Educational Websites
- High School
- Test prep for SAT, ACT, etc.: https://www.bwseducationconsulting.com/handouts.php
- Resources for AP students including live reviews, trivia and study guides: https://app.fiveable.me/
- Resources for AP students: https://marcolearning.com/
- Brainscape offers over a million flashcard decks for every subject, entrance exam, and certification imaginable: https://www.brainscape.com/
- All Ages
- National Gallery of Art offers kids entertaining and interactive introduction to art and art history: https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html
- Metropolitan Museum of Art’s MetKIds shares behind-the-scenes videos and creative projects to do at home: 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/
- Explore online exhibits from some of the world’s most renowned museums: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
- Elementary School
- Coding lessons and games for kids as young as 4: https://www.kodable.com/
- Middle School
- Coding lessons and games for kids as young as 4: https://www.kodable.com/
- High School and Up
- Learning how to code: https://www.codecademy.com/
- List of free coding classes offered at Ivy League schools: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/
- All Ages
- Courses and projects available for different school ages: https://code.org
- Art lessons for all ages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGM_VhNXMmo&feature=youtu.be
- Math Focus
- Elementary School
- Games, books and more that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy: https://www.funbrain.com/
- Educational math and reading games including everything from parts of speech to multiplication and more: https://www.abcya.com/
- Math, Language and Geography games that promote a high rate of learning by focused repetition: https://www.arcademics.com/
- Math, English, Music, History and Science games galore: https://gridclub.com/
- Printable reading and math packets available in English and Spanish: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/supporting-students-away-from-school
- Science, math and social studies lessons: https://www.ck12.org/student/
- Science and math labs and simulations: https://phet.colorado.edu/
- Interactive STEM resources from short activities, to standalone models and simulations, to week-long sequences of curriculum: https://learn.concord.org/
- Math, language arts, science lessons and more: https://www.hmhco.com/math-at-work
- Free daily instructional videos on math, science and more: https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledgeonthego
- Online simulations that excite curiosity while learning math and science: https://web.explorelearning.com/coronavirus-response/
- Elementary School
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- Middle School
- Games, books and more that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy: https://www.funbrain.com/
- Educational math and reading games including everything from parts of speech to multiplication and more: https://www.abcya.com/
- Math, Language and Geography games that promote a high rate of learning by focused repetition: https://www.arcademics.com/
- Math, English, Music, History and Science games galore: https://gridclub.com/
- Printable reading and math packets available in English and Spanish: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/supporting-students-away-from-school
- Science, math and social studies lessons: https://www.ck12.org/student/
- Science and math labs and simulations: https://phet.colorado.edu/
- Interactive STEM resources from short activities, to standalone models and simulations, to week-long sequences of curriculum: https://learn.concord.org/
- Math, language arts, science lessons and more: https://www.hmhco.com/math-at-work
- Free daily instructional videos on math, science and more: https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledgeonthego
- Online simulations that excite curiosity while learning math and science: https://web.explorelearning.com/coronavirus-response/
- Middle School
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- High School and Up
- Science, math and social studies lessons: https://www.ck12.org/student/
- Science and math labs and simulations: https://phet.colorado.edu/
- Interactive STEM resources from short activities, to standalone models and simulations, to week-long sequences of curriculum: https://learn.concord.org/
- Math, language arts, science lessons and more: https://www.hmhco.com/math-at-work
- Free daily instructional videos on math, science and more: https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledgeonthego
- Online simulations that excite curiosity while learning math and science: https://web.explorelearning.com/coronavirus-response/
- High School and Up
- Science Focus
- Elementary School
- Cool Kid Facts gives your child access to educational videos, pictures, quizzes, downloadable worksheets, and infographics to learn about geography, history, science, animals, and even the human body: https://www.coolkidfacts.com/
- Science, math and social studies: https://www.ck12.org/student/
