The Top Sites for Free Games That Make Learning Fun

Written by: Jonathan Wylie • Edited by: Michael Hartman
Published May 24, 2010 • Related Guides: Wii | Educational Games

These educational games are some of the best learning experiences that can be found on the Internet, but who knew they could also be so much fun!

A recent study showed that of our 53 million K–12 students, 51 million of them (or 93%) play video games.¹ Wouldn't it be better if a higher percentage of these games were educational? Well, parents and educators looking for the best free educational games online need look no further than the ten great sites on this list. Each site has an educational foundation that makes learning fun for students of all ages, and every teacher will tell you that children learn best when they are having fun. So, check out the websites on this list to provide an enjoyable online learning experience for your children.

1. Manga High

Free Educational Games Online: Manga High

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Manga High is a great free Math game site for upper elementary and middle school students. Created by Tony Rowland, and backed by Dr. Marcus du Sautoy OBE from the University of Oxford, you can be sure that education has a strong base with these games. They are working on adding new games all the time, but the eight that are already on here will present a good challenge to those who play them. Ice Ice Baby is a favorite with my class, but the new Prodigi looks like it will become just as popular. Prodigi adapts to the learning of the player so that students can learn at their own pace.

2. Sheppard Software

Free Educational Games Online: Sheppard Software

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Sheppard Software has some engaging free educational games. Online learning is fun and enjoyable with the games on this site, and there are activities here are for everyone from preschool age, all the way up to adult learning. The range is huge. Games are sorted by categories that cover most school curriculums, but there are also animal quizzes, brain games, puzzles and more. You can't fail to learn something with Sheppard Software's educational games.

3. Learning Games for Kids

Free Educational Games Online: Learning Games for Kids

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Learning Games for Kids has keyboarding games, Math games, memory games, preschool games, word games, and more. Aimed at preschool and elementary kids, Learning Games for Kids has games that are designed to support skills that are learned in school. In fact, many teachers have been known to use this site as part of their classroom instruction. One of the reasons that students keep coming back to this site is that the games are fun to play. Learning is definitely made fun with this site.

4. Gamequarium

Free Educational Games Online: Gamequarium

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Gamequarium is aimed at K-6 students, and has literally thousands of free educational games online. The games are all sorted by categories, and although the games are not hosted by Gamequarium, there are links that take you straight to the game you are looking for. A good thing about this site is that you can be very specific with the type of activity you are looking for. So, whether you are looking for practice with decimal place value, or prepositional phrases, there are links here for you.

¹http://www.mmischools.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=59693

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Jonathan Wylie Mar 21, 2011 5:06 PM

Thanks

There is definitely a lot of great learning games here Iesha. I'm glad you liked them.

Michael Hartman Mar 21, 2011 5:05 PM

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iesha Mar 21, 2011 2:16 PM

lol

i like these games very much

The Top Sites for Free Games That Make Learning Fun

1. Manga High

2. Sheppard Software

3. Learning Games for Kids

4. Gamequarium

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