iT Ee Ss OE hE MetBeD 7 a) D> 0%. e Dy bowls J i VE. BSS fei 13 Smart Stops On The Web (NAPSA)—Parents may beable to weave their children’s love of the Web into a learning opportunity. Many American children ages 8 to 17 have madethe Internet their primary playground, according to a recent study by Knowledge Networks/Statistical Research, with one-third of them saying they prefer to surf the Net instead of watching TV or engaging in other media, such as radio or magazines. Experts say parents, teachers and caregivers can take advantage of this fact by encouraging kids to visit educational Websites. For example, SuperPages.com has an “Enlighten Me”section that brings users to a number of different educational features. At the heart of Enlighten Meis Super Thinkers, homeof the popular and original Peetnik Mysteries. Kids are invited to help 12-year-old detective Penn Peetnik interactively solve mysteries in thefictional town of Clutterbuck Valley. The site’s Literacy Leaders section offers inspiring stories and interviews of extraordinary individuals who have made improving literacy a priority in theirlives. Parents having trouble choosing a good book for themselves or their children can visit the Book Reviews link for recommended books categorized by “children,” “teens” and “adults.” Educational Web sites can be a fun way to spark children’s interestin learning. If parents feel the need to develop their own Internet skills, they may find the site’s Internet Learning Tutor link helpful. It offers an easy to use and interactive, online tutorial designed to be non-intimidating and to advance people’s navigation skills. Additional educational sites include www.Education.com, www. BigChalk.com, www.Discovery School.com and www.ClassBrain. com. Each site may help parents and their children get the most out of the Web. SuperPages.com is produced and marketed by Verizon Information Services. To learn more, visit www.superpages.com.
