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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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Website reviews for parents recommend & award winners

113 results
  • Review
    Historypin

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

    Fun games and a strong push to buy Poptropica membership.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    My Pop Studio

    Great way for kids to learn critical thinking.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Zui.com

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

    Smart site gives teens hands-on experience with coding.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Franktown Rocks

    With music, videos, games, and a virtual world, this site rocks out.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    HowStuffWorks

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

    Mostly tame entertainment portal has iffy off-site links.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Math Playground

    Jam-packed with many types of problems disguised as games.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    BrainPOP Jr.

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

    Not flashy, but filled with good educational activities.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Blogger

    Publishing thoughts can be easy -- but use safety features.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Flickr

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

    Share thoughts with a select few -- or the entire world.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Starfall.com

    Outstanding learn-to-read site sure to engage little ones.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Kidz Bop

    Video site has social networking, lots of ads.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Scarleteen

    Edgy sex-ed site best suited for mature teens.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Everloop

    Super-safe social networking site for tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    KidZui
    Kids' browser features safe, prescreened sites.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    The Slap
    Basic, bland social site for Victorious fans.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    ElfYourself

    Create a dancing elf version of yourself.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    MiniMonos

    This site's pro-environment stance is admirable, but it also deserves kudos for its efforts to keep kids safe.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Innerstar University

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

    Educational video site is an outstanding teaching tool.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Duck's Alphabet

    This simple, sweet site helps preschoolers feel successful in both website navigation and phonics skills.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2010)