Searching for engaging and appropriate ‘Edutainment’ materials online?

Untitled-1 Searching for engaging and appropriate ‘Edutainment’ materials online? Here are some recommendations by and for parents just like you. Feel free to comment and leave us your top choices.

kids 1- Kideos - This is a great video website where children can safely watch videos online. Kideos features videos designed specifically for children and approved by the Video Advisory Council.

2- Kideo Player - This is YouTube for Children. It features playlists of videos that kids can watch with just one click. All the videos are relevant for kids and very educational.

3- Kids Tube - This is a great video website for kids. It actually allows children to both watch videos and upload their own ones. There are also a variety of contests for kids, and a lot of fun.
tube 4- KidzBop - This is a moderated platform for kids where they can create and upload their own Web shows and videos, play games and get creative with music and art.

5- National Geographic - The National Geographic Web site has a section dedicated to children’s videos. These videos are highly educational and risk-free for kids. It provides an ideal environment for kids to watch and learn.

6- Zui - Zui provides some of the best YouTube videos for kids. These videos are rated and carefully selected. It also offers games, puzzles and other activities.

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7- Kidyos - Kidyos offers the best of the web for kids from 1 to 6 years old including videos, movies, games and educational content.
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8- PBS Kids - PBS Kids is another great resource containing hundreds of videos appropriate for children, games, reading activities and more.

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