Teach your children to become responsible social media citizens on these fun games web sites for kids.. A good opportunity to get to know each other a bit better and spend time together. Whilst these web sites claim to be safe for kids and have have strict safety rules of use, it is always best to login and test the web site yourself before showing your children how to use them. Teach your children to manage their online or screen time effectively. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend not more than 2 hours of screen time a day for children over 2 years of age. Under 2 years it is recommended that they have no screen time.

1.	PBS Kids
		An extensive variety of games. Choose by character or educational topic. No logins required.
2.	The Mouse Club
		Quality games and activities to inspire children to learn in a fun, safe environment. Lots of other fun activities including cards to make, stories to read, jokes as well as lots of fun puzzles too. Requires a valid email address and setting up a login. Ideal for 3 to 8 year olds.
3.	Reading Eggs
		A unique online world where children learn to read. With interactive animations, fun games, great songs and lots of rewards, Reading Eggs is a great place to learn to read. Valid email address required to set up login.
4.	BBC CBeebies Games
		A wide variety of games by theme or character. No login required. For preschoolers and up.
5.	Animal Jam
		Animal Jam is an online virtual playground for kids who love animals and learning about the world they live in. Here you’ll discover fun games and enriching stories, coupled with National Geographic’s awesome multimedia library of real-world information about animals! Requires creation of a login, password and a valid email address. Limited free membership available. Pay to upgrade to full membership.
6.	Panfu
		Play online games and go on adventures: child-oriented online games. Every child assumes a Panda character, a safe and fun online identity. Requires a login and password and a valid email address. Allows for online chat. Free membership but adverts are flighted. Often prompts upgrade to a paid membership (Gold membership), however, with Gold membership, no adverts are flighted.
7.	Moshi Monsters
		There are a lot of activities for kids to do: playing games, socializing with friends, designing their room, entering competitions, reading the blog, solving puzzles, tending to their garden and nurturing their little Monster. Requires setting up a login, password and a valid email address. Basic membership is free. Lots of prompts to sign up to paid membership.
8.	Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood
		Designed for families to have time together, interact, talk and have fun learning together. Lessons and activities help preschoolers learn life skills.
9.	Zimmer Twins
		This site is a fun, safe place where kids can use their imagination and create their very own animated movies. A valid email address is required to set up a login.
10.	Amazing Reef Movie Maker
		Kids can make their own animated movie about creatures on a coral reef. They can choose the leading and supporting actors, choose a story and add some music. Part of the Shedd Aquarium web site. No login required.

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