What are some great places and websites for kids and families?
Connecticut is a great place for kids and teens to have educational fun! There are plenty of places to go and things to do in person and online. Here are some examples:
Play educational games!
- 4-H CT
- 9-1-1 for Kids
- CT No Child Left Inside
- CT Science Center
- CVM Kids page
- Kids Math Games
- Kidtivity
- Mocomi
- MyConnecticutKids.com
- National Geographic Kids
- Netsmartz Kids
- PBS Nature Games
- Ranger Rick
- Safe Kid Games
- Sesame Street
- Soft School Games
- The Children's Museum
- Wordle
Be safe and healthy!
- 9-1-1 For Kids
- Ask, Listen, Learn
- Health Maintenance for Kids
- How Kids and Teens can Keep Their Bodies Healthy
- Kid's Health For Kids
Think Smart!
- Connecticut DEEP "Just for Kids” page
- Kids Stuff on the Connecticut Judicial Branch
- Merriam-Webster for Kids: dictionary and vocabulary resources!
Have fun!
- CT No Child Left Inside – fun stuff to do
- Connecticut 4-H Programs
- Girl Scouts of the USA
- Boy Scouts of America
Read more!
- Read.gov
- The World of Beverly Cleary – official site for the author of Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ralph S. Mouse, and more
- Brian Jacques – official site for the author of the Redwall series
- Seussville - fun games based on Dr. Seuss's books
- Eric Carle - official site for the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and more
- Jan Brett – a great children’s book author
- J.K. Rowling - official site for the author of the Harry Potter series
- Lemony Snicket – official site for the author of the Series of Unfortunate Events books
- Roald Dahl - official site for the author of Willy Wonka and more
- Robert Munsch – official site for the author of numerous children’s books
Work hard!
- How to be a great babysitter
- Teen pathways to the world of work
- Jobs.CT.gov: Explore career pathways