- Science and math labs and simulations: https://phet.colorado.edu/
- STEM resources (standalone models and simulations to short activities and week-long sequences of curriculum): https://learn.concord.org/
- Online magazine featuring geography and animals: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- Elementary School
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- Middle School
- Online magazine featuring geography and animals: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- Middle School
- Other websites for All ages
- 7,000 free videos in 13 subject areas: https://hippocampus.org/
- Entertaining and educational videos for all levels and subjects: https://www.izzit.org/index.php
- Poetry and music: https://www.thewell.world/mindful-music/mindful-poetry-moments
- Course sets for all grades 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/
- E-learning lessons in Math, Science, Language Arts and more: https://www.e-learningforkids.org/
- Elementary School
- Uses audio and visual exercises to teach English: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/
- Chinese learning activities: https://chalkacademy.com/
- Middle School
- Uses audio and visual exercises to teach English: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/
- Chinese learning activities: https://chalkacademy.com/
- High School and Up
- Resources for Spanish practice: https://www.difusion.com/campus/
- Learning new languages: https://www.memrise.com/
- All Ages
- Bite-sized lessons in a wide variety of foreign languages for individuals and schools: https://www.duolingo.com/
- Vocabulary, grammar, listening activities and games in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Korean, and Latin. https://conjuguemos.com/
- Music-based Spanish learning: https://rockalingua.com/
- Elementary School
- Kindergarten – 5th grade educational games including math and language arts: https://www.turtlediary.com/
- Carmen Sandiego videos, stories and lessons for all subject areas: https://www.carmensandiego.com/resources/
- Content hub designed for teachers of Kindergarten – 3rd grade students: https://pebblego.com/free-pebblego-capstone-interactive-access-school-closures
- Course ideas for preschool – 8th grade: https://allinonehomeschool.com/
- Utilizes practice exercises, instructional videos and personalized learning dashboards for students of all grades https://www.khanacademy.org/signup
- Digital learning content: https://www.curriki.org/
- Online homeschool platform and curriculum: http://discoveryk12.com/dk12/
- Digital media service with more than 30,000 learning materials for students of all grade levels: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
- Educational games: https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
- Middle School
- Utilizes practice exercises, instructional videos and personalized learning dashboards for students of all grades https://www.khanacademy.org/signup
- Digital learning content: https://www.curriki.org/
- Online homeschool platform and curriculum: http://discoveryk12.com/dk12/
- Digital media service with more than 30,000 learning materials for students of all grade levels: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
- Educational games: https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
- Course ideas for high school: https://allinonehighschool.com/
- High School
- Utilizes practice exercises, instructional videos and personalized learning dashboards for students of all grades https://www.khanacademy.org/signup
- Digital learning content: https://www.curriki.org/
- Online homeschool platform and curriculum: http://discoveryk12.com/dk12/
- Digital media service with more than 30,000 learning materials for students of all grade levels: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
- Educational games: https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
- Course ideas for high school: https://allinonehighschool.com/
- Resource guides
- All Ages
- Differntiation platform for reaching students at their level https://www.freckle.com/
- Compilation of free educational websites: https://fromabcstoacts.com/45-free-educational-websites-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR3n12i7vIR6DIXTUy7kK7vRSaZD_PkdyCQNUzoArv8726BovHNutUd3H44
- ClickSchooling sends daily emails with recommendations for entertaining websites to help your kids learn: https://clickschooling.com/
- 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; for preschool – 12th grade: https://abetterwaytohomeschool.com/learning-at-home-everything-you-need-in-one-place.html
- Daily lessons and educational activities that kids can do on their own: https://www.superchargedschool.com/
- Study tools for students to practice and master whatever they are learning: https://quizlet.com/
- Brainscape offers over a million flashcard decks for every subject, entrance exam, and certification imaginable: https://www.brainscape.com/
- Education lessons, games and jokes for kids on all topics: https://www.ducksters.com/
- Voice-based learning through Alexa: https://bamboolearning.com/resources
- All Ages
- Online Education for Adults
- Free classes from universities and companies: https://www.coursera.org/
