10 Great Free Games for Middle School Students

Low- to no-prep activities for community-building SEL

Bottom Line: Simple SEL integration with conversation starters and team building.

Chaotic game offers silly yet novel way to practice English vocab

Bottom Line: An irresistibly fun way for ELLs to practice high-frequency English vocabulary, but as an app it's a bit rough around the edges.

Digital scavenger hunts provide dynamic, fresh learning experiences

Bottom Line: Students and teachers will enjoy the powerful learning of a modern scavenger hunt.

Grab bag of game goodies creatively explores a variety of subjects

Bottom Line: A really nice variety of subject matter and a unique approach get kids actively involved in the learning process.

"Just one more turn" gameplay jazzes up geography

Bottom Line: Game-based platform is a great way to get kids interested in world geography, think critically, and expose them to cultures other than their own.

Engaging games teach programming concepts from blocks to code

Bottom Line: These varied games are great for introducing the fundamentals and practicing but aren't sufficient as a complete curriculum.

Slick ethics game teaches students to make tough decisions

Bottom Line: This versatile game that can teach ethics, argumentation, and civics is light on interactivity but will come alive through discussion.

Realistic games provide career-based practice for ELA and SEL skills

Bottom Line: A great middle school choice for integrating literacy skills with real-life scenarios and careers.

Well-designed games, lessons can spice up your civics curriculum

Bottom Line: This game-based curriculum would be an excellent addition to any secondary social studies.

Flex alchemical muscles in amusing, discovery-based puzzler

Bottom Line: This amusing puzzle game encourages creativity, perseverance, and systems thinking, and with creative integration it can build interest in math, science, history, and literature.