by Dan Klassen

Introduction

What did President George W. Bush enjoy doing as a young boy in elementary school?

Unless you went to school with the president, you probably don’t know the answer off the top of your head.

How long will it take you to find out?

Try clicking here.

How Big Is the Internet?

Today there are millions and millions of websites on the Internet. In just a few years the World Wide Web has gone from nothing to an information superhighway.

Someone has said more than 2 million new pages are added each day. While no one knows for sure, there are probably well over 100,000 sites created just for children. And that number is growing every day.

How can anyone sort through all the choices? How can you find websites that are good for your children? What about those that are educational and those that are just plain fun?

Help Is Here!

We hope to help in a couple of ways.

1. We offer useful background information that will help you better understand the Internet and the World Wide Web. We point to websites containing practical tips on how to find and evaluate sites and how to find your way around the Internet. You can use this information to explore the Web on your own or with your children.

2. We point out websites that you may want to share with your children. These links can be a starting point as you attempt to help your children get the most out of what the Web has to offer.

Sharing Your Favorites

In searching the Web, you will come across sites that you think are particularly good. We invite you to share your suggestions with others.