Ask Slashdot: Good Linux Desktop Option for Kids

TIWolfman writes: I'm looking to re-purpose some of the older hardware that I've held onto to create something of a starter machine for my kids, 3 and 5. At this point it's still just a few shortcut icons I can setup on the desktop for them, primarily to web tools/sites they use, but I'd like some flexibility and everything I've read suggests options that haven't had any activity since 2015.

Is there an option out there or is this just a custom job?