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Website reviews for arts, tech skills

36 results
  • Review
    StoryJumper

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

    Cool history project empowers teens to connect and share.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Animate It!

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

    A source for fun, free sound editing software.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    CAST UDL Book Builder

    Read, write, share -- there's no wrong way to enjoy a book.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    MeetMeAtTheCorner.org

    YouTube alternative helps kids make and view quality videos.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (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
    Sploder

    Game design site promotes creation and sharing.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (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
    Curiosityville

    Charming site tracks kids' progress in learning games.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Masher

    Combine videos, photos, and music; best for Facebook users.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Teen Nick

    Good site for teens to watch and discuss fave Nick shows.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Storybird

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

    Safe social networking for kids under 13.
    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
    Radio Disney

    Safe, tween-centric songs by popular Disney stars.
    AGE
    8
     
    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
    Pinterest

    Semi-social site helps users collect images for inspiration.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Franktown Rocks

    With music, videos, games, and a virtual world, this site rocks out.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper

    Vast library of links a boon for kids doing online research.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    BrainPOP Jr.

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

    Free cloud-based music service focuses on sharing.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Flickr

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