Google Earth is a motivating tool to help students learn about their home planet using satellite imagery. Create a Google Earth tour of a city you have only ever read about. See the world like never before using coordinates, directions and real-world applications. A visual resource that will highly engage students in grades 4-12.

Dreambox Learning uses a complex algorithm in the background of its program to trace student learning gaps in math. Once identified, the program will recover old teaching and re-introduce the material to your child to help build that foundation. The program uses a mini-game reward system to encourage student learning for students in grades K-12 ($C).

Pencil Code is a collaborative programming site for drawing art, playing music, and creating games. It is also a place to experiment with mathematical functions, geometry, graphing, webpages, simulations, and algorithms. This program uses coding as means to teach numeracy for students in grades 6-12.

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre contains resources that present multiple sides of a current issue — this database helps students develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. Best supported in partners or with parents, this resource can be used for students in grades 6-12 (F$).

Pebble Go Next could be a self-directed or teacher-directed resource. Although there are no timed or intermittent mini-game rewards, there are many fun activities and games that are associated with each topic area. Rich in topics of science and social studies, this resource can be used for students in grades 4-8 (F$).

LightSail is an adaptive web based program that contains texts written across a wide range of Lexile measures. These texts are embedded with assessments and cover a variety of subject matter. Students can discover who they are as readers through a library filled with great texts for students in grades K-12 (C$).

Sumdog is both a literacy and numeracy resource that adapts to each student, using engaging game-based learning to motivate and build confidence.

Sumdog provides engaging learning and practice in numeracy for students in grade K-10, and literacy for students in grades K-8 ($C).

Go Noodle motivates students to learn by giving them a break from the academic and rewards them for participating in daily physical activity. Students use their activity which helps their avatar monster grow. With a section on mindfulness and meditation, these activities are ideal for students in grades K-10.

SpriteBox Coding is a full-blown adventure game that gets you coding. Start from scratch by solving coding puzzles using icons. Over time, icons will give way to textual commands. In no time, you'll be solving puzzles in a real programming language!

Good for students in grades 4-10.

Centre on the Developing Child: Harvard University has developed this 17 page pdf document to support teachers and parents with a list of activities to help foster executive functioning from infancy to adolescence. This bank of activities is designed for students in grades K-12.

WorkFlowy is an infinite document. Every bullet in WorkFlowy is also a document (it's fractal!). This model is simple, but extremely powerful. A free way to get organized combining lists, outlines, and notes with some extra nice-to-have features that make this tool a great option for students in grades 4-12.

Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Here are just three of many free resources to support executive functioning for all students in grades K-12.

Article 1 - Help for Executive Functions

Article 2 - Help Yourself Get Organized

Article 3 - Back to School Tips