- Audio and video lectures on everything from economics to food and wine: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/lp/t1/freemo
- Elementary School
- Historical and cultural information on the countries of the world: https://www.countryreports.org/
- Free videos from around the world for 3rd – 12th grades: https://www.projectexplorer.org/
- Middle School
- Historical and cultural information on the countries of the world: https://www.countryreports.org/
- Free videos from around the world for 3rd – 12th grades: https://www.projectexplorer.org/
- History classes that harnesses writing and critical thinking skills: https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive
- An interactive way to learn history: https://www.mission-us.org/
- Digital archive of history: https://www.bunkhistory.org/
- High School
- Historical and cultural information on the countries of the world: https://www.countryreports.org/
- Free videos from around the world for 3rd – 12th grades: https://www.projectexplorer.org/
- History classes that harnesses writing and critical thinking skills: https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive
- An interactive way to learn history: https://www.mission-us.org/
- Digital archive of history: https://www.bunkhistory.org/
- All Ages
- Digital archive of history: https://www.bunkhistory.org/
- Games, quizzes and fact sheets take kids on a journey through time: https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
- Interactive website hosted by the US Government Publishing Office kids to see the ins and outs of the US government by embarking on learning adventures with none other than Benjamin Franklin:https://bensguide.gpo.gov/
- Search for any city, state or country to view an archive of historical photographs and other documents – a unique way to learn
- about history: http://www.whatwasthere.com
- Elementary School
- Working on the 8 parts of grammar/speech: https://www.grammaropolis.com/
- Teaching students how to write a paragraph through an interactive online tutorial: http://www.paragraphpunch.com/
- Online curriculum that builds better writers: https://www.noredink.com/
- Middle School
- Teaching students how to write a paragraph through an interactive online tutorial: http://www.paragraphpunch.com/
- Online curriculum that builds better writers: https://www.noredink.com/
- Uses short stories to teach grammar by having students identify grammatical errors: https://www.classroomcereal.com/
- High School
- Online curriculum that builds better writers: https://www.noredink.com/
- All Ages
- Inspires writers of all ages by randomly generating story starters: https://thestorystarter.com/
- Immerse yourself in the art of cryptography :https://www.cryptoclub.org/
- Pre-School
- Math as a fun part of the daily routine: http://bedtimemath.org/
- Elementary School
- Math as a fun part of the daily routine: http://bedtimemath.org/
- Curriculum that builds deep understanding and a love of learning math for all students: https://www.zearn.org/
- Elementary math games, logic puzzles and educational resources: https://www.mathplayground.com/
- Math practice problems: http://www.mathscore.com/
- Adaptive curriculum in math and EDL: https://www.scootpad.com
- Math practice activities to help students master quick addition, subtraction, multiplication and division: https://xtramath.org/
- Math program that creates a unique learning path for students by assessing how a student solves math problems: https://www.dreambox.com/at-home
- Math games, videos and worksheets: https://www.mathchimp.com
- Algebra and numbers games: https://www.dragonboxapp.com/
- Math and logic problems to develop logical reasoning and problem solving skills: https://www.aplusclick.org/
- Explore math topics in a memorable way with songs and stories: http://www.mathmusicals.com/#/
- Nicknamed “Google for Math,” enter a math program or search term and they’ll show you the answer and step-by-step work instantly: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/online-math-tutor.php
- Basic games to reinforce math skills and compete against the computer or others: https://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/
- Short videos about numbers that help kids explore complex math topics and make math more fun: https://www.numberphile.com
- Middle School
- Math practice problems: http://www.mathscore.com/
- Adaptive curriculum in math and EDL: https://www.scootpad.com
- Math practice activities to help students master quick addition, subtraction, multiplication and division: https://xtramath.org/
- Math program that creates a unique learning path for students by assessing how a student solves math problems: https://www.dreambox.com/at-home
- Math games, videos and worksheets: https://www.mathchimp.com
- Algebra and numbers games: https://www.dragonboxapp.com/
- Math and logic problems to develop logical reasoning and problem solving skills: https://www.aplusclick.org/
- Nicknamed “Google for Math,” enter a math program or search term and they’ll show you the answer and step-by-step work instantly: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/online-math-tutor.php
