education

 

online resources + tutoring options

  • Playful Learning Nurtures a love of learning and curiosity through play, activities, webinars and printables for children 2-8.

  • Urban Arts Partnership This nonprofit provides arts-based educational programs for underachieving public school students, and they have put together a remote learning website with ideas based on what they do in schools. It’s filled with lots of great ideas.  Visit their website for more information on complimentary phone calls to help with lesson planning.

  • ABCMouse Who hasn’t heard of ABCMouse? This online program is aimed at kids ages 2-8 and offers online educational activities that include reading, math, science and art.

  • AdaptedMind K-6 math and language arts curriculum is research based and common core aligned. Up to five children can be included on a single account. 

  • Chegg Depending on your preference, there are two types of plans available: chat lessons via text, audio or video, or video calls with an interactive virtual whiteboard.

  • ClubZ Online tutoring, 24/7 in over 300 subjects. Many tutors are certified teachers, and all have educational degrees. K-12

  • eTutorWorld You’ll be guaranteed to get a tutor who not only was required to go through stringent certificaiton training, but who also has 100s of hours of experience. Grade levels are 3-12, and tutors give online practice tests and worksheets too.

  • GetaTutor Tutoring from anywhere, at any time, through a pretty simple to use platform, K-12 

  • GoPeer College students from top universities, who are well equipped to tutor K-12

  • Growing Stars In addition to pairing your child with an appropriate tutor, Growing Stars makes itself aware of the child’s learning style before getting started. The tutor will follow the exact textbook your child uses in school to ensure the content is relevant and aligned to what they’re learning.

  • IXL While you may not get one-on-one help from an actual person, you will get learn-at-your-own-pace online lessons that cover just about everything and start with the little ones (K) and continue on through high school. 

  • Princeton Review Tutors Offers access to tutors 24/7 in wide variety of subjects, including AP studies, and naturally SAT prep.

  • Skooli Instant, online math tutoring that is of the highest quality

  • Smarthinking Provides on-demand access to tutors in over 25 subjects, 24/7. Can request drop-in-tutoring for an immediate session, or schedule in advance.

  • Time4Learning Originally developed to give homeschooling parents quality resources, Time4Learning now offers at-your-own-pace lessons for kids from preschool to high school, and is a great resource during this period of school closures.

  • Tutapoint Available for 1:1 tutoring, group tutoring in virtual settings, and homeschool consultations, which we could all use these days!

  • TutorEye Offers one-on-one tutoring sessions and Homework Help. In the latter, you simply type your question and attach your file (if applicable), and get help “ASAP” or “Sometime Later.”

  • VarsityTutors Personalized plans, handpicked experts. K+12

  • Wyzant Private, 1:1 sessions with the expert of your choice

online resources for reading and writing

  • BeeLine Reader Helps students of all ages improve their reading skills.

  • Classroom cereal Work on grammar by learning to proofread short stories.

  • Dictionary.com Build vocabulary daily with a word of the day and test your knowledge by the end of the week. 

  • Dreamscape Have fun while engaging in reading activities and challenging skills (grades 2-8).

  • Epic virtual library, through teacher invite (so email your child’s teacher!)

  • Figment A place where teen writers can express themselves 13+

  • Glencoe Literature Library Study guides for many of the classics.

  • Handwriting Worksheets

  • Hemingway App Editing tool to help make writing bold and clear 10+

  • Into the Book Elementary school students can practice reading comprehension.

  • KinToons Nursery Rhyme DJ app Gives your child a chance to be the DJ, with nursery rhymes.

  • My Storybook Fun tool for kids who like to write stories.

  • NaNoWriMo: If your child is looking to write the Great American Novel, here’s a website for you.

  • PowerPoetry Online community to encourage teen poets (8th-12th)

  • ProjectGutenberg A free library of over 60,000 free eBooks that include a children’s literature category where kids can download or read online classics like “Little Women” and “Peter Pan.”

  • Purdue Writing Lab Online writing lab is a good resource for (8th-12th)

  • Reading Worksheets (preK-1st)

  • Readworks.org Fantastic for reading comprehension (K-12).

