APPS AND WEBSITES
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Authonomy has 70 free ebooks under a search for Young Adult. All are available for free reading online without registration.
BookRixhas almost 1000 free ebooks in its Juvenile fiction category. These are available for free download in EPUB or for free reading online.
B ooksie has over 13,000 works in its young adult category. These range from short stories to novels and are unique works of unpublished authors. All are available for free reading online or free download in PDF (press "Generate eBook" button).
Classicly has almost 1800 free novels in its Young Adults collection. These are available for free download in PDF or Kindle (AZW).
ClovisNews offers about 100 free classic novels for free reading online (the download links all appear to be dead).
DigiLibraries has over 2,000 free ebooks in their juvenile fiction category as well as over 200 works in their Juvenile non-Fiction category and 27 free ebooks in their Juvenile Horror & Ghost Stories category. Most are available for free reading online as well as free download in PDF, MOBI and EPUB.
FeedBooks has around 200 free novels in its Original Books Juvenile & Young Adult genre as well as over 100 free novels in their Public domain (classic) Juvenile & Young Adult
GoodReads has a listing of 95 free young adult ebooks. All are available for download at their site.
MagicKeyshas 7 free books for young adults. All are available for free reading online without registration.
ManyBooks (Young Readers) 2443 free classic books available for online viewing or download in an extremely large variety of formats.
Read.gov has 6 classic novels for teens available for free reading online or free download in PDF.
APPS AND OTHER WEBSITES
RECIT, DOMAINE DE LANGUES- RESSOURCES POUR TRAVAILLER L'ANGLAIS A LA MAISON- a fantastic website put together by Service National du Récit, Quebec with lots of resources and ideas to help further practice English at home
DUOLINGO- an excellent site that will help you improve: https://www.duolingo.com/
EPIC BOOKS - digital library with over 35000 titles for kids 12 and under https://www.getepic.com/
PICTOWORD https://pictoword.app/ a hugely popular word game. Use the pictures to get two words, and put them together to make a whole new word.
SENTENCE FORMATION
Practise our sentence formation skills with these online activities and games:
http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/games/sentence_structure/form_a_sentence/
https://www.turtlediary.com/game/sentence-unscramble-fourth-grade.html
VOCABULARY
http://www.learningchocolate.com A vocabulary learning platform:
http://www.anglomaniacy.pl/index.html Everyday vocabulary for beginners and young learners
http://www.englishexercises.org- find thousands of online English exercises created by teachers from all over the world. If you are learning English language you can use these exercises to improve your English for free. The exercises are categorized in different topics and levels.
www.ego4u.com/en/chill-out/games/hangman?4- Easy vocabulary building activities.
www.spellingcity.com The spelling city website is great for vocabulary building and practice.
GRAMMAR
https://agendaweb.org/grammar-exercises.html explore this wonderful website with exercises for all levels. You can read, watch videos, listen to stories, practise vocabulary and grammar
https://7esl.com/ English as a Second Language! Useful Learning Resources with ESL Printable Worksheets and Pictures for ESL Students and English Teachers.
https://www.liveworksheets.com/ a collection of thousands of interactive worksheets that cover lots of languages and subjects.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/Ks2bitesize/english/spelling_grammar/punctuation/play.shtml Interactive and great graphics for older primary.
https://www.alloprof.qc.ca/fr/eleves/bv/anglais good site to review many of the notions we see in class
ONLINE STORIES
http://robertmunsch.com/books- the Official Robert Munsch site
https://grover.concordia.ca/abra/en/ - awesome reading program!
https://justbooksreadaloud.com/ - a wonderful collection of children books read aloud
https://www.storyjumper.com/book/search Stories for kids written by kids
https://freekidsbooks.org/ free online books for kids
https://www.storyplace.org/ Students will enjoy personalizing this interactive story collection.
http://www.literactive.com/Home/index.asp This site is full of interactive, animated books, mostly for beginning readers. The site will read to you, tell you the words you don’t know or you can read them yourself.
