Wiglington & Wenks – A Fun Educational Site for Kids

Summertime proves a difficult time to work in some educational learning for my kids. Rainy days provide a great opportunity to take advantage of several online learning games my son loves. The school has hooked us up with programs like Study Island and Lexia which he really loves but those really cover math and reading. I was happy to discover Wiglington & Wenks earlier this month. This online game brings history to life in a fun adventure unlike anything I’ve ever seen before.

The basic premise of the game is simple. Historical figures have been scattered across the world with amnesia. They have no idea who they are! You child’s job is to travel the world helping historical figures like Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein remember who they are. Clues are everywhere. Once you collect the right clues, they historical figure remembers who he is and just perhaps you’ll receive a small reward!

As your child travels the world he/she learns different facts about the countries and continents they visit. So far, we’ve learned about the rain forest and a variety of animals.  You can also play mini games at each location. We’ve played pool, darts, animal races, and so many others. It’s quite addicting!

The game also has a social platform complete with a buddy list. Your child can chat with other players and even have water balloon wars with each other. J found it too difficult to keep up with the chat while playing the game so he just plays the game.

The greatest thing about his online game??? It’s totally free! Of course, they have a subscription level but for now, we are really enjoying the free version!

View the video below for a complete description at the game.


The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Intro Video from Aldric Chang on Vimeo.

Disclosure: As usual, all opinions are 100% mine. Product was provided for this review but no other compensation was received for my opinion.

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