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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Bilingual game is beautiful, different, and smart.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids can learn the ABCs in English and French, put together electronic puzzles, and make music -- among other educational activities.
  • Messages:

    Site encourages exploration of language, music, art, and culture through very simple games.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Some activities are also in French.
  • Consumerism:

    There's a link to buy a T-shirt to help support the site.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About PoissonRouge

Parents need to know that this sublime educational site geared to very young kids is beautiful, even though it doesn't have a lot of flashy computer tricks or complex plots. Even kids just learning how to use a mouse will be able to navigate easily through the various-leveled games and activities -- although parents will want to sit along side to explain things as they go along. The site is commercial-free, and the closest thing to an ad is a link to buy a T-shirt to help support the site.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about cause and effect. The site is designed so kids can plainly see how by clicking on an image something will happen. To take this lesson outside of cyberspace, parents can ask kids to find ways they can do these tasks in real life. Like what happens when you bang on a drum hard and what happens when you hit it softly?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    Highly recommended for toddlers and preschoolers!

    This is a great website! The ABCs in different languages, wonderful little things to explore everywhere in the 'playroom'. My son has no trouble getting around on this website and really has a ball with it!

  2. Parent Reviewer
    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

    My daughter's (oh, and mine too!) favorite site

    This site is great. It is a treasure box of exploration that is updated regularly. Each time my child goes to this site, there is something new for her to discover. I can't recommend a better site for little ones. It is really fun for adults too!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great for My Little Sis

    My sister is barely learning to use the mouse, let alone click. This is a great site with simple games that are suprisingly interesting. The best thing I like about it is that there are no instructions, yet you can still understand what to do. The simplicity and colorfulness is absolutely amazing.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Beautiful and well done site for children

    My grandaughter loves this site, and all the family too. She can navigate easily in the web page. She can learn different languages and have fun!

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