Youth: 8 through 12 years
Miscellaneous:
It's My Life for youth ages 9-12 from PBS deals with life and the stuff that we deal with every day.
Whatever problem you're dealing with, believe it or not, other kids and teens have gone through the same
thing. Here at It's My Life, you can read informative articles, share your stories, play games and activities,
take quizzes and polls, watch video clips of other kids talking about their feelings and experiences, get
advice from older kids and experts, and contribute your own comments and questions. (Info for adults)
Experience Journals are designed to promote the healthy coping of children and their families who must
contend with significant physical and emotional illnesses. The Experience Journals are collections of stories,
pictures, and personal experiences from families about what it has been like to live with their children’s
illnesses. They represent the “collective wisdom” of these children and their parents as well as their health
care providers. (info for adults)
GCFLearnFree provides free, interactive online programs and is supported by the Goodwill Community
Foundation whose mission is "to create and provide education, employment, and life enrichment
opportunities for people who desire to improve the quality of their lives". Create and provide quality,
innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy, and
math skills necessary for them to be successful in both work and life. (CEU's provided; Site is also available
in Spanish)
Cool Spot was created for kids 11-13 years old by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
(NIAAA), the lead agency supporting research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of alcohol
problems. The content is based on a curriculum created for the Alcohol Misuse Prevention Study.
Girlshealth was created to help girls, ages 10-16, learn about health, growing up, and issues they may
face. It focuses on health topics that girls are concerned about and helps motivate them to choose healthy
behaviors by using positive, supportive, and non-threatening messages.
SparkTop, (Forum) where no two brains think alike, is a place where kids who learn differently can create
awesome stuff like play great games, connect with other kids and discover new ways to succeed in school
and in life. It also helps kids with learning difficulties, including learning disabilities and AD/HD, understand
that they are smart, have unique talents, and can succeed in school and life. (Info for parents)
Dove Online Girls Self-Esteem Workshops provide interactive tools for girls to find their inner beauty
through information, games, puzzles, quizzes and more.
KidsHealth has information you can trust about kids and teens that's free of "doctor speak". The most-
visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through
the teen years.
Kids Against Bullying was created for elementary school children, with a unique emphasis on children with
disabilities. This Web site is an informative and creative resource to educate students about bullying
prevention and provide methods to respond to bullying situations. The site features an animated cast of
characters, information, celebrity videos, Webisodes, interactive games, animation, contests, and other
activities.
2SMRT4U from Mtv is a place for girls to hang out and learn about Internet safety. We have lots of great
information and advice that will empower you with the tools you need to protect yourself when using email,
blogs, chat, instant messaging and more.
NetSmartz Kids is an award-winning, interactive, educational safety program that teaches children how to
be safer on- and offline.
Fin, Fur, and Feather Bureau of Investigation (FFFBI) is a set of free internet-based games to focus on
improving the organizational and learning behaviors of kids ages 8 to 13 with ADHD. (Info)
Stop Bullying Now! You can learn all about bullying and what you can do to stop it. Take a look around and
you’ll find games and cartoon Webisodes that help you Take a Stand. Lend a Hand.
INSPIRE is Indiana's Virtual Library with a collection of academic databases and other information resources
that can be accessed by Indiana residents. INSPIRE includes following content: magazine and journal
articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, library catalogs, and more. Provides access to sites such
as: Kids Search is designed especially for youth in grades K-8. Testing & Education Reference Center is a
start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident
decisions to shape the rest of your life. Contains over 100 practice tests and courses, as well as
information on over 4,000 accredited schools. Family College Planning Center is your online resource center
for test preparation, college search, financial aid, and career planning.
Drive of Your Life is a fun online career exploration game that helps middle-school and high school
students learn more about themselves, higher education and careers. This free educational tool lets kids
answer a series of questions about themselves to learn what careers could interest them and then go on a
virtual drive to learn more about each of those careers-all in their own customized car.
It's My Life for youth ages 9-12 from PBS deals with life and the stuff that we deal with every day.
