Stop scouring the web, looking for ways to teach or entertain your kids at home. We did the searching for you and compiled a huge list of the best free resources for kids! Reading, math, science, museum tours, learning about animals, we've got it all!
Kids learn a lot when they're at home. It's our job as parents to make sure we're giving them the best resources and make the most out of learning when they're with us. Still — holy toledo, Batman — can it be hard to know where to start. There are so many different things out there for kids, it's hard to keep them all straight!
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Well Freebs, we got tired of trying to keep it all straight in our heads, so we decided to compile the ultimate list of free resources for kids! We've got websites, virtual tours, YouTube channels, apps, free printables, podcasts and the best Instagram accounts to follow. You can thank us by way of Cadbury Mini Eggs. 😉 So, what are we waiting for? Let's get to it!
YOUTUBE CHANNELS FOR KIDS
As you well know, we love the ol' tube! It's got some great resources for kids that will get them moving, show them to draw, teach them about science, and more! They're sure to be able to find something they love.
- Art for Kids Hub
- Cosmic Kids Yoga
- Free School
- Homeschool Pop
- Kids Learning Tube
- Kid Time Story Time
- Lunch Doodles with Mo
- Ms. Becky and Bear's Story Time
- National Geographic Kids
- Peekaboo Kidz
- Science Mom
- SciShow Kids
- Smithsonian Channel
- StoryBots
- Storyline Online
- The Body Coach P.E. with Joe
- The Brain Scoop
- WordWorld
- RoboTots Fitness Adventures
It's almost impossible to be bored with YouTube! That said we suggest being around when anything is playing on YouTube.
CHILDREN'S LEARNING APPS
Break those iPads, tablets, and phones out, because we've got some great app resources for kids. Play educational games, learn how to read or spell, learn how to code, and even figure out how to create stop motion films!
- ABCMouse (reading, math, science, art and colors, ages 2-8, 30 days free, then subscription service)
- Adventure Academy (reading, math, science, and more, ages 8-13, 30 days free, then subscription service)
- Audible Stories for Kids
- Book Creator (school-aged kids)
- Discovery #Mindblown (school-aged kids)
- Duolingo (learn foreign languages)
- Epic! (reading, 30 days free, then monthly subscription)
- Let's Read
- Magnetic Alphabet (spelling)
- Monster Math (K-5 students)
- Raz-Kids (reading, K-5 students)
- Reading Eggs (reading, phonics and math, ages 2-10, 30 days free, then subscription service)
- ScratchJr (coding, ages 5-7)
- Seesaw (remote learning for school-aged kids)
- Stop Motion
- Ten Frames Math (K-2 students)
- Vooks (storybooks brought to life, 30 days free, then monthly subscription)
So, if kids are going to have a phone or device in their hands, at least they'll be learning something while doing it! We love a good educational app.
EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES
We've rounded up all of the best educational resources for kids to keep learning, even though they think they're getting a treat of playing on the computer! You name it, we've got it covered. Math, reading, science, movement, and more!
