Before you begin the journey, you may want to check your Internet connection for a few things. First, most kids sites use Flash or Shockwave technology to deliver the audio and animation-rich content. For this reason, you may want to make sure you have the appropriate plug-ins before you let the kids loose. Through this alliance, Noggin provides a great educational and fun experience for kids using many of the characters and programming already familiar to children. The website provides content that is broken down into Noggin for Big Kids and Noggin for Little Kids.
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Developed by the Circle 1 Network, this website promotes an interactive format and an international focus. Some of the activities available on Kidscom include an online musical keypad that you can play from your computer s keyboard, and an interactive planetarium that lets kids learn facts about the planets of the solar system. The website also provides Internet safety tips and a section for parents and teachers called ParentsTalk. It breaks down, into searchable categories, a wide range of websites and related resources for children. There is a Safe Surfing Quiz that reinforces safety and netiquette issues for kids who are online.