods.

Johnny’s Math Page – This site features math games and math homework help. Interactive math activities from across the web have been organized by topic to make math enjoyable and interesting. Topics include: counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, geometry, fractions, measurements, statistics, and probablilty.

OLogy – The American Museum of Natural History’s kids page. It provides lots of information on a wide range of topics. Kids can also play games and find cool project ideas.

Nutrition Games for Kids – From Nourish Interactive, this page provides numerous games for kids, all relating to nutrition and food. Also check Parents’ Tips & Tools for other helpful information.

Online Science Tools – The Trumbull County Educational Service Center in Ohio has compiled a comprehensive list of science games. Topics include General Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth & Space Science.

Straight from the Kids: Animals

This time, we asked, “If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?” Dolphins, birds, and dogs seem to be the top picks.

If I could be any animal it would be a bird because I could fly. Also, I’ll be able to soar across the clouds. Last, the birds go place to place.
Ash, 12

Dog because they are cute.
Renita, 11

If I could be any animal I want, it would have to be a dolphin. This is so because dolphins are mammals – even though they live in the water. Dolphins are also cute and look very friendly. They are also smart.
Shwetha, 10

Cheetah because they are fast.
Basanthi, 11

I would be an eagle so I could fly above the skies.
Manav, 11

I would be a dolphin so I can swim and jump in the ocean.
Riddhi, 8

I would be an eagle because I would like to fly.
Shivam, 10

I would be a lion cause they are the strangest animal. They are also very fast. Lastly they are King of the Jungle.
Roman, 10

I would be a German Shepard. I love to help.
Anjali, 8

If I could be any animal I would be a dolphin because throughout the years dolphins were proved intelligent in many ways.
Darshni, 9

Gaming at Westergard

Mark your calendars for the February gaming events at the Westergard library!

Thursday, February 17, 3:30-4:30pm: Gaming for Kids, Grades 3-5
Thursday, February 24, 4:00-5:30pm: Gaming for Kids with Special Needs, Grades 3 and up