Common Sense Media Review
By Susan Yudt
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Kids' progress reports add value to British edu-gaming site.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
Any Positive Content?
Is It Any Good?
Kids who are learning simple math, reading, and spatial skills will enjoy the animated games on WACKY WINDOWS, a British educational site featuring a character named Harry who helpfully reads each activity's instructions, delivering enthusiastic praise or gentle correction based on kids' answers. The site's demo version includes a few games and encourages parents to sign up for a "free" account. But as it turns out, the "free" account only opens up content about recipes and common childhood maladies; to access more games and useful interactive features, parents will have to cough up a monthly fee. You can subscribe and receive a week for free -- which, if you're interested in supplemental online education for your child -- is a good way to evaluate the site's offerings.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how much time younger kids in your household are allowed to spend online. Check out our tips on setting computer time limits.
Families can review our Internet safety tips with elementary school kids who might play on this site without a parent's assistance.
Website Details
- Genre : Educational
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : February 15, 2023
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate