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Free education online
The Internet has thrown open the possibility of free education through the use of game learning. These educational tools stimulate children’s learning abilities and teach them important skills, either through games or through educational video.
Maths games
Websites like Theproblemsite.com offer a range of maths skill training for all ages.
Another site that specialises in maths games is Arcademicskillbuilders.com.
This site allows the customisation of content and tracking of scores, enabling students to improve on their skills over a period of time.
Word skill game
Specialising in word games for pre-schoolers, Funschool.kaboose.com offers a range of kid learning tools, that help students build on word skills.
You must also check out Theproblemsite.com for its interesting picture and scrambled word games. These, combined with the videos that the website features, make for an interesting experience.
Problem solving
One useful skill for children of all age groups is problem solving. You can find a number of Internet resources, that teach this skill through a variety of interactive games and tools.
One such site is Iknowthat.com, allowing kids to match their skills with other players on the Internet, thus bettering their skills.
Iknowthat.com has learning activities and games are categorised into different subjects, ranging from social studies to language arts. There is even a section where parents can get involved.
Teaching and learning tools
In addition to providing games for kids, websites also offer invaluable tools for teachers to improve on their teaching methods.
Arcademicskillbuilders.com’s success demonstrates with the help of case studies, how schools have actually benefited through use of its teaching tools.
Resources online
Teachers can go through the educational sites to find downloadable resources, which can then be printed and used in classrooms to supplement existing teaching methods.
Children love the use of games to aid learning, and the use of these learning tools will ensure success.
Learning and teaching methods have vastly improved with the advent of the Internet, and online games and class tools guarantee that learning is no longer boring.
Parents and teachers can make use of the wide range of resources available to ensure that children learn concepts and important skills, while at the same time enjoying the experience.