I’ve got a couple of kids working on Geography studies right now, and once again we’ve discovered a marvelous online tool to assist us. I’ve mentioned this site before, but it’s worth mentioning again and again! It’s Owl and Mouse Educational Software, and they are FANTASTIC. I’ve been going to this site and using their free software for eons– probably close to seven or eight years now! They still have all the old software up, too. I have never seen such simple, excellent software for kids.
OK, enough gushing! The main site is here, and the free geography games are here. You can play the games online or download them, for free. They are not technically games– not in the sense that you and I think of games– but more like interactive study tools. I much prefer software like this instead of the “racing cars” or “shooting spaceships,” which, in my opinion, don’t do much to educate the child.
I spent some time doing some of the quizzes myself. I took a screenshot of the World Monuments game.
I think I need to study more, though. :-p There are other games, for continents, world features, countries, capitals, etc. There is Easy Mode and Hard Mode.
The Owl & Mouse software is a perfect tool for the homeschool or as an educational supplement. I’m very impressed with the way it is put together. And I’m thankful it’s all free! Well done! Thumbs up!
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