http://www.magickeys.com/books/index.html -children’s Storybooks Online provides free storybooks to read online ranging from pre-school level through young adult.
http://www.childrensbooksonline.org/library.htm- This is the largest collection of illustrated antique children's books online.
http://ah_coo.tripod.com/fairy_tales.htm Briana’s Fairy Tales is a collection of 20 classic tales. They are not animated or illustrated, so they would be best used as read aloud selections or by older students.
http://www.bygosh.com/kidsstories.htm Short stories and nursery rhymes.
https://wormworldsaga.com/index.php - a digital graphic novel
GAMES
https://www.eslkidstuff.com/OnlineGamesMain.htm#.VNJ9v9KG98E a selection of fun online educational games
https://www.eslgamesplus.com/ learning games for practising English grammar, vocabulary, sentences, listening and pronunciation skills
https://www.highlightskids.com/ - games, activities and more!
https://www.mes-games.com/ free online ESL games, grammar games, question and answer activities, vocabulary, spelling, reading and more.
https://www.vocabulary.co.il/ Vocabulary.co.il is a fun educational website dedicated to helping you build reading, phonics, or English language skills.
https://www.gamestolearnenglish.com/ a resource that language learners can use independently.
https://www.turtlediary.com/ exciting ways of learning with the help of fun online games, videos, experiments, puzzles, coloring sheets, and more!
https://mrnussbaum.com/games/language-arts-games dozens of interactive games specifically designed to pinpoint one or several essential concepts taught in elementary years
http://www.knowledgekids.ca/games - free online games and videos for young learners
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/ - free ebooks for children aged 3-11 years old
YOUTUBE
Super-Awesome Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show features tutorial videos by a young girl on various maker gadgets and toys.
Backyard Scientist completes experiments from his backyard in Florida. Videos are typically only three to eight minutes long and the host is usually just as excited about the results as the audience is.
Use Flocabulary’s videos to teach basic concepts through hip hop and animation. Subjects include science, math, social studies, and even social topics like managing anxiety and staying safe on the Internet.
Vi Hart brands herself as a mathemusician and virtual reality philosopher. Her videos range from 10 minutes to 30 minutes, but all are witty, face-paced, and entertaining.
The Royal Institution of Great Britain has created a number of videos meant to get children thinking deeply about science. ExpeRimental is one series that offers tips for those families who want to do science at home.
Bob Pflugfelder is the host of Science Bob, a YouTube Channel that features experiments you don’t want to try at home. Pflugfelder plays with mousetraps and fire and exploding pumpkins to show that science is amazing.
Sick Science is hosted by Steve Spangler, a celebrity teacher, author, and science toy designer. His YouTube channel features quick videos showcasing crafts that parents and kids can do at home.
Bright Side A YouTube channel that fuels curiosity in young minds. Kids, tweens, and teens can enjoy the videos from this educational Youtube channel which inform about effective life hacks, mind-blowing puzzles, and astonishing facts about the universe.
Bright Side A YouTube channel that fuels curiosity in young minds. Kids, tweens, and teens can enjoy the videos from this educational Youtube channel which inform about effective life hacks, mind-blowing puzzles, and astonishing facts about the universe.
Ted-Ed If you are a parent whose kid likes to ask questions, then Ted-Ed is your go-to YouTube channel. The channel is known for creating aesthetic animated videos to solve diverse childhood queries. The videos are suitable for kids and tweens and will help them feed their curiosity.
Ted-Ed If you are a parent whose kid likes to ask questions, then Ted-Ed is your go-to YouTube channel. The channel is known for creating aesthetic animated videos to solve diverse childhood queries. The videos are suitable for kids and tweens and will help them feed their curiosity.
National Geographic Kids Teaching kids about diverse topics like the animal kingdom, the human body, types of climates, stars and planets, cultures, traditions, etc., is crucial for making them aware of their surroundings. National Geographic Kids has numerous informative videos suitable for kids, Tweens, and Teens..
