When children engage in exploratory play, they develop a perception of themselves as "explorers" - competent, confident learners who ask questions and make discoveries. Computers are more than tools for bringing efficiency to traditional approaches. Instead, they open new and unforeseen avenues for learning. Kidz-Online provides a series of thematic approach activities for children to explore electronically.

Children learn through play by doing, asking questions, interacting with others, setting up theories or ideas about how things work and trying them out. If their play is well supported by adults, children will learn that, exploration and curiosity are important and valued ways of learning.

Children develop strategies for actively exploring and making sense of the world by using all their senses, as well as tools, materials and equipment to extend their skills. They become confident in using a variety of strategies for exploring and making sense of the world, such as setting and solving problems, looking for patterns, asking questions, explaining and listening, and using trial and error.?