{"id":2429,"date":"2022-04-22T08:12:17","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T08:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=2429"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:31:08","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:31:08","slug":"best-online-games-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/best-online-games-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"Best Online Games for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this day and age, technology has become a forefront for everything and the first point of call if you need anything. Kids are either playing on a games console, watching videos, on TikTok<\/a> or just messing around. But it’s hard to get them off from the computer\/tablets, isn’t it? Well, we think we have a solution! Encourage them to play some\u00a0online games<\/strong>, whether they’re educational, tactful, critical thinking, puzzles or just plain old fun.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\t
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Educational Online Games for Kids<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

Cute Animal Pairs<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Do your little ones love animals<\/a>? And do you wish they could play educational games? Well, mix the two and you have Cute Animal Pairs! A game where they have to match the animals in their pairs. Will they get them all? I’m sure they will! A simple, fun and effective game that will educate them too!<\/p>\n

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RSPB Games<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Who says you can’t play games that teach you something but is also super fun? On the RSPB website, your kids can play games online centred around birds or animals<\/a>! Play Hungry Birds – a frantic game where they have to feed all the hungry little birds, but it has to be the right food for them! You’re playing against the clock, so keep an eye out for that!<\/p>\n

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BBC free games<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]The BBC website has everything and every game you could ever want to play. From historical and educational games like Horrible Histories<\/a>: Hard As Nails, Deadly Defenders animal game to strategy games with Danger Mouse. There are also fun games, arts & crafts, music & dance, puzzle games and lots more games for kids. They will have endless fun!<\/p>\n

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Fun Online Games for Kids<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

VR Games<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]With the advancement of technology, you don’t necessarily need a fancy gadget to submerge yourself into a VR world. All you need is a smartphone, a cardboard box and the Cardboard app! Whether you want to float on lazy rivers, view 3D objects at museums<\/a> or try the Arctic Journey demo where your kids can fly alongside Arctic terns, plant flowers or relax and stargaze. All virtual of course![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

Kiloo Games<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]My personal favourite game on here is the Merge Cakes game. You get 6 slots where you can merge and build cakes. Each cake layer you uncover, you can layer it with another and create new recipes! Earn points and coins and be fast! A\u00a0sweet<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>simple game to play.<\/p>\n

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FunBrain<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]A brilliant website that showcases dozens of games for kids, with varying difficulties. Whether they play team or individual games, a bit of friendly competition never hurt anyone!
\nOne of FunBrain’s games is called Penguin Drop where you have to aim the cannon and shoot all the para trooping penguins before they sink your iceberg! Can you make it in time?<\/p>\n

If this game isn’t up your kid’s street, let them search for one that does on the website, they’ll find the game for them.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Boomerang TV!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Every kid knows what Boomerang is, it has the classic cartoons and new ones that they all love! But did they know they could play games with ALL their favourite characters? Because you can! Help Jerry run away from Tom the cat, or help Mr Bean decorate with Splash Art!<\/p>\n

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Cartoon Network<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Now, you can’t forget about Cartoon Network, who could! Join The Amazing World of Gumball as they play Word Splash or draw with Teen Titans and much much more! Games of all difficulties and for all ages, your kiddies will find their favourite one here.<\/p>\n

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Drawing Online Games for Kids<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

Google Quick Draw<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]A fun game where you’re given 5 objects to draw and the AI has to guess what you’re drawing! If it doesn’t answer correctly, you’ll see at the end how others in the world drew it. Neat, right? Get drawing (virtually of course!)<\/p>\n

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Nickelodeon<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]If you want a relaxing game for your kiddies, then how about they start with colouring in Spongebob Squarepants characters? On the website, they’re given a selection of 4 templates of various characters and they can even create their own! Concentration is a must if they want to stay within the lines!<\/p>\n

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Tate Paint<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Paint like an artist with this interactive painting game. With your easel, create masterpieces and share them online! It encourages creativity and imagination, as well as being just super fun! What will you create?<\/p>\n

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There are lots of online games for kids, but you have to find the right ones that will challenge them or encourage their creative\/critical thinking. Or maybe, just to have some fun!<\/p>\n

Find more ideas on what to do with the kids on our blog:<\/p>\n

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