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PBSKidsPlay.org

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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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.

updated 07.04.08

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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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what age is right to use a computer and what are healthy computer habits to get into. They can also explore why kids like to play games with favorite TV characters.
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 8
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    I smiled

    it's good

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    "I cried!

    once day i walk around my house my mom said i must go in but i lost my wii so my mom dont care i cried and i said mom is alot money my mom dont care the end

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Anonymous
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0

    a big giant people

    567kg

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 9
    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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