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Free Educational Games for Kids

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Overview:: RoomRecess.com is one aspect of Free Educational Games for Kids site. Activities provide skill practice in math, reading, and other language arts. The site is designed by an elementary school teacher for students to have fun while learning.
Type of Material:: collection
Recommended Uses:: All levels: elementary and middle grades; higher education (teachers and teacher educators). Some of the games seem better geared to younger students.
Technical Requirements:: Any device with Internet access.
Identify Major Learning Goals:: Learner will be able to utilize web-based access to educational games to practice and/or build skills in language arts, mathematics, and computer skills. Each game has its own goals.
Target Student Population:: Elementary school children.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: None

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Strengths:: It’s easy to access online and make game selections via grade level and content. These can be used during introduction of new concept or reviewing/application of material already presented.
Concerns:: None

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Strengths:: Each game will have its own goals and objectives. This is a great resource to help with the integration of literacy and Common Core skills in multiple grades. It's also a great source for learners needing practice in language arts and/or mathematics.
Concerns:: None.

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Strengths:: For the elementary school student these games are easy to navigate. They will think they are playing games and at the same time learn or reinforce existing knowledge and skills. Game-based visuals will appeal to learners. The games are designed to reinforce skills through practice.
Concerns:: None

Other Issues and Comments:: This site allows for student interaction with instructional material; material can be set up to allow for student to work at own pace; It is set up in logical organization for ease of navigation through the categories. It’s also a great source for learners needing practice in language arts and/or math. User needs to test device compatibility as certain games work better with full laptop or desktop computer rather than a tablet. It would be helpful if some of the games came with clearer instructions. Some games have no clear stop button.
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