We’ve found many websites, activities, and e-learning opportunities available for kids whose schools have shut down. This list is provided to help anyone who is looking for FREE activities and academic help for their children to help keep them busy and cope with the current situation. Check out the great work they’re doing if you need help, or if you are looking for ways to get involved. We are continuously updating this list, as we learn more. If you know of a resource, or you have an update on an existing resource below, please reach out to us from the Contact page.
Spectrum: Free broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days
- For households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum subscription.
- To enroll, call Spectrum at 844-488-8395. Officials say installation fees will be waived for new student households.
FREE Homework/Homeschooling Help
General
- NY Times Lesson of the Day
- Ranges widely in subject
- https://www.nytimes.com/column/learning-article-of-the-day
- Scholastic Learn at Home for Grades Pre-K through 9
- Khan Academy – ages 4-18
- Free online daily schedules for students while schools are closed
- http://bit.ly/2UrUWqC
- Break Out Edu
- Fun and free activities in a variety of subjects
- https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
- Free Printables
- Free learning activities and DIY projects
- https://www.trendenterprises.com/collections/free-printables
- Hippo Campus
- Free videos and educational resources from middle school to college
- https://hippocampus.org/
- CK12
- Wide range of lessons and activities across all major subjects
- https://www.ck12.org/student/
- Curriki
- Wide range of lessons across a variety of subjects (K-12)
- https://www.curriki.org/
- Legends of Learning
- Free access for the rest of the year – parents can register
- https://www.legendsoflearning.com/information-for-parents/
Math and Science
- Ask Rose Homework Help
- For middle and high school math and science
- AskRose.org
- 877-ASK-ROSE (877-275-7673)
- Extended hours:
- Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20
- Noon to 3 PM (EST) through phone call or email
- Sunday through Thursday from 7-10 PM
- Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20
- Boddle
- Free and fun math learning resource for grades 1-6
- https://www.boddlelearning.com/
- Mystery Science
- Free and fun online science lessons for grades K-5
- https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
- Nature Conservancy
- 11 videos of visits to a variety of places outdoors (rainforests, coral reefs, etc.)
- https://www.natureworkseverywhere.org/resources/filter/type/virtual-field-trip-video/
- The Great Lakes
- Three components – five-minute videos each
- https://www.greatlakesnow.org/educational-resources/virtual-field-trip/
- Pitsco – STEM learning
- Free and fun hands-on activities for all ages and abilities
- https://resources.pitsco.com/stem-at-home
- Prodigy
- Math learning for grades 1-8
- https://www.prodigygame.com/
- Xtra Math
- Free resource for learning math facts
- https://xtramath.org/#/home/index
- Chem Matters Online – Grades 6-12
- Articles and teacher guides for middle and high school student learners
- https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters.html
- Gizmos – Grades 3-12
- Unclear if this is just a 60-day free trial, or if the library is always free
- Online math and science simulations
- https://www.explorelearning.com/
Online Field Trips
- Google Arts and Culture
- Virtual visits to museums around the world
- https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
- San Diego Zoo
- Virtual field trip through the zoo with activities, games, and stories
- https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
- Yellowstone National Park
- Several locations in the park to explore through a virtual tour
- https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
- National Aquarium
- Self-guided virtual tour
- http://samuraivirtualtours.com/example/nadc/index.html
- Star Atlas
- Virtual planetarium
- https://staratlas.com/
- Tundra Connections
- Videos, question-and-answer sheet for a virtual field trip to the tundra
- https://www.discoveryeducation.com/learn/tundra-connections/
- Boston Children’s Museum
- Self-guided virtual tour with access to many exhibits
- https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-virtual-tour
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Learn about the upcoming 2020 census with a video tour and interviews with subject-matter experts
- https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-virtual-tour
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Five virtual tours to choose from
- https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Many online exhibits to explore
- https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art
- National Constitution Center
- Virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQU5Dah1ZU
- Ellis Island
- Virtual field-trip – good for units on the history of immigration
- http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/webcast.htm
- The Louvre Museum
- Three virtual galleries
- https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne#tabs
- Son Doong Cave
- Interactive tour of the Vietnamese Cave with beautiful visuals and a fully immersive experience (including sound)
- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news-features/son-doong-cave/2/#s=pano60
- Access Mars
- Video from the Mars rover
- https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
Arts (Fine Arts and Performing Arts)
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
- https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
- New episodes posted every weekday at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Can be streamed later.
