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Common Core-Friendly English and Language Arts Apps, Games, and Websites

Last updated: September 7, 2022

If you want a way to help your kids improve their Common Core skills this school year, look no further than this list of English and language arts games, apps, and websites. The titles on this list have been handpicked by experts from our teacher site Common Sense Education to align with the Common Core State Standards. From spelling games to kid-friendly news, these fun and engaging digital tools will help your kids meet key ELA learning goals, no matter what grade they're in. And be sure to also check out our Common Core-Friendly Math Apps, Games, and Websites.

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APP

Noodle Words HD - Action Set 1

age 4+

Kids play with words that morph into their own meanings.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Paid (Education)
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APP

Wallykazam! Letter and Word Magic

age 4+

Magical adventure uses excellent early literacy approach.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Paid (Education)
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WEBSITE

VocabularySpellingCity

age 5+

City of fun, clever language games is worth visiting.

(https://www.spellingcity.com/)
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APP

Toontastic 3D

age 6+

Same great easy animated story creator, new 3D graphics.

Android , Chromebook Free (Education)
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APP

News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids

age 7+

Fun, interactive way for kids to learn about current events.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free to try (Education)
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WEBSITE

Grammaropolis.com

age 8+

Schoolhouse Rock! reborn for fun grammar practice.

(https://grammaropolis.com/)
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WEBSITE

Newsela

age 8+

Stellar news tool connects kids to absorbing leveled reads

(https://newsela.com/)
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WEBSITE

Biblionasium

age 9+

A safe place where kids can review and share favorite books.

(https://www.biblionasium.com/)
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APP

Kids' Vocab - Mindsnacks

age 10+

Fast-paced vocabulary practice with lessons, games.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Paid (Education)
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WEBSITE

The Learning Network

age 12+

NYTimes blog gives young people fluff-free news, discussion.

(https://www.nytimes.com/section/learning)
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APP

Vocabulary.com

age 13+

Intense, game-style vocab practice challenges teens.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Paid (Education)
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