- Basic games to reinforce math skills and compete against the computer or others: https://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/
- Short videos about numbers that help kids explore complex math topics and make math more fun: https://www.numberphile.com
- High School and Up
- Online video series with detailed solutions to more than a thousand publicly-released College Board SAT Math, Subject Test Math Level 1, and Subject Test Math Level 2 problems: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbQoCpvYRYRkRRvsObOPHaA?reload=9&fbclid=IwAR1SRor4tqikWAgQiA5pVBdmLyJYiUT-bCgeh8pEMRdoWbhhy_WQ3yiPQWM
- Powerful 1 on 1 math coaching software: https://discover.carnegielearning.com/MATHia-At-Home-Learning.html
- Algebra and Geometry practice problems: http://www.mathscore.com/
- Math practice activities to help students master quick addition, subtraction, multiplication and division: https://xtramath.org/
- Nicknamed “Google for Math,” enter a math program or search term and they’ll show you the answer and step-by-step work instantly: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/online-math-tutor.php
- Basic games to reinforce math skills and compete against the computer or others: https://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/
- Short videos about numbers that help kids explore complex math topics and make math more fun: https://www.numberphile.com
- Resources for Teachers and Students
- Allows teachers to create curriculums and assignments to share with students: https://boddlelearning.com/
- 6th through 12th Grade: https://deltamath.com/overview
- Geometry: https://www.canfigureit.com/
- Elementary School
- Music curriculum for kids ages 1-12 who want to learn how to play their first instrument, sing in tune and understand the language of music! 21 lessons for free: https://prodigiesmusic.com/
- Free access for music educators from all impacted schools, including free student access at-home: https://www.quavermusic.com/info/at-home-resources/
- Middle School
- Music curriculum for kids ages 1-12 who want to learn how to play their first instrument, sing in tune and understand the language of music! 21 lessons for free: https://prodigiesmusic.com/
- Free access for music educators from all impacted schools, including free student access at-home: https://www.quavermusic.com/info/at-home-resources/
- All Ages
- Music is for everyone: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments
- Introductory and intermediate music theory lessons, exercises, ear trainers and calculators: https://www.musictheory.net
- Learn to play an instrument online including guitar, piano, drums, and more: https://www.virtualmusicalinstruments.com/
- Online courses and games for ear training and music theory: https://trainer.thetamusic.com/en
- Streaming of 600 past Berlin philharmonic’s orchestral
- performances: https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/en/titelgeschichten/20192020/digital-concert-hall/?fbclid=IwAR0OyTkKjVF4pCYtXfQcvfUDSrsjv9U4Iy9jFH8AS84WWKeUinLKI3B4vbE
- Berklee School of Music has 40 different free online music courses: https://www.berklee.edu/academics/moocs
- Fender is offering 3 free months of guitar lessons: https://try.fender.com/play/playthrough/
- Introductory and intermediate music theory lessons, exercises, ear trainers and calculators: https://www.musictheory.net
- Short videos and readings that answer various burning questions for students. There are also vocabulary challenges and comprehension questions: http://wonderopolis.org/
- Improve your typing skills while competing in fast-paced races with up to 5 typers from around the world: https://www.nitrotype.com/
- News and more for kids upper elementary age and older: https://www.youngzine.org/
- 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/
- Critical thinking resources for kindergarten – 6th grade students: https://marketplace.mythinkscape.com/store/redtkids
- Elementary School
- Digital reading library for kids 12 and under https://www.getepic.com/
- Favorite children’s books read by celebrities: https://www.storylineonline.net/
- Daily reading quests for early readers: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html
- A safe research site for elementary-level readers offering free 24/7 access: https://www.facts4me.com/ , Username and Password are both: read (case sensitive)
- Free, online stories for ages 3 – 12: https://www.freechildrenstories.com
- National Geographic Young Explorers magazine has archive issues available for Kindergarten – 1st grade students, where they can listen to the magazine being read to them and follow along with the highlighted text: https://ngexplorer.cengage.com/ngyoungexplorer/index.html
- Daily reading quests to keep kids reading, thinking and growing: scholastic.com/learnathome
- Engaging reading game for 2nd – 8th grade that combines strategy, engagement and imaginative reading passages to create a fun, curriculum aligned literacy game: https://www.squigglepark.com/dreamscape/
- Reading comprehension and discussion questions for 3rd – 12th grades: https://www.commonlit.org/
- Free, online stories for ages 3 – 12: https://www.freechildrenstories.com
