Open Your Mind, Grow Your Brain!
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Here are some FREE (most of them!) CREATE, LEARN, and GROW sites with tons of fun and educational activities!
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All Resources Good For Kids Ages: 5 to 11:
Educational Video Channels:
- CyberChase by PBS: https://gpb.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/cyb/
- https://www.exploratorium.edu/explore
- https://ed.ted.com/lessons
- https://www.youtube.com/user/thebrainscoop
- https://www.youtube.com/user/physicswoman
- https://www.youtube.com/user/scishow
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiYXex_fwgYDonaTcSIk6w
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC06E4Y_-ybJgBUMtXx8uNNw
- Bill Nye: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_zuNdsXRcfMThB81edcSxSYQqG_41JMg
- https://www.projectexplorer.org/kids-home
- https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
- https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
- https://www.weareteachers.com/best-nature-webcams/
- 10 Amazing Science Tricks Using Liquid! https://youtu.be/HQx5Be9g16U
- https://www.youtube.com/user/Smartlearningforall
- Explore Animals: https://explore.org/livecams
- Travel the World 3D: https://www.airpano.com/360photo/Taj-Mahal-India/
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Explore Our Universe:
- Watch the MARS Rover: https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
- NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/
- Explore our Galaxy: https://stellarium-web.org/
- Name a Star in Our Galaxy: https://www.starregistry.com/ (PAID Content)
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Educational Learning Websites:
- Learn about your brain: https://www.brainfacts.org
- https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
- https://allinonehomeschool.com/thinking/
- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- http://www.sciencekids.co.nz
- https://www.uniteforliteracy.com
- https://www.switchzoo.com/
- https://www.splashlearn.com/
- https://www.si.edu/openaccess
- https://www.ducksters.com/
- https://www.coolkidfacts.com
- https://www.superchargedschool.com/
- https://www.khanacademy.org/
- https://outschool.com (Paid Classes)
- https://www.gpb.org/education/resources/subject/all
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From Home: Museums, Beaches, Parks & More:
- Playgrounds at Home: Virtual Field Trips to Beaches, Parks, and More! https://www.aaastateofplay.com/playgrounds-at-home-virtual-field-trips-to-beaches-parks-and-more/
- Explore Museums: https://artsandculture.google.com/search/streetview?q=science&mc_cid=d9432086b8&mc_eid=7b205abd7c
- https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
- The Smithsonian Museum: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
- The Museum of Modern Art (MoMa), NYC: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/moma-the-museum-of-modern-art
- The Met (Metropolitan Opera), NYC: https://www.metopera.org/
- The Louvre: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
- The Sistine Chapel: http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/cappella-sistina/tourvirtuale.html
- The Vincent van Gogh Museum: https://360stories.com/amsterdam/oldamsterdam/story/vincent-van-gogh
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Explore Nature & National Parks:
- Yellowstone National Park: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm
- Great Lakes Virtual Field Trip: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/educationalresources/virtual-field-trip/
- Yosemite National Park: https://www.virtualyosemite.org/virtual-tour/
- San Diego Zoo Animal Watch: https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos
- Seattle Aquarium Virtual Field Trip: https://www.weareteachers.com/bestvirtual-field-trips/
- Georgia Aquarium: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/ocean-voyager/
- National Aquarium: http://samuraivirtualtours.com/example/nadc/index.html
- Down on the Farm: https://www.farmfood360.ca/
- Learn About Polar Bears: https://www.discoveryeducation.com/learn/tundra-connections/
- Track a Volcano: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/index.html
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Geo Bee Resources:
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STEM: Fun Activities at Home:
- 100 Science Experiments for Kids / Science Fair Project Ideas: https://gosciencegirls.com/100-science-experiments-for-kids/
- https://www.weareteachers.com/easy-science-experiments/
- https://thehomeschoolscientist.com/paper-structures-engineering-challenge/
- https://phet.colorado.edu
- https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
- https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/
- https://elementalscience.com/blogs/news/80-free-science-activities
- https://climatekids.nasa.gov
- https://ourclimateourfuture.org
- https://learn.concord.org
- https://curiositygirlsscience.wordpress.com/sample-labs/
- https://www.funology.com/
- https://futurestrongacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Maker-Stations-and-STEM-Activities-that-help-Build.pdf
- https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/categories/experiments/food-science/
- Science Kits: https://melscience.com/US-en/
- Science Kits: https://www.youngexplorers.com/Default.aspx
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Make Icecream at Home!!!
