Wonder Rotunda
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Virtual fair's rides and exhibits teach and entertain.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Wonder Rotunda
Parents need to know that this vibrant virtual world is designed to replicate the sense of wonder and excitement the creator felt as a child visiting the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. About as close to perfection as an online experience for preteens can be, Wonder Rotunda is safe, fun and highly educational. Eric and Diane Garfinkel, founders of the company Back to Basics Toys, used their own worldwide travel experiences and input from their four children, ages 9 to 23, to develop the colorful animated adventures and fascinating background facts. (Did you know that the fifth type of tastebud is called umami and located in the center of the tongue?) This closed site is not free, but there are no ads.
Read our full review by Carla Thornton
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the changing landscape of learning. Wonder Rotunda offers lots to play with as well as learn. Read more about raising kids in a digital world.
- Even though this site is educational, kids should still practice reasonable computer time limits.

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