You probably already use some of these resources for kids, but now you have plenty more to choose from! Did we deliver or did we deliver? 😉
GRADES PK-5
- ABCya (educational games, grades PK-6) *Also has an app
- Amazing Space (school-aged kids)
- BrainPOP (all subjects, grades K-8)
- Code Academy (school-aged kids)
- Cool Math 4 Kids (ages 12 and under)
- Dreamscape (reading, grades 3-8)
- Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool (grades PK-12)
- Fact Monster (all subjects, school-aged kids)
- FunBrain (games, reading, math, grades PK-8)
- GoNoodle (movement, grades PK-5) *Also has an app
- hand2mind (math, science, literacy, games, grades K-5)
- Highlights Kids (ages 6-12)
- Into the Book (grades K-5)
- Khan Academy (all subjects, grades K-12) *Also has an app
- Legends of Learning (math and science, grades 1-8)
- Lexia Learning (reading and literacy, grades K-12) *Also has an app
- Literactive (reading, grades PK-1)
- Math Game Time (grades PK-7)
- Math Playground (grades 1-7, 7-day free trial, then subscription service)
- MobyMax (finds and fixes learning gaps, grades K-8, 30 days free, then monthly subscription)
- Mystery Doug (weekly videos with random facts explaining why things happen, grades K-5)
- Mystery Science (science, grades K-5)
- NASA Kids Club (grades K-5)
- National Geographic Kids (ages 6 and up)
- PBS Kids (ages 2-8)
- Prodigy (math, grades 1-8) *Also has an app
- ReadWorks.org (reading, grades K-12)
- Seussville (ages 2 – whenever they're too cool for it)
- SplashLearn (math, grades K-5)
- Squiggle Park (reading, ages 3-8+)
- ST Math (math, grades PK-8)
- Starfall (reading, language arts, and math, grades PK-3) *Also has an app
- Storyline Online (actors reading books out loud)
- SwitchZoo (learning about animals, all ages)
- Teach Your Monster to Read (reading, grades PK-K)
- XtraMath (math, grades K-5) *Also has a paid app
- Zearn (math, grades 1-5)
GRADES 6-8
- ABCya (educational games, grades PK-6) *Also has an app
- Amazing Space (school-aged kids)
- BrainPOP (all subjects, grades K-8)
- Code Academy (school-aged kids)
- Cool Math 4 Kids (ages 12 and under)
- CoolMath.com (ages 13-100… seriously, that's what the site says!)
- Dreamscape (reading, grades 3-8)
- Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool (grades PK-12)
- Fact Monster (all subjects, school-aged kids)
- FunBrain (games, reading, math, grades PK-8)
- Highlights Kids (ages 6-12)
- Khan Academy (all subjects, grades K-12) *Also has an app
- Legends of Learning (math and science, grades 1-8)
- Lexia Learning (reading and literacy, grades K-12) *Also has an app
- Math Game Time (grades PK-7)
- Math Playground (grades 1-7, 7-day free trial, then subscription service)
- MobyMax (finds and fixes learning gaps, grades K-8, 30 days free, then monthly subscription)
- Prodigy (math, grades 1-8) *Also has an app
- ReadWorks.org (reading, grades K-12)
- ST Math (math, grades PK-8)
- Typing.com (for anyone learning how to type)
- Typing Club (for anyone learning how to type)
GRADES 9-12
- Amazing Space (school-aged kids)
- Code Academy (school-aged kids)
- CoolMath.com (ages 13-100… seriously, that's what the site says!)
- Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool (grades PK-12)
- Khan Academy (all subjects, grades K-12) *Also has an app
- Lexia Learning (reading and literacy, grades K-12) *Also has an app
- ReadWorks.org (reading, grades K-12)
VIRTUAL TOURS & FB LIVES
Just because you're at home doesn't mean that you can't use the wonderful internet to travel to another place and act like you're there! These fun virtual resources for kids are sure to be a new favorite way for kids to visit the zoo, a museum, and even the national parks.
- Access Mars
- African Animals Watering Hole
- Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- Colonial Williamsburg
- Dallas Zoo
- Discovery Education
- EarthCam Animal Cams
- Ellis Island
- Ft. Worth Zoo
- The Great Wall of China
- Houston Zoo
- National Aquarium
- Oklahoma City Zoo
- Play to Learn Preschool
- San Diego Zoo
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- St. Louis Aquarium
- Tennessee Aquarium
- The White House
- Yellowstone National Park
MUSEUMS
- American Museum of Natural History
- Boston Children's Museum
- British Museum
- Guggenheim Museum
- The Louvre
- National Gallery of Art
- National Museum of Natural History
So cool, right? No need to travel to Washington, D.C. to go to the museum when you can do it from the comfort of your own home!
ACTIVITY PRINTABLES FOR KIDS
Grab your printer, ink, and paper because we've got some great free printables that your kids will love. From religious coloring sheets to math worksheets and everything in between, your kids will be begging you to print them something new.
- Crayola
- DadsWorksheets.com
- EdHelper.com
- Education.com
- GreatSchools.org
- K5 Learning
- Latter Day Kids
- Teachers Pay Teachers
- WorksheetFun.com
- RoboTots Fitness Game Printable
Grab some extra crayons! We're pretty sure you'll end up having just as much fun coloring alongside your kiddos.
