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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Excellent homework help -- with a price tag.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Plenty! Teaches math and science in a fun, interactive way.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    The encyclopedia contains entries on sex, abortion, and homosexuality, which are all addressed in an educational, age-appropriate way.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    StudyJams! costs $9.95 a month or $99 a year for parents, $7.95 a month or $79 a year for teachers. A 14-day free trial is available.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About StudyJams!

Parents need to know that this is a fun, educational subscription-based Web site from Scholastic for grades 3-6. It costs $9.95 a month or $99 a year (for teachers, it's cheaper); a 14-day free trial is available, but you have to give your credit card information to sign up for the trial. The site ad-free, and there's no objectionable content. The best part: Kids are guided through homework problems with slideshows, quizzes, and other activities and can earn points for finishing lessons, which they can use to create songs in the Jam Studio.

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