VIRTUAL TOURS
The San Diego Zoo has a website just for kids with amazing videos, activities, and games. Enjoy the tour!
https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
Tour Yellowstone National Park!
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover.
https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
This Canadian site FarmFood 360 offers 11 Virtual Tours of farms from minks, pigs, and cows, to apples and eggs.
https://www.farrnfood360.ca/
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
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
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/
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
Alaskan Wildlife cams
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewing.webcams
FUN, EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES FOR ALL AGES AND SUBJECTS
For the younger grades
http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com
Reading, Math and Spelling activities
https://data.mobymax.com/mc/share/Using_MobyMax_From_Home.pdf
Grades 1st to 8th
http://www.prodigygames.com
Play games and learn all about animals
https://switchzoo.com/
Play with fave show characters and learn too
https://pbskids.org/
Math and Reading games
https://www.funbrain.com/
Phonics skills
https://www.starfall.com/h/
Read, play games, and hang out with Dr. Seuss
https://www.seussville.com/
300,000+ FREE printable worksheets from toddlers to teens
https://www.123homeschool4me.com/home-school-free-printables/
Geography and animals
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Math practice from counting to algebra and geometry
http://www.mathscore.com/
Fave kids books read by famous people
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Crafts, activities, mazes, dot to dot, etc.
https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/
Math and reading games
https://www.abcya.com/
Voice based learning – learn through Alexa
https://bamboolearning.com/resources
Fun games, recipes, crafts, activities
https://www.highlightskids.com/
Math as a fun part of your daily family routine
http://bedtimemath.org/
Games to get “into the book”
https://reading.ecb.org/
Online history classes for all ages preteen through adults
https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive
Biology
https://www.biologysimulations.com/
Elem Math through 6th grade
https://boddlelearning.com/
Educational games K-12
https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
Digital archive of history
http://www.bunkhistory.org
Geometry
https://www.canfigureit.com/
Music is for everyone
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/
Experiments Science, Math, Social Studies
https://www.ck12.org/student/
Grammar practice for middle grades
https://www.classroomcereal.com/
Daily free science or cooking experiment to do at home.
http://www.clubscikidzmd.com/blog/
K-5th Science lessons
https://mysteryscience.com/
Digital learning content for preschool through high school
https://www.curriki.org/
A wide range of math content from middle school through AP Calculus.
https://deltamath.com/overview
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
3 Free Weeks of Maker Stations to keep your children creating at home! Each challenge includes simple instructions using materials around the house, QR code video resources, and a student recording sheet.
http://bit.ly/freemakerstations
Printable board games, activities and more for phonics and reading all using evidence-based methods. Can be customized to any student’s needs including creating flashcards for other subjects.
https://dogonalogbooks.com/printables/
K-8 on line math program that looks at how a student is solving problems to adjust accordingly and build a unique learning path for them.
https://www.dreambox.com/at-home
Engaging reading game for grades 2-8 that combines strategy, engagement, and imaginative reading passages to create a fun, curriculum-aligned literacy game.
https://www.squigglepark.com/dreamscape/
Resources for AP students including live reviews, live trivia, and study guides!
https://app.fiveable.me/
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/schoolclosures/
Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
https://www.gonoodle.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/
Math Videos with lessons, real life uses of math, famous actors
https://www.hmhco.com/math-at-work
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/
Free at-home kids yoga lesson plans
https://littletwistersyoga.com/online-store/
Magic Spell is a carefully crafted spelling adventure.
https://brainbox.games/
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
Elem Math games, logic puzzles and educational resources
https://www.mathplayground.com/
Poetry and music
https://www.thewell.world/mindful-music/mindful-poetry-moments
Introductory and intermediate music theory lessons, exercises, ear trainers, and calculators.
https://www.musictheory.net/
Improve your typing skills while competing in fast-paced races with up to 5 typists from around the world.
https://www.nitrotype.com/
Online curriculum that builds better writers.
https://www.noredink.com/
Daily lessons and educational activities that kids can do on their own
https://www.superchargedschool.com/
Adaptive curriculum in Math and ELA for Grades K-8
https://www.scootpad.com/
For students to practice and master whatever they are learning.
https://quizlet.com/
ReadWorks is an on line resource of reading passages and lesson plans for students of all levels K-12.
https://www.readworks.org/
Critical Thinking resources for K-6 students
https://marketplace.mythinkscape.com/store/redtkids
Sight reading and sight singing practice exercises.
https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/
Kid-friendly workouts – choose from Strength for Kids, Agility for Kids, Flexibility and Balance for Kids, Warm-Up for Kids, Cool down for Kids, Stand Up and Move for Kids, OR create your own custom kid workout.
