Share for kids
SUPPORTS CHILDREN WITH RECYCLING BOOKS
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Stichting Share for Kids is a non-profit foundation that supports children with the books in the Netherlands and globally. We collect pre-used children's books for free and circulate again as presents for children.
BOOKS CHANGE
LIVES
Stichting Share for Kids is a non-profit foundation that supports children with the books in the Netherlands and globally. We collect pre-used children's books for free and circulate again as presents for children.
VISION
All over the world books are increasingly losing their appeal in the lives of children.
And in other parts of the world children are facing financial issues affecting their literacy development.
Our primary goal is to enrich the relationship between children and books.
We also support less-advantaged children with donations to overcome financial problems that negatively affect their literacy.
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VISION
All over the world books are increasingly losing their appeal in the lives of children. And in other parts of the world children are facing financial issues affecting their literacy development. Our primary goal is to enrich the relationship between children and books. We also support less-advantaged children with donations to overcome financial problems that negatively affect their literacy.
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WITH BOOKS VIA BOOKS
WITH BOOKS
VIA BOOKS
We collect used children’s (0-7 age) books for free.
From second-hand stores, libraries, schools and the public.
We collect used children’s (0-7 age) books for free. From second-hand stores, libraries, schools and the public.
We recycle and share books in public places with children for free. Also, we ask adults to select and gift a book to a kid.
We look for a sponsor for each book. We raise funds when you sponsor a book. You can place your name /logo on the books.
We bring children together with the books and enrich their minds. Regardless of the social-economic condition.
With the donations we carry out various activities to support disadvantaged children to promote their literacy.
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Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.
Charles W. Eliot
There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.
Walt Disney
Books never lose power.
E. Eryilmaz
A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.
Sasha Salmina
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What We Do - Share For Kids
OBJECTIVES
Our main goal is to enrich the relationship between children and books. Regardless of the social-economic condition; our aim is for them to receive a book.
Besides, we support vulnerable children with donations to overcome financial problems that negatively affect their literacy. We use the donations to provide some financial contribution for children such as refugees.
Raising social awareness.
Share for kids is also a platform where we will raise awareness concerning adverse issues facing children. Regardless of their origin, we will fight to bring attention to the children facing problems all over the world in the best ways we can.
Promotion of environmental awareness.
We strongly encourage the donation and sharing of used books. We hope that this practice will allow children to develop their environmental awareness. Reading material can be given a new lease of life in the hands of another child. This reduces wastage and also illustrates in the young minds our shared joint connection with the environment.
Cultural diversity.
The books are exciting windows into a culture. We hope to open these windows to children in the Netherlands and gradually all over the world.
The books you provide undoubtedly open young growing minds to new and exciting literary experiences. This is key to investing and growing rich adventurous minds for the future.
WITH BOOKS VIA BOOKS
WITH BOOKS
VIA BOOKS
We collect used children’s (0-7 age) books for free. From second-hand stores, libraries, schools and the public. Our books contain more pictures and games than texts.
We recycle and share books in public places with children for free. Also, we ask adults to select and gift a book to a kid. Since mostly the children below 7 years are illiterate, our books can circulate globally.
We look for a sponsor for each book.We raise funds when you sponsor a book. You have a chance to place your name /logo on the books.
We bring children together with the books and enrich their minds. This is mainly done through the books you sponsored. Regardless of the social-economic condition of the child; our aim is for them to receive a book.
With the donations we carry out various activities to support disadvantaged children. We support vulnerable children to promote their literacy by improving their conditions.
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Social networks for children | Internet Questions
Check out our list of kid-friendly social networking apps designed to help kids learn how to interact with each other and share information safely online.
The best social networks for kids
Social networks continue to gain popularity among both teenagers and teenagers. More than three-quarters of young children aged 10 to 12 use at least one social network, according to a BBC survey.
If your child wants to start tweeting, posting or sharing, but you feel they are not ready to use the likes of Facebook or Instagram, there are a number of alternative social networks made for kids that you can point them to.
