3 free fun learning-links for bright kids.

Do you suspect your child may be gifted? Or perhaps you've known they are for some time and are always on the hunt for stuff to keep their minds stimulated. Any parent knows that the internet, used carefully, can be a fantastic learning resource for their kids. Parents of gifted children find the internet of particular help because their children are self-motivated learners and websites like the ones listed below provide some much needed downtime for parents.

So, if you're looking for a place for your child to learn, here are some useful links. All of them will be enjoyed by most kids and gifted kids will find some of these links their new favorite place online.

Starfall

A fantastic resource for the child interested in the alphabet, reading, numbers and simple computer use. For a gifted toddler it's all they'll need to teach themselves to read. With a little guidance from you, you'll find your child will get a lot out of this site. It has no advertising and is completely free with no need to register. Click here.

Cool maths 4 kids

This site has plenty for a child interested in maths. The games section will please those suspicious of 'learning'. For the voracious learner there's enough here to keep them happy for a long time to come. Limited, low-impact, advertising and free with no need to register. Click here.

Brain Pop

Put together to serve as a schools resource, any parent of a gifted child will immediately see how this site is sheer brilliance. A lovable robot character called Robbie and his various friends will teach you child about everything from gravity to government, all in beautifully animated and well written style. This site is not free but a 5 day free trial is easy to set up. There's resources for a range of ages. Click here.