PODCASTS FOR KIDS
Whether you're in the car, cleaning the house, or relaxing on the couch, a podcast is a perfect way to keep kids entertained without a screen.
- Adventures in Odyssey
- Brains On!
- But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
- Circle Round
- Ear Snacks
- Eleanor Amplified
- Six Minutes
- Smash Boom Best
- Story Pirates
- Wow in the World
You'll love those so much that you'll get excited every time it's time to tune in! 😉
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS FOR KIDS
Last, but not least, we've got a few IG accounts for you to follow. They're not only great, free, resources; there's plenty of fun ideas for them to try.
- Engaging Littles
- Friends Art Lab
- Fun Cheap or Free
- Jordan Page
- Mother Could
- Pete the Cat
- Scholastic
- The Stay At Home Teacher
- Trisha Zemp
Whew, talk about a mega-post of information! Refer to these resources for kids anytime you need to keep them entertained, or when they need additional learning activities to help with a certain subject. We promise they'll love them and beg to be able to do these! And you'll love them, too.
Do you have any favorite resources for kids? Let us know in the comments!
Looking for more fun ideas for your kids?
- We've got some fun movement activities for younger kids.
- Teach your kids to cook! We've got some great ideas for all ages.
- Check out these fun indoor activities for kids for when they're stuck inside and need something to do.
- Help your tweens and teens fight boredom by zeroing in on their skills, learning something new, or even finding new ways to make money!
Happy learning!
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Hi, from Hatay, Turkiye
Thanks for all
TodoMath is also a fantastic math app. You can buy a subscription but I always just use the free parts of it and it’s awesome!!
Thanks for doing the work so we can get more productive again!
Thank you Jordan and team, for doing this!!! Definitely wasn’t prepared for staying home with my kiddo. This will help! Especially because kids LOVE the screens so much.. 🤦🏻♀️
I appreciate all of your hard work!
God bless! Stay safe. 🤩
This is such an amazing resource. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
The “Zearn” link takes you to XtraMath (which is right about it.)
Oh, that’s for catching that! It’s been fixed 🙂
Thank you for this awesome kids resources . It amazed and wonderful
Check out Rick Steve’s Classroom Europe. It’s a free resource allowing teachers (or parents) to share the best of European art, history, and culture with their students and fellow educators. classroom.ricksteves.com/.
Here’s a short video from Rick about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTwPe-y4En0
I know that ABC Mouse and Adventure Academy are free right now. Are there any other paid resources that are free right now to help out?
Pretty much all of the resources on this list are free right now! 🙂
Hello from Spain,
Thank you for your information and resources. Please check if the site “adventure Academy ” is safe. I tried to suscribe and my bank denied the transation. Someter staff from the bank called me warning that its a fraudulent site. We’ve checked the site information and it hasnt an adress, just a postal code.
Thank you
That’s so weird! Adventure Academy is made by the same company as ABCmouse, it’s just for the next age group up. So sorry you had troubles with it! We haven’t ever heard of that before and I’m not sure why being out of country would make a difference.
Thanks for all your work compiling these! One of our absolute fave apps to use has been Endless ABC, and it has two follow up apps that tare Endless Reader and Endless 123.
I don’t see The Good and the Beautiful on your list—- they offer and amazing, FREE language Arts Curriculum to download for FREE. They offer family-style history and science. And their free Storytime website is awesome, beautiful narrated books to watch!
Hello…I recall you recommending a Phonics program that has little books for the child to read each day. I cannot find the video where I seen you recommend them and I cannot find the program. Is there any way that you could lead me to the right place? This was a pretty long time ago that I seen this. Thank you!
We love ABC Mouse!
Just signed up to ABC Mouse through your link! Thanks so much for the recommendation! You should also put MOVE DANCE LEARN on your list of Youtube Channels for kids! There are great free creative dance tutorials for toddlers and preschoolers on there!
You are going to love it! Thank you…we’ll check that one out.
Teach children to understand the extraordinary prices, offer, coupon discounts, great packaging purchase benefits etc. They can slowly learn food economy better then.
What is the app Jordan had her kids use for piano lessons?