Online Library Resources
12 Famous Museums Offering At Home Virtual Tours.
1. The San Diego Zoo https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
2. Tour Yellowstone National Park!
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
3. Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover.
https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
4. This Canadian site FarmFood 360 offers 11 Virtual Tours of farms from minks, pigs, and cows, to apples and eggs. https://www.farmfood360.ca/
5. Indoor Activities for busy toddlers
6. Play games and learn all about animals
7. Play with fave show characters and learn too https://pbskids.org/
8. Travel to Paris, France to see amazing works of art at The Louvre with this virtual field trip.
https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
9. This Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China is beautiful and makes history come to life.
https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
10. Math and Reading games https://www.funbrain.com/
11. Phonics skills https://www.starfall.com/h/
12. This iconic museum located in the heart of London allows virtual visitors to tour the Great Court and discover the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
Reading & Writing Resources
Games to get "into the book" https://reading.ecb.org/
Reading passages for grades 3-12, with reading comprehension and discussion questions. https://www.commonlit.org/
Interactive games based on the book series https://www.magictreehouse.com/
Course sets (Levels 1–5) that combine and thoroughly cover phonics, reading, writing, spelling, literature, grammar, punctuation, art, and geography—all in one easy-to-use, beautiful course. https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/
Short videos and readings that answer various burning questions for students. There are vocabulary challenges and comprehension questions. http://wonderopolis.org/
Randomly generates 356,300,262,144 story starters https://thestorystarter.com
Math Resources
Math as a fun part of your daily family routine http://bedtimemath.org/
Enter your math problem or search term, press the button, and they show you the step-by-step work and answer instantly. 2nd grade through college. https://www.mathcelebrity.com/online-math-tutor.php
Elementary Math games, logic puzzles and educational resources https://www.mathplayground.com/
Math games galore https://gridclub.com/
Math practice https://xtramath.org/#/home/index
Math practice from counting to algebra and geometry http://www.mathscore.com/
Math Games, Logic Puzzles and Brain Builders https://www.mathplayground.com/
Fractions practice http://www.mathchimp.com/freddysfractions.php
K-5 curriculum that builds deep understanding and a love of learning math for all students https://www.zearn.org/
Math and logic problems for ages 5 and up to adult https://www.aplusclick.org/
Math and reading games https://www.abcya.com/
Math and language games https://www.arcademics.com/
Adaptive curriculum in Math and ELA for Grades K-8 https://www.scootpad.com/
Science Resources
Geography and animals
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Hands on Elementary science videos https://www.backpacksciences.com/science-simplified
Science, Math, Social Studies https://www.ck12.org/student/
Daily free science or cooking experiment to do at http://www.clubscikidzmd.com/blog/
K-5th Science lessons https://mysteryscience.com/
80+ do at home science activities https://elementalscience.com/blogs/news/80-free-science-activities
Science projects that can be completed with or without Internet access https://sciencespot.net/Pages/classhome.html
Space science for kiddos https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
National Geographic Young Explorers is a magazine designed specifically for kindergarten and first grade students. Children can listen to the magazine being read to them as they follow along with the highlighted text. https://ngexplorer.cengage.com/ngyoungexplorer/index.html
Learn all about earthquakes https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/
Farmer's almanac for kids... Date, weather, moon phase, etc. https://www.almanac.com/kids
Tons of science experiments that you can do at home https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/
Just explore, have fun, and learn some science along the way. https://thehappyscientist.com/
All sorts of learning here if you dig in https://www.google.com/earth/
Amphibian unit studies https://premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-mom/amphibians-unit-study-resources/