- Home Made Icecream © Copyright 2018. Mix and Math
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ARTS & CRAFTS: Fun Activities at Home:
- Create Art Online: https://www.autodraw.com
- https://futurestrongacademy.com/project/create-build-inspire-activities-for-kids/
- Fun Crafts: https://lemonlimeadventures.com/recycled-marble-run/
- https://www.thedenverhousewife.com/2020/03/crafts-for-kids/
- https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/
- https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/?size=Individuals,Pairs&setting=Indoors
- https://futurestrongacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Maker-Stations-and-STEM-Activities-that-help-Build.pdf
- Drawing: https://artprojectsforkids.org/my-drawing-tutorial-portfolio/gallery/
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Laugh Out Loud: Jokes for Everyone:
- https://jokes.boyslife.org
- https://frugalfun4boys.com/hilarious-jokes-for-kids/
- https://www.care.com/c/stories/3776/101-funny-jokes-for-kids/
- https://redtri.com/best-jokes-for-kids/
- https://www.wickeduncle.co.uk/jokes/age/jokes-for-3-year-olds
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Coding and Game Design:
- https://futurestrongacademy.com/project/coding-games-and-game-design-ideas-for-children/
- https://futurestrongacademy.com/steam-robotics/
- https://futurestrongacademy.com/steam-coding/
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Free Books:
- https://stories.audible.com/discovery
- Historical Children’s Literature: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/baldwin/all/thumbs
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Design Thinking:
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Navigate History:
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Apps: Play with Others:
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Apps: Play by Yourself:
- https://weloveweather.tv/top-6-astronomy-apps/
- Joy Doodle
- Monument Valley II
- Minecraft
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Websites: Doodle With Others:
- https://www.stimolalive.com
- https://www.facebook.com/narwhalandjelly/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8
- https://www.youtube.com/c/wildfreeandcrafty
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Websites: Play by Yourself:
- The Deep Sea: https://neal.fun/deep-sea/
- Google.com: The name of the animal to “View In 3D” Bring a tiger into your house
- Create Music: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/
- Play Instruments: https://www.virtualmusicalinstruments.com
- https://www.a10.com/
- https://www.jigsawexplorer.com
- https://www.magictreehouse.com/mission-game/
- https://www.crazygames.com
- https://www.spellingtraining.com
- https://www.funbrain.com/games
- https://www.seussville.com/
- https://www.highlightskids.com
- Coin Collection: https://www.usmint.gov/learn/kids
- Emojis: https://coolsymbol.com/emojis/emoji-for-copy-and-paste.html
- Find Your Feelings: https://www.kimochis.com/
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Movies and Shows:
- https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/entertainment/kids-shows-coronavirus-wellness/index.html
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- WALL-E
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Comics:
- https://futurestrongacademy.com/comics-for-kids/
- Garfield Comic Strips: http://pt.jikos.cz/garfield/2020/
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Documentaries:
- Queen of Katwe
- Bully
- Dinosaur
- He Named Me Malala
- Life, Animated
- Hoop Dreams
- The Elephant Queen
- March of the Penguins
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Under Age 7: Play by Yourself: Websites:
- https://pbskids.org
- https://www.thecolor.com
- https://www.brainpop.com (Need subscription)
- https://www.storylineonline.net
- https://www.starfall.com/h/
- https://www.freechildrenstories.com
- https://www.abcya.com/
- https://www.songsforteaching.com/preschoolkindergarten.htm
- https://busytoddler.com/2020/03/indoor-activities/
- https://family.gonoodle.com/channels/moose-tube
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Under Age 7: Play by Yourself: Apps:
- Toca Boca (Under 7 years)
- Jellies App (Under 7 years)
- Pixel Art – Color by Number (Under 7 years)
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Math Games & Worksheets:
- https://www.khanacademy.org/
- https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledge-for-all
- https://geometrydash.io
- https://www.prodigygame.com
- https://www.coolmath4kids.com/
- http://www.mathgametime.com/
- https://en.e-learningforkids.org/math/
- https://www.aplusclick.org
- http://www.mathchimp.com/freddysfractions.php
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Printables: Ask Parents to Print:
- https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/activities/
- https://www.123homeschool4me.com/home-school-free-printables/
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At Home: With Family:
- Pictionary
- Card Games & UNO
- Charades
- Scavenger Hunt
- Hide & Seek
- Board Games
- Arts & Crafts
- Read Books
- Solve a Rubik’s Cube
- Play Instruments: https://www.virtualmusicalinstruments.com
- Create Music: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/
- Learn some magic tricks
- Bake a Cake
- Do a Photo Shoot
- Make a video and share!
- Watch a documentary
- Call a Friend
- Watch a comedy show
- Tour Museums Virtually: https://artsandculture.google.com/search/streetview?q=science&mc_cid=d9432086b8&mc_eid=7b205abd7c
- Collect coins from around the house and count them (5 to 7 years old)
- Guess the Vegetable (From the refrigerator)
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Get Up & Move:
- https://www.gonoodle.com/for-families/
- PE with Joe Wicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0go1pTda8
- Dance with Sara: https://www.instagram.com/afrobysara/
- Belly Breath: https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5a8501d321c3b
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Outdoors:
- Get out and play ball!!!!
- Walk Your Dog (If you have one!)
- Take a hike
- Biking with friends
- Wash the family cars
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