PBS KIDS PLAY! (http://www.pbskidsplay.org)
common sense media says
Educational site entertains and teaches.
parents & educators say
- 29% say there are positive messages
- 29% say it's educational
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this non-commercial site suits a range of developmental ages. Kids don't need to know how to read: All of the instructions are said in voice-over. For the youngest kids, there's shape and color identification. Older kids get early reading and arithmetic skill readiness. The activities adapt based on a kid's progress, so kids don't get stuck playing the same game over and over. Also, there are time-out features so kids don't overdo it (we don't recommend preschoolers surf without parents). Subscriptions are $9.95 a month (or $79.95 annually) after an initial free incentive period.
Educational value:
All of the instructions are said in voice-over. Skills adapt to age and stage levels.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Subscriptions are $9.95 a month or $79.95 annually, with a 15-day free trial period. There's also an obvious tie-in to PBS and its characters.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Based on 7 parent & educator reviews:
- 29% say there are positive messages
- 29% say it's educational
Most useful reviews by all members
eyrieowl
parent of 4 year old
parent of 4 year old
excellent educational resource for 3+
I think this is pretty wonderful. Yes, it's not free, but I hardly think that promotes consumerism. The fact that I'm paying for it is completely not on my daughter's radar, so I don't understanding dinging it for that. And of course it uses the PBS characters, but it never feels like they are trying to sell my daughter anything. The use of the PBS characters helps to get her interested, so I think it's a plus. Sometimes you have to pay for quality products, and I feel this is quality. In the short time my daughter has been using this software, she's been very engaged, and she has noticeably improved in several of the skill areas that the site focuses on. I'm very keen on the parents section where we can see a progress chart of how she is progressing in a variety of areas as well as activities that we can encourage her to work on. It doesn't replace "real-world" activities, but it's a pretty darn good supplement.
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rockingameboy
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Educational for young children
This site may give your young children a learning experience!The games are fun and they teach you alot.Great site for teaching your young kids.
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jonnypants23
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
Good website for toddlers.
My brother plays this website and he relly likes it.
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