Showing 33 results in Reviews of Apps & Websites

Stencyl

Code-free game development tool helps kids program and publish

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

5–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Mac, Windows, Linux

Pear Deck

Interactive slideshows offer a variety of ways to engage and assess

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome

Minecraft

Spiraling sandbox of adventure and creation gets kids to dig deep

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One Series X, PlayStation VR

Cards Against Calamity

Basic disaster resource management game drives its point home

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows, Web

Algo Bot

Simple coding game a fun intro to algorithms

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

6–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Bridge Constructor Portal

Engineering game is a blast to play, needs extensive teacher guidance

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

3–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X

BrainQuake Math

Research-backed game builds number sense, may quickly grow stale

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

2–6

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows

Lord of the Flies Game

Review of classic novel's themes and characters doesn't grab interest

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

6–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows, Web

Human Resource Machine

Addictive, unique way to supplement coding instruction

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPhone, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Wii U, Windows

Fossil Forensics

Appealing science game has strong concept, leans on external context

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

4–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows, Web

Backyard Engineers

Accessible introduction to engineering could use more depth

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–9

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows, Web

Luna's Wandering Stars

Gravity-powered astronomy game pulls students in

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

6–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Mac, Windows, Linux

MedMyst: Animal Alert!

Science investigation simulation game puts students in the field

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

5–9

Price

Free

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows

MedMyst: Disease Defenders

Scientific method simulation game puts students in scientists' shoes

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

5–9

Price

Free

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows

Influent

Entertaining language vocab builder needs more work to really shine

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

4–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows