Parents' Guide to FactMonster

Website http://www.factmonster.com
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By Jean Armour Polly , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 9+

Tons of fun info on topics from math to history to sports.

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age 11+

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age 9+

Based on 16 kid reviews

Kids say this website is valuable for learning and completing school assignments, offering a wide range of educational content such as math, history, and science. While many appreciate its free access and safety for children, some express concerns about the appropriateness of certain topics, like Greek mythology and war references.

  • educational content
  • fun learning
  • safe for kids
  • ads present
  • varied subjects
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What's It About?

Sponsored by the online education provider the Family Education Network, FactMonster offers info on dozens of topics, including science, math, and U.S. history. Clear instructions teach kids new math and other skills; a homework help section offers periodic tables and other tools. Users can also access an atlas, dictionary, and other resources. It's unlikely that kids will run out of things to do on the site after just one or two visits -- however, to ensure they keep coming back, FactMonster also frequently adds quizzes and games.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 7 ):
Kids say ( 16 ):

Where else will you find timelines on so many topics, from a history of Crayola crayon colors to a history of the Internet? Browse through the more than 30,000 short biographies or head on over to the Homework Helper section for an educational boost. State nicknames? They're on the fun-to-use FACTMONSTER.COM, as well as information on flags of the world, countries, oceans, and rivers. And, when it's time for recess, you can play some educational math and language games.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how to find reliable information on the Internet. What are some safe sites to browse?

  • How can you tell which sites you can trust?

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