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June 1, 2000

WWW.4Kids.org
http://www.4kids.org/
GRADE LEVEL: K-5

CONTENT:
WWW4 Kids.org is the companion site to the newspaper article of the same name that is published weekly in 130 newspapers in the U.S. Canada and Japan.

AESTHETICS:
Large print, clean graphics, and a sparse layout make this site very kid-friendly.

ORGANIZATION:
The site has a simple layout with links that are very easy to follow.

REVIEW:
WWW.4Kids.org is a fun learning environment for kids. Students can search the archives of Cool Spots by keyword or browse through the categories to find the information they need. The Cool Spots categories include Brain Sweat, Fantastic Voyages, Creatures, Be a Hero, Fun and Games and Arts. The Ask Amy section is ready and willing to accept and answer any questions about the Internet that kids might pose. Students can Be a Detective and search the archived articles to find answers to the online scavenger hunts. Tips for Safe Surfing, including a Surftificate, are included as is other Fun Stuff. This is a great site for teachers and parents to let their beginning surfers get their feet wet.

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