National Geographic Kids Teaching kids about diverse topics like the animal kingdom, the human body, types of climates, stars and planets, cultures, traditions, etc., is crucial for making them aware of their surroundings. National Geographic Kids has numerous informative videos suitable for kids, Tweens, and Teens..
Learn Bright Learn Bright caters to the academic learning needs of the kids. From acquiring information about historical occurrences to knowing the difference between asteroids and comets, kids can find answers to their complicated questions. Kids and Pre-teens can learn a lot from this channel.
Learn Bright Learn Bright caters to the academic learning needs of the kids. From acquiring information about historical occurrences to knowing the difference between asteroids and comets, kids can find answers to their complicated questions. Kids and Pre-teens can learn a lot from this channel.
Minute Physics Believe us when we say Physics can be fun. Minute Physics is a Youtube channel that uses whiteboard animation to explain diverse physics-related concepts. It is one of the best Youtube channels for kids to develop a strong foundation in Physics from an early age. Suitable for all physics enthusiasts.
Minute Physics Believe us when we say Physics can be fun. Minute Physics is a Youtube channel that uses whiteboard animation to explain diverse physics-related concepts. It is one of the best Youtube channels for kids to develop a strong foundation in Physics from an early age. Suitable for all physics enthusiasts.
Art For Kids Hub Are you a parent whose kid loves Art? If yes, then Art for kids hub is one of the best YouTube channels for your kid. New lessons get uploaded every week to help kids explore their creative side and polish their Art skills. There are recommendations for Art supplies for kids who are beginners. It is one of the best educational YouTube channels for kids and tweens.
Art For Kids Hub Are you a parent whose kid loves Art? If yes, then Art for kids hub is one of the best YouTube channels for your kid. New lessons get uploaded every week to help kids explore their creative side and polish their Art skills. There are recommendations for Art supplies for kids who are beginners. It is one of the best educational YouTube channels for kids and tweens.
Veritasium Veritasium is one of the best educational YouTube channels that primarily makes science videos. It will help kids develop awareness about an extensive range of scientific concepts, phenomena, and hacks. The videos are engaging, and along with the kids, parents can also enjoy watching and acquiring information from these.
Veritasium Veritasium is one of the best educational YouTube channels that primarily makes science videos. It will help kids develop awareness about an extensive range of scientific concepts, phenomena, and hacks. The videos are engaging, and along with the kids, parents can also enjoy watching and acquiring information from these.
Brain POP BrainPop offers curriculum-based learning to kids with the help of engaging animated videos. Kids will be able to learn from educators belonging to different fields of education and strengthen their foundation in an extensive range of subjects.
Sick Science Science can be cool, and Sick Science is here to prove it. A YouTube channel that is perfect for young science enthusiasts. It is full of short, engaging videos with content that aims to teach kids about diverse science experiments. Instead of narration, instructions are displayed on the screen to make them clearly understood by kids. Suitable for kids and tweens.
Sick Science Science can be cool, and Sick Science is here to prove it. A YouTube channel that is perfect for young science enthusiasts. It is full of short, engaging videos with content that aims to teach kids about diverse science experiments. Instead of narration, instructions are displayed on the screen to make them clearly understood by kids. Suitable for kids and tweens.
Cosmic Kids Yoga A healthy body is a healthy mind. Along with adults, kids also need to take care of their bodily strength, mindfulness, and balance. Cosmic Kids Yoga is a Health & Fitness YouTube channel for kids where they get introduced to yoga techniques and the right way to perform them. Any child above 3 years of age is suitable for the channel’s content.
Cosmic Kids Yoga A healthy body is a healthy mind. Along with adults, kids also need to take care of their bodily strength, mindfulness, and balance. Cosmic Kids Yoga is a Health & Fitness YouTube channel for kids where they get introduced to yoga techniques and the right way to perform them. Any child above 3 years of age is suitable for the channel’s content.
Houston ZooThis YouTube channel has animal videos that will make kids aware of the natural world. From the comfort of their homes, parents and kids can learn a lot about diverse kinds of animals. The content will help kids understand animal behaviors and why it is crucial to care for wildlife.
