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Games for grades k-6. "We've thoroughly searched the web for engaging and educational games for kids, and we've collaborated with top educators to ensure that all of our games are age-appropriate, relevant and compliant with academic standards. Our team of educators has also created a vast library of "Homework Help" as an additional resource for students, teachers and parents."

These are free. @mslinch: FYI: all of the BrainPOP Jr. K-3 games are free. :) http://www.brainpopjr.com/games/ #gr8t

Unless otherwise noted all games are created by GamesfortheBrain.com (Philipp Lenssen). All pages licensed under Creative Commons. Contact philipp.lenssen@gmail.com for more information. If you have feedback on games, or ideas for new ones, please let me know! (Here's my blog, by the way.)

fun and free learning on the Internet for children ages 5 - 12 best-in-class courseware in math, science, reading and keyboarding

Gail Braddock describes e-Learning for Kids as "free e-courses for kids all around the world. This site has engaging and interactive courses for kids in online safety, computer skills such as using Google, typing, and core subjects like language arts, math, and science. Most of the courses are for elementary school-aged children, and involve dynamic avatars, and are highly interactive."

Elementary games for students up to 5th grade.

Jimmy Jack Brain provides fun, interactive software and internet based products that help provide the kind of understanding that is difficult to acquire from textbooks. Our products include games, assessment tools, and demonstrations that address California State Standards- currently, for fifth grade science.

Language Art Games upper elementary, middle school

"MORE THAN 800 BOOKS STRONG - IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND CHINESE! MightyBook is a powerhouse of learning that's helping kids around the world read and speak English. With more than 800 animated stories, songs, games and puzzles - plus lesson plans and online quizzes -- MightyBook is one of the best values in education. "

via http://freetech4teachers.blogspot.com/2008/12/secret-builders-virtual-world-for-ages.html\n\nSecretBuilders is a virtual world for children 5 to 14 years old powered by a web 2.0 community of children, parents, educators, writers, artists and game developers. On SecretBuilders, children will explore virtual lands, undertake quests, play games, maintain a home, nurture a pet, and interact with their friends. Three features which form the backdrop for SecretBuilders distinguish it from other online worlds:\n\n * Children learn through immersing themselves in the stories, themes, and concepts from the best in literature, arts and humanities. They will interact with famous historical and fictional figures and be introduced to content and characters from world civilization and the great thoughts and ideas of human creativity. \n\n * Children will create this site, not just consume it. They are directly involved in creating this world with their ideas, critiques and contributions on virtually every aspect of the site and many of their ideas will be implemented!\n\n * Children publish their works - writings, art, videos - making SecretBuilders their own personal store of creativity. They can invite friends and family to view their works, and comment upon them. Seeing their works published and enjoyed by others instills tremendous for self-confidence as well as motivation to do more.\n

"Minecraft for Learning: Now is the time Posted by Jonathan Martin " Using Minecraft in an elementary/middle school environment

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Experience the Underground railraod through this downloadable and streamable FREE interactive game. As Lucy King, escape slavery via the Underground Railroad.

LearnEnglish Kids is for children who are learning English. Find games, songs, stories and lots of activities - and learn English too.