To better support social distancing measures intended to curb the spread of COVID-19, we will be pausing our regular programming to focus on free e-learning resources for children of all ages and abilities. We’ll be adding to the list daily, so check back often. Please share it on social media or with anyone you think might find it useful.

Resource | Resource Type | Resource Type | School Level | Subject | Engage | Explore | Listen | Watch | Description |
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Sesame Street | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Engage, Listen, Watch, Print | Preschool | Cross Curriculum | Activity, Game | Podcast | Video | Videos, games, activities, and podcasts, and free ebooks for preschoolers. | |
StoryToys | ![]() ![]() | Engage, App | Preschool | Cross Curriculum | Game | Download educational and fun apps for free. | |||
ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Engage, Explore, Watch, Print | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Activity, Game | Fun Facts | Video | ABC Mouse is offering free membership while the schools are closed. Code: SCHOOL7771 | |
ABCYA | ![]() | Engage | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Game | Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun. Topics include math, reading, typing, and just-for-fun logic games. | |||
Andrew McMeel Publishing Kids | ![]() ![]() | Engage, Print | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Activity | Printable activity books, activity guides, and STEAM focused lessons featuring popular characters. | |||
Center for Puppetry Arts @ Home | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Engage, Watch, Print | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Activity | Live Event, Video | Now you can enjoy free curriculum-based workshops and Digital Learning interactive puppet shows from the safety and comfort of home. Just jump onto to Facebook. | ||
Crayola Lesson Plans | ![]() ![]() | Engage, Print | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Activity | Standards-based lesson plans. Searchable by grade and subject. | |||
FunBrain | ![]() ![]() | Engage, Watch | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Activity, Game | Video | Practice math and reading by playing games. | ||
Highlights Kids | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Engage, Explore, Watch, Print, App | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Activity, Game | Fun Facts, Gallery / Presentation | Video | Read, watch, and play games all while learning. | |
National Geographic Kids | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Engage, Explore, Watch, Print | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Activity, Game | Fun Facts | Video | Learn about the world around you through activities, games, and videos. | |
PBS Kids | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Engage, Watch, App | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Activity, Game | Video | Learn with your favorite characters through videos, games, and activities. | ||
Printable Worksheets for Kindergarten | ![]() ![]() | Engage, Print | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Activity | 400+ worksheets cover several areas of learning, with a focus on basic math, English, and writing skills. | |||
Schoolhouse Rock | ![]() | Watch | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Video | The complete Schoolhouse Rock series! | |||
Starfall | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Engage, Explore, Watch | Elementary | Cross Curriculum | Activity, Game | Gallery / Presentation | Video | Online resources to grow literacy and math skills in preschoolers and elementary children. | |
CrashCourse on YouTube | ![]() | Watch | Middle / High School | Cross Curriculum | Video | John & Hank Green and friends teach you all kinds of subjects - from World History to Astronomy, Literature to Psychology, and everything in between! Great for high schoolers taking AP courses! | |||
Explore Videos | ![]() | Watch | Middle / High School | Cross Curriculum | Video | View over 170 documentaries ranging across a multitude of topics. | |||
Breakout EDU Fun @Home | ![]() | Engage | All Ages | Cross Curriculum | Game | Educational, collaborative digital games for students of all ages. Be sure to click the link at the top of the page for activation instructions. | |||
Scholastic Learn at Home | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Engage, Explore, Watch | All Ages | Cross Curriculum | Activity, Game | Fun Facts, Gallery / Presentation | Video | Twenty days of cross-curricular journeys to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing. | |
Scholastic Student Activities | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Engage, Explore, Watch | All Ages | Cross Curriculum | Activity | Fun Facts | Video | Student acitivities spanning various topics. | |
Smithsonian Distance Learning Events | ![]() | Watch | All Ages | Cross Curriculum | Live Event | Connect with Smithsonian Experts for free online events on a wide range of topics to enhance your teaching or learning. Schedule on website. | |||
TED | ![]() | Watch | All Ages | Cross Curriculum | Video | Influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity, with subtitles in 100+ languages. | |||
TED Ed @Home | ![]() | Watch | All Ages | Cross Curriculum | Video | Sign up to have a handful of engaging lesson plans and high-quality, interactive, video-based lessons that span all subjects delivered to your inbox every day for free. |
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