Best Websites of the Decade (2000-2009): Top 10 for Preteens and Young Teens

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 preteens and young teens 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.

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  • MyPopStudio
    Great way for kids to learn critical thinking.
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  • Famster
    Safe, stranger-free blogging & more for families.
    11
     
  • Nick News
    Excellent current events coverage buried in murky design.
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  • ChannelOne
    Smart current events site has some fluff.
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  • Alloy
    Celebs and shopping dominate fun but shallow teen site.
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  • Whyville.net
    Social site with good edu value needs supervision.
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  • WatchKnow
    G-rated video site for kids teaches math, science, and more.
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  • FreshBrain.org
    Cool idea lab lets teens use tech tools to create and share.
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  • Miniclip
    Addictive game arcade with safe social feature.
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  • YouTube

    Vast video site entertains and educates; iffy stuff abounds.

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