Mokitown, a kids world from DaimlerChrysler about safety
Milling About in Mokitown
A virtual world sponsored by DaimlerChrysler to teach children ages 8 to 12 about road and traffic safety through cartoon characters and the earning of points which can then be used to buy virtual stuff.
Kids go mobile
Mobile kids (Mokis) earn mobility points as they learn about traffic safety. Benedikt, an airborne robot, asks questions and plays games with Mokis. Spend points on virtual pizza, skateboards and other accessories. Be careful to obey all traffic rules to avoid losing mobility points. Kids can chat with fellow Mokis all over the world with virtual cell phones as they visit each section of Mokitown. No phone? Send an e-card from the Town Plaza newsstand.
Just for Moms
Parents can appreciate the lessons that Daimler wants to convey. Safety topics include crossing the road safely, the importance of being seen in traffic, and wearing bike helmets. Subscribe to the email newsletter or click on “information for parents” for more helpful resources. Chat rules called “Mokitown Manners” teach children about Internet safety.
Become a Moki
Mokitown is free, so all that’s needed to get started is a Shockwave plug-in on your computer.
Quick Facts
Daimler-Chrysler product
Kids ages 8 to 12
Teaches geography and road safety
Chat with Mokis worldwide
Free to play
Requires Shockwave plug-in
How many ‘Clicks’ does this world get?
We like this site and give it 7 1/2 Clicks! What do you think? Send your views and votes to OneClickMoms.
Today’s Reviewer is Erica Roth
Erica Roth is a former reference librarian turned freelance copywriter, as well as the mom of two elementary school-age boys. She has more than 10 years of professional research experience from her librarian days at the College of Southern Maryland, where she taught students how to use and evaluate academic resources. She has written articles on a wide variety of topics, including health and fitness, business and finance, and games and recreation. In her spare time, Erica enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, reading and music. Erica and her family live in Southern Maryland.
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