Common Sense Media Review
By Conny Coon
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Cute characters deliver surprisingly comprehensive eco info.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
Is It Any Good?
Kids, parents, and educators will be drawn to the illustrated hosts of PlanetPals where a set of cute “planet pals” (each with their own backstory, video, and poem!) welcome visitors. With names like Earthman, Starbright, and Breezy, you may expect a site geared to toddlers with short attention spans, but there’s a tremendous amount of informative environmental and ecological information to be discovered in this simple, safe, award-winning Web site.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how it’s necessary on any Web site -- even those with cute illustrated characters -- to use the Internet safely.
Families can also talk about how the Internet and Web sites like this can help motivate and organize people when it comes to helping the environment.
Website Details
- Genre : Educational
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : August 25, 2016
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