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BEST IN CLASS

The Best Quiz and Game Show Apps for Classrooms

Posted on Thu, 05/12/2022 - 11:39 by Tanner Higgin

Discover our top choice for classroom quizzing.

Grades

1–12

BEST IN CLASS

The Best Block-Based Coding Tools for Beginners

Posted on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 11:42 by Christine Elgersma

Our editorial team reviewed dozens of coding tools and determined Code.org is the best for beginners.

Grades

K–8

BEST IN CLASS

The Best Coding Tools That Go Beyond the Basics

Posted on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 15:32 by Christine Elgersma

Our editorial team reviewed dozens of coding tools and determined Code.org is the best for kids who know the basics.

Grades

3–12

BEST IN CLASS

The Best Family Communication Platforms for Teachers and Schools

Posted on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 10:37 by Christine Elgersma

Check out our top choice for keeping in touch with families.

Grades

Pre-K–12

BEST IN CLASS

The Best Screencasting Tools for Classrooms

Posted on Tue, 08/31/2021 - 06:52 by Tanner Higgin

Check out our two top picks for screencasting.

Grades

3–12

BEST IN CLASS

The Best Typing and Keyboarding Sites for Classrooms

Posted on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 07:11 by Christine Elgersma

We've picked out the best two typing websites for your students.

Subjects

writing clearly, English Language Arts

Grades

Pre-K–12

BEST IN CLASS

The Best Digital Libraries for Kids and Students

Posted on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 07:24 by Tanner Higgin

We tested all of the top ebook reading platforms for kids to find the best one.

Subjects

English Language Arts, reading, reading comprehension, vocabulary, text analysis, English-Language Learning, reading comprehension, reading fluency, beginner, vocabulary

Grades

K–8

Topics

News & Media Literacy

BEST IN CLASS

The Best Educational Game Sites for Kids

Posted on Fri, 06/18/2021 - 09:38 by Tanner Higgin

Find out the best website for educational games.

Grades

Pre-K–5

BEST IN CLASS

The Best Interactive Whiteboards

Posted on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 10:19 by Tanner Higgin

Find out the four apps we recommend for whiteboarding.

Grades

Pre-K–12

BEST IN CLASS

The Best News Apps and Sites for Classrooms

Posted on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 07:44 by Tanner Higgin

We've selected the most trustworthy news sources for your students.

Subjects

English Language Arts, discussion, text analysis, reading comprehension, Social Studies, civic engagement, social justice, cultural understanding, events

Grades

K–12

Topics

News & Media Literacy

BEST IN CLASS

The Best Interactive Presentation and Lesson Tools for Classrooms

Posted on Fri, 03/31/2023 - 13:14 by Bianca DeJesus

Take a look at our top picks for interactive presentation and lesson tools.

Grades

K–12

Reviews of Apps & Websites

CliffsNotes

A decent support for understanding reading, but not a replacement

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Grades

7–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

TED

Easily find, download, and view inspiring talks on a variety of topics

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

Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

The Poverty Line

Interesting global poverty site needs more support for classroom use

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

CURATED LISTS

Best Assistive Technology for Reading in the Classroom

Posted on by Tanner Higgin

Give kids with reading difficulties a boost.

Subjects

English Language Arts, phonics, reading, reading comprehension, vocabulary

Grades

Pre-K–12