The problem with using a regular search engine such as google.com in a classroom is that you never know what will come up. Even with a filter, a student's search might reveal inappropriate topics. That's why its great to see a search engine made just for kids.
Askkids.com is an offshoot of the popular search engine ask.com. In addition to the regular search, askkids.com offers helpful homework, movie, games, video, and image links. You can even doodle on the side of the main page!
Besides the basic search engine, the most helpful tools are probably the homework links, known as "Schoolhouse". It has links to encyclopedias, almanacs, and lots of math help sites. You can also categorize the sites by grade level (kids, teens, and advanced teens).
One problem with search engines that have blocks like askkids.com is that kids might be missing useful info. For example, I've heard of people not being able to search for breast cancer because there are blocks on the word "breast". Hopefully, any student who needs information that might not come up on askkids.com is mature enough to use a broader search engine.
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