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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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Our child development rating guidelines

Website reviews for ages 8 & 10, self-direction

29 results
  • Review
    ChorePay

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

    Grammar study site could use more pizzazz.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Virtual Piggy

    Parent-monitored site introduces kids to online shopping.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    GCFLearnFree.org

    Educational site is packed with practical lessons and info.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Friv

    Kid-friendly game site could use more educational stuff.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Spatulatta

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

    Excellent resource for budding engineers.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (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
    Lumosity

    Stick with this site for a good brain workout -- for a fee.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Harry Potter Reading Club

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

    Impressive array of learning-based games and activities.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Imagination Cafe

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

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

    Massive collection of fun, free, online games.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Zibkids

    Site sparks business know-how but needs more work.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Tykoon

    Money-managing site has shopping, strong parental controls.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (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
    BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper

    Vast library of links a boon for kids doing online research.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    NASA's Space Place

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

    Captivating site on everyday (and advanced) science topics.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    You Are What You Read

    Reading is fun... pass it on!
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Innerstar University

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

    Girls can find great role models on smart science site.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2010)