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Middle School students are an interesting paradox. Many of them see themselves as super mature and ready to take on the world. There are still others who are content to remain in the less demanding role of a child. Most of them are a solid mix of the two. Education, especially homeschooling, can be a challenge for them. While they feel like they are old enough to do many things, they also enjoy the simpler, child like fun they have experienced in the past.
At this age, they are grasping for independence in their learning, but often are not quite to the point where they can handle it all themselves. There are some great resources we have found to help us through these challenging times- Smile Tutor is a great option. Providing students with an experienced tutor that can walk them through places in their education where they are stuck is a valuable asset. It can take the struggle out of daily learning challenges.
We have found a great selection of Educational Websites for Middle School Students that do a great job of combining both higher level learning with fun graphics and games. This allows for educational experiences and fun at the same time. Win- win for all!
Here are our Top Picks of Educational Websites for Middle School Students:
Created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, Funbrain.com has been the leader in free educational games for kids since 1997. Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy. Educators and parents can trust that their children will have a fun and safe experience at Funbrain.
Light Up Your Brain is about inspiration, creativity, and the fun of being a kid. In addition to audio stories you can listen to, they’ve also found some great problem-solving, brain-stimulating games to play. It’s critical for the development of kids to stoke their creative fires, to challenge them with age-appropriate problem-solving exercises, and to stimulate their imagination with great stories. Light Up Your Brain does just that!
Prongo.com is an educational website for kids. They offer fun, interactive, and educational games for kids. Prongo.com also offers kids clip art, wallpaper, kids jokes, screensavers, and more. Prongo.com provides hours of learning fun for kids and resources teachers need to have a fun and productive classroom.
Fact Monster is a treasure trove of interactive information. It covers every subject any student could need and all in a fun and informative way. Fact Monster is a great resource for homework help, to assist with research papers, or just to explore for fun! Fact Monster has it all!
The Kennedy Center instituted ARTSEDGE in 1996 as its educational media arm, reaching out to schools, communities, individuals and families with printed materials, classroom support and Internet technologies. Their collection of free digital resources includes: lesson plans, audio stories, video clips, and interactive online modules. It is a great option to assist in bringing the arts into your middle school students life in a new and exciting way.
Be sure to check out our Top Curriculum Choices for 2018-2019!
stacey says
I agree, its an interesting age. They are learning to be more independent when it suits them. Reverting to childhood when it doesn’t.
Francisca Garreton says
We use a website that complies with the Australian curriculum called IXL. There are some great resources out there! So many tools to learn and make it fun!
Joan Cajic says
I like this, definitely helpful for middle school, if only I had such websites during my time.
Peter Nyiri says
I realize that the internet completely revolutionizes teaching. Twenty years ago there were no resources like this. It is a completely different ball game not just for the students, but also for those teacher-minded individuals who would like to ensure that the growing generation really gets the education they need.
Enriqueta Lemoine says
Middle School was the hardest for my little one. Now he’s a high schooler and he’s blooming again! Thanks for sharing.
Sarah Bailey says
What a great round up of websites – it is amazing the different ones out there now to help students.
Ben_C says
Nice selection of websites. Would be nice to see also smartphone app in that list which are now more visited than websites thanks to tablets.
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betzy cuellar says
Those are amazing resources for parents.
Ola @ WanderWithOla says
Oh wow, this is such an article full of great website recommendations! I saw Fact Monster once and the website looks really attractive! Thank you for sharing this!
Monidipa Dutta says
It seems like many of the educational sites around the web were created with either the
elementary student or the college student in mind. But there are a number of sites that would be
of interest to students in the middle school grades.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
The internet makes it so convenient and easy to permit enrichment of our kids. These sites sound like fabulous complements to the school day instruction.
Echo aka The Mad Mommy says
With technology being so prominent in day to day life, I am always looking for new resources, so thank you!