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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.
Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.
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Game reviews for educational, self-direction

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  • Review
    Mayan Mysteries

    Cartoony learning adventure about ancient Mayan culture.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Roly Poly 2: Treasure Hunt

    Simple and fun picnic prep reinforces math skills.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Crisis of Nations

    Civics game about running a country in global economy.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Math Blaster Online

    Exciting-yet-educational games in safe, social world.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    My Reading Tutor

    Strong educational content; decent entertainment value.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Branches of Power

    Creative simulation teaches kids the legislative process.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Lifeboat to Mars

    Don't know much about biology? This free online game engages kids in the cool worlds of microbes and ecosystems.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    JumpStart 3D Virtual World

    Educational challenges help kids memorize the ABCs, solve math equations, and learn grammar.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    DreamBox Learning Math

    Kids can keep their math skills sharp with this fee-based site that adjusts as your child masters new concepts.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    WolfQuest

    Start your own wolf pack in this realistic adventure.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2007)