Resources for Pre-K - 5th Graders
PBS Kids: This website has educational games and videos that students can enjoy during their free time! Game subjects include reading, math, science, and Spanish. Characters include Arthur, The Cat In The Hat, Curious George, Super Why, and many more! This website also includes ebooks and podcasts, so children can learn on the go!
AutoDraw: This app allows children to freestyle draw. Once an image is drawn, the app will suggest what it thinks it is. You can then click on one of the suggested images to get a clear depiction of your drawing.
GoNoodle: This fun app lets children pick a song to dance to and gives them accompanying movements! It also has yoga and breathing activities for children. It is perfect for relieving stress and movement breaks!
National Geographic Kids: This website provides games, videos, animal facts, and an explore feature, which gives students access to free articles and science experiments. Great website for STEAM-based and hands-on learning!
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
CoolMath: This website not only has math games and brain teasers, but it also has lessons and quizzes. It is a helpful website to assist with math, as it contains manipulatives. All activities are based on grade level.
https://www.coolmath4kids.com/math-games
FunBrain: This website has games and videos all according to grade level. It also has a variety of books that you can read for free!
The link below contains video tutorials of authors drawing pictures. It's a fun way to let children be creative and get to know more about some of their favorite books and authors!
NASA: This website provides resources for students in grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. It has a large selection of topics, ranging from humans in space to STEM engagement. The videos, free books to download, crafts, and activities will encourage students to learn about STEM topics.
https://www.nasa.gov/stem/foreducators/k-12/index.html
Rainbow Walking Water Experiment: This video teaches students complex scientific terms in a child-friendly manner. It is also a fun experiment to do in your free time!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYniUL4l_BA
Cotton Ball Launcher Experiment: This STEM activity lets children be creative with household objects! It could also serve as an introduction to potential and kinetic energy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWJfIdZOpP4
EL Education: The site contains curriculum that can be used for free by both educators and parents! Units are grouped either by topic or by skill sets and have explicit lesson plans for each unit.
https://curriculum.eleducation.org/
Boddle: This free resource allows students to practice their math fluency skills. Teachers and parents can track student progress. The questions can also be personalized towards each student.
https://www.boddlelearning.com/
Storyline Online: This free program reads storybooks to children. It also comes with activities and lesson plans, so you can discuss the book with your child!
https://www.storylineonline.net/
BrainPop: This resource has educational videos in subjects, such as science, social studies, English, math, arts and music, health and SEL, and engineering and technology. It even contains quizzes to practice applying what you have learned!
Family Education: This activity lets students practice the names of the 50 states, along with their word unscrambling skills!
https://www.familyeducation.com/printables/word-scrambles-printables/state-your-name-word-scramble
Activities for Teaching Kindness: This powerpoint includes books for teaching kindness, lessons, and a letter to parents.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oHEgPYq6D2DyN_zhfaspwwKToi_dVRUs/edit#slide=id.p1
Prodigy Math: This website allows students to answer math questions through games. It lets students have fun while learning math!
https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/
Seussville.com: This website has crafts, games, activities, and recipes. Check out two SEL activities below!
https://www.seussville.com/activity/things-to-hug/
https://www.seussville.com/activity/a-wish-jar/
Socialjusticebooks.org: This resource is a project of Teaching for Change, a non-profit organization. The goal is to identify and promote the best multicultural and social justice children’s books, along with articles and books for teachers.
https://socialjusticebooks.org/
Glutenberg.org: This free website serves as an online library for children!
Openlibrary.org: This free website serves as an online library for children! Students can browse by subject to find a book that captures their interest.
Epic books: This free website has an abundance of books online and you can even keep reading logs!