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Webkinz Jr.

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    For preschoolers, an educational Webkinz helps build skills.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    There's more age-appropriate educational components than the original Webkinz site. Parents control game difficulty settings from Early Preschool to Enriched Kindergarten. The site is easy to navigate site for the youngest computer users. No reading required.

  • Messages:

    Kids identify their pet's moods by watching their facial expressions, as well as their hunger, sleepy, and happy meters. Age-appropriately, there's no chat or friends components on this site for kids age 3-6.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    You have to buy a Webkinz Jr. plush toy for about $25, or pay for a code to gain access to this site. There's a deluxe version of the site marketed at parents coming soon, which will carry a yet-to-be-announced extra fee. The logo of the Webkinz parent company, GANZ, is on each page, but unobtrusively. Kids spend coins on items like clothes and furniture for their pet, which they earn by playing games.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Webkinz Jr.

Parents need to know that while we don't recommend kids this young play alone on the computer, WEBKINZ JR. is so easy to navigate that most 3- to 6-year-olds could easily do so. There's no reading required, and many of the games teach preschool- and kindergarten-relevant skills like shapes, letters, and numbers, as well as emotional awareness, map knowledge, and matching skills. Parents have their own login and area to set their child's skill levels and manage the account.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the amount of screen time kids age 3-6 are allowed daily in your home. Negotiating screen time wisely starts early. If your preschooler loves Webkinz Jr., consider offering computer time in place of one of his favorite television shows instead of adding to the amount of screen time.
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    rocknrollry
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    jjhkkej
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    Awesome for kids under 5!

    It is an awesome site for little kids. They love to have a pet to take care of and learn with. Anyone over the age of 5, though, may find it boring.

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  3. Parent Reviewer
    TexasMommy1
    I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    I sent over $30 and can NOT sign up!!!

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 4
    LUCCI VIGLIOTTI
    I rate this title off for age 3 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    i love webkinzjr

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    I LOVE MAXIE6226
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    webkinz J.R.

    it's great for kids 4 to 6. I play on it all the time! But reaguler WEBKINZ can only be for ages, 6+. From: hannah schrock!!!!!

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