Sit down with your child, try a search at a few of these sites, then bookmark your favorites. Each of these search sites attempts to link only to safe sites, but adult supervision is still the most important key to using the Internet with children.

	Yahooligans! is a searchable, browsable index of the Internet designed for Web surfers ages 7 to 12. Only sites judged appropriate for this age group are chosen.  You can enter your Yahooligans search here:
	Ask Jeeves for Kids allows kids to ask complete questions using plain English. Sites are filtered using SurfWatch to block access to many inappropriate Web sites.
	KidsClick is a directory (a collection of sites grouped by subject or topic.) Searches can be refined by reading level and amount of graphics.
	EdView is a very selective catalog of educational sites gathered and monitored for safety. Searches can be refined by choosing K-5, 6-8, or 9-12.
	AltaVista, a powerful adult search engine, has a "Family Filter" that allows filtered Web searching. (Look for the Family Filter Switch near the top of the screen.) Once you have set this capability from your computer a password is required to conduct non-filtered searches.
	ALFY is a graphic web portal targeted especially for children between the ages of 3 to 10. Everything is images -- no reading required.
	AOL Kids Only is a search engine that links only to sites that are safe for children. The help section is easy to understand and there are no advertisements on the pages.

Jeffrey Branzburg
Supervisor of Instructional Technology
Lawrence Public Schools
jbranzburg@lawrence.k12.ny.us