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We have shared some of our favorite programs and apps with you in this section. Some are free, while others are free for a certain period of time before you are asked to subscribe. Scroll down to check out some of the best educational programs/apps we have encountered!

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Khan Academy is a free, nonprofit online learning platform founded by Salman Khan in 2006, dedicated to providing world-class education to anyone, anywhere. The platform offers:

Personalized learning dashboards

Instructional videos

Practice exercises

Interactive tools

Courses in over 50 languages

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Free, fun educational app for young kids | Khan Academy Kids

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Inspire a lifetime of learning with our educational app for kids ages 2-8. Kids can learn reading, writing, math, counting, ABCs, addition, subtraction, social-emotional skills, & more. 100% free on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Amazon

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Code.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science education and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. Key features include:

-Free Curriculum: Comprehensive computer science

courses for K-12 students

-Hour of Code: Introductory coding activities for beginners

-Programming Tools: App Lab, Game Lab, and Web Lab for creating apps, games, and websites

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Learn computer science. Change the world.

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Every student in every school deserves the opportunity to study computer science.

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Sora is a digital reading app for K-12 students created by OverDrive that provides:

Free ebooks and audiobooks

Age-appropriate digital content

24/7 access to books

Accessibility features like:

Adjustable font sizes

In-app dictionary

Read-along options

Annotation tools

Search for your school through Questar III BOCES

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Open a world of reading. Try Sora, the new reading app for students, by OverDrive.

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Epic! is a comprehensive digital library platform designed specifically for children, offering an expansive and engaging reading experience. It features:

Over 40,000 titles including picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, and audiobooks, designed for children aged 3-12

Available on iOS, Android, and desktop devices

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Instantly access over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids on Epic

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PBS KIDS is an educational platform dedicated to providing high-quality, curriculum-based content for children. The website offers:

Interactive games

Learning activities

TV show content

Educational videos

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Educational games and videos from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

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The NASA Scientific Visualization Studio, based at the Goddard Space Flight Center, produces high-quality visualizations, animations, and images to promote understanding of Earth and Space Sciences.

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In 2011, we released an app for the iPad called "NASA Visualization Explorer" and began delivering two visualization-based science stories per week to users of the app. This animation shows the cover images of these stories, in the order of their release.

For More Information

Credits

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NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio

This page was originally published on Wednesday, August 1, 2012.
This page was last updated on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12:01 AM EST.

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NASA Scientific Visualization Studio | NASA Visualization Explorer

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In 2011, we released an app for the iPad called "NASA Visualization Explorer" and began delivering two visualization-based science stories per week to users of the app. This animation shows the cover images of these stories, in the order of their release. ||

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Education.com is a comprehensive online learning platform designed to support children's education from pre-K through 8th grade. Subjects Covered:

Math

Reading

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Social-emotional learning

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Educational Games, Worksheets, and More for Kids

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Download, print, or work on activities interactively today!

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Typing.com is a comprehensive, free online platform designed to teach typing skills and digital literacy for K-12 students.

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Typing Games - Learn to Type with Free Typing Games - Typing.com

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Typing.com Typing Games. Our exclusive typing games are a great way to improve typing speed and accuracy. Adjust to your level or challenge yourself. Start now!

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Duolingo is a comprehensive language learning platform that offers free, engaging, and scientifically-backed educational experiences across multiple learning domains.

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Duolingo is the world's most popular way to learn a language. It's 100% free, fun and science-based. Practice online on duolingo.com or on the apps!

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Starfall is an educational online platform designed to help children learn through interactive, engaging digital experiences. $35/yr.

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Starfall Education: Kids Games, Movies, Books & Music for K-5 and above

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At Starfall, children have fun while they learn - specializing in reading, phonics & math - educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-5 and above.

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Todo School is an educational technology platform offering comprehensive learning apps for children, with a focus on interactive, engaging digital learning experiences.

Here is a brief video for TodoMath: https://todoschool.com/en/math/help

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Todo School is an educational technology platform offering comprehensive learning apps for children, with a focus on interactive, engaging digital learning experiences.

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From ABC to Reading at 2nd-Grade Level. Download and start your 7-day free trial today!

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ABCya.com is a popular educational gaming website designed for students from pre-K to 6th grade, offering hundreds of interactive learning games across multiple subjects.

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ABCya! • ABCya! • Learning Games and Apps for Kids

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Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun. Topics include math, reading, typing, just-for-fun logic games… and more!

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ABCmouse is an award-winning digital learning platform designed for children ages 2-8, offering a comprehensive educational experience through interactive resources.

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ABCmouse | Helping kids develop a lifelong love of learning

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Early Childhood Learning Program | ABCmouse

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ABCmouse is an online learning platform offering educational activities and tools for children. Our evidence-based reading and math programs are designed to help kids learn and have fun.

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ScratchJr is a free, educational coding platform designed specifically for young children ages 5-7.

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With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games.

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GoNoodle is a free, web-based educational platform designed to help K-5 students get active and improve learning through interactive movement videos and activities.

