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  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Loads of super educational games and activities.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Most games and activities are educational. Kids can earn a PBS "web license" when they pass a quiz on Internet safety.
  • Messages:

    PBS characters tend to be good role models, lend a helping hand, and/or communicate positive messages.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    The "Don't Buy It" section imparts ad smarts (how photos of models are altered, music in commercials).
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About PBSKids.org/go

Parents need to know that this site is for elementary kids (whereas PBSKids.org targets the preschool to early elementary crowd). Many of the activities require reading skills, so early readers might need an adult to help them. Much like its younger predecessor, this site is an easy-to-navigate, extremely-well designed place full of activities and games. There are no outside links and other than TV schedules, no advertising was found. The site includes an online video player (which works for both Macs and PCs) that includes clips, sneak previews, and full episodes of PBS Kids shows.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    Perfect for tweens

    I love this website and it is different from pbskids.org because it has a go in it. It is great for ages 8-14.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    Love it! Play on my free time

    Fun site! I wish they had more videos. If I had more time, I would spend my whole day on this site. Safe, fun, and kid-friendly.

  3. I rate this title and give it 0.0

  4. I rate this title and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Safety is an issue

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue

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  5. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    a great site for little kids

    i dont luv it but little kids DEFINETLY WILL. a great site for ages 3-8.5.

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