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Free Educational Resources for Kids


The following list of educational resources are FREE thanks to many non-profit organizations lending a helping hand during this difficult time. We will continue to add to this list as more opportunities become available. These resources are of high educational quality. However, as always, be sure to preview sites to determine the best fit for your child. If there is a link that is not free or broken please, let me know. Enjoy and have fun!

Science Adventures

--------  Zoo Tours  -------
Live animal cams of your favorite land animals. Best for kids Prek to 6th grade.
15-30 minute activity
Live animal cams of your favorite sea creatures. Best for kids PreK to 6th grade.
15-30 minute activity
Cute live cams of Pandas. Who doesn’t love pandas?
15-30 minute activity
Gorillas, chimps, ant communities, elephants, giraffes, and rhinos greet you on this live web cam. Great for kids  preK through 6th grade. 
15-30 minute activity
-------  Farm and Food Tours  ------
Visit a live farm with livestock. Great for grades preK through 3rd.
15-30 minute activity
------  Visit a National Park  ------ 
These are stunning videos and 360 tours. Please give them a try! 
They are great for any age (even adults).
15-30 minute  activity

------  Space Exploration  ------
Take a sneak peek  of the daily lives of astronauts on the International Space Station.
Great for grades 2-12. 
30 minute activity
If the virtual tour is not updated yet, click 360 Mode for a special demonstration of NASA’s journey to Mars.
Grades 6th to 12th
Up to 30 minutes, some parts can be technical

Stories for All Ages

A list of authors and virtual storytimes for children who enjoy storybooks.
10-15 minute activity
100+ accessible video read alouds for children who enjoy storybooks.
10-15 minute activity
Similar to above, lots of available read alouds but have an added s search feature.
Appropriate for any age that enjoys storybooks
10-15 minute activity
Click to enable Bamboo to receive free audiobooks on your Alexa. Great for all ages.
Activity time depends on selection. 
While normally a subscription service, amazon is allowing families to use Audible for free during the COVID crisis. Suitable for all ages.
Activity time depends on selection. 

Artists in Training

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems 
Author and Illustrator will Mo Willems offers a free workshop at 1 pm ET 
every weekday. They are also available for post livestream viewing. 
20-25 min activity
Author and illustrator Jarret J. Krosoczka will offer a free webcast at 2 pm ET 
until April 3rd. All webcasts are available for post livestream viewing. 
20-25 min activity
Take a virtual tour of different exhibits including Egyptian Antiquities.
Grades 6-12
30 min activity


World Explorers &  Historians

 Stream Ken Burn’s documentary Baseball for free. Great for grades 6-12, as well as all baseball lovers. 
Running time is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
Take a peek into Williamsburg via their webcams. Grades 6-12.
15 minute activity
 Visit the Great Wall of China and learn a little about its history. For grades 6-12.
15 minute activity
These funny, informative quirky videos by National Geographic are always a big  hit with hits. Great for grades preK through 12.
15-20 minute activity (lots of little 1 minute videos)
Explore the history of our planet from its formation to our modern day.  
Best for grades  9-12.
30-45 minute activity
PBS documentaries highlighting important historical events.
Audience can vary, but mostly for grades 6 and up.
Running times vary. 
Offers a plethora of videos highlighting food, culture, science, technology, and history. Will require some guidance on your part to be sure subject matter is appropriate for your child’s age

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