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Website reviews for creating, learning potential

29 results
  • Review
    CorkboardMe

    Tidy virtual space for storing and sharing tidbits of info.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    StoryJumper

    Sweet site lets kids write and illustrate original stories.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Animate It!

    Downloadable stop-motion movie creator has a one-time fee.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    DIY

    Kids can follow their interests, build confidence, and gain valuable skills as they complete fun, hands-on challenges.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Capzles

    Make and share DIY slideshows, but use privacy settings.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Spatulatta

    Inspire kids' inner chef with this recipe site.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Design Squad Nation

    Fun PBS site introduces kids to engineering.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Xtranormal

    Turn stories into cool, creative animated movies.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Animoto

    Creative, easy-to-use tool for making and sharing videos.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    DLTK's Crafts for Kids

    A bounty of fun crafts for kids, but some iffy ads.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Weebly

    Impressively easy-to-use website creation tool.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Pixton

    Create impressive comics with simple click-and-drag tools.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    ToonDoo

    Free reign for kids' creativity -- browse with caution.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Comic Life

    Fun way to turn your own images into realistic cartoons.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Flixpress

    Easy way to create short, original videos online.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Storybird

    Create beautiful books to share online and in print.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Zibkids

    Site sparks business know-how but needs more work.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    My Pop Studio

    Great way for kids to learn critical thinking.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Make: Online

    DIY site encourages kids to tinker, create, invent, think.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Figment

    Teen writers express themselves on supportive social site.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    deviantART

    Online art gallery is creative space for older teens.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Zimmer Twins

    Creating new cartoons is a cinch with this easy-to-use animation site starring the cute Zimmer Twins.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    SMITHTeens

    Text-mad teens love this site where they can practice short-form creative writing by submitting six-word memoirs.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Teen Ink

    This site provides a supportive environment for teens to express themselves through all kinds of creative writing.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    GoAnimate

    Fun, do-it-yourself cartoons for budding teen animators.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2009)