 | 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. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
ZiggityZoom
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Cute book characters invite preschoolers to learn.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there's nothing better on the Internet for the youngest computer users than finding a Web site based on a fun, popular storybook character in a format full of learning activities. Built around BunBun the rabbit and his friends (including many new ones), this easy-to-navigate educational site is ideal for pre- and early readers. If you can ignore the frantically jumping BunBun on many of the site's pages, you'll find all the options this whimsical, creative site has for kids to read, count, color, draw, and imagine in both on- and off-line exploration.There's also a parent section with articles about healthy habits, arts and crafts, and other activities.
What's it about?
ZIGGITYZOOM.COM provides preschoolers and early gradeschoolers a sweet, gentle environment in which to experiment with play online. Based on BunBun and other characters by Sharon Pierce McCullough, kids who are familiar with her storybooks will likely "get" the characters' whimsical simplicity and McCullough's unique online illustrations more readily than those who don't yet know BunBun.
Is it any good?
Don't be fooled by the graphics' simplicity. The online story books with page turners are expertly crafted gems of early readers. Most of the games are engaging and easy for preschoolers to figure out on their own. And the printables include fun, age-appropriate activities that were well-prepared with the young mind in mind. Kids this age clearly want to try computers like the big kids, but they also still (thankfully) value hands-on and outdoor fun. ZiggityZoom.com provides both, and a meaty parent section, too. Audio versions of the online easy reader books and a virtual playworld for preschoolers promised to be coming soon will add to the fun.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the healthy lifestyle messages this site includes, such as the games that take kids outside. The Look and Find printout sheets for the park, zoo, and backyard are excellent examples of finding resources online that can get kids outdoors and moving. Also, ask your young computer user to compare coloring the whimsical coloring pages online versus printing them and coloring the old fashioned way. What's the difference in the two experiences? Which is more fun? Why?
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ZiggityZoom is a Fun & Educational website for Kids
Exceptional educational games that keep learning fun. We love all the Creativity for Kids and families on ZiggityZoom.
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