- Online Ballet Classes with Tiler Peck
- https://www.instagram.com/tilerpeck/
- Posts daily at 1:00 PM Eastern Time on Instagram Live
- Draw Every Day with JJK
- Daily drawing lessons on Youtube
- http://bit.ly/2U1z3z8
- The Art Sherpa
- Daily painting tutorials on Youtube
- https://www.youtube.com/user/HoneyBmama
- Musical Explorers
- Free to everyone
- Curriculum with activities for home use
- http://bit.ly/33uVVtY
Social Studies (History, Psychology, Sociology, Government, Current Events)
- NY Times “What’s Going On In This Picture?”
- Moderated discussion – for all students to participate in
- https://www.nytimes.com/column/learning-whats-going-on-in-this-picture
- NY Times “What’s Going On In This Graph?”
- Moderated discussion – for all students to participate in
- https://www.nytimes.com/column/whats-going-on-in-this-graph
- Interactive Constitution
- Allows visitors to explore and learn about the U.S. Constitution
- https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution
- Discovering Ancient Egypt
- Highly interactive site with many engaging activities for students
- https://discoveringegypt.com/
- iCivics
- Free videos, games, and lessons to help students learn about civics – created by Sandra Day O’Connor
- https://www.icivics.org/
- Financial Literacy – Grades 3-12
Health and Wellness
- Soar with Wings
- Videos helping children strengthen social/emotional skills
- https://www.soarwithwings.com/videos/virtual-field-trip
- Character Strong
- Social-emotional learning – includes a 30-day Kindness journal
- https://characterstrong.lpages.co/educator-resources/
Staying Active
- Online Ballet Classes with Tiler Peck
- https://www.instagram.com/tilerpeck/
- Posts daily at 1:00 PM Eastern Time on Instagram Live
- Hip Hop Health
- Free access to videos with fun dance routines and videos about being healthy
- https://hhph.org/repository/
- Go Noodle
- For young kids – designed to “tire young kids out”
- https://www.gonoodle.com/blog/gonoodle-games-movement-app-for-kids/
- Physical Education Network
- Comprehensive home physical activity program
- https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehome
Language Learning (other than English)
- Fabulingua
- Online Spanish learning
- Suspended their subscription services, so right now, the entire platform is free
- https://www.fabulingua.com/try-for-free?_branch_match_id=751536517671367592
Writing
- NY Times Daily Writing Prompts:
- NY Times – List of 1000+ Writing Prompts for Students:
- No Red Ink
- Multi-faceted educational site for teaching writing
- https://www.noredink.com/
- PenPal Schools Mobile App
- Global project-based learning through writing
- Parents can register their kids
- https://www.penpalschools.com/parents.html
Story Time and Reading
- Lalilo
- Just made entire site free to access
- Literacy and phonics for grades K-2
- https://www.lalilo.com/
- Audible
- Large selection of children’s stories/audiobooks free temporarily
- https://stories.audible.com/discovery
Online Library Resources
- Jeffersonville Township Public Library
- Access to streaming audio for music and audiobooks
- A variety of databases and free resources in a variety of subjects
- https://jefflibrary.org/resources/
- Louisville Free Public Library
- Will grant library cards online during closure
- Restrictions due to overdue fines and replacement fees are lifted
- Expired and soon-to-be-expired cards extended until June 1
- All holds extended to 21 days
- Do not try to return books at this time!
- Free research tools across a wide variety of subjects
- New Albany/Floyd County Library
- Bullitt County Public Libraries
- They invite you to explore the digital collection. The library offers e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming movies and television, and digital magazines that you can access from home or wherever you feel safe.
- You may also visit one of their 24 Hour Library machines, located at Ridgway Memorial Library and the new Nichols branch. These automated machines provide access to physical books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and audiobooks 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Library staff will also be available over the phone to assist with access to the digital collection and provide information regarding resources. The individual library contact information including phone numbers can be found on this page: https://bcplib.org/about-us/contact-us/
- Updates and more information specifically related to COVID-19 can be found at the library website here: https://bcplib.org/coronavirus-covid-19-and-bcpl/
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