Free Enrichment Resources for Students and Families:

Ideas That Can Be Shared, Printed, Downloaded and Accessed on a Variety of Personal Devices 

General Resources

Read-Aloud and Listening

• Story Time from Space (https://storytimefromspace.com/)
• Stories read aloud by famous actors (https://www.storylineonline.net/)
• Podcasts for Kids (all ages) (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/the-best-podcasts-for-kids)

ELA/ELD/Writing

• ELA/ELD Resources from Around the State (http://bit.ly/33s1CZM)
• Read-Write-Think (K-12) (http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/)
• Story Jumper (requires parent login) (https://www.storyjumper.com/) 
• Story Bird (requires parent login) (https://storybird.com/) 
• USA Learns - ESL for Adult Ed. and High School (http://www.usalearns.org/) 

Math

• Free math from MathLinks - https://mathandteaching.org/Covid-19/
• You Cubed Math Tasks (K-12) (https://www.youcubed.org/tasks/
• Robert Kaplinsky Math Lessons (K-12) (https://robertkaplinsky.com/lessons/)
• 3-Act Math Lessons (K-7) (https://gfletchy.com/3-act-lessons/)

History/Social Science

• Let’s Go Luna - Travel the World (https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/luna-pbskids/)
• News Depth (4-7th) (https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/newsdepth/)
• World Cultures (PK-5th) (https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/world-cultures-pbskids/) 
• Above the Noise (6th - 12th) (http://bit.ly/3d4ZMlT) 
• Crash Course - HSS (9th-12th) (https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/crash-course/)
• USA Learns - Citizenship Course for Adult Ed. and High School (http://www.usalearns.org/)

Science

• Mystery Science (K-5)  (https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning)
• Exploratorium - Read, watch, experiment (all ages) (https://www.exploratorium.edu/explore)
• Academy of Science Webcams (all ages) (https://www.calacademy.org/learn-explore/animal-webcams) 
• San Diego Zoo Webcams (all ages) (https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/baboon-cam) 
• NOVA Wonders (6th - 12th) (https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/novawonders/)
• Crash Course - Science and HSS (9th - 12th) (https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/crash-course/) 

Virtual Field Trips

• List of online field trips (San Diego Zoo, Yellowstone, Mars, etc) (http://bit.ly/2we9YrC) 

VAPA

• Art School (6th - 12th) (https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/art-school/)
• Spark - Short videos of artists (various ages) (https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/spark/) 
• Sound Field - videos on all types of music (6th-12th) (https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/sound-field/) 
• Learn about Classical Music (1st-6th) (https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/class-notes-collection/)

