Wacky Windows (http://www.wackywindows.com)
common sense media says
Kids' progress reports add value to British edu-gaming site.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this British educational site is safe and appropriate for preschoolers and older to use with an adult's guidance. Kids will learn about shapes and colors, practice simple math problems, and identify letters and words. The site says it's free to register, but that's a little misleading since you have to pay for the best features (premium games, tracking your child's progress).
Educational value:
The games teach kids about numbers, letters, shapes, and colors, but the lessons run out quickly for users who aren't paying the subscription fee.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
There's one ad on the "links" page.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
Privacy & safety:
Parents create their kids' accounts and can keep track of their progress with a scorebook (a premium feature).
More on Wacky Windows
Review It
Most useful reviews by all members
parentfinder
parent of 6 year old
parent of 6 year old
An excellent education platform.
I have visited the site and think it is actually brilliant! They have so many free interactive games and activities and ideas for you to do with your children, even cooking recipes. They also have a lot of information on illnesses. There are also free interactive flash cards which are fully spoken. If you do pay the 99p a week which is value for money to be able to view your children's scores and access the full range of games they have on offer. I like it! Well done.
Kane Knowles
Parent Finder
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
An independent voice for families
Advice on the big issues
Already visited it? What do you think?
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
