Sparktop

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Common Sense Media says

Site that celebrates those who think differently.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What's it about?

Sparktop celebrates those who "think differently." It's created by the Charles Schwab Foundation and is dedicated to helping kids with learning disabilities. In an introduction, Schwab talks about his own challenges with LD. As you explore, you'll learn about other famous people and what they think about their particular LD differences.


Is it any good?

 

The best section of the site is "Create," where kids can use a variety of online paint tools, mix an impressive array of audio sounds, and play back the track. They can also edit photos by stretching and manipulating them, or try out the voice tools and writing tools. Your work may show up in the public gallery for all to see.

Got something on your mind? Engaging teens in "Studio 24/7" offer advice on everything from problems at school to fears about AD/HD. Users select the questions from a list and pick the teen host they want to answer. It's fast and friendly and the teen hosts know their stuff.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about LD and the many ways brains work. The site is accessible in many ways, including reading and audio.


This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
Adult
April 9, 2008
 
What a great idea.
This is a great site for the mentally challenge, but you don't have to be to enjoy yourself. Check it out!

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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
 
1 of the best websites ver been to
This website is great its a safe myspace you can talk to other kids and when you talk to other kids they get reviewed before other children can read so you don't have to worry about that.you can play games with other children like 2 cubed and you can play games that earns points when you get points you can vist the sparkmart and buy real things that get sent to your house just by playing games but you must be a member.this is absouletly free,no scam and i should know because i've been a member since 2005.

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This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
Genre:Educational

This review was written by Jean Armour Polly

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
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