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It's all about the students...
There are a number of clubs, activities, and teams for students to participate in while at Elm Street. We encourage all students to get involved!! Please ask your teacher for more information about these activities.
Here are some links that you might find interesting. Click on the titles to check them out.
Be sure to check with your parents before using any new websites!
Kids Help
Phone
As a leader in the harnessing of technology to
improve the well-being of kids, Kids Help Phone has transformed its
online counselling services with the launch of Phase One of a fully
transformed Kids' Website. Developed with the needs and skills of
today's technology-savvy kids in mind, and the mission of providing the
most relevant and expert-reviewed information, kidshelpphone.ca is the
only online community in Canada to offer young people a place to go for
direct and indirect web-based counselling services.
STAS
STAS, the Prince Edward Island Science and Technology Awareness Site, is a bilingual resource for students and teachers to learn, teach, and discover.
Ask Jeeves Kids
The best search engine for answering simple kid questions like, “How does an iceberg form?” or “What causes hiccups?”
Kids Click!
This site was created by a group of US librarians so kids could find age-appropriate Web content on everything from science to health to popular entertainment. All links are non-commercial and non-violent.
How Stuff Works
This award-winning site clearly and concisely tells kids (and adults!) how different things work — from the everyday (how automobile engines run) to the unusual (how Jell-O sets).
Fact Monster
This is a one-stop reference source of kid-friendly facts and articles. The award-winning site also has loads of interactive tools that encourage kids to improve their math, spelling and vocabulary.
CBC Kids
This terrific extension of CBC’s educational and entertaining programming for kids targets specific ages like preschool, afterschool and teens. Activities include non-violent games like Canuck Rally and interactive horoscopes.
PBS Kids
The activities and games on this award-winning site feature many of the characters from kids’ favourite TV shows, including Caillou, Clifford, Barney and Oscar the Grouch. Easy navigation makes it friendly for young and first-time Internet users. There’s also an extensive resource section for parents and teachers.
Kids Reads
The best place on the Web for kids to find information about their
favourite books and authors, including excerpts from the hottest new
releases.
Funology.com
A great place for kids to find things to do — not just at the computer, but anywhere. The million and one games, magic tricks, recipes, experiments and craft projects will put a stop to the “Mom, I’m bored” syndrome.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Multimedia presentations, image galleries and interactive games make learning Canadian history and geography a lot more fun.
CoolMath4Kids
Games, brain twisters and colouring-book activities for a variety of age groups help make math fun. A great site for kids who are struggling with multiplication and need to practise their skills.
Science Made Simple
This no-frills site helps kids learn science the easy, hands-on way with clear, detailed answers to their questions and lots of fun projects and experiments.
Funbrain.com
Interactive tools and games like Grammar Gorillas and MathCar Racing entice kids to learn.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
This site encourages young naturalists to actively participate in wildlife conservation, including building a backyard habitat for birds and butterflies.
United Nations Cyber School Bus
Translated into six languages, the rich content and resources on this United Nations–sponsored site let children participate in a global community over the Web.
National Geographic Kids!
The best part of this all-round great site is the current affairs section, written in easy-to-understand language, so kids can keep on top of new archaeological digs and historical discoveries.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
A perfect place for budding astronomers to learn about the galaxy. Kids can receive up-to-the-minute bulletins about space programs or use the multimedia section to view current images in space.
Stop Bullying Now
Welcome to the Stop Bullying Now! Campaign.
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. Stop Bullying Now!
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