Educational Websites
Video Read Alouds
Would you like to have a famous person read you a story? If so, this website is just what you’re looking for! The close-up shots of famous book illustrations, high quality audio, and added animation all help to make this one of the best story sites out there.
Blast off into a great book with an astronaut on the International Space Station. This site has many pre-recorded stories read by astronauts as they float around in space.
This site is full of great books. Teachers can play a video storybook for the entire class on the Promethean Board, or scholars can read stories directly from their own devices.
The Indianapolis Public Library
The IPL has compiled an amazing list of high quality video read-alouds.
Comic Strip and Story Creators
Write and illustrate your own story, and read stories from other writers from all over the world.
Create your own comic strips and graphic novels! The color and quality of the graphics on this site will help bring your ideas to life.
This site offers one of the quickest and easiest ways to make your own cartoons and comic strips.
Challenge yourself to make someone laugh by creating your own comic strip with this awesome site.
Cool Coding Sites
Learn how to code with this awesome website. It’s fun and free!
The friendly code monster will greet you, and walk you through the basics of coding. You'll be surprised how quickly you'll catch on with this helpful site. No login is required.
This site offers a number of interactive puzzles to help you practice your coding skills. Again, no login is required to access this site.
More Sites for Curious Kids
This site provides fun, interactive ways to learn about your favorite subjects. There's also tons of exciting games.
Watch videos and play fun, educational games staring your favorite PBS characters.
Read top-rated books online for free or play one of the many games available on Funbrain.
This site has hundreds of educational games organized by grade level.
Learn more about your world and your universe with this incredible, educational website.
Find fun for every subject and every grade (K-8) with this great site.
Are you curious about the world around you? If so, this site is just what you need.
Learn to play chess online by creating a free account on this awesome site. Not only will you learn the rules of the game, but you will also learn valuable tips and tricks for improving as you learn.
Do you love art? If so, this website is for you. Be sure to check out the time machine!
This site is way more fun than it sounds. Practice your math skills, and have fun doing it.