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  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Educational hub makes learning fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Scholastic is all about education from teaching resources to student activities broken down into age groups. Even the games are educational. The site also promotes the joy of reading.

  • Messages:

    The boards are mostly about books and although there doesn't seem to be a filter, users stay nice and on topic.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The news section covers the news -- even if that means wars, fighting, and natural disasters, but it's all in a very fact-driven, safe way.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    There are a few banner ads, subscription call outs, and contests and giveaways. The kids section promotes Scholastic's books. A large section at the bottom of the home page advertises Scholastic products and services. There's a huge store for teachers, parents, and kids.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Scholastic

Parents need to know that this site is a comprehensive, fun, and educational online hub where kids can spend hours learning something new. A lot of the information is separated by age, making the site's content really targeted and age-appropriate. The site does push its products, but most of them are books or educational materials. Kids might get a little annoyed by all the content geared toward teachers and parents, but what they do find for them will be interesting and engaging. To be a member, users only have to submit their first name and first letter of their last name. The boards are mostly about books and although there doesn't seem to be a filter, users stay nice and on topic.

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