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Games and Activities for Young Children

Arthur
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/arthur/game.html
Play games featuring Arthur, D.W. & company! Ages 2 and up. Some games require Shockwave.
Berenstain Bears
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/berenstainbears/activities/coloring_book.swf
Color online with the Berenstain Bears!
Chateau Meddybemps: Uncommon Amusements for Grown-ups & Children
http://www.meddybemps.com/
Original, interactive “Beantime” stories and fun, educational games. Some of the games and activities require an older partner to help with reading. Ages 3 and up.
Dr. Seuss
http://www.seussville.com/
Enjoy games and activities with favorite Dr. Seuss characters. Print and play activities are also available. Some of the games and activities require an older partner to help with reading. For ages 3 and up. Requires the Flash 6 plugin.
Get Ready to Read!: Online Games
http://www.getreadytoread.org/content/view/101/317/
Parents and children together can discover stories and activities that explore a variety of essential early literacy skills. For ages 4 & up.
Jackson Pollock
http://www.jacksonpollock.org/
Use your mouse to scribble and splatter like artist Jackson Pollock. Ages 2 and up.
Noggin
http://www.noggin.com/games/
Over a dozen games based on Noggin shows.
PBS Kids
http://pbskids.org/
Discover games, music, and activities with some of your kids’ favorite TV/book characters such as Arthur, Clifford, Big Bird, Curious George and more. For Ages 3-5. Some games require Java and Shockwave.
Reading is Fundamental: Fun & Play
http://www.rif.org/parents/resources/LTR_funplay.mspx
Online coloring, interactive games, and printable coloring pages to promote young children’s early literacy skills.
ReadWriteThink: Summer Activities
http://www.readwritethink.org/beyondtheclassroom/summer/
Find activities based on age or grade level to help children and teens explore reading and writing all summer long.
Sesame Street Workshop
http://www.sesamestreet.org/home/
Educational games, stories, and more with Sesame Street characters. Also available is a very simple peek-a-boo game for parent and baby with Big Bird, Elmo and others at http://sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/games/flash.php?contentId=4203178&
Spot
http://www.funwithspot.com/
Full of entertaining and educational games and activities featuring the puppy Spot. Also includes advice and resources for parents and teachers. Ages 2 and up. Requires Shockwave.
Story Place: Pre-school Library
http://www.storyplace.org/preschool/preschool.asp
Choose a theme for online stories and activities. A reading list is also included. Available in English and Spanish. Ages 3 and up.
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