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SesameStreet.org

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Brought to you by the letter "F" -- for fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    It's all about learning: Kids can play games and watch videos that teach math and language skills and encourage creativity.
  • Messages:

    There are plenty of good lessons on topics like getting along with others, feelings, and appreciating other cultures.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    There's a small "sponsored by" ad at the bottom of each page and a "shop" link that goes to SesameWorkshop.org, which has a Sesame store.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About SesameStreet.org

Parents need to know that this highly interactive Sesame site is a fun, safe, and educational place for kids to play and learn. Parents can set up playlists of videos and games, which kids can navigate through with the help of voice-over instructions and graphics showing them what to do. There's also a PlaySafe feature available on some browsers that allows parents to lock a playlist or game page so that kids left to play on their own can't get to other Web sites. (Note: We don't recommend preschoolers surf around online, and if they do, parents should be right next to them.)

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the topics addressed in the games and videos -- everything from what to do when you have to go to the bathroom to respecting people's differences. Families can also talk about what age is right to use a computer and what are healthy computer habits to get into.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    iffy for 2

    i say iffy for 2 becaus kids that young shouldent be playing on the computor they should be outside playing or learning. plus even some of the sinpilest games will be confusing and hard for a 2 year old. leave playing on the computor till there 3.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Safety is an issue
    • User content isn't age appropriate

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • User content is age appropriate

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