Online learning resources

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TED-Ed

"Lessons worth sharing" Explore video-based lessons, curated collections, search by favorite topics, or just simply read articles and blogs.

Time for Kids

Search articles by topic or grade level and learn more about financial literacy, Check out their Resource Spotlight monthly.

Khan Academy

One of my favorites! Search by grade level or subject, or browse by educational standards. Now integrated with AI and has some interesting partner course offerings.

National Geographic Kids

Watch educational videos, play a variety of online games, and browse resources. Take a deep dive into learning about your favorite animal or explore the kid's favorite "Weird But True" section!

PBS Kids

Offers a monthly newsletter, fun apps to play online or download, or watch one of their fun episodes like Wild Krats or Super Why?

Fun Brain

Browse content by grade or skill level, and offers learning fun in the subjects of reading and math. Has educational games, videos, and a featured "pre-K and kindergarten playground".

ABCya

All games, all the time! Search gaming and app content by learning subject or by grade level. They now offer a cool new feature where kiddos can learn in Spanish.

Great math resource by the UT Austin Dana Center offering non-routine math word problems designed to promote problem-solving. Search by grade level or complexity, and print and go! You can also read the explanations or watch the support videos.

You Cubed

Informational site created by Stanford Graduate School of Education. Offers all kinds of resources at different grade levels and are in short single sessions or a learning series. Math lessons for all levels of math learners.

Learning Without Tears

If you have an elementary-aged student, you've probably heard of 'Handwriting Without Tears', but they also offer keyboarding, pre-K interactive tools, and have free trials available.

Zoo Tours

No lines, no crowds, and free virtual visits to zoos all over the country. Informational videos and live webcams offer hours of free learning!

FarmFood 360

Teach kiddos the much-needed connections to what they consume. This site is all about videos and virtual cams placed on farms and greenhouses all around Canada where students can learn more about agriculture and farming.

Access Mars

A website dedicated to the virtual webcam on the surface of Mars! Views taken from the NASA Curiosity Rover footage.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

A page dedicated to the various live cams of the Monterey Bay Aquarium! View in live time a variety of living things.

Mount Everest 3D

a 3-D interactive map of Mount Everest, including a "Pick your Peak" digital adventure.

Kid Time Story Time

A YouTube-based kids read-aloud channel and website full of quality stories complete with singing and puppets.

Science Bob

Spark the love of science in your kiddos! It features engaging videos designed to make science fun and accessible and packed with exciting experiments. Note that many experiments request parent supervision.

Climate Kids

An interactive website that contains a wide range of information, activities, multimedia content, and DIY projects about climate climate change. Check out the Climate Time Machine! This interactive tool allows users to visually explore Earth’s changes, including the Earth’s sea levels, carbon emissions, and global temperatures.

NASA Kids Club

NASA Kids is a great resource for young space enthusiasts (grades k-4) offering a range of educational games and activities. It’s perfect for kiddos eager to learn about science, math, and language arts through space exploration.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife

This family-friendly site is bursting with engaging content that captures the excitement of the animal kingdom.

Cool Math 4 Kids

Want a math learning website that turns learning into a fun adventure for kids 12 and under? Offers lots of games and lessons designed to make math fun and dare I say... enjoyable!

Math Playground

A math-based platform that transforms math learning into an enjoyable experience. It covers topics from problem-solving to real-world math and thinking games.

PBS Playground Reading Games

Really geared for the emergent and young, developing reader. There are over 70 engaging games based on the popular PBS Kids shows. These online games incorporate a rewards-based system that make learning to read fun and interactive.

Code.org

fantastic platform for kids to explore the world of computer science in a fun and engaging way. Code starts with fundamental principles and gradually moves on to more advanced concepts like algorithms, nested loops, and conditionals.

Scratch.com

Scratch is a free, powerful tool that allows kiddos to unleash their creativity. One of Scratch’s standout features is its kid-friendly community. Kiddos are able to post their inventive creations on the Scratch platform for others to view, interact with, and in some instances, improve upon.

Storyline Online

One of my favorites in the classroom! Storyline Online brings favorite picture books to life for kiddos with music and engaging animated illustrations, which enhance their storytelling experience. Prominent American actors narrate beloved picture books in streaming videos featured on this website, make the reading experience interactive and educational.

Reading Bear

Reading Bear is particularly valuable for parents seeking an English/language arts comprehensive tool. It helps young children build a solid foundation in reading by offering a clear, step-by-step phonetic approach that simplifies the reading learning process.

Word Game Time

fun educational playground for students in Kindergarten through 7th grade to excel in spelling, typing, reading, geography and language arts.

History for Kids

Did you know this online resource was created by a 12-year-old?! Cool, right?! It's a great educational resource that tackles kid popular historical topics, including Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, China, America, and the Middle Ages, making th site a goldmine for young history enthusiasts.

iCivics.com

Great educational platform designed to help tweens and teens. It covers important civics topics like democracy, constitutional law, and the workings of government offered through high engagement options.

Mission US

Mission U.S. is an exceptional online resource designed for grades 5-8 that brings U.S. history to life through immersive, interactive adventures.

Art for Kids Hub

Another classroom favorite! This website is delightful and easy to use. Art for Kids Hub features a wide array of art lessons, including painting, sculpture, and drawing. The creator, Rob, presents the lessons through engaging instructional videos in which he completes projects alongside his children, with the goal of making art fun for kids of all ages.

ABC Mouse

Perfect for the youngest children ages 2-7, ABC Mouse offers a full online curriculum covering reading, math, science, and arts & colors. There are over 9,000 activities, try free for 30 days.

Starfall Education

This is a rare, completely ad-free kids' website! Starfall offers free games in math, language arts, and more. It’s primarily for kids in pre-K - 3rd grade.

Physics Crash Course

These engaging, fast-paced "crashed courses" on every topic imaginable will pique your child’s interest. There are videos about Physics, History, Anatomy, and more!

TED ex for Kids

TED Talks now curiated for kids! From “Underwater Astonishments” to “The Promise of Truth & Lies”, your child is sure to be inspired!

Freckles

Differentiated instruction in math and ELA geared for ages K-12 using a progressive learning pathway.

Mr. Nussbaum

Fun and learning all in one with both free and subscription-based options. Structured for pre-K through 8th grade.