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What are the different ways that you access Common Sense Media ratings and information? (Check all that apply)

About our rating system

  • 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 of any age.

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Learning ratings

  • Best: Really engaging, great learning approach.
  • Very Good: Engaging, good learning approach.
  • Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
  • Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
  • Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.
  • Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.

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Website Reviews

Writersky
AGE
15
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Mostly clean writers' platform could use a bit more jazz.
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URL: https://www.writersky.com/
(2015)
Epic Rap Battles of History
AGE
15
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Clips will make kids laugh; parents may not find them funny.
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URL: http://www.epicrapbattlesofhistory.com
(2015)
Vimeo
AGE
16
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Video privacy, sharing a plus; iffy content, bugs aren't.
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URL: https://vimeo.com/
(2015)
Brainzy
AGE
5
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Basic early reading, math spiced up for good fun.
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URL: http://www.education.com/games/info/
(2015)
Ruff Ruffman: Humble Media Genius
AGE
6
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Digital-media dog offers a super primer for young users.
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URL: http://pbskids.org/fetch/ruff/
(2014)
Spring.me
AGE
17
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Anonymous Q&A's can veer into too-mature territory for kids.
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URL: http://new.spring.me/
(2014)
Ello
AGE
13
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Simple, ad-free social network nice alternative to Facebook.
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URL: https://ello.co/beta-public-profiles
(2014)
Imgur
AGE
16
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Often funny, often explicit meme site best for mature teens.
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URL: http://imgur.com
(2014)
It's Your (Sex) Life
AGE
17
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Frank, helpful sexual-health resource covers all the basics.
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URL: http://www.itsyoursexlife.com/
(2014)
Cwist
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Well-designed, goal-based motivation system rewards kids.
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URL: https://www.cwist.com/
(2014)
Lessonface
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Learn an instrument online with live lessons from real pros.
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URL: http://www.lessonface.com
(2014)
Ele
AGE
2
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Organized, info-packed resource a gift for pre-K parents.
csm_website
URL: http://ele.fredrogerscenter.org/
(2014)
Thrively
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Find activities relevant to kids' strengths and interests.
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URL: http://www.thrively.com/
(2014)
Kimingo
AGE
6
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
School-based social media site just for kids, super-safe.
csm_website
URL: http://www.kimingo.com/
(2014)
Wattpad
AGE
16
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Teen writers hone craft, get feedback; watch privacy.
csm_website
URL: http://www.wattpad.com/
(2014)
Newsela
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Versatile site lets kids read news at their own level.
csm_website
URL: https://newsela.com/
(2014)
Ezra Jack Keats
AGE
4
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Stellar resource warmly shares wonder and delight of Keats.
csm_website
URL: http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/
(2014)
StoryBots
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Kids star in books and vids; lots of fun, less learning.
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URL: http://www.storybots.com
(2014)
Hoopla
AGE
13
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Access tons of digital media online with your library card.
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URL: https://www.hoopladigital.com/home
(2014)
My StoryMaker
AGE
6
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Safe, simple way to write and illustrate original tales.
csm_website
URL: http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/storymaker/embed.cfm
(2014)

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