Educational Activities for Kids
eduActiv8 is a free and open-source collection of fun and interactive educational activities designed for children aged 3 and up. Our aim is to make learning engaging and accessible, covering a wide range of subjects with a primary focus on mathematics.
- Wide Range of Activities: Hundreds of short, interactive activities including flashcards, simulations, and interactive worksheets (drill exercises).
- Multiple Subjects: Primarily focused on basic maths concepts (numbers, operations, fractions, time, shapes, etc.) but also includes language exercises (alphabet, words) and general logic/memory games.
- Learning Through Play: Activities are designed to support learning by doing and moving virtual objects, making it more engaging for young learners.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Runs directly from source on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Compiled versions are also available for Windows and macOS for easy installation without dependencies.
- Suitable for Early Years and Primary: Ideal for children in the first six years of primary school and can be used by pre-schoolers with some guidance.
- Customizable: Offers experimental higher contrast modes and a theme editor for activity icons. Advanced users can customize displayed activities and difficulty levels by editing XML files.
- Translated by the Community: Available in multiple languages thanks to the contributions of volunteers worldwide. Help us translate at https://app.transifex.com/eduactiv8/eduactiv8/.
- Award-Winning: Recipient of the SourceForge Community Leader in 2025 and SourceForge Community Choice Award and Favorite Award (2022), and the All Digital School Editors' Pick Award (2020).
- Free and Open Source: Licensed under GPLv3, meaning it's free for anyone to use, share, and modify.
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Compiled Version (Recommended for most users):
- Download the latest compiled version for Windows or macOS from https://sourceforge.net/projects/eduactiv8.
- Follow the installation instructions available at https://www.eduactiv8.org/installation/.
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Running from Source (for developers or advanced users):
- Ensure you have Python and Pygame installed on your system.
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/imiolek-ireneusz/eduActiv8.git - Navigate to the project directory:
cd eduActiv8 - Run the application:
python eduactiv8.py
For advanced Linux users, eduActiv8 can also be run inside an Apptainer container.
This approach allows you to build and run the application in a self-contained environment, which can be useful if you encounter dependency issues or wish to run it on different distributions.
For instructions, see:
linux_extras/apptainer/README.md
- Project Website: https://www.eduactiv8.org
- Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/eduactiv8
- Installation Guide: https://www.eduactiv8.org/installation/
eduActiv8 is an open-source project, and contributions are welcome! Here's how you can help:
- Translation: Help us reach more children by translating the application into new languages at https://app.transifex.com/eduactiv8/eduactiv8/.
- Bug Reports: If you find any issues, please report them on the GitHub issue tracker.
- Feature Requests: Have an idea for a new activity or improvement? Feel free to suggest it!
- Code Contributions: If you're a developer, you can contribute code by submitting pull requests. Please follow the project's coding style and guidelines.
- Testing: Help us ensure the quality of the application by testing new features and releases.
- Documentation: Help improve the documentation for users and developers.
If you appreciate eduActiv8 and want to support its ongoing development and maintenance, you can buy me a virtual coffee:
Thank you for your support!
eduActiv8 is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0
