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Fun and Free Learning Resources for Your Children

Published
October 20, 2023
Topics
Family Support, Parenting, Recreation

Having some fun learning activities planned helps keep the day organized and running smoothly. Here are some free online resources you may find enjoyable and helpful for time at home with your child:

  1. BrainPop – Make Any Room a Classroom
    www.brainpop.com

  2. Reading Activities for Ages 3-5
    www.scholastic.com
     
  3. Remote Learning Resources and Strategies for Grades PreK-K
    www.scholastic.com
     
  4. Reading Worksheets and Printables
    www.education.com
     
  5. Literacy Activities for Kids
    www.funlearningforkids.com
     
  6. 100+ Fun Learning Activities for Kids To Do At Home
    www.handsonaswegrow.com
     
  7. 16 Sensory Activities for Kids at Home
    www.brighthorizons.com
     
  8. 25 Activities for Reading and Writing Fun
    www.readingrockets.org
     
  9. Preschool Activities for Children with Special Needs
    www.friendshipcircle.org
     
  10. Treehouse – Games
    www.treehousetv.com
     
  11. PBS KIDS
    www.pbskids.org
     
  12. Starfall
    www.starfall.com
     
  13. Cookie ™ Learning Games for Kids
    http://www.cookie.com
     
  14. Preschool Games, Nick Jr. Show Full Episodes
    www.nickjr.com

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