But there are some fun educational tools that can keep kids' minds sharp while they are away from school.
We had kids test products ranging in price from free to $75 to see which will keep their minds fresh without drilling them with too much school work during their vacation.
ABCmouse
ABCmouse is for kids ages 3 to 7 years old and has 450 lessons in six different levels. The first month is free, and after the free trial a subscription is $7.95 per month.
Khan Academy
For the tweens and teens, Khan Academy is a free resource with more than 150,000 exercises in math, biology, chemistry, economics, and more! Teens can even take a free SAT prep course on the website.
Printable Workbooks
Education.com offers printable workbooks for $4.99 each or you can pay $3.99 per month for an unlimited subscription. They offer books for preschool through fifth grade in a variety of different subjects.
Osmo Game System
For high-tech learners, there is a market for digital learning games, but the price is an investment. The Osmo Game System retails for $79.99 and works on the iPad and iPad Mini.
The set comes with a set of accessories that includes drawings, puzzles, and building words. Osmo combines traditional methods of learning with a digital twist. Children can create drawings using a virtual tracing method. They can create puzzles on the counter or spell words with clues. There are also games that can be played solo or with a group.
When you buy an Osmo Game System, you can choose to a school classroom one free of charge.
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If you are looking for traditional educational tools, such as flash cards and workbooks, you can find them at discount stores, such as Walmart. Prices there start at $2.66.
We even found an entire section devoted to educational supplies at the Dollar Tree, where workbooks, learning resources, and games cost $1 each.