Computer+and+Online+Games

//The Learning Company//

This website has a link to the computer games that the Learning Company produces. Parents can learn about the product and also order the game for their children. These games are primarily for children in preschool through sixth grade. The games take the students through a variety of subjects including math, reading, spelling, history and improve skills such as speed, hand-eye coordination and problem solving. For younger learners, there is //Reader Rabbit,// an excitable rabbit who the children can follow through a series of early education games//.// The older learners can play with the //ClueFinders// who solve harder problems as a group. This series has a specific math version and a reading version that focus in those areas. There are also games geared toward specific grade levels. This site is a one-stop-shop for this company's computer games.

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//WILL Campus//

This website is hosts a multitude of games for an older audience. These games are designed to take the players through real life situations. The topics range from the proper use of cell phones, in //It's Your Call,// to the misuse of prescription drugs in //Generation Rx.// Each game has a suggested age range that should be abided by because of the dangerous topics of these games. Unique features of these games include the availability of assessments, which the player takes before and after play. This is designed to make sure the players are learning from these real life situations instead of just going through the motions.

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//FunBrain// This website is host to a multitude of online games. Players can easily navigate through the website toward games they want to play. Once they have selected which game they want to play, they select what grade they are in (grades 1-8) and their gender. This way, older players can play more difficult games. These player-friendly games teach a variety of subjects including math, reading and grammar. The site also features a "fun blog" which gives some random facts the players might be interested based on their age and gender. Funbrain.com also caters to teachers. There are links for mygradebook.com and teachervision.com. This website is a good one to visit if you are looking for some good quality free online games to play.

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//Academic Skill Builders//

On this website are games that are geared toward helping children learn multiplication, division, language arts and geography. //Academic Skill Builders// allows for children to compete with other children for the top score. To play, you must join a game that will start with other players who are playing at the same time. Players get their cars, horses, space ships and the like to speed up by answering the questions the fastest. The quickest player with the most right answers wins. Aside from just academic learning, players are also learning to execute their skills faster while playing in friendly competitions. The best part about this website is that players aren't playing against a rigged computer who will always be better; they actually play against real people. For a good learning experience and some fun interactive play, this is the website to visit.

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