Free Fun Brain Games for Kids

• Games are a fun way for kids to learn. Many children struggle with schoolwork, but playing games on the subjects giving them trouble can help them understand concepts. Educational games can also be used to reinforce concepts learned in the classroom. The Internet has many sources of free games to help children learn and games just for fun.
  
  

MathCar Racing

• For children who love race cars but may not be as fond of math, MathCar Racing is a game that helps reinforce basic math skills. The goal is to win the race against the FunBrain car by having the highest score. For every turn, the child must choose a math problem. The numerical answer is added to the score, so the child wants to choose the problem that will give him the highest number. MathCar Racing covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  
  

Sudoku Puzzle Game--Number Symbols

• Sudoku is a number puzzle that uses logic and improves critical thinking skills. In Sudoku Puzzle Game--Number Symbols, as in classic Sudoku, there are nine squares, each containing nine boxes. Some of the numbers are already filled in, and players must fill in the rest of the boxes. Each square must contain numbers one through nine, and each row, both vertical and horizontal, must also contain numbers one through nine. No number can be repeated in a given row or square, challenging players to use critical thinking skills to determine the correct number for each box.
  
  

Word Picture Puzzles

• Another way to help children improve critical thinking skills is with Word Picture Puzzles. The game shows several images and the goal is to correctly guess what each picture means. The answers are common phrases, such as "cold heart" and "the buck stops here." The images and phrases vary in difficulty, making the game fun for a variety of skill levels and ages.
  
  

Brick Busters History Game

• History is a subject many children find boring. They may even struggle with remembering significant names and dates. Brick Busters History Game is a fun way to reinforce historical facts and challenge kids to recall those facts quickly. Sections of brick walls appear at random, and the player must break down the walls before bricks fill up the screen. The player must correctly answer a history question to refuel the bulldozer. Brick Busters History Game covers a variety of world history facts.
  
  

Elemental

• Older children and teens also enjoy educational games. Elemental requires players to use their knowledge of science, math or English to win. A question appears, and the player must select the correct answer before the timer runs out to move forward in the game. The goal is to reach the flag before the other player, whether that other player is a person or the computer. Elemental reinforces a wide range of facts and helps improve the speed with which kids recall those facts.