Game Websites For Children
Below is a compilation of selected websites for children.
Please know that age appropriateness is merely a suggestion.
As always, parents or caregivers should make the final decision on suitability.
Arthur http://pbskids.org/arthur/
Have fun with Marc Brown's Arthur and all of his friends. Find pictures to color, play games, and see what book they recommend to read. Ages 3-6.
Barbie http://barbie.everythinggirl.com/
Create your own Barbie, play dress-up and much more. Ages 6-up.
Barney www.hitentertainment.com/barney/
The official homepage of everyone's favorite purple dinosaur features fun activities with Barney and all of his friends. Ages 3-6.
Berenstain Bears www.berenstainbears.com/
Do fun activities like creating your own coloring book, dress-up dolls and more on this website. Ages 3-6
Bob the Builder www.bobthebuilder.com/
Can you have fun? Yes you can with Bob and all of his friends. You can design a house, make deliveries, clean up Bob's tool shed, plus much more. Ages 3-6
Captain Underpants www.scholastic.com/captainunderpants/home.htm
There's action, laughs, and the "Click-O-Rama" in the online adventures of Captain Underpants. Ages 3-6
Cartoon Network www.cartoonnetwork.com/games
Action games, adventure games, and arcade games, all featuring your favorite cartoon characters. (Contains commercial sponsors, without pop-ups.)
Ages 8-up.
ChessKids Academy www.chesskids.com/
Learn to play or just play the game of chess at this site. (Contains some commercial sponsors, without pop-ups.). Ages 6-up
Curious George Games and Fun www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/cgsite/gamesandfun.shtml
While parents might like this site to learn more about the Curious George books and author H.A. Rey, kids will surely love the games that are here which feature Curious George. There are online, interactive games, as well as printable games and fun sheets for children to enjoy. Ages 3-6
Disney Playhouse http://disney.go.com/playhouse/today/index.html
Disney provides games and activities for preschool and elementary school aged children. Includes favorite characters from "Bears in the Big Blue House," "Rolie, Polie, and Olie," "The Book of Pooh," and more. (Contains advertisements for other Disney products; no pop-ups.). Ages 3-6
FoxKids www.foxkids.com
Like the Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network websites, FoxKids provides children with an opportunity to play fun games and activities based on their favorite television shows on Fox. Included here are the "Power Rangers," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and others. (Contains advertisements and "click here to win" links; no pop-ups.). Ages 6-up
Fun Brain www.funbrain.com
Games included here are more educational than for entertainment, and children are invited to have fun learning math, science, history, and geography. However, these games are not boring. Children may find a game by grade or subject area. (Contains some commercial sponsors, without pop-ups.) . Ages 6-up
Harry Potter (from Scholastic) www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/home.asp
Learn about J.K. Rowling, test your knowledge about Harry, and discover other great books. Ages 9-up
I Spy (from Scholastic) www.scholastic.com/ispy/index.asp
Play "I Spy" or create your own picture riddle to challenge your friends. Ages 6-up
Lego Games http://club.lego.com/eng/games/default.asp
Adventure and building games, from the simple to the complex, all dealing with your favorite plastic building blocks. Ages 6-up
Lemony Snicket www.lemonysnicket.com
Play "alarming activities," learn about the "agitated author," and get information on the "bitter books" at this website. Ages 9-up.
Magic School Bus www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/home_2.htm
Games, guided tours, simple science, and more from Mrs. Frizzle and her students. Ages 6-up.
National Geographic World: Games www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/games/games_main.html
Great interactive games with geography and history related themes. Includes matching, word scramble, brainteasers, jokes, and quizzes. Perfect for grades 3-6.
Nickelodeon Games www.nick.com/games/
Nickelodeon provides children with online games based on their favorite "Nick" characters. "The Rugrats," "SpongeBob," "Fairly Odd Parents," and others are all represented here. Ages 6-up.
Nick, Jr. www.nickjr.com/
Dora, Blue, and all your favorite Nick, Jr. characters are here! Explore and learn on this fun website.
Ages 3-6.
PBS Kids! http://pbskids.org/
Play games, read stories, listen to music, and color with your favorite characters like Arthur, Barney, Clifford, Mister Rogers, Sesame Street, Teletubbies and more.
Play Kids Games www.playkidsgames.com/
Exciting games using computer, math, reading, and problem solving skills.
Ages 4-8 (younger with a parent.).
Prongo.com www.prongo.com
Learning is fun when you can play such games as Lemonade Larry (a math game), Word Find, Hungry Caterpillar (logic), and Memory Match. Games are divided by age group: ages 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12.
Scooby-Doo http://promo.warnerbros.com/web/sd_brand/index.jsp
Play groovy games with Scooby and the gang. Ages 6-up.
Sesame Street www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/
Games and stories with Big Bird, Elmo, and the whole Sesame Street gang. Ages 3-6.
Seussville www.seussville.com
Visit and play with all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters. Ages 6-up.
Zoboomafoo http://pbskids.org/zoboo/
Meet the Kratt Brothers and Zoboo to explore, play, and learn about amazing animals. Ages 6-up.

