'PBS Kids Play!' Teaches and Entertains Children
Currently the application only officially supports Windows XP, or Vista. A web version of the edu-tainment games are available to users of Mac OS X and Linux, but let's just say it's still a little buggy. Kids play games with characters from various PBS shows such as 'Curious George,' 'The Berenstain Bears,' 'Bob the Builder,' and even 'Mr. Roger's Neighborhood.'
PBS Kids Play! is not a social networking service. There is no interaction between children or with children, so safety shouldn't be a concern. Parents can however sign in and check a child's progress in the educational activities or set time limits on play.
At $79 a year, the subscription is a bit on the pricey side. But PBS Kids Play! is definitely more useful than that tote bag PBS is always pushing.
From Reuters
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anonymous @ Jan 15th 2008 5:39PM
I downloaded the free beta version for my 3 year old. The price does seem a little steep. We will see. Then again, I just paid $100 for the whole Hooked on Phonics computer version and its already boring her!
Romaine @ Jan 15th 2008 5:52PM
Dear anonymous
As a teacher all I can say is turn off the computer and tv and spend quality time with your child reading books and playing games, the rest comes naturally.
Romaine