Release Date: August 2007
GO BACK TO SCHOOL WITH THE NEW KIDS.GOV
Want to help your children ace school this year? Then check out Uncle Sam’s family-friendly site, Kids.gov. With a new design and links to over 1,200 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, Kids.gov makes it easy for your kids or grandkids to learn, explore, and have fun.
With more than 20 different topics ranging from the arts and music to space and history, Kids.gov has activities for kids from kindergarten to eighth grade. They can play entertaining and educational games, create art projects, explore different careers, learn how the government works, get homework help, and much more.
To help make it easier for you and your children to navigate the site, Kids.gov is now divided into two age groups: Grades K-5 and 6-8. Each group features trustworthy links from government and non-government sources specifically geared to the learning level and interest of your kids. Want to teach the basics of money management? Just click on “Money,” and you’ll find great links to interactive games and quizzes on earning, spending, saving, and investing.
And if you’re an educator, the new look of Kids.gov has a section just for you. Need a lesson plan on Internet safety? Want a fun activity about the American presidency? Or how about a new web resource on conservation? There’s something for every classroom at Kids.gov.
At the new Kids.gov, you and your kids will get interesting facts and helpful tidbits on countless topics, such as going green, living in space, using math every day, and more. Visit Kids.gov often, because there’s always something new for your children to discover! You’ll find new links and sites featured on the homepage, so get the school year started off right by making Kids.gov your homepage today. It’s your trusted kids site from the U.S. government.
Screenshot of old Kids.gov homepage
Screenshot of redesigned Kids.gov homepage
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