The Mouse Club (http://www.themouseclub.co.uk/)
common sense media says
British edu-site encourages learning both on and off-line.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
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.
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.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
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 applicable.
Privacy & safety:
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.
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isaiahcalvin
parent of 5 year old
parent of 5 year old
The website is OK. The games aren't too engaging. The animals do not talk so a child needs everything read to them and many of the games are the same in design. The good is it's free, the bad is that there are many better websites out there.
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