Education.com has the message, “Bringing learning to life,” and their site does just that. The main tabs on Education.com are the “homepage,” just ASK, activities, worksheets, school-finder, e-learning, and, currently, back to school. Each tab has unique content.

Just ASK is a question and answer page that allows members to submit questions about a variety of topics. The questions can be answered by anyone and occasionally inspire a great deal of community input and discussion.

The Activities tab contains a selection of craft and project suggestions. Each craft contains a recommendation for the grade level it is tailored for and, when applicable, a subject heading to assist in fitting the project into a lesson plan. Clicking on any project brings up a handy supply list, a photograph of the project, and clearly explained instructions for the craft from beginning to end.

The Worksheets and Printables section of Education.com is a great resource for teachers. Much like the crafts, the worksheets feature grade level and subject recommendations for utilizing the pages. The worksheets can also be searched for keywords or separated into various grade levels for even more direct access.

The School-finder is a handy feature that allows any parent to search out education options in their district, city, or state. The site evaluates elementary, middle, and high schools and searches out both public and private offerings. This section offers tips and links to articles on topics such as getting involved at schools, standardized tests, and No Child Left Behind.

The E-Learning tab contains information on educational software, children’s books and audio books, games, and homework. Some of these services require a charge to access the material but many do not, such as the audio book suggestions for children. A great seasonal section is available underneath the Back-to-School section. This tab contains a variety of articles on pertinent topics including separation anxiety, school lunches, and getting organized.

Education.com contains a broad mixture of content that will prove handy to teachers as they seek to expand their children’s educational horizons.

Note: This site does contain banner advertising, which can be easily ignored during the quest for content.