School may be out, but feel free to browse these educational websites available for home use. It's always a good time to learn! Please remember, LCLD does not specifically endorse the curriculum of these sites. For information regarding your individual child's academic needs, please contact your local school district.
All SmartyPants resources are free or include free 1 month trials.
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30 Day Free Trial - contact your childs school for 1 year free access. ABCmouse.com is an early learning program developed by the team at Age of Learning Inc. This team includes learning experts with many years of experience; a talented staff of creative artists, writers, designers, programmers, and musicians; and a management team with many years of experience in the design and operation of children’s websites. |
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Youtube art lessons for kiddos of all ages “We love doing art together and hope you follow along with us. Many of our lessons are perfect for any age, all you need is a few supplies!” | |
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The internet is overflowing with author read-alouds! Thankfully, LCLD staff has created a handy list with links so that you family can have storytime anytime! | |
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We're offering free BrainPOP access for schools and families impacted by school closures.The digital nature of BrainPOP makes it a perfect solution for distance learning while your students are home. Grades K-8 |
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With schools closed and tens of millions of students at home, Code.org is launching Code Break — a live, weekly interactive classroom where our team will teach your children at home while school is closed, and a weekly challenge to engage students of all abilities, even those without computers. Tune in Wednesdays at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Learn more at code.org/break |
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Discovery #Mindblown is an intersection of exploration, curiosity, and STEM-based edu-tainment. Explore the world around us through downloadable DIY experiments, projects, and the #Mindblown app. |
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We are offering our registered Basic members free access to some of our best Premium resources to help support you during school closures. Sign up for a free account to gain access. |
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Freckle is an online learning platform that allows students to practice Math and English Language Arts at their own level. Freckle continuously adapts to each student’s individual skills, so each student is getting the appropriate challenge, whether they’re working at, above, or below grade level. Students can access Freckle from home for free using an iPad or computer. |
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GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are! |
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Packets Galore! Free Coronavirus Relief packets full of Curriculum for preschool through fifth grade. |
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For every student, every classroom. Real results. We’re a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. |
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Join the iconic LeVar Buton for weekly book reading: Mondays for Children @ 9am, Wednesdays for YA @ 3pm and Fridays for Adults @ 6pm | |
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Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together. If you post your art to social media, be sure to hashtag it with #MoLunchDoodles! New episodes will be posted each weekday at 1:00 p.m. ET and then remain online to be streamed afterwards. Check back each weekday for new LUNCH DOODLES! |
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Is your child’s school closed due to coronavirus concerns? PBS KIDS’ new weekday newsletter offers activities and tips you can use to help kids play and learn at home. |
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A fun & FREE digital escape room brought to you by Moscow’s Puzzle IQ. Check out this digital escape room game you can play with your kids for FREE! Just need to print it off and play (and maybe bake). |
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30 Day Free Trial. Reading Eggs makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities. |
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Marine Science Virtual Classroom - Facebook Live videos every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. | |
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Teach Your Monster to Read is the BAFTA-nominated series of games that helps millions of kids learn to read around the world. |
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For a limited time only! TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. |
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For a limited time only! TumbleMath has the most comprehensive collection of math stories available anywhere- all in our world famous TumbleBook format which combines animation, narration, and sound to create a compelling and enticing story book for students of all ages. |
