How to Use Nick.com

Nick.com is probably one of the first sites most kids migrate to. Why is this? The reason is the vast amount and variety of online games they get to play. That's not all this site offers. It provides a way to watch their favorite episodes right online. When the TV is being occupied, this site provides an alternative.

Instructions

1. Log on to Nick.com. What grabs your attention first are the short video clips of "iCarly" off to the right. After pulling yourself away from the "screen," steer towards the left side of the page.

2. Click on the word "Games." This opens up a whole new page. This page is colorful, loud and active. It gets the kids' attention. There are many games to choose from. Your child can pick from among "Game of the Week," "New Games," "Games by Show" or"All Games."

3. Move back to the left side of the page and click on "Shows." Here at this site you can choose one of over 40 Nick clips from shows such as SpongeBob, Naked Brothers Band and H20. Take a moment to view some of these clips offered on this page.

4. Click on "Videos" to watch full length episodes of your favorite Nick shows.

5. Click on "Buzz" to view some of the latest news through these outlets; "Nick Magazine," "Nick Podcasts," "Newsflash," "Video Game Insider," "Movie Madness" and "Star Pages." Get to know the latest in the Nick.com star world.

6. Click on "Movies" to watch the latest movie trailers. Movie related games, podcasts and message boards are also found on this section. Some of the top movies found here are; "Madagascar2," "Hotel For Dogs," "Kung Fu Pandas," and "The Spiderwick Chronicles."

7. Click on "Shop AD",to buy paraphernalia from Nickelodeon and other venues. When you click on one of these links you will go to a different site. To return to Nick.com use your browser's back button or retype Nick.com into your browser's search box.

Tips & Warnings

• • Limit the amount of time your child spends on the computer. • Save this website in your favorites for quick and easy access. • Use this site as a reward when your child accomplishes a task.

Resources

• Nick.com