The Internet is
a fabulous resource for families. It can be especially useful
in helping your children with school assignments and in encouraging
them to research subjects they are interested in. But as a
parent you are naturally concerned that the information is
accurate and appropriate for your child. It is with this in
mind that our Librarians offer these sites. Of course you
will want to see these and other websites for yourself. We
also recommend that you check on links from these pages to
be sure they meet your family's requirements.
Let us know if you find our suggestions helpful and if you
have other ideas as to how we can help. Send us an email. |
Learning
about the Internet
Information
and guidance on making smart and safe use of the Internet
Some of these are Acrobat Adobe (pdf) documents. Be aware
that some the links mentioned may be out of date. |
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Safety Guide - information and guidance based
on child's age from GetNetWise |
Search
Engines for Kids
Sites that
provide a safe way for kids to search the Internet |
Yahooligans
A browsable, searchable directory of kid-friendly sites, evaluated
and selected by educators. |
Ask
Jeeves for Kids
A search engine that allows kids to search a collection of
G-rated sites using natural language and questions. |
Internet
Public Library: Reference Center
Includes homework help ("ask a question"), educational
links, and recreational sites. |
KidsClick!
Guides users to 600+ subjects. Does not block or filter sites. |
Kids
Search Tools
A collection of searchable dictionaries, encyclopedias, databases
and more compiled by the Ramapo Catskill Library System. |
Great
Links for Kids
Collections
of links appropriate for children and organized by subject. |
Top
10 Internet Site for Families
This site includes recreational and educational links for
pre-school children through high school age. |
Kidinfo
Groups links by subject.
Also has search engine links and links to fun sites.
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DiscoverySchool
Dicscovery Channel site organized in sections for teachers,
parents and students. Includes many links to sites that can
help with school assignments. An especially good site for
homeschoolers. |
Surfing
the Net with Kids
Syndicated newspaper columnist, Barbara Feldman, provides
educational and recreational links. |
teenlibrarian
Designed for and maintained by Librarians, parents and homeschoolers
with teens in the family and teens themselves will find useful
literature focused links. |
Homework
Help
These resources are paid for by the San Mateo County Library
and are free to you. Some may require you to enter your library
card number in order to access them from home. |
AskNow
Instatnt messaging with a librarian who can help you find
information, or work with a tutor from Tutor.com (tutoring
is available Saturday through Thursday, 3pm to 9pm). |
Student
Resource Center Gold
Search for and print information from a large collection of
encyclopedias and reference books. Great for school reports
on books, people, historical events, or scientific topics.
Requires library card number to login from home. |
eLibrary
from
home from
the library
Search for and print current articles from major newspapers
and magazines. Requires library card number to login from
home. |
SYBWorld
Statesman's Yearbook online - a good place to look for country
reports. |
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