They offer kid-friendly features like games and contests, but also give you the option to use them as a learning tool so they can share safely.
Ultimately, these social networks create a safer environment for children to share their experiences and connect with friends they know.
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Spotlite (earlier Kudos)
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An app that is a digital environment where kids can explore, learn and understand how to be positive online.
Spotlite Formerly (Kudos) - Parent and daughter talk about social media app for kids
What is Spotlite?
Spotlite highlights the importance of creating a safer and more social experience for kids, teens and teens.
Children can share videos and images, respond to and comment on friends' messages, and join groups to share with others with similar interests. The platform is 100% COPPA compliant.
The main purpose of the application is to teach children and teenagers the etiquette of online communication. It has constant reminders of positive things, such as a comment box that encourages users to "leave a good comment".
Security Features
- All accounts require a parent or guardian to provide email authentication and approval. Friends cannot be added until the parent approves the account.
- Spotlite does not track or sell any of your child's personal information, such as location.
- Parents must approve the use of Spotlite for children under 13 years of age.
- Shared videos/images are only viewable by friends you have accepted.
- Content moderators work around the clock and seven days a week. Any inappropriate content / users will be blocked
Age: 8+
Cost: is free
Available in: iOS
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, what is such PlayKids Talk?
PlayKids is a world-renowned platform for cartoons, books and entertainment for children aged 2 to 8.
With the PlayKids Talk app, kids can access activities, games, and content like videos. Parents can also manage their child's contacts, allow access to the camera and microphone.
Security Features
- Parents must pass age verification to create a child account.
- Parents can control all aspects of a child's account, such as contacts and profile.
- The parent also has account access on their phones to see what they share in real time.
Age : 4 +
Price : Free
Available at: To access all apps on the PlayKids platform, you can download them for iOS.
GoBubble
A social media platform specially created for children and also used by teachers.
GoBubble social networking app
GoBubble puts schools at the center by allowing kids to connect, collaborate on school projects, learn about new cultures, make pen pals, teach kids how to use social media safely, and send messages to parents.
The key difference between GoBubble and other sites is that schools enroll students with parental approval, not the children themselves.
Security features
- Direct moderation team that reviews flagged messages.
- Removes inappropriate images, text, audio, video, or emoticons.
- Free advertising.
- Due to its comprehensive safety features, the site has been rated PEGI 3, the safest age rating available by the governing body (Pan European Gaming Information).
- All content (chat, photos and videos) is checked before being released.
Age: 4+
Cost: This is free
Available in: iOS
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Entertainment site on social networks created for children.
What is Grom Social?
The app allows kids to meet other kids just like themselves through chatting, making videos, browsing social media and messaging.
Safety features
- Grom TV kids can surf safe, carefully curated video content.
- The application has filters to remove any relevant and obscene expressions.
- Parental verification of email address is required to open an account.
- Parents can track their child's activity using the MamaBear companion app.
Age: 4+
Cost: It's Free
Available on Android
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PopJam social media app
What is PopJam?
Kids can use PopJam to join communities, follow their favorite influencers, play quizzes and games, create art, use filters and stickers, and connect with PopJammers who have similar interests.
Security:
- Dedicated moderators monitor PopJam 24 hours a day and are active members of the community.
- Messages can only be sent to someone if both of you are following each other.
- Persons under the age of 13 require parental or guardian permission to use any app or platform, including PopJam.
- All messages are being monitored.
- You can report inappropriate content and easily unsubscribe.
Age : 7 +
Cost: It's Free
Available on: iOS and Android
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Benefits and risks of social media for children
Many social media platforms have age restrictions. For example, to have a Facebook or Instagram account, you must be at least 13 years old.
Social media benefits
Social media is an important part of the social and creative life of many young people.
Children and teens use social media to have fun, make and maintain friendships, share interests, discover personalities, and develop relationships with families. This is a continuation of their personal and offline interactions. Especially for older teenagers, this is often a key part of how they interact with friends.
