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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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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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Website reviews for hobbies, creativity

19 results
  • Review
    Spatulatta

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

    Users create fashion passion collages and offer style advice
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Design Squad Nation

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

    Create LEGO-themed avatars; stick to kid-safe mode.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Zui.com

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

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

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

    Creative fashionista outlet may offer too much contact.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper

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

    Excellent tool for kids with nuts-and-bolts questions.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    BrainPOP Jr.

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

    Explore arts and crafts with young, animated Martha Stewart.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Instructables

    Encyclopedia of cool DIY projects, but not all for kids.
    AGE
    13
     
    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
    PBS Kids' Lunch Lab

    What's for lunch? Something delicious and nutritious! Kids cook up fun at this educational and satisfying PBS site.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    FashionPlaytes

    Designer wannabes can embellish this site's basic designs to their heart's content -- and even buy their final designs.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Moxie Girlz

    Doll world promotes mix of positive attitude and fashion.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    JrChefsofAmerica

    Healthy recipes and tips for would-be kid cooks.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    Kidzworld

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