Fun Internet Activities for Children

My young nephew educated me about the fact that toddlers like online activities. As a matter of fact, he became Internet savvy at a very young age. The mouse didn't intimidate him at all. With his savvy came the ability to search online, accompanied by a real thirst to explore the online world.

His mother bookmarked all his favorites, so I've had a chance to play on them. I get nearly as much enjoyment out of them as my nephew does! You might find that your children like them too.

Please note that some of the resources or sites linked from them are for older children but plenty of them are perfect for toddlers.

Nick Games (http://www.nick.com/games/)
Nickolodeon brings cartoons to life on their game site. Their many offerings include games starring the penguins from Madagascar, SpongeBob Squarepants, Otis from Back at the Barnyard and Jimmy Neutron. There are also plenty of activities that appeal to kids of all ages.

Disney Preschool (http://home.disney.go.com/foryou/preschool/)
As could be expected, Disney offers a web channel for pre-schoolers, which is filled with fun videos to watch and music to listen to. They also offer activities, like Pooh's Playful Kite Flight, Pop-up Assignments and Rhythms in the Warehouse. Kids can also enter the "worlds" of a variety of Disney characters, such as Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Disney Princess, Phineas and Ferb and many others your child will recognize.

HubPages (http://hubpages.com/_coloringpages/)
HubPages is a community blogging site that offers all kinds of resources, including kids activities. There are free flower coloring pages for children, free Halloween crafts, and Christmas activities for kids, as well as many others. You can either click the links in this article or search the HubPages site for other coloring pages and activities.

Coloring.com (home page: http://www.coloring.com/, categorized index page: http://www.coloring.com/pictures/choose.cdc)
This site is actually relatively low tech, making it simple to navigate. It has a large selection of coloring pages accessible by those who can read the categories. These can be accessed by going to the "categorized index page" URL shown above. The home page has picture navigation, though, so your child may be able to navigate it alone.

May your children have many happy hours playing on these sites!