find reviews

 

ages

reset

entertainment type

browse by learning rating

browse by subject

browse by skill

genre

show more genres

topics

reset
show more topics

more ways to browse

reset
 

Register to stay informed about the latest media for your kids with our newsletters.

About our rating system
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.
Our child development rating guidelines

Website reviews for popular with kids, learning potential

31 results
  • Review
    FactMonster

    Is your tween hungry for knowledge? Point them here to find resources and information in kid-friendly form.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • 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
    CoolMath

    Info and games designed to boost math's fun factor.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Girls' Life

    Mag site smartly tackles teen girls' interests and issues.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Roblox

    Great for creative gamers, this site lets kids design their own games to play and share.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Franktown Rocks

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

    Vast video site entertains and educates; iffy stuff abounds.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    GirlSense

    Creative fashionista outlet may offer too much contact.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Facebook

    Social site connects friends, requires privacy.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Club Penguin

    Site unveils new chat tool, makes it easier to find friends.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    OurWorld

    Virtual world with games and some smart parental controls.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Starfall.com

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

    Video site has social networking, lots of ads.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Animal Jam

    Nat Geo virtual world teaches kids about nature.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Innerstar University

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

    Online art gallery is creative space for older teens.
    AGE
    15
     
    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
    Scratch

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

    Gives blogging a shot in the arm with mixed-media postings.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    (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
    Spark City World

    Virtual world where girls can play games, gab, and shop.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    Poptropica

    Island-hopping adventure is hours of safe fun, but with ads.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    MoshiMonsters

    Take care of creatures and learn a little in virtual world.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    Kidzworld

    Well-monitored site where kids uphold community standards.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2007)