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Best Websites of the Decade (2000-2009): Top 10 for Kids 6-10

Of all the media out there for kids, the Web has changed the most in the last 10 years. Our Best of the Decade list will help you steer your elementary school kids toward the top kid sites of the last 10 years. This list was hand-picked by our editors for cool games, kids' activities, favorite characters, overall impact, and more.

Website: DisneyFairies

A safe Neverland of fun and Disney products.

Review Date: 2/7/2008

Website: We Make Stories

Fun digital tools let kids practice storytelling skills.

Review Date: 7/30/2009

Website: Dora Links

Grown-up Dora doll mixes social responsibility with fashion.

Review Date: 10/20/2009

Website: Poptropica

Island-hopping adventure is hours of safe fun, but with ads.

Review Date: 5/24/2008

Website: Wonder Rotunda

Virtual fair's rides and exhibits teach and entertain.

Review Date: 9/10/2009

Website: KidzClix

Meaty edu-tainment site is good, clean tween fun.

Review Date: 9/24/2009

Website: Club Penguin

Hugely popular site is fun and safe but a time-eater.

Review Date: 3/14/2007

Website: iCarly

Mostly harmless tween comedy site, spattered with ads.

Review Date: 12/3/2008

Website: Scratch

Graphical application gives kids a taste of programming.

Review Date: 5/6/2009

Website: Free Rice

Learning and ending hunger, a few grains of rice at a time.

Review Date: 4/13/2009

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