These electronic resources make doing a term paper or research assignment a far different experience than most parents remember. Special computer programs can help children learn to read and may entice them to want to read with colorful graphics, interactive games and virtually unlimited on-line resources. Surf the Internet at the library. More and more of the latest information we need for our jobs, education, health and other topics can be found on-line. Ask your librarian to help you find Internet sites of special interest for children.
Many libraries offer their own sites for children.
There are also sites on popular TV shows, dinosaurs, children's magazines stories on-line and much more. Some magazines, especially computer and patenting magazines, have articles listing the most current online resources. Go to the library with your child to supervise her computer use. Remember that the library must provide services for all ages. It's up to you to determine what is appropriate for your own child.