Feeling a little overwhelmed with all the resources available right now? Here is a list of all that I am aware of. I will update as I become aware of other sites.
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Available During 2020 COVID-19 Outbreak
Suzanne Woods Fishers Author page with a list of author’s willing to do virtual author visits
Parent’s Guide for Setting Up School at Home from KLOVE
Ideas for Quarentine/Social Distancing
Twinkl – This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.
Junior Library League Online – Reading resources and online books
Kennedy Space Center Facebook Page – daily Facebook live with activities and lessons
Available All the Time
Ten Free Learning Websites for Kids
Fun and Free Ways to Learn from Home
Awesome Websites for Teaching Math
Free Online Learning Resources
One Stop Teacher Shop – has free resources but you will need to register
Kidlit TV – The KidLit TV team has created a virtual library of FREE read alouds, drawing & writing tutorials, podcasts, & reading resources for kids
150+ Educational shows on Netflix
Free Educational Websites for Kids
Gale Group of Databases – resources to support education
Children’s Book Week Coloring Pages
Khan Academy – Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it’s mostly common material.
BBC Learning – This site is old and no longer updated and yet there’s so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
Futurelearn – Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).
Openlearn – Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.
Blockly – Learn computer programming skills – fun and free.
Scratch – Creative computer programming
Ted Ed – All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids – Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo – Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science – Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This – Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course – You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Kids – As above for a younger audience
Crest Awards – Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards – Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges – Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad – All kinds of making.
Cbeebies Radio – Listening activities for the younger ones.
Nature Detectives – A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
British Council – Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home – Lots of free resources for Primary age
Big History Project – Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games – Geography gaming!
The Artful Parent – Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art – Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree – Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater – Educational online games
5 Libraries with online collections
Items to Purchase
Fun and Educational Activities from Dover Publications (affiliate link)
Audio Non Fiction books for kids and Teens (affiliate link)
