14 OCTOBER 7, 2021 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
Best online games for kids: Both educational and fun
BY COURTNEY INGALLS & ERIN YOON
EDITORIAL@QNS.COM
@QNS
Aft er so much time at home, it
is normal for your little ones
to run out of fun things to
do. Perhaps it’s time to try out some
online games that can keep your
child engaged while teaching them
new skills and facts! From online
quizzes to interactive activities, your
kids will love playing these online
games and parents will be happy to
see their kids learning. Read to learn
about free online games for various
age groups that have been reviewed
to be both enjoyable and educational.
POPTROPICA
Inside the virtual world of Poptropica,
players are encouraged to
embark on quests and adventures.
The game includes telling stories and
overcoming obstacles, which makes
it great for nurturing adventurous
attitudes and problem-solving skills.
It is most recommended for older
children, from 8 year olds to tweens.
PBS KIDS GAMES
Not only is PBS the home of some
of your favorite childhood shows,
but they also have online games
that will let your kids interact with
some of the characters! PBS games
are split up into categories such as
back to school, shapes and problem
solving so kids can learn new skills
while having fun! All of the games
are based off of popular kids shows
such as Curious George, The Cat in
the Hat, and Cliff ord the Big Red Dog.
DON’T GROSS OUT THE
WORLD
Best for children between the ages
of 4 and 8, Funbrain’s new game offers
a fun quiz experience while
teaching players about the diverse
dining etiquettes of diff erent cultures.
This game will not only allow
your child to learn new facts, but
it will help them strengthen their
social skills at the dinner table–in
every part of the world.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
KIDS GAMES
With over 100 games that are
both fun and educational, National
Geographic Kids Games are great
for your little ones to play! All of
the activities are themed around
science and geography, and are
made for grades kindergarten
through fourth grade. Whether
your kids are in the mood to test
their knowledge with a quiz or they
want to spend time playing an action
and adventure game, National
Geographic has a game for everyone.
Parents or kids can register for
free on their website.
PRONGO.COM
This educational website off ers
interactive games that will keep kids
engaged for hours! Not only do they
have fun options for online games,
but Prongo.com also has downloadable
clip art, wallpaper and many
more free things! All of the games
are sorted by age group and games
range from matching and memory
games to brain teasers.
COUNTING PIZZA PARTY
In this game of numerical skill,
your child will acquire a fi rsthand
experience of a pizzeria job. Players
will count the correct number of
toppings and add them to the pizza
to fulfi ll a customer’s order and ring
a bell to hear the toppings counted
aloud upon completion. Making
numbers fun through whimsical toppings
and colorful characters, this
game is bound to win the love of preschool
and kindergarten students.
BRAINPOP JR.
Find games that help with all kinds
of school subjects on BrainPOP Jr.
Your kids will have a blast going
through all of the movies, quizzes,
games, and activities that this site has
to off er. There are select games that
are available for free, but you can
also unlock more by signing up for
their subscription! BrainPOP Jr. caters
to grades kindergarten through
third grade, but once your kids get
older have them try out BrainPOP for
more advanced learning. Subscriptions
start at $9.45 a month.
EDUCATION.COM’S
COMPLETE SENTENCES
A perfect match for tweens and
teens who want to enhance their
language skills, education.com has
a plethora of word game options to
Photo via Getty Images
choose from. Playing word games
on a regular basis will help sharpen
your child’s brain and allow them to
think faster and more resourcefully.
ARCADEMICS CAPITAL
PENGUIN
This game is one for all, ranging
from toddlers to bored tweens.
Capital Penguin’s primary focus is
to help players memorize America’s
states and their capitals, off ering an
educational experience while being a
fun, relaxed game. It is easy to play as
well–players will use the arrow keys
to navigate each capital.
SHEPPARD SOFTWARE
If you have a young one at home
that is just starting to learn the
basics, then Sheppard Soft ware is
the pick for you! All of the games
use sounds and visual effects to
teach kids simple math, science and
language arts. All of the games are
perfect for grade preschool through
second grade and are free for all
users.
EDUCATION
/Prongo.com
/WWW.QNS.COM
/PRONGO.COM
link
/EDUCATION.COM
link
