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Fun Websites for Kids
On Rainy Days
Living in Ireland, us parents are well used to having the heavens open up on us without warning. Often, the kids are stuck inside in front of the tv with nothing else to occupy and engage their minds. Here are some fun and educational websites to keep in your repertoire for such a day.
OLogy
American Museum of Natural History interactive site. Choose whichever Ology you're into, e.g. Astronomy, the Earth, Genetics etc .
Nasa Kids Home
Games, art, stories, and activities for children presented by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
PBS Kids
Play games based on your child's favourite shows. Colourful and engaging, it should keep the kids occupied for at least an hour or two.
FunBrain
Play educational arcade style games and improve reading skills with their online books.
JetPunk
Full of quizzes on all sorts of topics like geography and music. How many countries of the world can you name out of 196?
BrainPOP
Watch videos, take quizes, play games and learn all about science, art, English and other school subjects in a fun way!
Ask About Ireland
Explore interesting content from Ireland's public libraries, museums and archives.