Best Homework Games for Students

Top Pick

Learning doesn't stop just because school's out! Here's a list of top recommendations from our expert teachers. With these great apps, games, and websites, kids can practice core skills, as well as pursue lifelong learning in whatever interests them most. Parents, take note!

Motion Math: Hungry Guppy Publisher: Motion Math Kids have a splashing good time learning addition with this colorful guppy	Grades Pre-K-2 Type App Price $3.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
PBS KIDS Visit Website: http://pbskids.org/ One-stop shop for a wealth of fantastic PBS KIDS educational content	Grades Pre-K-6 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
IXL Visit Website: http://www.ixl.com/ Immediate feedback and breadth a major plus, despite emphasis on drills	Grades Pre-K-12 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Raz-Kids Visit Website: http://www.raz-kids.com/ Solid choice for leveled readings and progress-tracking	Grades K-3 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Reading Rainbow Skybrary Family Publisher: Reading Rainbow Kids can "go anywhere, be anything" with vast book and video library	Grades K-4 Type App Price Free to Try, Paid Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Code.org Visit Website: http://www.code.org Popular games, big names get kids and teachers pumped to program	Grades K-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Khan Academy Visit Website: http://www.khanacademy.org Missions boost learning with balance of focus, freedom to explore	Grades K-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Scratch Visit Website: http://scratch.mit.edu/ Jump-start future programmers with adaptive sandbox tool	Grades K-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Wizard School Publisher: Duck Duck Moose Curated videos and creative challenges ignite active learning	Grades 2-8 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5
News-O-Matic for School, 2016-17 Nonfiction Reading Publisher: Press4Kids Flexible, interactive daily stories for elementary school students	Grades 2-5 Type App Price $6.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
LearnZillion Visit Website: http://learnzillion.com/ Quality Common Core-aligned lessons with great modeling for teachers	Grades K-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Book Creator Publisher: Red Jumper Studio Magically easy way to create and publish digital books and multimedia	Grades 3-8 Type App Price $2.49-$4.99 Platforms Android, iPad Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
DIY Visit Website: http://www.diy.org Design, build, and share new things offline and online	Grades 3-8 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Minecraft Publisher: Mojang Spiraling sandbox of adventure and creation gets kids to dig deep	Grades 3-12 Type Game Price $26.95 for desktop, $19.99 for consoles (except Wii U at $29.99) Platforms Linux, Mac, Wii U, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Gamestar Mechanic Publisher: Institute of Play and E-Line Media Captivating manga romp teaches kids game design	Grades 4-9 Type Game Price Free, Paid Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Project Noah Publisher: Networked Organisms Contribute kid research to stellar crowdsourced field guide	Grades 4-12 Type App Price Free Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
GarageBand Publisher: Apple Amazingly powerful audio workstation unleashes creativity	Grades 3-12 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac Apps Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
GameMaker: Studio Publisher: YoYo Games Ltd. One of the best creation tools available for aspiring game developers	Grades 5-12 Type Game Price Free, Paid Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5
iMovie Publisher: Apple Pro-quality HD movie maker is easy enough for beginners	Grades 5-12 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Never Alone (Kisima Innitchuna) Publisher: E-Line Media Illuminating native Alaskan folktale supports SEL skills	Grades 5-12 Type Game Price 14.99 Platforms PS4, Windows, Xbox One Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
DragonBox Algebra 12+ Publisher: WeWantToKnow AS Super fun, cutting-edge approach to learning and practicing algebra	Grades 6-10 Type App Price $6.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Windows Phone, Apps for Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Sid Meier's Civilization V Publisher: 2K Games Legendary strategy game is a hit with history buffs in school and out	Grades 6-12 Type Game Price $29.99 Platforms Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Codecademy Visit Website: http://www.codecademy.com Terrific hands-on coding practice with live feedback	Grades 7-12 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Historypin Visit Website: http://www.historypin.com Crowdsourcing is key to making history accessible, approachable	Grades 8-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
SAT Vocab by MindSnacks Publisher: MindSnacks Variety is key in charmingly effective SAT vocab app	Grades 8-12 Type App Price Free, Paid Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Kerbal Space Program Publisher: Squad Design and launch a rocket into space in realistic astrophysics sim	Grades 9-12 Type Game Price Free to Try, Paid Platforms Linux, Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated

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