FunBrain

FunBrain is an educational browser game website for children. You can select a grade K-8 and FunBrain will give you content specifically aimed at your age/grade level. FunBrain has games and lessons for most subjects, but focuses mainly on math, reading and science content. You can choose to play an educational game, watch a video, or read a book or story. It was on this site that Diary of a Wimpy Kid was first published before being turned into a successful book series and movie franchise. Pretty cool, huh? You can filter the content in two ways, you can either choose a grade level (k-8) or choose a subject area like "Math Zone", "Reading", "Games", "Videos", or "Playground". In each of these categories you will find a variety of lessons, games and educational content that will support or enhance students current skills and knowledge. I liked this website it integrates several subjects in one area. Instead of having to visit one website or app for math and another for reading and another for science, this website allows you to practice all of those subject areas in one place. Based on reviews, students enjoy the interactive games and stories and have had great success with enhancing their education through use of FunBrain. Another great feature is that it is completely free to use so any child with access to a computer can hop on and start playing! FunBrain also has a sister website, FunBrainJr., which was designed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Same great concept, but only with content that supports the learning of Pre-K children. I think with as much as children enjoy playing games on their tablets and phones, they would be sure to find FunBrain both fun and engaging and teachers/parents can use this website as a way for students to practice and refine their skills both in and out of the classroom!