Multimedia

YouTube is entertaining but not always educational. Here are some picks for multimedia sites featuring fabulous videos for all grade levels:

Between the Lions: Click on video clips for kid friendly music videos where groups like the Vowel Boot Camp, Dixie Chimps, When Two Vowels Go Wailng, and The “un” People sing catchy tunes to get your child acquainted with the wonders of the English language. Click on Stories to watch great clips that incorporate text to help children with their sight word skills. Choose from a wealth of fiction or non-fiction stories like Making Bread or An Egg is Quiet. Best for preschoolers and elementary ages.

Dragonfly TV Web: Get kids excited about science by watching investigations as they happen on. The site showcases real kids finding science in the things they love using a hands-on approach. Best for elementary ages.

Sesame Street Featured Videos: Watch Neil Patrick Harris (aka Doogie Howser) sing and dance about shoes and revisit your childhood with classics like Martians and the Telephone. Best for preschoolers and toddlers.