20 Online Tools to Make Learning Fun

by Karen Schweitzer Looking for a great way to engage and stimulate students in even the most tedious subjects? There are many online tools, games, activities, learning aids, and even web apps designed to make learning fun. Here is a list of 20 sites to try when the new school year begins: Games and Activities History Detective Kids – Based on PBS’ History Detective television show, this site encourages children between the ages of 8 and 12 to use critical thinking, problem solving, and dramatic play while digging through the past. Funbrain – Funbrain hosts dozens of interactive educational games for children. Math Is Fun – Math Is Fun is intended to make studying geometry, algebra, data, money, and measurements more enjoyable. Brain POP – This interactive educational site offers games for a wide variety of subjects and grades. Kerpoof – Kerpoof is an educational game site provided by the Walt Disney Corporation. Funschool – Funschool provides games primarily for elementary children.

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