World Language

• Keeping Kids Reading, Thinking, and Growing -  https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
• Teaching our World: The Coronavirus - https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/coronavirus.html
• The San Diego Zoo has a website just for kids with amazing videos, activities, and games. Enjoy the tour! https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
• Tour Yellowstone National Park!
  https://www.nps.gov/…/lea…/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
• Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover.
  https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
• This Canadian site FarmFood 360 offers 11 Virtual Tours of farms from minks, pigs, and cows, to apples and eggs. https://www.farmfood360.ca/
• Indoor Activities for busy toddlers
  https://busytoddler.com/2020/03/indoor-activities/…
• Play games and learn all about animals
  https://switchzoo.com/
• Play with fave show characters and learn too https://pbskids.org/
• Travel to Paris, France to see amazing works of art at The Louvre with this virtual field trip.
  https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
• This Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China is beautiful and makes history come to life.
  https://www.thechinaguide.com/destinati…/great-wall-of-china
• Math and Reading games https://www.funbrain.com/
• Phonics skills https://www.starfall.com/h/
• This iconic museum located in the heart of London allows virtual visitors to tour the Great Court and discover the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
•  Read, play games, and hang out with Dr. Seuss https://www.seussville.com/
• 300,000+ FREE printable worksheets from toddlers to teens https://www.123homeschool4me.com/home-school-free-printabl…/
• Geography and animals
  https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
• Math practice from counting to algebra and geometry http://www.mathscore.com/
• Fave kids books read by famous people https://www.storylineonline.net/
• Crafts, activities, mazes, dot to dot, etc, https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/
• High school chemistry topics https://www.acs.org/…/hi…/chemmatters/articles-by-topic.html
• Math and reading games https://www.abcya.com/
• Math and language games https://www.arcademics.com/
• Hands on Elem science videos https://www.backpacksciences.com/science-simplified
• Voice based learning... learn through Alexa https://bamboolearning.com/resources
• Fun games, recipes, crafts, activities https://www.highlightskids.com/
• ClickSchooling brings you daily recommendations by email for entertaining websites that help your kids learn. https://clickschooling.com/
• Math as a fun part of your daily family routine http://bedtimemath.org/
• Games to get "into the book" https://reading.ecb.org/
• Online history classes for all ages preteen through adults https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive
• Biology https://www.biologysimulations.com/
•  Elem Math through 6th grade https://boddlelearning.com/
• Educational games K-12 https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
• Digital archive of history https://www.bunkhistory.org/
• Test Prep for SAT, ACT, etc. https://www.bwseducationconsulting.com/handouts.php
• Geometry https://www.canfigureit.com/
• Resources for Spanish practice https://www.difusion.com/campus/
• Chinese learning activities https://chalkacademy.com/
• Music is for everyone https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments
• Science, Math, Social Studies https://www.ck12.org/student/
• Grammar practice for middle grades https://www.classroomcereal.com/
• Daily free science or cooking experiment to do at home.http://www.clubscikidzmd.com/blog/
• Chemistry https://www.playmadagames.com/
• Reading passages for grades 3-12, with reading comprehension and discussion questions. https://www.commonlit.org/
• Vocabulary, grammar, listening activities and games in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Korean, and Latin. https://conjuguemos.com/
• 35,000 pages of online content on the cultures and countries of the world. https://www.countryreports.org/
• K-5th Science lessons https://mysteryscience.com/
• Tons of free classes from leading universities and companies https://www.coursera.org/
• Free printable K-8 Reading and Math activity packs (available in English and Spanish) https://www.curriculumassociates.com/supporting-students-aw…
• Digital learning content for preschool through high school https://www.curriki.org/
• A wide range of math content from middle school through AP Calculus. https://deltamath.com/overview
• Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/…/learnathome.html
• 3 Free Weeks of Maker Stations to keep your children creating at home! Each challenge includes simple instructions using materials around the house, QR code video resources, and a student recording sheet. bit.ly/freemakerstations
• Classes for older teens or adults https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/lp/t1/freemo…
• Online homeschool platform & curriculum for Pre-K to 12th grade. All main subjects are covered, plus extra curriculum courses. http://discoveryk12.com/dk12/
• Printable board games, activities and more for phonics and reading all using evidence-based methods. Can be customized to any student's needs including creating flashcards for other subjects. https://dogonalogbooks.com/printables/
