Free Online Virtual Worlds
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Virtual Worlds For Kids
Since the great success of Club Penguin, more virtual worlds for kids get introduced to the market every single year.
With dozens of virtual worlds already out in the market, how do you know which ones to go to for the best value in terms of education and the fun factor?
I have picked out some of the more interesting ones to be listed on this lens. Enjoy!
With dozens of virtual worlds already out in the market, how do you know which ones to go to for the best value in terms of education and the fun factor?
I have picked out some of the more interesting ones to be listed on this lens. Enjoy!
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His 3d animation studio - Mediafreaks - is focused on producing high-end animation work for documentary producers, advertising houses and cartoon animated series - with projects ranging from the animation of dinosaurs to the visualization of natural disasters and something as chic as 3d jewelry animations. He runs a popular animation blog where he frequently posts informative articles on the animation industry and shares useful advice on the business of animation.
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Contents
- This Lens Was Written By ...
- Free E-Book - Raising Kids On The Internet
- The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks
- The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World
- Webkinz
- Webkinz Stuff
- StarDoll
- Stardoll Products
- Neo Pets
- Neo Pets Stuff
- Secret Builders
- Poptropica
- Moshi Monsters
- Frank Town Rocks
- Learning Music for Kids
- Habbo Hotel
- MinyanLand
- Finance for Kids
- Club Penguin
- Club Penguin Stuff
- Chobots
- Barbie Girls
- Barbie Girls Merchandise
- Build a Bear Ville
- Build a Bear Products
- Please Drop Me A Note!
- Featured Sites
- Check Out My Other Virtual World Lenses!
Free E-Book - Raising Kids On The Internet
The internet currently presents very interesting questions and challenges for parents.
If there were an instruction manual on how to be a parent, the section on technology and internet safety for kids would be worthy of several chapters for certain. Online activities add yet another dimension to the job of raising our children, as if worrying about them in the "real world" weren't enough already.
The need for complete information and advice on this subject cannot be overstated.
This 34 page comprehensive guidebook, "Raising Kids On The Internet", is presented to parents of all backgrounds or experience, whether they are just getting familiar with the internet yourself, or they are a long-time internet surfer. Even experienced internet users have been found to be unfamiliar with many of the facts and issues regarding effective monitoring of children in online activities.
All you have to do is to go here to get your free copy of "Raising Kids On The Internet".
The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks
The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World is an exciting new online virtual world for kids aged 7 to 14 due to launch in the Christmas of 2009.
Adapted from a popular children story book series, The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks contains loads of fun and exciting games and adventures that promote the spirit of traveling and getting to know the world.
The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks promises an experience in which players would be able to travel to factual and mysterious places around the world, travel through time and space, meet famous people from the past, play dozens of enriching and fun games, make new friends and party with them, buy exotic islands, build culture-inspired houses, wear clothes from different countries, explore secret locations, solve mysteries and puzzles and become a legendary traveler!"
Parents can look forward to an educational and safe site for their children where they would be learning about history, geography, landmarks, famous people, inventions, animals and more. And for the children, they can expect hours and hours of discovery and exploration fun.
Due to launch in Christmas, The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks has already gained considerable traction and buzz online and tens of thousands of people from more than 130 countries have subscribed to be informed first-hand of the launch.
Some of the features players can experience in the game are the ability to build culture inspired houses, getting to own islands, throw parties, perform a range of cool actions, own various pets, wear clothes from different countries, meet famous people from the past and present and visit famous landmarks around the world.
Visit the Travels of Wiglington and Wenks at www.wiglingtonandwenks.com.
The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World
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Webkinz
Webkinz is one of the most popular virtual worlds for kids.