Houston ZooThis YouTube channel has animal videos that will make kids aware of the natural world. From the comfort of their homes, parents and kids can learn a lot about diverse kinds of animals. The content will help kids understand animal behaviors and why it is crucial to care for wildlife.
Be Smart The universe is mysterious, and it fascinates kids and adults alike. Kids often ask innumerable questions about the universe and scientific phenomena. It’s Okay to be Smart is a perfect YouTube channel for kids who are curious about and interested in knowing about the universe. Suitable for kids above the age of 6
Be Smart The universe is mysterious, and it fascinates kids and adults alike. Kids often ask innumerable questions about the universe and scientific phenomena. It’s Okay to be Smart is a perfect YouTube channel for kids who are curious about and interested in knowing about the universe. Suitable for kids above the age of 6
Geek Gurl Diaries This YouTube channel has plenty of educational videos on diverse topics like Science, Technology, Computing, and everything Geek. For #IWD2016, it featured on YouTube’s ‘Women Create’ campaign. Kids who want to strengthen their foundation in STEM Subjects should subscribe to this channel. Suitable for tweens and above.
Geek Gurl Diaries This YouTube channel has plenty of educational videos on diverse topics like Science, Technology, Computing, and everything Geek. For #IWD2016, it featured on YouTube’s ‘Women Create’ campaign. Kids who want to strengthen their foundation in STEM Subjects should subscribe to this channel. Suitable for tweens and above.
Common Sense Education This YouTube channel has plenty of learning recommendations available for parents and kids. Additionally, videos related to online safety, privacy, cyberbullying, etc., are uploaded on the channel to teach kids the importance of being a good digital citizen. The appropriate audience is elementary-aged kids
Dodo Kids Animals are no different than humans, and Dodo Kids is the perfect YouTube channel to be aware of animals and their behaviors in-depth. From adorable wild baby animals to lovable pets, kids will enjoy watching the nuances of animal behavior. The appropriate audience for this channel is every animal lover!
Dodo Kids Animals are no different than humans, and Dodo Kids is the perfect YouTube channel to be aware of animals and their behaviors in-depth. From adorable wild baby animals to lovable pets, kids will enjoy watching the nuances of animal behavior. The appropriate audience for this channel is every animal lover!
Make Me Genius There are many amusing scientific occurrences in our world, and sadly, we are not aware of them. But worry not! Make Me Genius is here to save the day. This YouTube channel answers many of the burning questions that kids often have in their minds. There are diverse topics to learn from, and the appropriate audience for the channel content is kids and tweens.
Make Me Genius There are many amusing scientific occurrences in our world, and sadly, we are not aware of them. But worry not! Make Me Genius is here to save the day. This YouTube channel answers many of the burning questions that kids often have in their minds. There are diverse topics to learn from, and the appropriate audience for the channel content is kids and tweens.
Red Ted Alert This YouTube channel is full of Art and Craft engaging and creative video lessons that kids, tweens, and teens will enjoy irrespective of their age range. Along with individual art projects, there are plenty of ‘Together Projects’ that kids can create with their parents to make their family time more creative.
Red Ted Alert This YouTube channel is full of Art and Craft engaging and creative video lessons that kids, tweens, and teens will enjoy irrespective of their age range. Along with individual art projects, there are plenty of ‘Together Projects’ that kids can create with their parents to make their family time more creative.
Tinker Lab TinkerLab is a perfect YouTube channel for young kids who have interests in a variety of topics. From creative art activities to startling science experiments, kids can learn and educate themselves with the capturing and informational video lessons. Kids up to the age of 10 are the appropriate audience.
Tinker Lab TinkerLab is a perfect YouTube channel for young kids who have interests in a variety of topics. From creative art activities to startling science experiments, kids can learn and educate themselves with the capturing and informational video lessons. Kids up to the age of 10 are the appropriate audience.
