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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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Game reviews for ages 4 & 9, learning potential, self-direction

17 results

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  • Review
    LEGO City Undercover

    The game promotes exploration, discovery, and imagination in a colorful and cartoonish world that feels like the world's biggest LEGO collection come to life.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    MLB 2K13

    Mediocre baseball game resembles last year's title.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning

    Cute, open-ended farming series adds more customization.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Style Savvy Trendsetters

    The focus is on looks, but business strategy makes the game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection

    Light on instructions but 13 fun sports to play.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    NCAA Football 13

    College football sim adds Heisman winners to the mix.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    FEZ

    Dimension-shifting puzzles make for unique gameplay without any violence.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Order Up!!

    Fun, accessible cooking sim teaches international dishes.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Great Gateway Grab

    Carmen Sandiego engages kids to use math to solve a mystery in this downloadable Wii game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Crisis of Nations

    Civics game about running a country in global economy.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Pet Pals 2: Best of Friends!

    As kids play with virtual puppies, they learn about math and emotions.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Leapster Explorer, LeapPad Explorer
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Puzzler Mind Gym 3D

    Collection of mental challenges is hard but rewarding.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Every Body Has a Brain

    Fun characters and exciting mini-games make learning about the brain child's play.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Dora's Big Birthday Adventure

    Variety and fun in perfect preschool adventure.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Imagine: Detective

    Detective game for girls has great play, good role model.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters

    DSi-only download game focuses on language and drawing.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    JumpStart 3D Virtual World

    Educational challenges help kids memorize the ABCs, solve math equations, and learn grammar.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2009)