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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.
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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.
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35 results
  • Review
    FunBrain

    Fun games and a strong push to buy Poptropica membership.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    My Pop Studio

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

    YouTube-like site for kids is good for play and discovery.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Codecademy

    Smart site gives teens hands-on experience with coding.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Franktown Rocks

    With music, videos, games, and a virtual world, this site rocks out.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    BrainPOP Jr.

    Animated educational content for kids to explore, for a fee.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Enchanted Learning

    Not flashy, but filled with good educational activities.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Blogger

    Publishing thoughts can be easy -- but use safety features.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Flickr

    Fun media management with access to some iffy stuff.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Starfall.com

    Outstanding learn-to-read site sure to engage little ones.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Scarleteen

    Edgy sex-ed site best suited for mature teens.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    MiniMonos

    This site's pro-environment stance is admirable, but it also deserves kudos for its efforts to keep kids safe.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Innerstar University

    Buy American Girl, play in safe, positive virtual world.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Khan Academy

    Educational video site is an outstanding teaching tool.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Duck's Alphabet

    This simple, sweet site helps preschoolers feel successful in both website navigation and phonics skills.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    (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
    Sweety High

    Strong privacy measures make this closed social network an ideal alternative to Facebook.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Game Classroom

    This homework helper website ups the fun quotient for kids ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Scratch

    This downloadable programming language lets kids create everything from games to greeting cards.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Google Scholar

    Free, comprehensive scholarly search engine is perfect for high-schoolers getting their first taste of research.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Free Rice

    An endless quiz with a big heart: Each correct answer donates 10 grains of rice to the world's hungry.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    GoAnimate

    Fun, do-it-yourself cartoons for budding teen animators.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    That's Not Cool

    Tackles digital dating abuse with videos appealing to teens.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Snopes

    Gruesome tales abound on this debunker of urban myths.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Ready to Learn Reading

    Reading games and activities targeted to three different age groups help kids master literacy skills.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2008)