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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Network's hub makes you use your, well, noggin.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Many of the games are eductional and enhance reading, counting, and artistic skills.
  • Messages:

    The characters teach accpetance, teamwork, and creativity.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Some banner ads and a link to Nick Jr. and its online store.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Noggin

Parents need to know that although kids younger than 4 can probably use this site with some simple pointing and clicking, we don't recommend having kids online who are that young. Among other things, this site has banner ads which are clickable and for really little kids, the ad content will be indistinguishable from the game content. Young kids will get a kick out of playing games, coloring printable pages, and singing along to music videos all featuring their favorite TV characters such as Dora, Oobi, and Franklin. Some of the games don't have any educational value, but most of them encourage counting, finding missing letters in an alphabet, sequencing, imagination, and creativity. Kids don't really need to know how to read to use this site, as mere mouseovers usually prompt a response that says aloud where a link will take you.

Read our full review by Jean Armour Polly and Heidi Kotansky

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  1. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Safety isn't an issue

    Well i Thak it a good show but take way oobi show

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Perfect for all ages

    love it my 2and 3 year old now alot!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Inappropriate content on Noggin!

    I was just watching the end of "Wow Wow Wubzy" with my 5 year old. After "Moose A Moose" (between Wubzy and "Zoey 101") Noggin showed a music video by someone called "Akon." You can only imagine the look on my face when he began singing a song called "So Damn beautiful." If that's not bad enough, the video was only a short clip, and this thug (Akon) continued to repeat the phrase over and over. Needless to say I'm shocked at Noggin and Nickelodeon, and my family will not be watching the channel any longer. Shame on you Noggin!! //soonermike1

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

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