There are a number of very good reasons for this. First, while a deluxe membership is necessary for many of the site's features, there is plenty for kids to do without paid membership. When you purchase a Webkinz toy for your child, he will have the access code he needs to begin playing on the site. Second, this virtual world is a safe place for kids. Third, it is an educational experience which your children will benefit from and thoroughly enjoy at the same time.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Webkinz Stuff
StarDoll
You may remember paper dolls from your own childhood. If so, you have the briefest view of what Stardoll is all about. Loosely similar to paper dolls of days-gone-by, Stardoll is one site amongst the many virtual worlds for kids that will give your youngster many hours of creative fun.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Stardoll Products
Neo Pets
Neopets is a free online virtual world for kids which has been popular for a long time. Its widespread appeal shows no sign of diminishing. One reason for this is that Neopets is appropriate for both girls and boys of all ages. Toddlers to teens will all be delighted with Neopets. The other reason is that this site is chock-full of many fun things to do. Your child will never lack for interactive entertainment after he or she has been introduced to Neopets.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Neo Pets Stuff
Secret Builders
Secret Builders is a free virtual online world for kids which is suitable for children of all ages, will exceed your standards for online safety, and has no fees attached to its use. Secret Builders has such a wide range of educational activities available that teachers as well as parents encourage youngsters to participate. Even the most selective adults agree that Secret Builders is an excellent online world for kids.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Poptropica
Poptropica is a relatively new virtual world for kids, having been online for a little less than two years. While the site is suitable for children of all ages and even adults, young children may find it too complicated to fully enjoy. Older kids, especially those who have some experience with online gaming, will gain much more from the Poptropica experience.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Moshi Monsters
From toddlers to teens, the Moshi Monsters virtual world for kids is a site which no one can resist. Your children will be immediately drawn in by the cute characters, and find plenty to do on this site. While your child can gain extra benefits if you decide for him to become a member, Moshi Monsters offers a whole world of fun without purchasing a membership.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Frank Town Rocks
If making music and making new friends summarizes your child's interests, Frank Town Rocks is an online virtual world for kids where he can do both. To address the parent's main concern, Frank Town Rocks is a safe place where your youngster can interact with other children and have loads of fun.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Learning Music for Kids
Habbo Hotel
If you or your child is not familiar with Habbo Hotel, it is one of the few free virtual online worlds for kids which is primarily geared toward teenagers. The Habbo Hotel site is designed to capture the interest of teens, and provide them with safe, fun entertainment appropriate for their age level.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
MinyanLand
Two of the most important facts about Minyan Land are that the site is one hundred percent free, and that it is one of the most educational virtual worlds for kids currently available. Parents are sure to appreciate both of these points, while youngsters will be more concerned with all the fun they are having in Minyan Land.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Finance for Kids
Club Penguin
Club Penguin, developed by Disney, is one of the virtual online worlds for kids which requires membership in order to access all of its features and gain its full benefits. Membership is offered at monthly, semi-annually, and annual rates.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Club Penguin Stuff
Chobots
As is the case with any virtual worlds for kids, parents have a number of reasonable concerns. The top priorities are the safety of the site, and whether there are any costs attached to using the site. While Chobots offers a few games which your child can play for free, and contains a forum with topics which may be of interest to older kids, they cannot gain the full advantages of Chobots without becoming a paid member. You can purchase Chobots membership on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or yearly basis.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Barbie Girls
There are two very positive points about Barbie Girls which will interest most parents. First, while a premium membership, known as the Barbie Girls V.I.P. membership, does exist, there is plenty for girls to do on this site which does not cost anything. Premium membership is not required for hours and hours of fun. Second, there is a feature on Barbie Girls known as the Parents' Place. It is a nice way for parents to stay up to date with the site, and also to actively participate in Barbie Girls with their youngsters. You can have your own account with the Parents' Place feature.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Barbie Girls Merchandise
Build a Bear Ville
Enchanting and delightful are the first words which come to mind when checking into Build a Bear Ville virtual world for kids. Upon entering the site, you will see that there are no membership fees. This means that your children can play in Build a Bear Ville as often as they wish.
Your child begins his playtime in Build a Bear Ville by creating a character. The appearance of his character depends on his own design choices. He can select hair color, clothing colors and styles, and other features to make his character unique.
Find out more at www.Virtual Worlds for Kids.info.
Build a Bear Products
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jadehorseshoe
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- A Perfect Lens!
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blabbermouth
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- there are really a lot of things that kids learn online
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jkvkdailey
Aug 11, 2011 @ 8:35 am | delete
- Great list! My kids love virtual worlds. Their favorite is Roblox.
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darciefrench
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- Awesome lens about free virtual worlds for kids- angel blessed -:)
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