  • Scholastic Learn at Home Scholastic Magazine is offering four daily learning experiences.

  • Story Time From Space Read-along series, where astronauts read popular kids’ books, featuring space.

  • Teachers Pay Teachers Tons of study guides by grade and topic, written by teachers (with credentials listed). 

  • The Art of Storytelling From the folks at Khan Academy, to help your child develop a story of their own.  

  • Vocabulary Worksheets

  • Vooks Streams animated children’s books; great for the toddler – 7 year old range.

  • Your Story Matters Awesome experience to guide budding novelists in writing their first book (8th – 12th)

  • Zinc Learning Labs Vocabulary games, reading and long-term assignments that are self-paced (6-12th grade) perfect for the older student.

online math resources

  • Ascend Math Offers math instruction adaptive to all study plans and for all K-12 students.

  • Bamboo Math Helps practice mental math, offers number problems and over 500,000 fun and engaging word problems in four areas of arithmetic (+ - x ÷) across 5 difficulty levels - "Alexa, open Bamboo Math"

  • Bedtime Math Opportunities to include math as part of your child’s daily routine. Lots of engaging math activities.

  • Belouga K-12 for resources for math problems and social science vid

  • Bedtime Math Opportunities to include math as part of your child’s daily routine. Lots of engaging math activities.

  • Belouga K-12 for resources for math problems and social science vid”

  • Bedtime Math Opportunities to include math as part of your child’s daily routine. Lots of engaging math activities.

  • Belouga K-12 for resources for math problems and social science videos.

  • Coolmath4kids K-6th grade kids can work on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions through online math games, quizzes, manipulatives and more. Or, for kids 13 years and older, visit their sister site CoolMath.

  • Desmos Students can use online tools to visualize math problems, create interactive tutorials and play math games with kids from all over the world.

  • DreamBox Math games that are fun and engaging (K – 8th grade)

  • Figure This Complex math problems presented as real-world examples 11+

  • Fluency & Fitness Helps kids review essential K-2 reading and math topics, while providing break tp dance, move around and sing.

  • Legends of Learning Super-hero themed math games, activities, videos and more for grades 3-8.

  • Let’s Play Math Math card game that covers it all.

  • Math Blaster Exciting, and also Educational Math games 7+

  • Math Central Impressive depth and range of Math instruction and games 12+ 

  • Math Playground Math and logic games for grades 1-8.

  • Math Score Developed by MIT graduates for K-8th grade, you’ll find all major components of a learning system, like assessments, math topics, lessons and score tracking for parents.

  • Math Engaged A simple deck of traditional cards can yield countless math games for students at varying skill levels, and lots of really great ones are listed here.

  • Prodigy A curriculum-aligned math learning platform.

  • Reflex Math Fantastic site that engages kids through problem solving 7+

  • Smart Tick Method 15 minutes of Math a day for kids 4-14 years

online resources for science

  • BlocksCAD A block-based coding platform allows students to create and manipulate 3-D objects while using geometry and computational thinking skills (3rd-8th)

  • Brain Pop Jr Scientific topics introduced through movies, videos, activities and experiments for the younger crowd (K-3rd) 

  • Brain Pop Scientific topics introduced through movies, videos, activities and experiments (4th-12th)

  • Club Oasis A free STEM club offers DYI STEM labs, live classes, coding lessons and live pop-ups (K-12th)

  • Coding With Kids Online coding and STEM courses (K-12th)

  • Exploratorium Captivating site on every day (and advanced) science topics (5th-12th) 

  • Gapminder Learn about global facts and science (6th-12th)

  • Generation Health How science empowers us in medicine, technology, etc. (8th-12th)

  • Generation Nano NSF science competition for teens (6th-12th)

  • Learning Undefeated Inspiring kids with science (K-12th)

  • Legends of Learning Superhero science games (K-8th) 

  • Little Inventors Challenges to put young inventors’ ideas to the test (K-8th)

