Unexpectedly homeschooling because of Coronavirus school closures? Overwhelmed by the unrealistic Instagram posts of people’s daily schedules? Deep breath. You can totally do this! A Fine Parent has compiled a list of 110+ awesome free educational resources to make this super easy. Organized by subject and age level, there’s something for every kid, not matter the age!
FunBrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy for Pre-K through 8th grade. Visit the FunBrain website to read books, play games, and watch videos – all while learning!
Learn how to sound out your name in hieroglyphs, just like a scribe in Ancient Egypt! Targeted towards ages 8+, kids (and adults!) can learn to write their names in Egyptian hieroglyphs with this one-hour activity.
The children’s magazine of the National Wildlife Federation, Ranger Rick, is making its website free to all visitors through the end of June. Free Ranger Rick Educator’s Guides and Ranger Rick Jr. Parent Reading Guides are also available to parents and educators. And here’s a tip for parents: We hope you’ll take advantage of the activity ideas and student pages in our free monthly Ranger Rick Educator’s Guides and Ranger Rick Jr. Parent Reading Guides.
Visit the Harry Potter At Home hub to find all the latest magical treats to keep you occupied – including special contributions from Bloomsbury and Scholastic, nifty magical craft videos (teach your friends how to draw a Niffler!), fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and plenty more for first-time readers, as well as those already familiar with the wizarding world. They’re casting a Banishing Charm on boredom!
Curious Jane offers 20 craft projects that you can make right now. They are organized into one-page How-Tos called “Project Placemats” and some of them even have accompanying videos. All of their projects focus on Super Simple Supplies –– using everyday objects in new ways! Some of their latest projects include Salad Spinner Art and T-Shirt Yarn Wall Hangings.
Watch live webcams of a variety of animals at the Georgia aquarium. Live feeds include: Ocean Voyager, Gator Crossing, Beluga Whale, Piranha, Jelly, Indo-Pacific Barrier Reef, California Sea Lion, Southern Sea Otter, Underwater Puffin, and African Penguin.
GoNoodle: Good Energy at Home is a free online resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, and kids. It offers free movement, yoga, and mindfulness videos, downloadable curricular activities, and off-screen home activities. These resources span a variety of abilities, interests, ages, and subjects. You can sign up for their weekly email and view activities and videos on their website.
Kids can learn to draw or practice their drawing skills with video lessons from Art for Kids Hub. With lessons organized by topic and age, there’s something for everyone – preschool-aged and up! The video lessons are hosted on their YouTube Channel for anytime viewing.
Every week, America’s Test Kitchen Kids is releasing a series of recipes, hands-on activities and experiments, and fun food quizzes to tackle in the kitchen. Think of it as a sort of kitchen curriculum, composed of recipes, activities, and quizzes, with one or two simpler recipes or activities for weekdays and a bigger project the whole family can accomplish on Saturday or Sunday. You’ll get to spend quality time with your family, learn new skills, and end up with something delicious to eat. Check out current and previous week resources here.