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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.
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.
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Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.
Our child development rating guidelines

Website reviews for ages 8 & 11, educational, learning potential

26 results
  • Review
    ChorePay

    Useful tool for managing chores has lots of shopping.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Quizlet

    Student-created flashcards are a mixed bag.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Maggie's Earth Adventures

    Save the planet with these terrific learning activities.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    CNN Student News

    News site for kids has access to adult articles and topics.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    The Ozone Hole

    Mediocre design buries useful ozone layer facts.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Google Sky

    Interactive space map needs an update.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Harry Potter Reading Club

    Fun, games, and guidance for kids' first book club.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Biz Kid$

    Kids teach other kids how to control their financial and entrepreneurial futures on this upbeat site.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Imagination Cafe

    Articles, word games, and activities to inform and inspire.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Virtual Nerd

    Detailed math videos and practice -- from simple to complex.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Sea and Sky

    Kids of all ages can indulge their sea and space curiosity.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Figure This!

    Complex math concepts presented as real-world examples.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Wondermind

    Games and videos make exploring the brain fun.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Tykoon

    Money-managing site has shopping, strong parental controls.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Nourish Interactive

    Fun games on pro-nutrition site, needs some updates.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    NASA's Space Place

    Site shows kids the fun in learning about science and tech.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Word Central

    Kid-friendly definitions make site a great reference.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    StudyJams!

    Lively math, science site caters to various learning styles.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Cyberchase

    Site based on PBS show is online learning at its best.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    You Are What You Read

    Reading is fun... pass it on!
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    The First Thanksgiving

    Info-packed, interactive look at Pilgrim life.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Cool Science

    With fun lessons and instructions for fun activities and experiments, this science site encourages learning by doing.
    AGE
    8
     
    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
    Kids.gov

    Educational hub is a solid resource for learning.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    TIME for Kids

    Terrific news/info resource boosts brain power.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2007)