Homeschool Pop Homeschool Pop is a fun, exciting, and knowledgeable YouTube channel for kids above the age of 3 years. There are videos on diverse topics like Numbers, Time, Animals, Insects, History, and Basic science from which kids can learn a lot and improve their grades.
Homeschool Pop Homeschool Pop is a fun, exciting, and knowledgeable YouTube channel for kids above the age of 3 years. There are videos on diverse topics like Numbers, Time, Animals, Insects, History, and Basic science from which kids can learn a lot and improve their grades.
Kids Learning Tube Kids Learning Tube is a YouTube channel with vast content which will help kids improve their General Knowledge. There are videos for a broad area of topics. Kids interested in astronomy, earth science, geography, and more will love this channel. The animated videos will keep kids engaged and informed. The appropriate audience is kids above 6 years of age.
Kids Learning Tube Kids Learning Tube is a YouTube channel with vast content which will help kids improve their General Knowledge. There are videos for a broad area of topics. Kids interested in astronomy, earth science, geography, and more will love this channel. The animated videos will keep kids engaged and informed. The appropriate audience is kids above 6 years of age.
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https://www.dogonews.com/ - fun articles for kids on current events, science, sports, and more!
https://pbskids.org/ Educational games and videos
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/ lots of free online games, songs, stories and activities for children.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com- kids learn about the world and how it works
https://online.kidsdiscover.com/home -read interesting articles from around the world
http://www.wcfls.lib.wi.us/phpl/e-zines.htm This page has links to several online magazines for children including American Girl, Ranger Rick and Sports Illustrated for Kids.
http://www.kidscastle.si.edu/ Kids’ Castle Magazine, published by the Smithsonian Magazine, features articles about science, history, the arts, sports and famous people.
Podcasts to listen to
Grades Pre-K–5
Circle Round is an engaging, gentle storytime podcast aimed at kids. In every episode, narrator Rebecca Sheir tells a lesser-known folktale or story from around the world, helped by a rotating voice cast of talented stage and screen actors. The stories are captivating and compelling and are nearly always accompanied by a positive message or moral. Free coloring pages are available for each story.
Grades K–5
Kids are always asking seemingly simple questions that have surprisingly complex answers, such as "Why is the sky blue?" and "Who invented words?" This cute biweekly radio show/podcast takes on answering them. Each episode features several kid-submitted questions, usually on a single theme, and with the help of experts, it gives clear, interesting answers.
Grades K–5
Nothing can really match a kid's original story in terms of absurd comedy. And that's what's at the heart of this wacky, wild, imaginative podcast. In each episode, the Story Pirates crew -- a group of talented improvisers pretending to be pirates -- read short stories written and submitted by kids and then reenact them with hilarious results. There are even original songs, famous guest stars, and interviews with the young authors about how it feels to have their work adapted. Kids can submit their stories to Story Pirates (with the help of a grown-up), which could make for a fun, real-world way to end a classroom writing unit.
Grades K–5
Wow in the World takes kids (and their grown-ups) on a journey fueled by curiosity and wonder. In this weekly show, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz explore the science behind topics kids will love -- from singing mice and wombat poop to the amazing power of a dog's nose. Teachers can get access to classroom activities and conversation starters with a membership to Tinkercast, the company that produces Wow in the World. Plus, in response to the school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, the creators launched a spin-off podcast called Two Whats?! and a Wow, an interactive, science-based game show with daily 10-minute episodes.
Grades 1–6
Similar to But Why, this is another podcast that takes kid-submitted science questions and answers them with the help of experts. What makes this one different is that it tends to skew a bit older, both in its questions and answers, and it has a different kid co-host each week. The result is a fun show that's as silly as it is educational. Teachers can encourage students to take one of the topics and research it more completely or to use it as a jumping-off point for science experiments and research-related questions.
Grades 1–8
Inspire young writers with this innovative series in which award-winning children's authors interview a kid or tween with a great story idea, and then write and read aloud a story inspired by the kid's idea. Kids can submit a "story seed" on the podcast's website and join The Story Seeds Society to get writing prompts and inspiration.