• K-8 online math program that looks at how a student is solving problems to adjust accordingly and build a unique learning path for them. https://www.dreambox.com/at-home
• Engaging reading game for grades 2-8 that combines strategy, engagement, and imaginative reading passages to create a fun, curriculum-aligned literacy game. https://www.squigglepark.com/dreamscape/
• Higher level math series... online video series with detailed solutions to more than a thousand publicly-released College Board SAT Math, Subject Test Math Level 1, and Subject Test Math Level 2 problems.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbQoCpvYRYRkRRvsObOPHaA…
• Foreign languages https://www.duolingo.com/
• Interactive video earth science based curriculum supplement. https://www.everyday-earth.com/
• A safe research site for elementary-level readers. They are offering -- free 24/7 access
  USERNAME: read (case sensitive)
  PASSWORD: read (case sensitive)
  https://www.facts4me.com/
• Resources for AP students including live reviews, live trivia, and study guides! https://app.fiveable.me/
• Educational brain breaks to help students review essential literacy and math skills, while getting in some exercise. Find over 900 videos to help your child keep learning at home and burn off some extra energy. Our site is best used for ages 4-8. https://fluencyandfitness.com/register/school-closures/
• Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. https://www.gonoodle.com/
• 7,000 free videos in 13 subject areas https://hippocampus.org/
• Carmen Sandiego videos, stories, and lessons for all subject areas https://www.carmensandiego.com/resources/
• Math Videos with lessons, real life uses of math, famous actors https://www.hmhco.com/math-at-work
• Entertaining & educational videos for all levels and subjects
  https://www.izzit.org/index.php
• Online education program for toddler through high school... https://www.khanacademy.org/
• Free Printables for PreK-2nd Grade https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/…/Lite…/Price-Range/Free
• Free printables library with activities for children 0-6 https://www.littlesparkcompany.com/printables-library
• Free at-home kids yoga lesson plans https://littletwistersyoga.com/online-store/
• Magic Spell is a carefully crafted spelling adventure. https://brainbox.games/
• Resources for AP students https://marcolearning.com/
• Enter your math problem or search term, press the button, and they show you the step-by-step work and answer instantly. 2nd grade through college. https://www.mathcelebrity.com/online-math-tutor.php
• Elem Math games, logic puzzles and educational resources https://www.mathplayground.com/
• Poetry and music https://www.thewell.world/mindful-mu…/mindful-poetry-moments
• 3D printing projects and Coding projects, involving math and other K-12 subjects https://www.instructables.com/…/EdgertonCent…/instructables/
• Introductory and intermediate music theory lessons, exercises, ear trainers, and calculators. https://www.musictheory.net/
• Scads of free resources, games, learning resources, and lesson plans for teaching personal finance https://www.ngpf.org/
• Improve your typing skills while competing in fast-paced races with up to 5 typers from around the world. https://www.nitrotype.com/
• Illustrated recipes designed to help kids age 2-12 cook with their grown-ups. Recipes encourage culinary skills, literacy, math, and science. https://www.nomsterchef.com/nomster-recipe-library
• Online curriculum that builds better writers. https://www.noredink.com/
• 80+ do at home science activities https://elementalscience.com/…/n…/80-free-science-activities
• Daily lessons and educational activities that kids can do on their own https://www.superchargedschool.com/
• Adaptive curriculum in Math and ELA for Grades K-8
  https://www.scootpad.com/
• Novel Effect makes storytime a little more fun for kids (and grown-ups too!) As you read out loud from print books (or ebooks!) music, sound effects, and character voices play at just the right moment, adjusting and responding to your voice. https://noveleffect.com/
• Quick & easy at home projects curated for kids 2 and up
  https://www.kiwico.com/kids-at-home
• Teaches students how to write a paragraph through interactive online tutorial http://www.paragraphpunch.com/
• Curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students.
  https://pebblego.com/free-pebblego-capstone-interactive-acc…
• For students to practice and master whatever they are learning. https://quizlet.com/
• ReadWorks is an online resource of reading passages and lesson plans for students of all levels K-12. https://www.readworks.org/
• Critical Thinking resources for K-6 students https://marketplace.mythinkscape.com/store/redtkids
• Music Based Spanish Learning https://rockalingua.com/
• Science simulations, scientist profiles, and other digital resources for middle school science and high school biology
  https://sepuplhs.org/
• Spellingcity is free right now with code VSCFree90
  https://www.spellingcity.com/
• Course sets (Levels 1–5) that combine and thoroughly cover phonics, reading, writing, spelling, literature, grammar, punctuation, art, and geography—all in one easy-to-use, beautiful course. https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/
• At home OT, PT, and ST resources designed to build skills in children through movement and play. https://www.theottoolbox.com/
• Science projects that can be completed with or without Internet access https://sciencespot.net/Pages/classhome.html
