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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

    British edu-site encourages learning both on and off-line.

On this site kids can:   do activities, download stuff, play games

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Through interactive games and activities, preschoolers are able to improve their reading, counting, and matching skills. Plus, they’re introduced to computer learning in an engaging, colorful setting that is completely age-appropriate.

  • User-created content:

    Not an issue.

  • Messages:

    The site presents preschool learning in a fun, imaginative and creative manner. It provides a positive learning experience for young children as well as a bevy of helpful resources for parents and teachers.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    You won’t find any ads on this site, but there are links to outside sites such as Crayola.com as well as sites that provide parenting and teaching resources. A “Shop” section on the site allows users to peruse and purchase preschool educational software and programs offered by The Mouse Club.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

How safe is it?

  • Personal privacy:

    The site is free and accessible to anyone, and information is only captured if you place an order through the shop. Users who join the Mouse Club can choose to receive a regular newsletter (called a “mouseletter”) by email.

  • Online interaction:

    Users can send simple animated ecards to other friends’ email addresses. The messages are pre-selected and encouraging ("It's so cool to see you back at school!"), so there’s no chance of inappropriate language getting through

  • Parental controls:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Mouse Club

Parents need to know that this educational site is a colorful, imaginitive place for preschoolers to learn and play. Created in the United Kingdom, this "mouse club" has nothing to do with that other mouse (Mickey's), but is just as fun -- and doesn’t come with a barrage of product placement and movie tie-ins. It does, however, go hand-in-hand with a variety of educational software products offered for purchase, but they aren’t heavily marketed on the site. Preschoolers will delight in their three virtual playmates, Blue Mouse, Red Mouse, and Roly, who show up throughout the site’s games and activities. Parents and teachers will discover great tools and tips for enhancing the educational experience throughout this safe site.

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Families Can Talk About

  • How playing online can actually be a great way to learn, too. What types of things can you learn from interactive games and activities that will help you perform better in school?
  • Why it’s important to learn in many different environments. Even though playing online can help teach computer, math and reading skills, it’s important to also find other ways to play and learn away from the computer.
  • How important it is to learn how to operate a computer correctly and safely. How will a computer be used later in life … in school and in the workplace?
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