Common Sense Media Review
By Dana Anderson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Oh, the fun you'd have if the glitches were fixed!
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
Is It Any Good?
First, mute the background music, which can become quickly unbearable. But the mountains of Seuss content here is a sure winner for any Cat In the Hat or Horton fan. Teachers will find annual timelines of events related to Seuss books and activities. The fascinating sections that highlight Seuss' sketches and personal photo galleries are excellent ways for older kids who grew up on Seuss to get a better appreciation for the real writer behind the whimsical world of Seuss. The games are fun, but not necessarily educational at all. A surprise for a site related to books that sneak in the learning with the fun. Unfortunately the site is hampered by slow load times, annoying glitches, and some outdated information. The most recent newsletter is dated 2009, and most activities did not work during a recent trial. These issues keep the site from being truly top notch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about their favorite Dr. Seuss books. What makes them so appealing?
With older children, watch some of the videos that discuss how Dr. Seuss wove social messages into his books like his pro-environmental messages in The Lorax. Read the information about The Lorax Project on the site.
Website Details
- Genre : Brand Sites
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : August 25, 2016
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