Common Sense Media Review
By Erin Brereton
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Lots of educational content, but stuffed with ads, promos.
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Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
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What's It About?
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS features educational games, videos, and other activities, centered mostly on animals and the natural world. Kids also can get a virtual tour of different countries, featuring fun facts and other information. They can contribute to the site by posting comments (which are moderated), answering quizzes, and submitting photos.
Is It Any Good?
There's lots to explore on this animal- and geography-based site, thanks to its diverse array of activities. Younger kids should enjoy playing the games, which include clear instructions and multiple difficulty levels, and they often reinforce memory, logic, and other skills. The site's videos are high-quality productions, and with many being only about a minute long, they're perfectly timed for even the shortest of attention spans. Kids also can get outdoor learning activity ideas, read animal fact sheets, view user photos, and share their own.
National Geographic Kids is a treasure trove of educational information. Parents can use the games, videos, and other resources to teach kids about animals, other countries, science, and related topics. A fair amount of the content is only available with a paid subscription ($4.99 a month or $29 a year), which can be a little frustrating if kids are interested in a particular subject. For general learning purposes, though, there are plenty of free items on the site to keep kids entertained for quite a while.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about using animals to promote learning. How can learning about a lion in Africa teach you about the world?
What kinds of animals do you see in your neighborhood? How does our presence affect them?
Website Details
- Subjects : Language & Reading : reading , Science : animals , ecosystems and the environment , plants , Social Studies : geography , global awareness
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : applying information , investigation , memorization , solving puzzles , Creativity : imagination , Responsibility & Ethics : honoring the community
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : STEM , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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