Simple games that teach skills

Submitted 10 years ago

Community Review for ABCya!

Katie L.
Katie L.
Technology coordinator
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Chicago IL, US
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My Take

I love this product and am extremely happy with the creators. They service so many children and I am so grateful that this is still available free to all children. This website is user friendly and is constantly adding new games to their site. The students are learning and practicing many skills without really realizing it because they are having so much fun. I do not use this site everyday, but use it more as an incentive or when I see that my students need a break and something educational, but fun.

How I Use It

I use this site mostly with my kindergarten and first grade students. Keyboard Zoo and Cup Stacking are two games that I use to introduce my students to the keyboard. Take a Trip is a game that gets my young students practicing their mouse skills.

I also use this site with my 1st - 3rd grade students as a fun reinforcement activity. If a student finishes their activity/project in my class prior to the bell ringing they are allowed on ABCya and can pick between any of the games. I love challenging my students with Snail Bob and Sugar Sugar.

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Audrey B.
Audrey B.
December 11, 2024

Educational yet Enjoyable!

Ever since I was in kindergarten, teachers would allow us to go on ABCya during computer class. I was not confident technology wise as a young child so this exposure made me much more comfortable. The games were all so fun to play with, I remember my class was always so excited whenever we got to go on ABCya. Looking back, I didn't even realize how educational the games actually were; I didn't even notice as a kid playing, I was too busy having fun!
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Tara G.
Tara G.
April 25, 2023

Versatile and fun for any age

This app's versatility makes it perfect for a classroom setting. There are many games to choose from, and several age groups are represented (K-6). From math to reading to typing, Abcya has something for everyone! Whatever your students need to learn, you can find a game on this app for them.
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Jao D.
Jao D.
December 14, 2022

Free version has many ads, but does the job.

There are many ads, which sometimes makes the mobile version unusable, but overall ABCya is good for its value given that it is free. The variety of games is a double edged sword though, as students don't have a learning path to follow since they are free to choose whatever they'd like to play. This can be overwhelming to some students.
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