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April 2002


The Mouse Club
Games to play, stories to read, and cards to make.
GRADE LEVEL: Pre K- 2, Parents

http://www.themouseclub.co.uk/

CONTENT:
The Mouse Club introduces 3- to 7-year-olds to using the Internet and their PC in a fun, interactive way.
AESTHETICS:
The easy-to-read layout has child-friendly graphics and large fonts as well as cheerful colors and sounds. FlashPlayer is required for viewing.
ORGANIZATION:
Navigating this site is intuitive. With a little help from their parents, even the youngest children will be able to play the games and do the activities. There is a left-side menu, and all pages provide a link back to the home page.
REVIEW:
Whether you're 3 or 33, you'll enjoy the cute colorful games, activities, and stories at the Mouse Club. The site is designed for parents to use with their children as they explore in a safe environment. Young children will enjoy the puzzles, dot-to-dot activities, and hide and seek. The site includes fun, interactive activities such as make a card and mouse music. Children can play an online piano or click on the songbook and listen to the tunes. Parents will enjoy reading the animated Mouse Tales to their children. There is a special section just for grown-ups with a few tips for supporting children's learning. By registering, children can have access to some additional activities, including a personalized story.
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Reviewed by Hazel Jobe
Education World®
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4/30/2002