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We were recently asked about FREE educational tools that parents can explore. It seems as if there is not a lot of "free" out there anymore. Most programs/apps are free to a certain extent. We have started a list and will update this Padlet as needed. Please feel free to contact us to let us know if you encounter issues with the links or if you'd like to share a favorite app or program. Your comments & suggestions are always welcome! 

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We were recently asked about FREE educational tools that parents can explore. It seems as if there is not a lot of "free" out there anymore. Most programs/apps are free to a certain extent. We have started a list and will update this Padlet as needed. Please feel free to contact us to let us know if you encounter issues with the links or if you'd like to share a favorite app or program. Your comments & suggestions are always welcome! 

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Tonya Frickey, K-12 Instructional Technology Integrated Specialist frickeyt@greenvillecsd.org

Carrie Rath, Technology Assistant, rathc@greenvillecsd.org

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Duck Duck Moose is an award-winning educational app developer focused on creating engaging learning experiences for children ages 2-8. As part of Khan Academy, all Duck Duck Moose apps are now free, without ads or subscriptions.

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Turtle Diary is an award-winning educational website and app designed for children in pre-K through 5th grade, offering a comprehensive learning platform with engaging, interactive resources.

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Put away your flashcards and workbooks and log on to see the new way to master educational skills! Top educators worked exclusively with Turtle Diary to create game after game with superior content and maximum fun for every child.

The concepts reviewed parallel those taught in the everyday classroom for grades K4 through 5th grade. Students focus on mastering the concept on their own with consistent and repetitive review. They won't even realize they're reviewing thanks to incredibly fun graphics, sounds, and interactive games.

These games will keep your kids coming back for more day after day. You can rest easy knowing they're working towards their future.

With skills backed by top educators, parents know that Turtle Diary is giving their kids the best they have to offer. The games help to solidify the necessary skills needed for their specific grade levels.

Turtle Diary's games are not only educational, but incredibly fun. They can even be a bit competitive at times when you choose a multiplayer option.

Students can also link up with kids in their classes and play games specifically recommended by their teacher. This helps them master the exact concepts they are working on in their classroom. The possibilities are endless, and the fun is never-ending.

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Educational Games | Educational Games For Kids | Turtle Diary

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1000+ Free Educational Games for kids in Grade K to 5. Play Online and learn math, science, language arts, geography & much more only with our award winning educational website.

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Sesamestreet.org is the official website for the iconic educational children's television program Sesame Street, offering a comprehensive platform for learning and entertainment for children ages 0-8.

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Sesame Street | Preschool Games, Videos, & Coloring Pages to Help Kids Grow Smarter, Stronger & Kinder

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Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative dedicated to helping children learn to read effectively. The platform provides free, research-based resources and information for educators, parents, and students.

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Explore reading basics as well as the key role of background knowledge and motivation in becoming a lifelong reader and learner. Watch our PBS Launching Young Readers series and try our self-paced Reading 101 course to deepen your understanding.

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Poki is a popular online gaming platform that offers free, instant-play games for users across multiple devices. Poki offers diverse game types, including:

Educational games

Math games

Kids' games

Skill-based games

Arcade classics

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Educational Games

Our educational games turn learning into a fun, addictive experience. You can improve your skills by simply playing games! Learn all about counting in number challenges. Complete puzzling patterns and earn rewards for winning! We also have a wide variety of math challenges, which combine basic operations with special actions. Work on your addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a brand-new, totally fun way!

All of our educational games will exercise your brain. Solve mind-bending problems, answer brain teasers, and stretch the limits of your imagination! We have the perfection learning challenge for you no matter how educated you are. Every title in our collection features colorful characters, fun sounds, and educational action. Learn how to graph X and Y coordinates, test your knowledge of geometry, and learn to read faster while having a blast!

What are the best free Educational Games online?

What are the most popular Educational Games for the mobile phone or tablet?

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Educational Games: Answer tricky questions, solve math problems, and exercise your brain in one of our many free, online educational games! Pick One of Our Free Educational Games, and Have Fun

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HowStuffWorks is a captivating online resource that offers fascinating insights into a wide range of topics, from science and animals to culture and world phenomena, delivering engaging and accessible explanations that satisfy curious minds

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HowStuffWorks - Learn How Everything Works!

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HowStuffWorks has been explaining how things work to curious minds since 1998. Providing factual, unbiased content that's fun to read and makes difficult topics easy to understand.

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Highlights is a valuable online resource offering a wide array of engaging activities and educational content for children and families.

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NASA Kids' Club is an engaging online platform designed to inspire and educate children about space, science, and NASA missions. The website offers a variety of interactive games and educational resources for children from pre-K through 4th grade, supporting national education standards in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

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NASA encourages you to visit NASA Kids' Club and use its games and activities to inspire the next generation.

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The Smithsonian Institution's official website (si.edu) serves as the digital gateway to the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. It provides comprehensive access to the Smithsonian's extensive collections, research initiatives, educational resources, and information about its numerous museums and research centers located across the United States.

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Official website of the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums, 9 research centers, and affiliates around the world.

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This is a list of apps with hidden features that parents should be aware of.