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PBSKidsPlay.org

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Educational site entertains and teaches.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    All of the instructions are said in voice-over. Skills adapt to age and stage levels.

  • Messages:

    Kids are given positive reinforcement each time they graduate to the next level in a game and get a "reward" that they can keep in their treasure box. Even if they don't advance, they get a star for trying.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Subscriptions are $9.95 a month or $79.95 annually, with a 15-day free trial period. There's also an obvious tie-in to PBS and its characters.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About PBSKidsPlay.org

Parents need to know that this non-commercial site suits a range of developmental ages. Kids don't need to know how to read: All of the instructions are said in voice-over. For the youngest kids, there's shape and color identification. Older kids get early reading and arithmetic skill readiness. The activities adapt based on a kid's progress, so kids don't get stuck playing the same game over and over. Also, there are time-out features so kids don't overdo it (we don't recommend preschoolers surf without parents). Subscriptions are $9.95 a month (or $79.95 annually) after an initial free incentive period.

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    alexander matias
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

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    ttet1
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    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

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    oanhpham
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    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    rockingameboy
    Lives in Delaware
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Educational for young children

    This site may give your young children a learning experience!The games are fun and they teach you alot.Great site for teaching your young kids.

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    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 1.0

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