  • Minecraft Education Edition If you like coding, math and problem-solving try Minecraft way(K-8th)

  • Mystery Science Video lessons science lessons that will inspire kids to explore our world (K-5th)

  • Pebblego Virtual learning for the littles (K-3rd)

  • PowerKidsLibrary Watch videos and read books about Science and STEM (K-8th)

  • Scholastic Classroom Magazines Articles and resources for hard-to-teach-topics (like the Coronavirus!) (K-12th)

  • Science Friday Lessons that engage through stories and podcasts on topics like Physics & Chemistry, Earth Science, Brain and Biology, and more (1st-12th)

  • Star Fall: Math, reading, art and music is available for (K-3rd)

  • Teen Science Cafe Teen opportunities to discover the world (8th-12th)

  • The FAB Lab: Watch engaging and fun STEM videos with Crazy Aunt Lindsey (K-8th)

  • The Great Courses Plus Science courses for teens (8th-12th)

  • The Maker Mom Mom-led site for raising kids who love STEM (K-8th)

  • Weather Channel All about the weather for kids (K-8th)

  • Young Scientist Competition Young teen challenge to solve an everyday problem (5th-8th)

online history, geography, and current events resources

  • Ancient History Encyclopedia Let’s you see what was going on in history, at any point in time you choose.

  • Bamoboo Luminaries An engaging social studies trivia game that showcases prominent and lesser-known influential historical figures from diverse fields including art, literature, science, social justice, and sports - "Alexa, open Bamboo Luminaries"

  • Big History Project  A social studies course that emphasizes skill development as students draw mind-blowing connections between past, present and future (9th grade +)

  • CBS Kids News News source with everything from entertainment to current events 9+

  • ColonialWilliamsburg Visit virtually.

  • DIY Huge library of hands-on projects, How-to videos and a kid community.

  • DOGOnews User-friendly, interactive news and interesting fact fource 9+

  • Everyday Earth Teaches earth science by going on video missions. Learn about how water changes Earth’s landscape, how rocks are formed by joining with a park ranger and learning about nature and wildlife.

  • GeaCron Interactive world history atlas

  • Geoguessr Geography game that takes you on an adventure around the world. 

  • Heart of Wisdom Blog Check out this blog to get a list Netflix “American history through movies” suggestions

  • History Pin Cool history project empowers teens to connect and share.

  • Into the Map: For the world traveler, a way to create maps and explore the world’s geography.

  • National Geographic for Kids: Games, videos, lessons and other really fun activities

  • Native Land Map Use the interactive maps to seach who inhabitied the land you live on (and anywhere you wish), long before you did.

  • Native Land Map Blog Use the interactive maps to search who inhabited the land you live on (and anywhere you wish), long before you did 8+

  • NBC Learn Educational arm of NBC news, dedicated to providing resources for students and teachers 7+

  • New American History Find tools and resources all intended to uncover new ways to teach the past in light of the present (4th grade +)

  • Newsela Stellar news tool connects kids to absorbing leveled reads 8+

  • NY Times Learning Network Brings world news into students’ classrooms and homes 12+

  • One Globe Kids Stories and beautiful photos help kids build global awareness through the experiences of children from around the world (6 years +)

  • PBS Kids Daily Newspaper Sign up for a daily newsletter.

  • PBS News Hour Reliable site where kids can go to find the news 12+

  • Politifact Who’s telling the truth when it comes to politics? Find out here. 13+

  • Scholastic Kids Press Kid reporters let kid readers know what’s going on in the world (accepting applications for 2020-2021 reporters now!) 9+

  • Smart History Multimedia presentation makes art history come to life 13+

  • Smithsonian Tween Tribune Fantastic and reliable tween/teen news site 10+ 

  • Time For Kids Authentic journalism and news resource to motivate curious minds 8+

  • US State Territories Coloring Pages 6+

  • What Kids Can Do Voices from the next generation; A place kids can go to find a cause they’re personally interested in 13+

  • XYZA news Well-written, tween friendly news source 10+

  • Youngzine A comprehensive news site where children can learn about current news and events shaping their world in simple, engaging and interactive ways 8+

  • The Great Courses Plus A great site for teens to take a specific course in history.

