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Measurement Apps, Games, and Websites

Get kids to size up their worlds with a collection of experiences that helps them understand and practice various systems of measurement.

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GAME

Kinect Sesame Street TV

age 3+

Excellent example of educational interactive television.

Platforms: Xbox 360 (2012)
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WEBSITE

PBS KIDS Lab

age 3+

Learning games for the preschooler set are fun, fun, fun.

URL: http://pbskids.org/lab/ (2012)
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ABCmouse.com

age 3+

Busy but thorough K–2 curriculum with reward store.

URL: http://abcmouse.com (2017)
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Bugs and Numbers

age 4+

Engaging math games span preschool through early elementary.

Devices: iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad (2012)
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GAME

Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom

age 4+

Magical preschool adventure is perfect starter game for Wii.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii , PlayStation 2 (2009)
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WEBSITE

IXL

age 5+

Hundreds of learning activities build skills and confidence.

URL: https://www.ixl.com/ (2016)
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JumpStart 3D Virtual World

age 4+

Online learning game set in a big open world is a cut above.

Platforms: Windows (2009)
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SesameStreet.org

age 4+

Brought to you by the letter "F" -- for fun.

URL: https://www.sesamestreet.org (2008)
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DreamBox Learning Math

age 5+

Online math games adjust in difficulty as you play.

URL: https://www.dreambox.com (2009)
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WEBSITE

Lawrence Hall of Science: 24/7 Science

age 7+

Fun, smart science games and activities.

URL: https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/ (2012)
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WEBSITE

NASA Kids' Club

age 7+

Clever games and activities teach kids about math and space.

URL: http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov (2011)
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WEBSITE

NRICH

age 7+

Fantastic math site engages kids through problem solving.

URL: http://nrich.maths.org (2013)
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Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree

age 8+

Thinking games become a party activity on the Wii.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2007)
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Cyberchase

age 8+

Site based on PBS show is online learning at its best.

URL: http://pbskids.org/cyberchase (2011)
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BrainPOP

age 8+

Videos and activities are fun, accurate, and valuable.

URL: https://www.brainpop.com (2012)
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APP

Google Maps - Transit & Food

age 10+

Sublime navigation tool with cool extras.

Devices: iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android (2012)
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GAME

Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

age 10+

Exciting mystery teaches about physics and electricity.

Platforms: Mac , Windows (2012)
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