Expert Review
Science-themed PBL modules in tidy packages, ready for implementation
Grades
1–5
Price
Free to try
Platforms
Web
We sound off on the best bets for helping kids sound out words.
Pre-K–12
Gain ground on grammar knowledge with great apps, games, and sites.
Writing support tool helps teachers track progress and give feedback
4–12
Free, Paid
ELA practice drills dropped into virtual game world
Free
Full typing curriculum has quality lessons; extras come up a bit short
3–12
Stellar language learning tool levels up skills in bite-size bursts
6–12
Free, Free to try, Paid
Gamified learning platform for typing, vocabulary, and spelling
Preview first, then purchase step-by-step and customizable drills
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Free drills and games offer typing basics on varied keyboard layouts
Top 10 apps and websites for mastering high school ELA skills.
9–12
Collaborative writing platform has the potential to motivate
3–8
Solid controls help sort variable video content
Pre-K–6
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Web
Aging online community hosts authentic student writing
7–12
ELA site mixes grammar and writing practice, layers in useful feedback
