I've selected only the best online kids' games for toddlers, young children and those just bursting to grow up a little more!
On this page you'll find tried and tested kid favorites that won't disappoint.
So if you're looking for online kids' games featuring Clifford, Spot, the Wiggles or the Teletubbies - you're in the right place!
Not only have I picked the best of the best for you and your little kids to play online - I've also added site reviews and more detailed information about the different types of games kids can play there.
Online games for kids - what a choice!
Big Fish Games Here's a selection of games we are hugely enjoying at the moment. there's a kids' games section in the download area, as well as online games where you can try out games such as the Flora Fun puzzle or Belle's Beauty Boutique arcade game. For grade schoolers, the Scribble States! puzzle combines dot to dot with multiple choice.
The best toddler online games Reviews of online games for babes and toddlers only - big brothers and sisters keep out! Mouse clicks, keyboard thumps, sitting-on-lap lifesavers and all things fun from the Care Bears, Pocoyo, Spot, the Teletubbies and more.
Dress up games for little girls and boys Online dress up games for little kids are such fun - have a Mixy makeover or go for fashion dress up games with Barbie.
Preschool online games This collection of preschool games online contains strong characters and fun games for little kids - meet, Noddy, Rupert Bear, Peep, Postman Pat and lots of other little friends.
Online games for girls Select links to sites just for growing-up girls who want to have fun! Featuring online games from My Little Pony, Fifi and the Flowertots, Bratz, and Sky Breeze, just for starters.
Fun kid websites Some of the best online kids' games can be found on the big movie and TV sites. With fabulous resources and an enormous selection of well-known characters, it's well worth your while checking out my reviews of these very popular sites.
Cool kid game sites for cool little kids There are plenty more treats left in store in this section, with some of the best online kids' games you will ever find. Individual, inspiring, indescribable. Real game treasures on the web for your little ones!
Free online games for little kids More kids' games taken from my travels around the Internet. This page highlights variety - in the style of games offered to the different businesses of the actual websites themselves - books, tv programs, education, even ice cream...
Find online kids' games Looking for Barney or Clifford or Kipper? Find the sites they belong to with this all-in-one-page A-Z character index.
or featuring Harry Potter and all his friends... and enemies!
or Batman...
- could suit! For fast-flying kids only.
Online music games for kids Do-Re-Me... such fun! Singalongs, everyday songs, educational songs, dance fun, Wiggles games and classical music sites for kids - what a mixture!
Online Christmas games A selection of online Christmas games you can play all year, if you and your kids are Christmas fans like us!
Featured online games Two featured online games for kids, with descriptions and reviews.
Online kids' games
Baby games
toddler games
online kids' games for little girls and boys...
...Makeover games, jigsaw puzzle games, snakes and ladders, memory games. Adventure, mystery and magic - the sites you'll find recommended here have them all and more! Visit Pingu's igloo or ride the train with Thomas the tank engine and friends. Style a dolls' house or have fun with the Disney Princesses. Work your way up to riding on broomsticks or whizzing along the Kessel Run. The choice is yours!
What makes a good online kids' game? Believe me, there are thousands of kids' online games out there - many with disappointing material, amateurish presentation and intrusive ads. Any good game has a clear aim and will involve your child from the start, striking just the right balance between fun and learning.
The big league game sites for kids contain primarily character driven content, where kids feel as though they are playing with friends, be they babies, bees, Barney, Barbie, Boowa and Kwala or even Batman!
These sites are considerate to both parents and kids. Many offer dedicated articles, information and optional newsletters. Little kids' first cyber steps are important ones, and using web-based activities is an excellent way of introducing them to keyboard and mouse skills...
But they won't be thinking about that! They'll be too busy
playing simple number/coloring games
matching pictures
recognizing shapes
learning ABC and spellings
telling the time
learning about cause and effect...
... and effortlessly improving their game skills!
The list is almost endless! And the best kid game sites have the best graphics, sound effects and navigation as well as fantastic content. And once your kids have mastered the basics, there's no stopping them. You won't believe how fast they'll grasp reading game instructions - the need to know really spurs them on!
As parents we know what we want for our cyberkids. And there are some superb sites providing just the quality and personalized approach to our children that we know they need. Spend a little time familiarizing yourself with the content on these sites. Play the games yourself! You'll soon find many fun games that your little one will love. And I hope you enjoy the selection above.
