In today’s post, I share with you this interesting collection of educational games that you can use with your students on Chromebooks. The list has a wide variety of games covering different topics and skills, including physics-based games, mystery games, quiz games, math games, word games, arcade games, reading, puzzles and many more.
1. Khan Academy Kids
Khan Academy Kids immerses children in educational learning experiences using a wide variety of tools and resources, including age-appropriate interactive games and activities. The app also offers books to “teach children important skills such as empathy, self-confidence, problem solving, and appreciation and acceptance of different cultures and perspectives.”
2. SplashLearn
SplashLearn is an Android app that helps kids learn math and reading through interactive games. Some of its features include: 4000+ reading and math games, educational activities, motivational rewards, children’s books, and more.
Math games cover various skill areas including multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, word problems, addition, subtraction, division, and more. As for reading games, they help children learn sounds, alphabets, spelling, sight of words, learn to read and many more.
3. LogicLike: Games for children
LogicLike offers a wide variety of games designed to help children develop their thinking skills and improve their learning. Children work to solve different types of puzzles suited to their ability and skill level. LogicLike puzzles include voice-overs, background music, and engaging graphics to keep kids focused on learning. The puzzles cover different topics including math, balance and weighing, chess for beginners, 3D geometry, animals, countries, logic puzzles, and more.
4. ABCya Games
ABCya has tons of educational games for kids and preschoolers. Games are organized by grade level and skill with new content added on a monthly basis. However, to use ABCya games, you must subscribe or log into an existing account.
5. Minecraft
Minecraft has amazing games that involve kids using their thinking skills to create and build “everything from the simplest houses to the grandest castles”. Minecraft also includes multiplayer mode allowing children to play with up to 10 friends on Realm, which is the private server provided by Minecraft.
Kids can also use their Xbox account to play with up to 4 friends online. They can “play in creative mode with unlimited resources or dig deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off dangerous monsters.”
6. PBS KIDS Games
PBS KIDS Games offers educational games designed for children of all ages. There are science games, math games, reading games, art games and many more. PBS games target various skills including STEM skills, social-emotional learning skills, creativity, imagination, and more.
A number of these games are based on familiar PBS shows, including: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Donkey Hodie, Alma’s Way, Odd Squad, Pinkalicious & Peterrific, Arthur, Elinor Wonders Why, Let’s go Luna, and more.
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seven. little alchemy
The Little Alchemy game engages children and students in various creative activities by designing fun things by mixing simple elements. Each combination is a small puzzle for children to work on. The game also includes leaderboards so kids can watch their friends play. Little Alchemy is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Dutch, Norwegian, and more.
8. ABCmouse
ABCmouse is another good app that offers age-appropriate games to use with kids on Chromebook. Like Khan Academy, ABCmouse offers a comprehensive learning curriculum that covers reading, math, art, music, and more for kids ages 2-8. The app also provides access to a wide variety of learning materials including interactive games, learning activities, lessons, puzzles, books, videos, animations and many more.
9. Rubik’s Cube
The Rubiks Cube Chrome extension lets kids and students practice playing digital rubiks. The object of the game is “to line up all the colors in the cube correctly. It’s a simple and fun game that will test your brain and mental abilities.”
ten. chrome piano
Chrome Piano is an extension that allows students to play the piano directly in their browsers. Students can record their own piece or choose a song from various artists. All they need to start using Chrome Piano is a keyboard and a mouse.