Main Idea Machine

Ever wonder what a Main Idea Machine does? This young girl built a Main Idea Machine to help her friend Tyler sort topics and main ideas. Her machine’s official name is the TAMI 2250, which stands for Topic And Main Idea Machine 2250. Get ready to have fun trying it out!

In this game, 2nd graders can work on developing the ability to distinguish between topics and main ideas, an important reading comprehension skill. Main Idea Machine, gives children the opportunity to work on learning to identify the main idea or topic of a short passage.

Main Idea Machine and the rest of the thousands of games on ABCmouse are not just for fun: they also serve a greater purpose. Each game is strategically placed within a well-thought-out learning path that includes a variety of engaging materials such as videos, printable activities, and interactive tasks. By integrating Main Idea Machine and other games into a larger educational journey, children have the opportunity to reinforce what they have learned and further develop their skills. ABCmouse educational games not only provide entertainment, but they also serve as a tool for accomplishing specific learning objectives.

This game is a part of the ABCmouse platform.