Online language arts games are easy to find, free and fun to play. There are several websites that contain free flash-based apps that will help students to build skills and tackle concepts while having fun. Most of these titles have been designed by teachers and/or educational organizations/institutions. There are often also other activity-resources on these sites, like downloadable worksheets, texts, coloring books, etc. Many famous brands, series and celebrities can be seen showcased too. All in all, the Internet is a wonderful resource for fun, educational activities.
The majority of these titles stick to the official curricula, and focus on specific grades and/or age groups. Apps are individually specialized to tackle direct goals, for instance: improving sentence structure, punctuation or vocabulary. The better websites include information to guide parents and players in picking the appropriate title.
As one might expect, apps designed for pre-schoolers will be mostly about shape and color identification, learning to count, learning the alphabet, and other simple goals. Apps for kids in higher grades are a little more sophisticated and the puzzles/activities more challenging.
Popular characters from books, TV shows, cartoons etc., pop stars and athletes often feature in online language arts games, making them even more engaging. The Harry Potter series, Charlotte's Web, Dr Seuss, and many other favorites have their own dedicated apps. Disney cranks out dozens of online readers, eBooks, apps and other educational products. Most children's shows have a web portal that includes educational apps featuring the show's characters, and unless otherwise indicated, are less focused to specific grades and more on general age groups.
Spelling- and vocabulary-themed apps often incorporate elements of traditional word games. Cross- and code-words, word-searches, anagrams and other classic puzzles are given innovative treatments and high-score systems and leader boards add an element of competition. Scrabble has inspired many clones, and there are official theme-based tournaments and special matches out there too.
Online language arts games make learning fun and accessible. There are more being made available every day. Many titles are also available as downloadable apps for mobile devices.
The majority of these titles stick to the official curricula, and focus on specific grades and/or age groups. Apps are individually specialized to tackle direct goals, for instance: improving sentence structure, punctuation or vocabulary. The better websites include information to guide parents and players in picking the appropriate title.
As one might expect, apps designed for pre-schoolers will be mostly about shape and color identification, learning to count, learning the alphabet, and other simple goals. Apps for kids in higher grades are a little more sophisticated and the puzzles/activities more challenging.
Popular characters from books, TV shows, cartoons etc., pop stars and athletes often feature in online language arts games, making them even more engaging. The Harry Potter series, Charlotte's Web, Dr Seuss, and many other favorites have their own dedicated apps. Disney cranks out dozens of online readers, eBooks, apps and other educational products. Most children's shows have a web portal that includes educational apps featuring the show's characters, and unless otherwise indicated, are less focused to specific grades and more on general age groups.
Spelling- and vocabulary-themed apps often incorporate elements of traditional word games. Cross- and code-words, word-searches, anagrams and other classic puzzles are given innovative treatments and high-score systems and leader boards add an element of competition. Scrabble has inspired many clones, and there are official theme-based tournaments and special matches out there too.
Online language arts games make learning fun and accessible. There are more being made available every day. Many titles are also available as downloadable apps for mobile devices.
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