Grades 3–6
Often compared to a kid-friendly Radiolab, this podcast not only addresses fascinating topics but also tries to foster a love of science itself by interviewing scientists about their process and discoveries. The hosts don't assume that listeners have a science background -- but even kids who think they don't like science may change their minds after listening to this podcast. Teaching materials for the episodes are available for purchase on the podcast's website.
Grades 3–8
History meets humor in this silly series that introduces little-known stories (like the origin of Typhoid Mary) and unsung heroes from the past. There's even a quiz at the end of every episode to test how well kids have paid attention.
Grades 3–8
This fun and fast-moving spin-off of the popular Brains On! podcast is a kid-friendly debate podcast. A kid judge listens to and scores the rousing, fact-based arguments of two contestants. With episodes like "Piranhas vs. Venus Flytraps" and "Pizza versus Tacos," kids will be hooked, and they won't even notice that they're learning how to defend their ideas along the way. Use Smash Boom Best in a persuasive writing or speech unit, or as a fun addition to your science or history class!
Grades 5-8
This excellent biweekly podcast features middle schoolers talking about a popular middle-grade or YA book as well as sharing their favorite book recommendations. Public radio figure Kitty Felde runs the discussion, and each episode includes a passage of that week's book read by a celebrity guest.
Original audio stories filled with whimsy and wonder for young listeners and their families.
In the era of fake news, kids need to learn to be able to tell what’s true from what’s false. And what better way to do that than a game show that puts kids in the driver’s seat, adults on the hot seat, and a sound-effects robot strapped to the roof? Each week, a kid interviews two experts in a particular topic, one of whom is a genuine, credentialed expert, the other a liar. Hilarious and fast-paced, the show teaches kids to ask insightful questions, weigh the evidence before them, and trust their gut.
There’s a whole lot going on in the world these days, and not all of the news is kid-friendly. Kidnuz informs in a way that explains, but doesn’t overload, kids. Their mission statement says it all: “To engage the next generation with news that will inform without fear and educate without opinion.”
A fun-filled podcast for kids all about ethical questions that get kids and adults thinking. “Do you have to love your sibling?” “Are some lies actually okay?” “Is it ever okay to fight back against a bully?”
Science is brought to life in this podcast that tells stories about science discoveries with help from actual scientists. They answer questions from why cats always seem to land on their feet to what a journey to the center of the earth would look like.
Follow the ongoing battle between Dr. Floyd and the evil mastermind, Dr. Steve (along with his sock-shaped assistant, Fidgert). During all their fighting, Dr. Floyd learns about history. With more than 400 episodes, there are plenty to choose from.
An online treasure-trove of free audio stories. You can listen to a mixture of original stories, fairy tales, and specially adapted myths and histories. Storynory has published an episode every week since 2005, so there is plenty to love and something for everyone.
Every two weeks, the creative host of this podcast takes questions from kids and spins them into an entertaining tale. Check out What If Clouds Were Made of Cotton Candy? or What If Magic Didn’t Exist?
In a distant future that’s either really bad or really good (depending on whose side you’re on), two strange and unlikely champions embark on a series of adventures to stop a wicked A.I., and in the process must struggle to understand “old-fashioned” ideas like “kindness” and “just hanging out not doing much.”
James Hawkins helps his mom run a motel in modern-day Montauk, Long Island. When a mysterious man washes up on the beach with a treasure map tattooed on his chest, James discovers that Billy Bones is, in fact, a time-traveling pirate from the 18th century. James and his new friends, Morgan and Max, follow the map right into a magical portal that leads them back nearly 300 years and into a swashbuckling adventure.
In the spirit of Mayan folklore, an 11-year-old Belizean girl accidentally invokes an evil spirit that threatens to consume the rainforest. She goes on a thrilling journey to save her home and her people.
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian
Finn Caspian is an 8-year-old boy aboard the Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station. He and his friends Abigail, Elias, and Vale are Explorers Troop 301, taking off from the Marlowe to explore uncharted planets, help the occasional alien, and solve a mystery that threatens to destroy their space station.
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