Review

Wonderopolis

Common Sense Media says

A wonder a day will keep kids' eyes open to discovery.
Age
7
Quality
 
Learning
3
  • Positive messages3
    Learning, discovery, and curiosity, as well as the concept of sharing the experience with family members, are strongly encouraged throughout.
     
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
  • Language0
    Not applicable.
  • Consumerism2
    In an effort to encourage additional learning, there are outside links throughout the site, mostly leading to educational websites that offer supplemental information, but their content and advertising isn't monitored by Wonderopolis. The site also promotes its Thinkfinity sister site, an online community for parents and educators that's part of the Verizon Foundation.
     
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety4
    No personally identifiable information is visible in the message boards. Only first names are shown.
     
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that WONDEROPOLIS is an informational site that asks and answers interesting questions about the world. Every day, a new "Wonders of the Day" question is posted, and each is designed to get kids and families to think, talk, and find learning moments together in everyday life. Sponsored by the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) and supported by a number of philanthropic partners, there are hundreds of wonder-filled moments for adults and kids alike, but it takes some reading to get them. The questions cover dozens of categories from animals ("Why do skunks stink?) to cultures ("What is zydeco?") to history ("Who is Uncle Sam?") to science ("What is space?"). Click on any question to find facts, information, suggestions for exploring further, useful links, and videos.
 

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