When is Chinese New Year?
Find out the dates of each Chinese New Year over a period of 12 years together with the associated zodiac animals and Chinese calendar dates.
Twenty Top Titanic Facts
Interesting facts about the Titanic disaster from National Geographic Kids.
Neuroscience for Kids
Explore the Nervous System - the brain, spinal cord, the neuron and the senses. Excellent graphics.
Rock Cycle
Learn about different types of rocks and how they change over time.
Storynory
Free audio books, including classic fairy tales, myths, verse, Bible stories and original stories for children. Download mp3 files, burn to CD, subscribe to kids' podcast. The only downside is that there is advertising at the end of the stories.
Science Sparkles
At Science Sparks they are passionate about making science fun for kids and they have devised lots of easy science activities using equipment and materials commonly found around the home.
Teaching English
Free classroom materials including short activities to full lesson plans, for teaching kids and adults. There are also articles on teaching English, and free teacher development and teacher training materials.
Bikeability
Bikeability is cycling proficiency for the 21st century. There are classroom teaching resources and advice on how to get a scheme running in your school. Kids can find out the nearest Bikeability centre.
World Religions
World religions compared. Written for children each of the religions has information about celebrations, sacred spaces and basic beliefs.
Arrow Cards
Build a two or three digit number using the cards. Click the button to see how it is written. This site can help children understand place value. It is suitable for use on an interactive whiteboard.
