Resources: Educational Games
Free Rice
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Sheppard Software - preschool through grade 6
This site links to quizzes on lots of subjects, including geography, math, written conventions, science, and many more. Unlike other quiz sites, it features an instructional component, as well. Players may require an adult’s help to find appropriate games because there are so many options.
Gamequarium - grades 3 through 6
Find lots of great quizzes on language arts, math, science, and more.
Learning Games for Kids - elementary age students
Most of the quizzes on this site are fantastic, covering topics like language arts, math, and science. Also featured are several fun games to help students improve their typing speed and accuracy. Again, players may require an adult’s help to navigate through all the options to find appropriate games.
BBC Bitesize - grades 6 and above
Students can select quizzes on topics like English, science, and math. The graphics are fantastic, and the games, while quite challenging, are very engaging. Levels are designated using British terminology: Foundations is the most basic level, Intermediate is in the middle, and Higher is the most advanced option.
Free Rice - grades 3 and above
Originally only a vocabulary game, Free Rice now features multiple choice quizzes on many other topics such as literature, foreign language, math, and science. Players begin at a basic level, but as they answer questions correctly, the game gains in complexity.
Funbrain - grades 1 through 6
A collection of very appealing math and language games, plus opportunities to read favorite books online (like Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and to make Mad Libs! Note that while most of the site is very enriching, the “Playground” section, while entertaining, has little educational merit.
Funschool - preschool through grade 6
Along with fun math and language games, this site links to a Parent and Teacher page that contains a list of games that share parenting tips, craft ideas, and more. Most games are linked to academic content, but parents should monitor their children to be sure they’re not spending too much time on the games that are simply entertaining.
Sheppard Software - preschool through grade 6
This site links to quizzes on lots of subjects, including geography, math, written conventions, science, and many more. Unlike other quiz sites, it features an instructional component, as well. Players may require an adult’s help to find appropriate games because there are so many options.
Gamequarium - grades 3 through 6
Find lots of great quizzes on language arts, math, science, and more.
Learning Games for Kids - elementary age students
Most of the quizzes on this site are fantastic, covering topics like language arts, math, and science. Also featured are several fun games to help students improve their typing speed and accuracy. Again, players may require an adult’s help to navigate through all the options to find appropriate games.
BBC Bitesize - grades 6 and above
Students can select quizzes on topics like English, science, and math. The graphics are fantastic, and the games, while quite challenging, are very engaging. Levels are designated using British terminology: Foundations is the most basic level, Intermediate is in the middle, and Higher is the most advanced option.
Free Rice - grades 3 and above
Originally only a vocabulary game, Free Rice now features multiple choice quizzes on many other topics such as literature, foreign language, math, and science. Players begin at a basic level, but as they answer questions correctly, the game gains in complexity.
Funbrain - grades 1 through 6
A collection of very appealing math and language games, plus opportunities to read favorite books online (like Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and to make Mad Libs! Note that while most of the site is very enriching, the “Playground” section, while entertaining, has little educational merit.
Funschool - preschool through grade 6
Along with fun math and language games, this site links to a Parent and Teacher page that contains a list of games that share parenting tips, craft ideas, and more. Most games are linked to academic content, but parents should monitor their children to be sure they’re not spending too much time on the games that are simply entertaining.
Math
Game Classroom - kindergarten through grade 6
This site is arranged by grade and topic. Each option provides sample problems for students, teaching tips for adults, and links to online resources for more teaching tips. Instructional material is accompanied by complementary games. While many of the games on this site cover topics appropriate for upper elementary school-aged students, their formats are not as appealing as options for younger students.
Language Arts
Spelling City - all ages
Several spelling games are available here, many of which work to improve critical thinking skills along with spelling. Create a free account to access pre-loaded lists of spelling words, or enter your own list to play with.
Headline Clues - grades 6 through 12
This is a great reading comprehension game that changes daily with the news. Students read a piece of a news story, then have to fill in the blanks in the partially written headline above to introduce the article.
Rain Words - grades 4 through 12
In this game, players use spelling knowledge to create a correctly aligned crossword puzzle. It’s a great option for improving spelling, critical thinking, and patience.
Audio Puzzler - grades 7 through 12
In this unique game, players listen to snippets of conversation from sources as varied as Al Gore to Seinfeld, type what they hear, then put the pieces together to make a full phrase. It’s very effective for improving listening comprehension, auditory processing speed, and sequencing skills.
StarFall - grades K through 3
This site is divided into four levels. Level 1 is dedicated to learning letter sounds, Level 2 covers the process of sounding out words, and by Level 4, kids can choose from plays, Greek myths, comics, and other genres to practice their reading skills.
Montessori Crosswords - Kindergarten and grade 1
Children using this app are shown a picture and asked to drag letters from the alphabet into boxes to spell the word. They can hear each sound by tapping on it, reinforcing phonics skills.
HearBuilder - grades K through 4
HearBuilder software helps children build phonemic awareness (hearing and differentiating between the sounds of language correctly). Lessons cover nine areas of phonemic awareness, including syllable blending, syllable segmentation, phoneme deletion, phoneme addition, and rhyming.
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