5 Best Free Educational Online Games For Kids [You'd Be Surprised]
In this day and age when the internet is the primary source of entertainment and information, it’s also reassuring to know that the World Wide Web is also a great source of educational materials. However, as parents, we’re aware of the fact that most kids these days would rather get amused that learn something from the websites they browse or videos they watch. That’s the reality that confronts most of the parents I know and if you have kids as well, I’m sure you’d be able to relate to what I’m saying.
5 Best Free Educational Online Games For Kids [You'd Be Surprised]
Switch to educational videos
One of the best workarounds is to switch to educational channels and websites that combine both entertaining and educational videos. If we’ll let our children watch videos, then we might as well give them materials where they can pick up good values or where they can learn from.
We’ve been told by our pediatrician as well as friends to limit the screen time of our kids and that’s what we do. However, they do get bored easily and would let go of their gadgets after around 30 minutes and then play with their toys instead. We’ve also exposed them to a lot of play outside the house and I think that contributed to their love for physical activities.
Just the same, I do admit that my kids have also learned a lot from watching educational videos. My eldest son can recognize the alphabet and numbers because his most favorite videos are all about counting and letters.
Educational online games
I’ve also recently discovered educational online games lately. I browsed through some of them and I think they have a good potential in keeping kids busy as they learn. All of these games have desktop and mobile browser versions so you can use your mouse as controls or tap the touchscreen directly with your fingers.
Here they are:
1. 2048 Cuteness Edition Math Puzzle Game
This fun game is great for developing the simple addition skills of kids. The goal is to combine two tiles with similar numbers. For example, the number “2” tiles will continually appear on the board.
2048 Cuteness Edition Math Puzzle Game
If they appear beside each other, you can combine them to produce a “4” tile. Combine more tiles with similar numbers i.e. two “8” tiles to produce “16” and so on, until you reach the tile with the number “2048” or the board has been filled with tiles.
2. Burn Matches Math Logic Puzzle Game
This game is great for teaching kids how to solve simple equations by moving matches on the screen depending on the instruction.
Burn matches Math logic puzzle game
For example, an equation may require the player to remove a match to solve the problem. Once done, the matches will burn and you will move to the next level.
3. Fast Typer Game
While this type of game is definitely not for small kids, it can still benefit high school level teens by helping them develop their typing accuracy.
Fast typer game
This game is simple; using your keyboard, you just need to accurately type as many words as you can within one minute. The score is based on the correct words that you typed.
4. Space Words Online Spelling Practice Game
This is one of my most favorite games because it teaches kids the correct word spelling. In terms of the level of skills, this game is great for beginners. You will base the word that you will form on the image above the game area. For example, in the picture below, you need to for the word for the number two.
Space Words Online Spelling Practice Game
To get the letters, the layer needs to shoot the incoming asteroids to destroy them and get the letters needed to form the word. The player will advance once the word is formed.
5. Spell School Word Spelling Game
This is another really simple yet fun and educational game for kids. You just have to form the word that corresponds to the image shown.
Spell School Word Spelling Game
The player can do this by dragging the letters to the boxes. The next picture will be revealed once the word is formed. It will definitely keep kids entertained but I’m sure even grown-ups will love this game.
Epilogue
While some parents are wary of letting their kids use gadgets, I believe that it’s ok as long as you give them guidance on what media to consume. You can choose for them educational shows as well as games. These will not only keep them from getting bored, but it will also help them develop new skills and even acquire new knowledge.
In the end, exposing the kids to technology has its benefits as long as they get proper support from their parents.
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