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Disney.com, part of the leisure-minded GO Network, takes interactive to new heights as only Disney can. The site boasts an abundance of activities for the younger set, including games created by Macromedia's Shockwave, starring Disney's world-famous cast of animated characters. Download times are relatively short, and just as at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, there's always something else to do while you wait. Complete access to the site comes only with a paid membership to Disney's Club Blast, but there's still plenty of fun for nonmembers.
Tired of doing the photo exchange shuffle-passing photos among relatives to find out who wants what photos? Or hearing about family events after the fact? Why not set up a Web site so that your extended family can exchange pictures, news, and calendars? That's just what this is all about. It's the place where free sites with 15MB of storage (or more, for a price) are a breeze to set up and maintain. Your family will enjoy the photography tools, but you can also make a family newspaper, share shopping and wish lists, hold discussions, and trade e-mails. Groups of friends can do the same at SuperFriends, for folks who aren't necessarily related.
Word Central is the online site for students from Merriam Webster (the dictionary people). Word Central not only has standard dictionary capabilities but also lets kids compile their own dictionaries of words they have looked up. There is a word-of-the-day feature, and the site also has a full section of resources and related links for educators.
Do your child's favorite questions begin with "Why" and "How?" This spin-off of the Discovery Channel will captivate miniature Einsteins with its supply of projects, adventures, and articles about the world around us. The Automatic Adventure Personality Profile lets kids personalize the site and get a list of fun adventures that are a perfect match for their interests.