- Disney Bedtime Hotline is back to help parents get their kids to sleep https://apple.news/Aph0IEanDRpKMMtnFN9Omlg
- Middle School
- Digital reading library for kids 12 and under https://www.getepic.com/
- ReadWorks is an online resource of reading passages and lesson plans for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade: https://www.readworks.org/
- Engaging reading game for 2nd – 8th grade that combines strategy, engagement and imaginative reading passages to create a fun, curriculum aligned literacy game: https://www.squigglepark.com/dreamscape/
- Reading comprehension and discussion questions for 3rd – 12th grades: https://www.commonlit.org/
- Free, online stories for ages 3 – 12: https://www.freechildrenstories.com
- Comprehensive list of manga volumes available for free: https://soranews24.com/2020/03/09/thanks-to-the-coronavirus-over-450-manga-volumes-are-now-free-to-read-online/
- High School
- ReadWorks is an online resource of reading passages and lesson plans for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade: https://www.readworks.org/
- Comprehensive list of manga volumes available for free: https://soranews24.com/2020/03/09/thanks-to-the-coronavirus-over-450-manga-volumes-are-now-free-to-read-online/
- Elementary School
- General Science
- Free video series that instructs how to simplify teaching elementary science: https://www.backpacksciences.com/science-simplified
- Science lessons that educators can share with students: https://mysteryscience.com/
- Farmer’s Almanac for kids (date, weather, moon phase, etc.): https://www.almanac.com/kids
- Science projects that can be completed with or without internet access: https://sciencespot.net/Pages/classhome.html
- Daily science or cooking experiment: http://www.clubscikidzmd.com/blog/
- Science experiments that you can do at home: https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/
- This NASA initiative covers a wide range of topics including weather, climate, atmosphere, water, energy, plants, and animals: https://climatekids.nasa.gov/
- Earth Science
- Space science: https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
- From rainbows to tornadoes and winter storms to tsunamis, meteorologist Crystal Wicker breaks down the fascinating world of weather: http://www.weatherwizkids.com/
- This NASA initiative covers a wide range of topics including weather, climate, atmosphere, water, energy, plants, and animals: https://climatekids.nasa.gov/
- Amphibian studies: https://premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-mom/amphibians-unit-study-resources/
- General Science
- Middle and High School Science Subjects
- Biology
- Simulations help students learn about biology and practice data analysis skills: https://www.biologysimulations.com/
- Learn about living cells and organisms using film and computer enhanced images: https://www.cellsalive.com/
- Chemistry
- High school and beyond chemistry topics: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/articles-by-topic.html
- Games that help students visualize and interact with chemistry concepts: https://www.playmadagames.com/
- Learn about the periodic table: https://www.chemicool.com/
- Physics
- Online physics problem and video bank designed for conceptual, standard, honors or AP1 physics: https://www.positivephysics.org/home
- Earth science
- Interactive video earth science curriculum: https://www.everyday-earth.com/
- Learn about earthquakes: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/
- Next Generation Science video game where students directly engage in science phenomena as they solve problems.https://www.tytoonline.com/
- Human Anatomy
- A human visualization platform that allows students to explore the human body in really cool ways: https://human.biodigital.com/login?returnUrl=/dashboard
- Innerbody explores the 11 bodily systems in depth. With interactive models and detailed explanations, this website will help them learn more about the internal mechanics of the amazing human body: https://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
- Biology
- General Science Resources
- 80+ do at home science activities for different school levels: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/news/80-free-science-activities
- Explore, have fun and learn science along the way: https://thehappyscientist.com/
- Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education project from Washington State University where 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/
- Science podcasts to listen to with your kids: https://medium.com/kidslisten/19-great-science-podcasts-you-can-listen-to-with-kids-6fe46ac506b8#.rb23iuaw6
- Elementary School
- Colorful lessons to teach kids how to read: https://www.starfall.com/h/
- Magic Spell is a carefully crafted spelling adventure: https://brainbox.games/
- Spellingcity is free right now with code VSCFree90: https://www.spellingcity.com/
- Spelling lessons and games for 1st – 4th grades: https://www.spellingtraining.com/
- Phonics and learning to read with songs and fun activities: https://readingeggs.com/
- Printable Phonics worksheets: https://www.funfonix.com/