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18 results
  • 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
    MrNussbaum

    Quick, before school starts, send your kids to this edu-site to brush up on math, science, English, and social studies.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    FactMonster

    Is your tween hungry for knowledge? Point them here to find resources and information in kid-friendly form.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Oh Noah!

    Learning a new language can be tricky -- and a lot of fun. Kids will learn some basic Spanish from Noah's mix-ups and discover that it's OK to make mistakes along the way
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    DoSomething.org

    As a resume-builder and a soul-satisfier, this not-for-profit site lets kids take action on issues they care about.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Zui.com

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

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

    Kids 9-14 can apply to become part of this site's 50-person press corps and learn about journalism first-hand.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Enchanted Learning

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

    Educational video site is an outstanding teaching tool.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    National Geographic Little Kids

    Pre-reading, logic, and counting are at home with this friendly intro to animals, geography, and science.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Teen Ink

    This site provides a supportive environment for teens to express themselves through all kinds of creative writing.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Google Scholar

    Free, comprehensive scholarly search engine is perfect for high-schoolers getting their first taste of research.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Volunteer Match

    This site is a high-tech networker, linking kids with volunteer jobs that suit their interests, schedules, and skills.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    SecretBuilders

    A world of exploration awaits. This site's emphasis on collaboration helps kids work together to solve problems.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    New Moon Girls Online

    Dynamo site for girls has priorities right.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    MoshiMonsters

    Take care of creatures and learn a little in virtual world.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    PBS Kids Go

    Loads of super educational games and activities.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2007)