Keeping the Kiddos Busy
Online Learning Resources
Keeping Kids Busy and Learning
Do you need some fresh ideas on how to keep your kids busy, happy, and learning? We've put together an array of activities and resources to help you get through it!
Agnitus
Curriculum-based interactive activities and lessons. http://www.agnitus.com/
Baby TV
Commercial-free short-form content for children and toddlers 4 and under. https://www.babytv.com/
Crash Course
For high school age students, Crash Course provides free video lessons on a variety of subjects. https://thecrashcourse.com/
BrainPop
Lessons on a broad range of curriculum areas. Offering free access during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.brainpop.com/
DreamBox Learning
Math and STEM learning through games. Offering free access during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.dreambox.com/at-home
Duolingo
Free online language learning courses. https://www.duolingo.com/
EdX Online Courses
From art and culture to STEM and degrees, EdX offers a wide variety of courses, including 2000 free courses from 140 leading institutions. https://www.edx.org/
Fun Brain
Educational games, videos, and books for kids. https://www.funbrain.com/
Google Open Heritage
Explore art and culture through iconic locations in 3D, including monuments, cultural sites, and landmarks. https://artsandculture.google.com/project/openheritage
Khan Academy
Free online learning courses, lessons, and practice. https://www.khanacademy.org/
Khan Academy as also provided a suggested schedule for school-age children for at-home learning experiences. https://bit.ly/33MtBDC
NASA
Resources for kids to learn about science and space from NASA. https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
Astronauts have also begun reading stories from space! You can watch them at: https://storytimefromspace.com/
National Geographic Kids
Educational content about animals, science, and the world around us. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, and download them or read them online. http://www.gutenberg.org/
Scholastic Learn at Home
Offering free online courses for children during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Virtual Museum Tours
Children's Activities
Audible
Listen to a variety of stories for kids of all ages (multiple languages available) for free while kids are out of school. https://stories.audible.com
Good Housekeeping's Activities for Children
50 fun activities for Kids: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/how-to/g1389/diy-kids-activities/
Highlights for Kids
Activities, jokes, and games for children. www.highlightsKids.com
Parents Magazine
Parents Magazine: Indoor Activities for Kids