Webkinz Takes the World by Storm - A Webkinz Virtual Playground for Your Kids

Webkinz is the latest online craze for kids. As aAward. There is even a special 5-6 year old
father of two young children, I know my wayquestion section in Quizzy's Question Corner,
around this fascinating new virtual world, and it iswhich includes over 1000 age appropriate,
very impressive. In fact, I'm also the proud ownercurriculum-based questions that make Webkinz
of a virtual Webkinz gorilla named, quitedollars faster than any of the games.
unoriginally, Kong.Is Webkinz World safe? Yes. The Internet can be
The world of Webkinz has been designed foran unsafe place, and this is why as a parent I
users aged 6-13+ (or, well, almost 40) andreally appreciate efforts like Webkinz. The
includes content for all ages and levels ofWebkinz world includes what is in my opinion the
computer skill within that range. The general ideasafest possible chat system available for kids.
is you adopt a pet, which has a real world stuffedWebkinz chat is constructed so users can't type
animal companion, and introduce him or her to thein whatever they want. Nothing inappropriate can
Webkinz online world. You start out with onebe said, and there is no way to exchange any
simple room, a couple of toys, and some Webkinzpersonal information. Only people you know will
dollars. Then, and often, you find new and excitinghave your username, which is needed in order to
ways to collect, earn, or win more dollars toadd someone to your Friends list. Finally, you can
upgrade your Webkinz space.always decline another's offer to join their Friends
You can expand your Webkinz world with newlist, or delete them at any time.
rooms, yards, furniture, clothing, food, and toys.In my personal experience, Webkinz World is a
You can arrange the rooms how you like, movegreat place to learn and play. Children can learn
furniture, and make real changes to thelots of fun facts at Quizzy's. The questions at
environment your Webkinz lives in. Kong has aQuizzy's are age-appropriate, and most are
pirate ship room, but I'd rather not admit howeducationally based. There are also several arcade
much fun it was collecting all the pirate themedgames that promote learning, such as: Booger
pieces. My kids have fantastic WebkinzGets an A that promotes addition skills, Lunch
environments; with ice rooms and fully stalkedLetters that helps children to learn how to type
kitchens, backyards with slides and pools theand spell, Quizzy's Word Challenge that aids in
animals can play on, and a host of funky clothingspelling, and Operation Gumball that encourages
and accessories. They play safe and they lovechildren to think logically. Also, Webkinz Newz and
the games, even the ones that may be subtletythe W Tales encourage reading and the many
teaching them something.contests encourage writing, creativity, and
The Webkinz world was clearly designed to reachproblem-solving. What else? My kids are learning
the widest possible audience within its suggestedabout money in Webkinz World; by earning
age range. Although some of the Webkinz gamesKinzCash, they learn how to save and spend
and jobs (yes, your Webkinz can have a job tomoney. My oldest child recently saved up for a
earn Webkinz dollars) may be difficult for youngernew swimming pool that she added to a backyard
users, there are plenty of opportunities andspace in her virtual world. Now her Webkinz can
games for younger audiences to enjoy the sitevirtually go for a swim. Webkinz World also helps
on their own orwith the support of an adult.to teach children about responsibility, caring for a
Younger users can also enjoy all of the non-gamepet, and getting along with others. Best of all, no
methods of making Webkinz dollars, including theWebkinz pets can die. Webkinz pets can get sick,
Wheel of WOW, Wishing Well and the Carebut they cannot die. Have fun.