PlanetPals
Cute characters deliver surprisingly comprehensive eco info.
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this ecological education site is a safe place for kids to learn about the planet, the environment, recycling and the world around them. Though there are quite a few ads on its Web pages and some significant self-promotion of products, the bulk of the site is full of informative facts and information. Its kid-centric illustrations are geared to elementary-aged children who might be interested in learning more about the earth and how to save it -- or just how to treat it well.
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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: November 5, 2015
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