https://app.sworkit.com/collections/kids-workouts
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/
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/
At home OT, PT, and ST resources designed to build skills in children through movement and play.
https://www.theottoolbox.com/
Keyboarding practice
https://www.typingclub.com/ or https://www.typing.com/
Next Generation Science video game focused on middle school where students directly engage in science phenomena as they solve problems.
https://www.tytoonline.com/
Short videos and readings that answer various burning questions for students. There are vocabulary challenges and comprehension questions.
http://wonderopolis.org/
Math practice
https://xtramath.org/#/home/index
K-5 curriculum that builds deep understanding and a love of learning math for all students
https://www.zearn.org/
A quick start resource to help families pull together a plan for surviving the next 1-2 months at home with their kids, but it can also be a time of slowing down and enjoying kids as they learn. Preschool through 8th grade
https://abetterwaytohomeschool.com/learning-at-home-everything-you-need-in-one-place.html
Spelling 1-4 grade
https://www.spellingtraining.com/
Miscellaneous games for all subjects k-8
https://www.funbrain.com/
Phonics and learning to read
https://readingeggs.com/
PreK- 5 games for all subjects
https://www.turtlediary.com/
Online digital coloring pages
https://www.thecolor.com/
Phonics worksheets for kids
https://www.funfonix.com/
Free stories online ages 3-12
https://www.freechildrenstories.com/
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/
Learn all about the periodic table
https://www.chemicool.com/
Farmer’s almanac for kids – Date, weather, moon phase, etc.
https://www.almanac.com/kids
Website allows students to play basic games to reinforce math skills and compete against the computer or others
https://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/
Space science for kiddos
https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
Math Games, Logic Puzzles and Brain Builders
https://www.mathplayground.com/
Games, quizzes and fact sheets take kids on a journey through time.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
News and more for kids
https://www.youngzine.org/
Randomly generates 356,300,262,144 story starters
https://thestorystarter.com/
Math games galore
https://gridclub.com/
Tons of science experiments that you can do at home
https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/
An interactive way to learn history
https://www.mission-us.org/
Just explore, have fun, and learn some science along the way.
https://thehappyscientist.com/
Interactive games based on the book series
https://www.magictreehouse.com/
Work on the 8 parts of speech
https://www.grammaropolis.com/
Learn all about cells
https://www.cellsalive.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/
Short videos about numbers that help kids explore complex math topics and make math more fun.
https://www.numberphile.com/
A human visualization platform that allows students to explore the human body in really cool ways.
https://human.biodigital.com/login?returnUrl=/dashboard
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/
Lets kids play instruments on line. Instruments include the guitar, piano, pan flute, drums, and bongos.
https://www.virtualmusicalinstruments.com/
Crafts, activities, bulletin board designs, and finger plays for early education teachers and parents to use with kids.
http://www.preschoolexpress.com/
A large selection of fun songs to help teach preschool and kindergarten students
https://www.songsforteaching.com/preschoolkindergarten.htm
Resource section includes free flashcards, coloring pages, worksheets, and other resources for children, teachers, and parents.
https://supersimple.com/
Life skills curriculum for students in grades K-12. Their resources include strategies for teaching social and emotional skills.
https://www.overcomingobstacles.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.
https://www.coolkidfacts.com/
This NASA initiative covers a wide range of topics including weather, climate, atmosphere, water, energy, plants, and animals.
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/
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/
From rainbows to tornadoes and winter storms to tsunamis, meteorologist. Crystal Wicker breaks down the fascinating world of weather.
http://www.weatherwizkids.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/
Algebra games for kids
https://www.dragonboxapp.com/
Fractions practice
http://www.mathchimp.com/freddysfractions.php
Education for kids all topics
https://www.ducksters.com
Math and logic problems for ages 5 and up to adult
https://www.aplusclick.org/
Science podcasts to listen to with your kids
https://medium.com/kidslisten/19-great-science-podcasts-you-can-listen-to-with-kids-6fe46ac506b8
Tons and tons and tons of games some learning some just fun
https://www.crazygames.com/
Crafts, projects, science, recipes for young children
https://www.funology.com/
Amphibian unit studies
https://premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-mom/amphibians-unit-study-resources/
Engineering challenges with things you have at home
https://thehomeschoolscientist.com/paper-structures-engineering-challenge/
Online photograph jigsaw puzzles. You can set the pieces from 6-1000+
https://www.jigsawexplorer.com/
Bible story resources early childhood – 6th grade
https://www.life.church/kids/media/
Free resources for PK+ for many school subjects.
http://www.havefunteaching.com