Social media can connect children and teenagers to global online communities based on common interests. These could be support networks such as for young people with disabilities or illnesses, LGBT teenagers or children from certain cultures. Or they could be sites for commenting and sharing content about certain interests, such as games, series, music or hobbies.
Your child can gain many other benefits from using social media:
- Digital media literacy : Learning and experimenting with social media can help your child gain the knowledge and skills to enjoy online activities and avoid online -risks.
- Collaborative Learning : Your child can use social media to share educational content both informally and in a formal school setting.
- Creativity : Your child can be creative with profile pages, photos and videos, and game mods.
- mental health and wellness: Connecting with extended family and friends and participating in local and global online communities can give your child a sense of connection and belonging.
Social media risk
Social media can also be dangerous. For your child, these risks include:
- Exposure to inappropriate or upsetting content , such as rude, offensive, violent or sexual comments or images.
- Uploading inappropriate content, such as embarrassing or provocative photos or videos of yourself or others.
- Making personal information available to strangers, such as phone numbers, date of birth, or location.
- Cyberbullying.
- Exposure to too much targeted advertising and marketing.
- Data leaks , such as selling it to other organizations.
Social media risk management for kids and teens
Talking is the best way to protect your child from social media risks and keep them safe online. Talking gives you the opportunity to help your child:
- Find out how they treat other people and how they are treated online - for example, you can encourage your child to leave only positive comments.
- Understand the risks associated with using social media - for example, your child may be tagged in an embarrassing photo taken at a party without adding any other personal information
- Find out what to do if people ask for personal information, act rude or offensive online, post embarrassing pictures of your child, or share information that links to them.
Learn more about social media
Social media platforms and functionality are constantly changing, so it's a good idea to be aware of the networks your child uses. You can ask him which platforms are popular and which ones he likes. You can also ask your child to show you how they work.
Consider age guidelines
Many social media platforms have age limits that are often not respected. This can be difficult if your child's friends use social media platforms before they are old enough and your child wants to do the same.
If you would like your child to wait, you might consider the following options:
- Could you go to compromise ? What if your child uses the family social media account until they are old enough? This can give your child the opportunity to connect with friends with your help on social media.
- Can your child use a kid friendly social media platform like YouTube Kids or Messenger Kids ? They have stricter security settings and age-appropriate content.
What about a social media ban?
Social media is increasingly embedded in apps, games, websites and even learning environments, making it difficult to ban even for young children. And if you ban social media, your child might be more tempted to check it out when they're away from home. This means you are missing out on an opportunity to teach your child how to manage social media risks and behave respectfully on social media.
Online safety for kids ages 9-11 and online safety for teens is all about identifying and managing risks and protecting your data and privacy.
Setting social media policies
Some written social media guidelines can help your child use them responsibly, respectfully, and safely. This agreement may be part of a family media plan. If these rules include your use of social media as well as your child, you can be a positive role model.
Here are some things that may be included in your recommendation.
Use of social media
This could cover basics such as:
- When to use social media and how much time your child can spend on it.
- Can social media be used during homework, family meals, etc.
- Where you can use social media - for example, only in the family areas of the house, not in the bedrooms.
Posting content and comments
Your child must agree:
- Do not upload or post inappropriate messages, images or videos.
- Showing respect in messages and when sharing content - for example, if you can't say or do something face to face, it's not okay on the Internet either.
- Get consent before posting images of other people.
Privacy protection
It is recommended that you and your child familiarize themselves with the rules and privacy settings of social networks.
Your child can protect their privacy by agreeing to:
- Not share personal information such as phone numbers, location, and date of birth with strangers online or with people they don't know personally.
- Don't add personal details such as phone numbers or date of birth to your personal profiles.
- Check your privacy and location settings regularly, especially on mobile phones.
- Keep passwords and login information private and do not share them with friends.
- Log out after using public computers.
- Disable features such as posting to multiple social networks at once.
Social media safety
Basic safety for your child includes:
- Block and report people they don't know or people who post nasty comments or content.
- Do not click on pop-ups - Some pop-ups that appear to be harmless can lead to pornographic sites or access personal and financial information.
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