• Keyboarding practice https://www.typingclub.com/ or https://www.typing.com/
• Math practice https://xtramath.org/#/home/index
• K-5 curriculum that builds deep understanding and a love of learning math for all students https://www.zearn.org/
• A quick start resource to help families pull together a plan for surviving the next 1-2 months at home with their kids, but it can also be a time of slowing down and enjoying kids as they learn.
  Preschool through 8th grade https://abetterwaytohomeschool.com/learning-at-home-everyth…
• Spelling 1-4 grade
  https://www.spellingtraining.com/
• 22 languages to learn https://www.memrise.com/
• Learn to code https://www.codecademy.com/
• Miscellaneous games for all subjects k-8 https://www.funbrain.com/
• Phonics and learning to read https://readingeggs.com/
• PreK - 5 games for all subjects https://www.turtlediary.com/
• Online digital coloring pages https://www.thecolor.com/
• Phonics worksheets for kids https://www.funfonix.com/
• Free stories online ages 3-12 https://www.freechildrenstories.com/
• National Geographic Young Explorers is a magazine designed specifically for kindergarten and first grade students. Children can listen to the magazine being read to them as they follow along with the highlighted text. https://ngexplorer.cengage.com/ngyoungexplorer/index.html
• Learn all about earthquakes https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/
• Guide to gardening for kids https://web.extension.illinois.edu/firstgarden/
• Website allows students to play basic games to reinforce math skills and compete against the computer or others https://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/
• Space science for kiddos https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
• Math Games, Logic Puzzles and Brain Builders https://www.mathplayground.com/
• News and more for kids https://www.youngzine.org/
• Randomly generates 356,300,262,144 story starters
  https://thestorystarter.com/
• Math games galore https://gridclub.com/
• Tons of science experiments that you can do at home
  https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/
• Just explore, have fun, and learn some science along the way. https://thehappyscientist.com/
• Interactive games based on the book series
  https://www.magictreehouse.com/
• Scratch draws students of all types into coding and lays a foundation for future learning. https://scratch.mit.edu/
• A wonderful, endlessly detailed way to get kids engaged in the world of art. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/
• Helps kids learn to appreciate the arts by providing them with the opportunity to play games, conduct investigations, and explore different forms of art. https://artsology.com/
• Lets kids play instruments online. Instruments include the guitar, piano, pan flute, drums, and bongos. https://www.virtualmusicalinstruments.com/
• A large selection of fun songs to help teach preschool and kindergarten students https://www.songsforteaching.com/preschoolkindergarten.htm
• Resource section includes free flashcards, coloring pages, worksheets, and other resources for children, teachers, and parents. https://supersimple.com/
• Life skills curriculum for students in grades K-12. Their resources include strategies for teaching social and emotional skills. https://www.overcomingobstacles.org/
• Coding for ages 4-10 https://www.kodable.com/
• No need to travel to one of the Smithsonian’s zoos or museums — this website brings your child everything from live video of the National Zoo to the Smithsonian Learning Lab right to their screen https://www.si.edu/kids
• Cool Kid Facts gives your child access to educational videos, pictures, quizzes, downloadable worksheets, and infographics. They can use these to learn about geography, history, science, animals, and even the human body.
  https://www.coolkidfacts.com/
• This NASA initiative covers a wide range of topics including weather, climate, atmosphere, water, energy, plants, and animals. https://climatekids.nasa.gov/
• From rainbows to tornadoes and winter storms to tsunamis, meteorologist Crystal Wicker breaks down the fascinating world of weather. http://www.weatherwizkids.com/
• This educational website hosted by the Smithsonian Museum takes a deep dive into ocean life. https://ocean.si.edu/
• Brainscape offers over a million flashcard decks for every subject, entrance exam, and certification imaginable. https://www.brainscape.com/
• Find and fix learning gaps https://www.mobymax.com/
• Fractions practice http://www.mathchimp.com/freddysfractions.php
• Education for kids all topics https://www.ducksters.com
• Math and logic problems for ages 5 and up to adult
  https://www.aplusclick.org/
• Science podcasts to listen to with your kids https://medium.com/…/19-great-science-podcasts-you-can-list…
• Alaskan Wildlife cams http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewing.webcams
• Coding with Star Wars https://code.org/starwars
• Tons and tons and tons of games some learning some just fun https://www.crazygames.com/
• Crafts, projects, science, recipes for young children https://www.funology.com/
• Amphibian unit studies https://premeditatedleftovers.com/…/amphibians-unit-study-…/
• Engineering challenges with things you have at home
  https://thehomeschoolscientist.com/paper-structures-engine…/
• Online photograph jigsaw puzzles You can set the pieces from 6-1000+ https://www.jigsawexplorer.com/