A human visualization platform that allows students to explore the human body in really cool ways. https://human.biodigital.com/login?returnUrl=/dashboard
Science podcasts to listen to with your kids https://medium.com/kidslisten/19-great-science-podcasts-you-can-listen-to-with-kids-6fe46ac506b8#.rb23iuaw6
Alaskan Wildlife cams http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewing.webcams
This educational website hosted by the Smithsonian Museum takes a deep dive into ocean life. https://ocean.si.edu/
This NASA initiative covers a wide range of topics including weather, climate, atmosphere, water, energy, plants, and animals. https://climatekids.nasa.gov/
From rainbows to tornadoes and winter storms to tsunamis, meteorologist Crystal Wicker breaks down the fascinating world of weather. http://www.weatherwizkids.com/
Social Studies Resources
Digital archive of history https://www.bunkhistory.org/
Science, Math, Social Studies https://www.ck12.org/student/
35,000 pages of online content on the cultures and countries of the world. https://www.countryreports.org/
Free videos from around the world from grade 3-12 https://www.projectexplorer.org/
Games, quizzes and fact sheets take kids on a journey through time. https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
NGAkids interactives offer an entertaining and informative introduction to art and art history. https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html
An interactive way to learn history https://www.mission-us.org/
No need to travel to one of the Smithsonian’s zoos or museums — this website brings your child everything from live video of the National Zoo to the Smithsonian Learning Lab right to their screen. https://www.si.edu/kids
Tests kids’ geography skills. Using images from Google’s Street View, it plops players down in the middle of the street and asks them to figure out where they are. https://www.geoguessr.com/
Allows students to type in any city, state, or country to view an archive of historical photographs and other documents. It’s a unique way to help them learn about history. http://www.whatwasthere.com//
News and more for kids https://www.youngzine.org/
Phys-ED Resources
Free at-home kids yoga lesson plans https://littletwistersyoga.com/online-store/
Educational brain breaks to help students review essential literacy and math skills, while getting in some exercise. Find over 900 videos to help your child keep learning at home and burn off some extra energy. Our site is best used for ages 4-8. https://fluencyandfitness.com/register/school-closures/
Kid-friendly workouts — choose from Strength for Kids, Agility for Kids, Flexibility and Balance for Kids, Warm-Up for Kids, Cooldown for Kids, Stand Up and Move for Kids, OR create your own custom kid workout. https://app.sworkit.com/collections/kids-workouts
Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. https://www.gonoodle.com/
At home OT, PT, and ST resources designed to build skills in children through movement and play. https://www.theottoolbox.com/
Coding Resources
Learn to code https://www.codecademy.com/
3D printing projects and Coding projects, involving math and other K-12 subjects https://www.instructables.com/member/EdgertonCenter/instructables/
Scratch draws students of all types into coding and lays a foundation for future learning. https://scratch.mit.edu/
Coding for ages 4-10 https://www.kodable.com/
Coding with Star Wars https://code.org/starwars
Improve your typing skills while competing in fast-paced races with up to 5 typers from around the world. https://www.nitrotype.com/
Keyboarding practice https://www.typingclub.com/ or https://www.typing.com
Music Resources
Music is for everyone https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments
Poetry and music https://www.thewell.world/mindful-music/mindful-poetry-moments
Prodigies is a colorful music curriculum for kids 1-12 that will teach your kids how to play their first instrument, how to sing in tune & how to understand the language of music! 21 for free https://prodigiesmusic.com/
Music practice transformed https://www.smartmusic.com/
Music Based Spanish Learning https://rockalingua.com/’
Lets kids play instruments online. Instruments include the guitar, piano, pan flute, drums, and bongos. https://www.virtualmusicalinstruments.com/
A large selection of fun songs to help teach preschool and kindergarten students https://www.songsforteaching.com/preschoolkindergarten.htm
All content areas and more!
