An overview of safe or ‘good’ games for kids to play.
1. Smart Kit
The Smart Kit is a platform that provides school-safe games and puzzles that kids & adults just love to play. Importantly, the content in the Smart Kit is appropriate for school use and family fun, that means you will never find violence, harsh language, or adult situations (EdTech Team, n.d.).
2. Room Recess
2. Room Recess
Room Recess is focused on providing children with free educational games. These games reinforce important skills that are vital to elementary students and their learning process.
RoomRecess was developed entirely by an elementary school teacher with the goal of reinforcing fundamental learning concepts in math, reading, spelling, language arts, and basic problem solving. Students do not have to sign up or hold an account they can simply load up an activity and have fun learning while they play! (EdTech Team, n.d.).
3. FunBrain
3. FunBrain
Funbrain, created for kids ages preschool through grade 8, offers more than 100 fun, interactive games that develop skills in math, reading, and literacy. Plus, kids can read a variety of popular books and comics on the site, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Amelia Writes Again, and Brewster Rocket (EdTech Team, n.d.).
4. DuckieDeck
Duckiedeck is a kid safe platform that provides a wide variety of games for toddlers and preschoolers. These games cover various topics including :
- Games For kids
- Doctor Games
- Eco Games
- Nature Games
- Painting Games
- Health Games
- Engineering Games
- Number Games
- Circus Games
- Animal Games
- Toya And Games
- House Games
5. Math Chimp
Math Chimp is a directory of fun online math games, videos and worksheets all of which are aligned to the Common Core Standards. The purpose is to provide engaging and helpful Common Core activities for grades K+ through 8th (EdTech Team, n.d.).
Jefferson Lab is another great website where students can have access to different games and puzzles. All of these internet based games require a JavaScript enabled browser (EdTech Team, n.d.).
EdTech Team, n.d. 6 Good Kids- Safe Sites For Educational Games.Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. [Online]. Available at:http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/08/6-good-kids-safe-sites-for-educational.html [Accessed 20 June 2015]
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