TVOKids (http://www.tvokids.com)
common sense media says
Canada's public TV site is good, clean, smart fun.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site is sponsored by Canada's public television broadcaster and is full of activities involving TVOKids' popular characters. Much like its original characters and TV content, the site's videos, games, and ways for kids to participate in activities are consistently constructive. Even the snowboarding game has an educational element to it. There's also a hotline where kids can call with issues they're stressed about, in addition to Webcasts and written segments about stressful issues such as bullying, divorce, moving. Some activities require reading and some have text with accompanying voice-overs, so kids from the younger set (preschool) may need assistance. Short videos provide clips or previews of TVO's television programming. No outside advertising is present and warnings are given if kids try to leave the site through links.
Educational value:
Many of the games have an educational element. Firewall! is an online game about Internet safety and has true or false questions about how to stay safe online.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Just TVO-related shows highlighted; no outside ads.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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I like tvokids becase it is fon for me .
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