Whatever problem you're dealing with, believe it or not, other kids and teens have gone through the same
thing. Here at It's My Life, you can read informative articles, share your stories, play games and activities,
take quizzes and polls, watch video clips of other kids talking about their feelings and experiences, get
advice from older kids and experts, and contribute your own comments and questions. (Info for adults)
Experience Journals are designed to promote the healthy coping of children and their families who must
contend with significant physical and emotional illnesses. The Experience Journals are collections of stories,
pictures, and personal experiences from families about what it has been like to live with their children’s
illnesses. They represent the “collective wisdom” of these children and their parents as well as their health
care providers. (info for adults)
GCFLearnFree provides free, interactive online programs and is supported by the Goodwill Community
Foundation whose mission is "to create and provide education, employment, and life enrichment
opportunities for people who desire to improve the quality of their lives". Create and provide quality,
innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy, and
math skills necessary for them to be successful in both work and life. (CEU's provided; Site is also available
in Spanish)
- Math and Money: Money Basics, Math Basics, Tax Credits, Food, Money/Financial Skills, Work.
- Everyday Life: (Objectives) EDL project uses interactive, situation-based lessons to teach functional
literacy skills. Area's include: Food, Money, Work, Shopping, Maps, Plans & Schedules, Bills and
Budgeting, Word Match. - Computer Basics-Getting Started: Windows, Internet 101, Internet Explorer 8, Facebook 101, Email
Basics, Internet Safety, Internet Safety for Kids, Mozilla Firefox. - Computer Basics-Office Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Office, OpenOffice.org, Outlook
2003, Publisher 2003, Word 2010. - Work and Career: Career Planning, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Career Development, Job
Skills, Cover Letters, Money Basics, The Workplace. - Reading Program is to help adults at all levels become more proficient readers. The lessons are self-
paced and self-directed utilizing various learning tools featuring videos and games. - HIV Workbook.
Cool Spot was created for kids 11-13 years old by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
(NIAAA), the lead agency supporting research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of alcohol
problems. The content is based on a curriculum created for the Alcohol Misuse Prevention Study.
Girlshealth was created to help girls, ages 10-16, learn about health, growing up, and issues they may
face. It focuses on health topics that girls are concerned about and helps motivate them to choose healthy
behaviors by using positive, supportive, and non-threatening messages.
SparkTop, (Forum) where no two brains think alike, is a place where kids who learn differently can create
awesome stuff like play great games, connect with other kids and discover new ways to succeed in school
and in life. It also helps kids with learning difficulties, including learning disabilities and AD/HD, understand
that they are smart, have unique talents, and can succeed in school and life. (Info for parents)
Dove Online Girls Self-Esteem Workshops provide interactive tools for girls to find their inner beauty
through information, games, puzzles, quizzes and more.
KidsHealth has information you can trust about kids and teens that's free of "doctor speak". The most-
visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through
the teen years.
Kids Against Bullying was created for elementary school children, with a unique emphasis on children with
disabilities. This Web site is an informative and creative resource to educate students about bullying
prevention and provide methods to respond to bullying situations. The site features an animated cast of
characters, information, celebrity videos, Webisodes, interactive games, animation, contests, and other
activities.
2SMRT4U from Mtv is a place for girls to hang out and learn about Internet safety. We have lots of great
information and advice that will empower you with the tools you need to protect yourself when using email,
blogs, chat, instant messaging and more.
NetSmartz Kids is an award-winning, interactive, educational safety program that teaches children how to
be safer on- and offline.
Fin, Fur, and Feather Bureau of Investigation (FFFBI) is a set of free internet-based games to focus on
improving the organizational and learning behaviors of kids ages 8 to 13 with ADHD. (Info)
Stop Bullying Now! You can learn all about bullying and what you can do to stop it. Take a look around and
you’ll find games and cartoon Webisodes that help you Take a Stand. Lend a Hand.
INSPIRE is Indiana's Virtual Library with a collection of academic databases and other information resources
that can be accessed by Indiana residents. INSPIRE includes following content: magazine and journal
articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, library catalogs, and more. Provides access to sites such
as: Kids Search is designed especially for youth in grades K-8. Testing & Education Reference Center is a
start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident
decisions to shape the rest of your life. Contains over 100 practice tests and courses, as well as
information on over 4,000 accredited schools. Family College Planning Center is your online resource center
for test preparation, college search, financial aid, and career planning.
Drive of Your Life is a fun online career exploration game that helps middle-school and high school
students learn more about themselves, higher education and careers. This free educational tool lets kids
answer a series of questions about themselves to learn what careers could interest them and then go on a
virtual drive to learn more about each of those careers-all in their own customized car.
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Information is still being organized for the site. Additional resources such as:
Education/School Help, Transition/Career/College Planning or Support can be found by
going to the Youth Site Index.
Information is still being organized for the site. Additional resources such as:
Education/School Help, Transition/Career/College Planning or Support can be found by
going to the Youth Site Index.