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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Fun games build math and reading skills.

On this site kids can:   do activities, get homework help, play games
updated 09.09.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Age- and grade-appropriate math and reading skills are taught.

  • User-created content:

    Not an issue.

  • Messages:

    The site sends the message that learning can be cool and fun.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Cartoon violence like tossing pigs or pelting penguins with snowballs.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The site runs a lot of banner ads, as well as integrated ads; links to outside vendors to buy books are present.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

How safe is it?

  • Personal privacy:

    Not an issue.

  • Online interaction:

    Not an issue.

  • Parental controls:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About FunBrain

Parents need to know that this site offers games designed to build on skills that kids are working on in school; in fact, some games are designed to be used in the classroom. The site displays quite a few ads and links to other non-threatening sites.

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    mye mye
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    I love it.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    MISS HOTTY
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    MY PUPPY

    I THINK FUNBRAIN IS A COOL WEB SITE TO BE ON {::}GET READY!!!!!!!!

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    kanesha
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    reynisa baby
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Safety isn't an issue

    teach kids how to learn

    i think this is a good way for your kids too learn.

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    pokemonlover234
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Good and Bad

    First off, it is completely safe because our school's computer teacher reccomends it. And also, it's got lots of fun games. You can choose between educational math games and regular games (I choose regular) and my favorite is Mighty Guy two. I have seen my friends play the math version, and it still looks fun, but it teaches basic, easy math skills and I have only seen one game where you must multiply and divide. I don't like the ads because you get skipped to the right after you complete a game and you want to yell out loud "We don't want your Diary of a Wimpy Kid books!"

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