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BrainPOP

Clever animated hosts Tim and Moby masterfully tackle complex topics

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

Flip

Pose questions, spark thoughtful video responses with stellar tool

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch

Google Meet

Communication, collaboration, and learning converge with Google Meet

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android

Pixton

Popular comics platform centers students' creativity

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

IXL

Immediate feedback and breadth a huge plus, despite emphasis on drills

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Android, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad

Share My Lesson

A huge database of ready-to-go lesson plans but needs more curation

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

FactCheck.org

Simple site helps students fact-check popular news stories

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

4–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

CBC Kids News

Real news stories and videos for and by kids

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

News2you

Weekly newspaper makes current events accessible to all

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

2–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

Time for Kids

Pro news zine balances kid-friendly content with teacher supports

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–6

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

Anton

Skill-building platform provides reinforcement for basic skills

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–5

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone

Riffit

Text-to-music platform promotes accessibility for struggling readers

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Windows, Mac

Swank

Stream films with one service, assign via LMS; benefits may not outweigh cost

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

eSpark

Elementary site serves up videos, quizzes for math and ELA standards

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

K–6

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

Better World Ed

Wordless videos link core subjects, SEL; connect students to the world

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

2–10

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web