  • Visit Ellis Island Virtual tour of Ellis Island

  • Visit Pompeii Use Google Maps to visit almost any historical destination you’re learning about, around the world.

educational subscription boxes

Developmentally Appropriate Baby Boxes  

  • Hoppibox Takes the work out of figuring out the best baby toys, but sending monthly boxes of toys geared towards your baby’s age and upcoming milestones (0-3 years)

  • BrickLoot Ultimate subscription box for the Lego enthusiast (8+ years)

  • Lovevery Boxes of baby toys, backed by research to engage developing brains (0-3 years)

  • MontiKids Time-tested, Montessori toys and materials delivered each month (0-3 years)

STEAM Boxes

  • Bitsbox Projects are done online and once complete, kids can play with their completed project; no prior coding experience is necessary. Teaches kids to love coding (6-12 years)

  • GirlsCanCrate Monthly box to remind your little girl that she can do anything. With each box she'll discover a new role model's story (think the tales of Frida Kahlo and Rosa Parks) along with a creative play prop and a couple of STEM activities to go with it  (5-10 years)

  • Green Kid Crafts Hands-on science and art kits with monthly themes (e.g., rocket science, intro to electricity) (2-10 years)

  • Groovy Lab in a Box Get kids problem solving, learning about and doing hands on science, technology, engineering and mathematics experiments each month (8+ years)

  • Kiwi and Tinker Crates Each box comes with supplies and instructions on how to create that month’s project. Kiwi Crates (5-8 years) and (Tinker 9-16 years)

  • Steve Spangler Science Club Hands-on science experiments focused on STEM (7-14 years)

Arts and Crafts Boxes

  • GuideDots A brand new way to learn to draw (4-9 years)

  • KidWonder Monthly educational craft and activity box (3-6 years)

  • Kiwi Crate Doodle A studio for hands-on creativity delivered each month (9-16 years)

  • WeCraftBox Quality time, crafting with your littles, without the hassle of preparation, thanks to this monthly box of supplies and ideas. (18 months-5 years)

Book Boxes

  • Amazon Prime Book Box Subscription service that delivers hand-picked books every 1, 2, or 3 months. Books are up to 35% off the list price and parents can choose from 0 - 2 years, 3– 5 years, 6– 8 years, and 9-12 years

  • Bookroo Book club for kids (newborn – 10 Years)

  • Kid Curated Books Carefully curated, and personally picked books just for you child, delivered monthly (newborn – 14)

  • MyBookBox Specially selected books, delivered monthly (4-7 years, 8-12 years and Young Adult). 

  • OwlCrate Jr. Themed, monthly subscription book box (8-12 years), which includes other goodies as well (e.g., collectibles, stationary)

  • Reading Bug Box Handpicked, personalized, boxes of books that come in three options: Baby Bug Box (0-3-years), the Reading Bug Box that includes extras (e.g., crafts) in addition to books (0-13 years) and the Reading Bug Box for 2 (personalized for two kids in the same house, 0-14 years).

Geography/Culture Boxes

  • FinderSeekers Mysterious monthly packages initiate Escape room challenges (10+ years)

  • KiwiCo Teaches kids about different countries and cultures around the world (6-11 years)

  • Little Passports Kids receive a letter from fictional pen pals Sam and Sofia as they explore new cities and cultures around the world, along with a passport, map, souvenir from the county, pictures and activities (3-10 years)

  • MyEduCrate Educational themed boxes designed to inspire, motivate and grow your child’s curious mind (6-11 years)

  • Mysteries in Time An adventure through history for kids (7-11 years)

Cooking Boxes

  • America’s Test Kitchen Young Chefs (5+ years) Monthly boxes, loaded with easy-to-follow, kid-tested recipes, along with related projects and activities.  

  • Kidstir Spark a love of cooking, and hopefully of food, too (5+ years)