The New York   Philharmonic Kid Zone!

NY Philharmonic Kids Zone

This website is all about music.  You can learn about different instruments, create your own orchestra, and meet famous composers and musicians.

http://nyphilkids.org

Everyday Math

These Math games are part of the new Everyday Math Curriculum that is now being taught in all SPS.

EM Games Student Login

Dickerson Park Zoo

Take a walk on the wild side at our hometown zoo! It is home to more than 400 animals representing 130 species.

http://www.dickersonparkzoo.org/

University Outreach and Extension Center provides links to Museums, History, Science, Events, Libraries and Natural Wonders.  ENJOY!

http://missourifamilies.org/learnadventure.htm

Kids can visit the mansion and learn about its' history and take an online tour plus see photographs taken during the holidays.

http://www.missourimansion.org/

View original creative works by kids ages 7 - 12, plus use the learning center, play games, read stories and use the Launch pad. It contains links that are understandable as well as interesting to school kids.

http://www.cyberkids.com/

This site has great KIDS pages to explore with your children. There are color pages, create a poster, test your memory and lots more! Plus good information for the whole family.

 http://www.dare.com

America's leading news source for kids!!!

http://www.scholasticnews.com

Information is provided for virtually every school subject,, and visitors can use the search engine to find educational sites related to their topic of interest.

http://www.educationplanet.com

"The Web Site for Kids! A Kids directory of the web which has been carefully checked by an experienced educator to ensure the content and links are appropriate for kids aged 7-12. There is also a download section and an online games section to be used at parent's discretion."

http://www.yahooligans.com

http://www.discoverycenter.org

Come and enjoy the only Civil War battlefield in our back yard! The site includes a brief discussion about events leading to the battle, and its effects on Missouri's involvement in the Civil War, information on upcoming special events and some photos of past events. You will also find a tour of the battlefield and map.

http://www.nps.gov/wicr/vcenter.html

"Math Goodies is a free math help site featuring interactive lessons, puzzles and worksheets.  We have provided free homework help since 1999!  Math Goodies has over 400 pages of activities for students, educators and parents.  Our award-winning site has been reviewed on television and radio, and in major newspapers."

http://www.mathgoodies.com/

"Welcome to the Kids Club -- U.S. EPA's Web Site for kids. Get ready to explore your environment and learn about neat things you can do to protect it. There are games, pictures, and stories and other fun things."

http://www.epa.gov/kids/

Here are some helpful tips and guidelines for parents and kids to keep in mind when using the Internet.

http://www.kidsdomain.com/features/safesurf/

This is a web site for the whole family. You can discuss, travel, do crafts, find clipart, check reviews of books, video games, software, toys and movies, play games and use their other resources.

http://www.kidsdomain.com/

Play to learn! You can now play FunBrain games. There is a parent and a teacher resource section as well.

http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html

This site offers math interactive activities for Pre-K through Grade 12 including Numbers & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis & Probability.

http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/index.html

This page allows you to access different online sources to use to research different topics of interest.

http://sps.k12.mo.us/ims/online.html

"This site has images, links to images, maps, links to maps, online essays, and links to publications dealing with the history of Springfield, Greene County, the Ozarks, and Missouri." You can use this site for almost everything needed to find answers about Springfield history. 

http://springfieldhistorymuseum.org/home.htm

Springfield, Missouri

"And the City of Springfield hasn't left kids out! In the Kids section, find different ways to learn about city government and have some fun doing it. Check out other web sites like the Springfield Public Schools, McGruff the Crime Dog, and the new Skatepark."

http://www.ci.springfield.mo.us/

"Welcome to "EEK!" - brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This electronic magazine is for kids in grades 4-8. Surf around and learn more about the great outdoors."

http://www.dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/index.htm

This site invites students and teachers to explore the excitement and drama of Missouri History. It offers videos, lesson plans, information about famous Missourians and more. Sponsored by the Missouri Departments of Education and Natural Resources and the state Historical Society. "Come along as we take you and your students on the following great adventures!"

http://dese.mo.gov/moheritage/

A Kid's friendly site where you can ask a question and Jeeves looks for an answer. He also has Study Tool books such as Astronomy, Math, World Atlas and more for you to use plus Games & Fun and News Resources!!!

http://www.ajkids.com/

Information about fishing, hunting & trapping, nature, forestry, and the Conservationist Magazine.

http://www.mdc.missouri.gov/

Offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation. "Take a look at what the redesigned MDC Kids! section has to offer. You can look over the events section and find out what is going on in your area, play the leaf invaders game, check out Missouri frogs, toads, snakes, go fishing or visit the No MOre Trash! Web site for information on how you can help clean up our state! And don't forget to check out the most recent issue of Outside In from the Missouri Conservationist."

http://www.mdc.missouri.gov/kids/

This is the central education website for the Smithsonian Institute. Students and families can find information and resources on art, science & nature, history & culture, people & places. Educators can find lesson plans or a free e-newsletter. Enjoy!

http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/

"The lessons in this Computer Basics section explain a lot of the techno-babble that you hear about computers. The goal is to learn enough that you can follow along as computer technology becomes more and more important in our world. Computer Basics does not require you to touch a computer, except to read the lessons. Other sections will guide you in actually using a computer, starting with working with Windows."

http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/lessonintro.htm

Learn about computer basics: the history, hardware & software components of a computer system, maintenance and other applications. Also linked to other modules on computer word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, database, networking and more.

http://dragon.ep.usm.edu/~it365/module/Basics/Basics.htm