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Free Educational Websites for Kids
I have broken down the websites by subject. There are also several websites that cover a variety of subjects. Some of these websites do require you to log in, but they are all have free resources.
Reading and Writing Websites
These are the websites that are dedicated to teaching your kids how to read and write. Many of them offer free ebooks and activities to go along with them. These websites are great for developing reading, writing, and language skills.
Scholastic https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html -ebooks with related activities
Seussville https://www.seussville.com/ - Dr Seuss related games and learning
Storyline Online https://www.storylineonline.net/ - video clips of stories being read aloud
Phonics Play https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk -interactive phonics games
Oxford Owl https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home - ebooks (you will need to log in, but it’s free to sign up)
Art Websites
These websites will teach your kids to appreciate art and encourage them to create works of art of their own.
Tate Kids https://www.tate.org.uk/kids -Games, quizzes, art ideas, facts and videos
Jumpstart Art Resources https://www.jumpstart.com/parents/resources/art-resources - art and craft activities
Math Websites
When it comes to math these websites will offer a variety of challenges for your kids that are age appropriate and fun at the same time.
Multiplication https://www.multiplication.com/ - multiplication games
Cool Math Games https://www.coolmathgames.com/-maths games
Top Marks – https://www.topmarks.co.uk – maths games (other subject options too)
Science Websites
These are the websites that are dedicated to teaching science in a fun and engaging way.
Nasa Kids Club https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
Make Me Genius https://www.makemegenius.com/
Mystery Science htttps://www.mysteryscience.com
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Physical Activity Websites
Keep the kids active with these physical activity websites.
Go Noodle https://www.gonoodle.com/good-energy-at-home-kids-games-and-videos/
Cosmic Kids https://www.cosmickids.com/category/watch/
Variety of Subjects
These websites offer a variety of different subjects in one place. The subjects they cover are listed next to the website name. Most of these sites are broken down by age so you know exactly what you should be teaching.
Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/ - Math, Science, Engineering, History, Computing
DK Find Out! https://www.dkfindout.com/ - Space, Science, Music, Math, History, Coding, and Nature
The Children’s University of Manchester https://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/ - History, Languages, Science, Art, and Ancient Egypt
Starfall https://www.starfall.com/ Math and English
Mr. Nussbaum https://mrnussbaum.com/ Math, Language Arts, History, USA, Geography, Science, Holidays, and more
ABCya https://www.abcya.com/ Words, Math, Strategy, and Age Appropriate Skills
Youtube
There are a ton of great Youtube channels that are fun and educational. Here are a few we found that we think the kids will love.
Animal Wonders Montana https://www.youtube.com/user/Anmlwndrs - animals
SciShow Kids https://www.youtube.com/user/scishowkids - science
Organic Learning https://www.youtube.com/user/OrganicLearning (for younger children)
Other Educational Websites for Kids
There were a few other fantastic websites that didn’t really fit into any of the categories above that I felt just had to be included. These sites offer a lot of educational games and videos that will teach your kids something new.
ScratchJr https://www.scratchjr.org/ - Coding for Kids
Sesame Street https://www.sesamestreet.org/ -games, art and videos
Highlights https://www.highlightskids.com/ - Science, crafts, jokes, games
National Geographic for Kids https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ -animals, science, history, geography
PBS Kids https://pbskids.org/ -games
If you know of any other free educational websites for kids that you would recommend let us know so we can check them out and add them to the list!
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