Education for kids all topics https://www.ducksters.com\
ClickSchooling brings you daily recommendations by email for entertaining websites that help your kids learn. https://clickschooling.com/
Digital learning content for preschool through high school https://www.curriki.org/
Online homeschool platform & curriculum for Pre-K to 12th grade. All main subjects are covered, plus extra curriculum courses. http://discoveryk12.com/dk12/
Curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. https://pebblego.com/free-pebblego-capstone-interactive-access-school-closures?fbclid=IwAR0ldr6TT3grhEDzJ_fEpYvNGG13kqYo5ogwEqYneW7QBkX8L4u7cEIS0nE
For students to practice and master whatever they are learning. https://quizlet.com/
Critical Thinking resources for K-6 students https://marketplace.mythinkscape.com/store/redtkids
A collection of hundreds of free K-12 STEM resources, from standalone models and simulations to short activities and week long sequences of curriculum materials. https://learn.concord.org/
Cool Kid Facts gives your child access to educational videos, pictures, quizzes, downloadable worksheets, and infographics. They can use these to learn about geography, history, science, animals, and even the human body. ttps://www.coolkidfacts.com
Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education project from Washington State University. Kids can send Dr. Universe any question they may have about history, geography, plants, animals, technology, engineering, math, culture, and more. https://askdruniverse.wsu.edu/
Every course you could possibly want to homeschool preschool - 8 https://allinonehomeschool.com/
7,000 free videos in 13 subject areas https://hippocampus.org/
Carmen Sandiego videos, stories, and lessons for all subject areas https://www.carmensandiego.com/resources/
Entertaining & educational videos for all levels and subjects
https://www.izzit.org/index.php
Online education program for toddler through high school... https://www.khanacademy.org/
Daily lessons and educational activities that kids can do on their own https://www.superchargedschool.com/
Quick & easy at home projects curated for kids 2 and up https://www.kiwico.com/kids-at-home
PreK-12 digital media service with more than 30,000 learning materials https://www.pbslearningmedia
Free Printables for PreK-2nd Grade https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Literacy-With-The-Littles/Price-Range/Free
Free printables library with activities for children 0-6 https://www.littlesparkcompany.com/printables-library
Free printable K-8 Reading and Math activity packs (available in English and Spanish) https://www.curriculumassociates.com/supporting-students-away-from-school
300,000+ FREE printable worksheets from toddlers to teens https://www.123homeschool4me.com/home-school-free-printables/
Crafts, activities, bulletin board designs, and finger plays for early education teachers and parents to use with kids. http://www.preschoolexpress.com/
Resource section includes free flashcards, coloring pages, worksheets, and other resources for children, teachers, and parents. https://supersimple.com/
Crafts, projects, science, recipes for young children https://www.funology.com/
Illustrated recipes designed to help kids age 2-12 cook with their grown-ups. Recipes encourage culinary skills, literacy, math, and science. https://www.nomsterchef.com/nomster-recipe-library
Guide to gardening for kids https://web.extension.illinois.edu/firstgarden/
A wonderful, endlessly detailed way to get kids engaged in the world of art. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/
Helps kids learn to appreciate the arts by providing them with the opportunity to play games, conduct investigations, and explore different forms of art. https://artsology.com/
Kids Think Design explores careers in fashion design, graphic design, interior design, book design, product design, film and theatre, architecture, animation, and environmental design. http://www.kidsthinkdesign.org/
Life skills curriculum for students in grades K-12. Their resources include strategies for teaching social and emotional skills. https://www.overcomingobstacles.org/
List of Apps for Children with Special Needs. https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2016/01/a-handy-chart-featuring-over-30-ipad.html?m=1
Toddler and preschool age ideas https://preschoolinspirations.com/
Games and Fun
Online digital coloring pages https://www.thecolor.com/\
Online photograph jigsaw puzzles You can set the pieces from 6-1000+ https://www.jigsawexplorer.com/
Tons and tons and tons of games some learning some just fun https://www.crazygames.com/
Your child can play games, learn fun facts, and find out how to turn coin collecting into a hobby. https://www.usmint.gov/learn/kids
Miscellaneous games for all subjects k-8 https://www.funbrain.com/
Read, play games, and hang out with Dr. Seuss
Crafts, activities, mazes, dot to dot, etc, https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/
Voice based learning... learn through Alexa https://bamboolearning.com/resources
Fun games, recipes, crafts, activities https://www.highlightskids.com/
Educational games K-12 https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome