Primary Games vs Wonderopolis

This is a really clever way to get kids into word games. For each set of words there are three full activities so they really get familiar with those words. In addition, they have an opportunity to play with "word find" activities, crossword puzzles and fill in the blanks, each of which get their minds working in different ways. Each puzzle is presented colorfully and with fun pictures that help them solve the puzzles. And, given how the book is set up, they can even check their answers on their own so they aren't dependent on an adult (what a great feeling for a 6-8 year old!).

- Renee Bradman

Nice website for children. It has lots of activities for children of age 5 to 13. There some nice flash based games, puzzles. There are also games categorized in schools subjects and a great help to teach children about things such as geography and math.

- Scarlet S.

Some of the games were ok for about an 8 yo. But was really shocked when I tried the science section. Constant subtle attempts to suggest creationism and even get kids to consider dinosaurs co-existing with man. There is no science here.

- Ian M.

Wonderopolis could be a useful tool for any inquiry-based elementary classroom. With a new question posed and answered every day, you'll have an engaging and relevant resource to spark students' curiosity. Just plan on scaffolding for your not-yet-proficient readers or for your kindergarten and first- and second-grade students, as the content is not differentiated. The Common Core search option mostly helps narrow the search of the 1000+ questions; the site might help teachers better by offering clearer connections to the standards and explanations. Each question and its response is accompanied by a variety of resources: video teasers, an audio option, comprehension checks (literal-level), vocabulary terms with linked definitions, and a word-match exercise. Also of note, there are some open-ended extension activities that are more experiential in nature, and bound to engage students.

- Amy Lauren B.

I love using this site because of the accessibility features. It allows all types of learners to understand the text. The images are rich and the content is engaging. Since it identifies the vocabulary it helps the students better understand the content. If you want a great science article this is it. Along with the article there is a section called try it out. This section explains to the students how they could work with family or friends to dive into the topic more.

- Melissa Z.

This is a great tool for research on many topics. It incorporates visuals, interactive quizzes, vocabulary, and much more. It could be used to study science or social studies type topics with literacy intertwined for presentations, writing, and reading. The video could have the option to be read aloud, but other than that, it is a great addition to the classroom.

- Meredith Portis