The National Science Digital Library
The National Science Digital Library
FREE
Compendium of digital science resources from dozens of academic institutions. Includes resources for Preschool through Adult-level education. Subjects include: Applied Science, Computing and Information, Engineering, Technology, Life Science, Ecology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Geoscience, Physics, and Space. Resource types include: Activities and Labs, Case Studies, Data Sets, Illustrations, Games, Homework and Assignments, Interactives, Lectures, Lessons and Lesson Plans, Primary Sources, Simulations, Student Guides, Textbooks and Unit Studies.
Legends of Learning
Legends of Learning
FREE
A free resource for homeschoolers with a library of games covering Kindergarten through 6th grade Math and Science, including life science, physical science, personal financial literacy, simulations, the scientific method, and STEM careers.
MathSnacks
Natural Math
ScienceMom
ScienceMom
FREE
Earth Science, Biology, Math, Chemistry Educational Videos and Experiments
Prime Climb
Prime Climb
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Learning through play is so much more satisfying, and repetition will lock in those math facts without having to memorize anything. This game is a big harder, so it’s better suited to elementary students (2nd grade+) who already understand math operations and are ready to practice, to avoid frustrations.
Super Math Spy
Super Math Spy
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The premise of this game is nothing new—use math operations to make an equation—but the theme is a lot of fun for students and they are super motivated to complete the mission. I like to use this game sporadically to let students be in control of making the math problem for once, and to keep practice fresh. This game is also very flexible for teachers and parents to control the parameters of the game play, and it’s a great tool to enrich treasure hunts.
Math Dominoes
Math Dominoes
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This is another tool we’ve found useful when teaching multiple grade levels at once, because it allows everyone to work on the same thing but at their own pace and grade-level.
Math Marks the Spot
Math Marks the Spot
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This seems simple, but I have found it to be incredibly adaptive and useful for a wide range of preschool and elementary levels. This game is great if you need children or students with different math abilities to all play together. When played like Twister, preschoolers can be asked to recognize colors and numbers, while older elementary school students can be given addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. For example “put your right foot on 14 divided by 2.†Depending on the size of the students, the mat is only large enough for 2 to 4 students at once.
Beast Academy
Beast Academy
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Beast Academy Online is a learning system that provides a complete curriculum for ages 8-13, including well-done and engaging instructional videos, graphic novel style workbooks, and practice exercises, covering the gamut of learning styles. The digital practice includes games, problems, and puzzles divided into chapters and units. Beast Academy can be challenging, but that is because the curriculum focuses on helping students to understand the concepts and not just memorize procedures. As a mathematician and parent, I really appreciate that this program teaches math the way I would teach it, building understanding and problem-solving rather than through memorization.