Teacher & classroom resources
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Smithsonian Learning Lab
Free Smithsonian digital collections, classroom-ready resources, and educator-created learning collections for children and students.
National Archives Education
Primary sources, civics activities, document-based lessons, and student learning resources from the U.S. National Archives.
TED-Ed
Animated educational lessons that turn science, history, culture, and big questions into short, discussion-ready videos.
BBC Bitesize
Free curriculum-linked lessons, games, quizzes, and study support for children and teenagers.
Getty Education
K-12 art learning resources, online field trips, teacher programs, and teen creative experiences from Getty.
Library of Congress Education
Primary sources, family learning, classroom materials, and reading resources from the Library of Congress.
National Geographic Education
Explorer Classroom, interactive lesson plans, maps, free resources, and geography learning from the National Geographic Society.
NGV Learning Resources
The National Gallery of Victoria’s searchable learning catalogue filters art and design resources by audience, year level, learning area, exhibition focus, and format.
National Gallery of Art Educational Resources
Free art activities, collection exploration, lesson ideas, and family learning resources from the National Gallery of Art.
Mission US
Research-based history games and classroom materials that place middle-school learners inside complex moments in U.S. history.
Museum of the Rockies Online Learning
Free museum videos, lessons, activities, digital collections, and exhibits covering dinosaurs, geology, astronomy, and cultural history.
Field Museum Learning Resources
Family-friendly lesson plans, activities, games, and collection-based learning from the Field Museum.
Smithsonian Distance Learning Resources
Smithsonian Learning Lab brings museum collections, lessons, educator collections, caregiver guides, and grade-linked resources together for online learning.
The Kid Should See This
A curated collection of 8,300+ smart, creative, and unusual videos for children, families, teachers, and curious learners.
National Archives DocsTeach
Primary-source history activities that help students investigate documents, photographs, maps, and other records from the past.
Art UK Learning Resources
Art activities, lesson plans, videos, visual literacy resources, and primary and secondary school materials from the UK public art collection.
Brooklyn Museum Families & Kids
Family programs, art activities, coloring, mini lessons, and free museum access for young visitors at Brooklyn Museum.
Franklin Institute Science and Education
Science activities, engineering ideas, youth programs, videos, and classroom resources from The Franklin Institute.
V&A Learn
Museum learning for schools, young people, families, and teachers through art, design, creativity, and free activities from the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Field Day Learning Games
Free narrative learning games from a University of Wisconsin–Madison lab, designed with researchers and educators to explore science, history, journalism, and environmental topics.
BBC School Radio
Audio, video, and downloadable primary-school resources covering music, dance, drama, history, literacy, maths, and assemblies.
Zooniverse Education
Classroom-friendly citizen science projects with research participation, educator resources, and a dedicated schools route for ages 9-12.
London Museum Schools Resources
History activities, downloadable classroom resources, and museum learning ideas for early years through secondary students.
National Park Service Learn and Explore
National Park Service history, nature, Junior Ranger, classroom, and Every Kid Outdoors learning links for children and educators.
British Museum Schools
Classroom resources, collection stories, and learning activities that bring world history and cultures into school and home learning.
National Gallery Learning
Art stories, looking activities, family learning, and educator resources from the National Gallery in London.
London Museum Schools and Communities
History learning resources, curriculum-led sessions, school visits, and community programmes from London Museum.
NGV Teachers and Students
The National Gallery of Victoria provides school learning programmes, self-guided visits, classroom connections, and art-and-design experiences for students and teachers.
PBS LearningMedia
A free library of curriculum-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and discussion prompts for teachers and learners from pre-K through high school.
Teach the UN
K–12 teaching guides, games, activities, and child-friendly resources about peace, human rights, sustainability, and the United Nations.
iCivics Games
Free civic-learning games that let students explore government, law, elections, and public decision making through play.
National Air and Space Museum Learning
Free aviation and space activities, resources, videos, and educator materials from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
The National Archives Education
Primary-source history resources, enquiry activities, and online sessions for schools, families, and young learners.
Denver Art Museum Creativity Resource
A free art-learning library with museum quests, activity ideas, lessons, videos, and creative inspiration for families and educators.
English Heritage Teaching Resources
Free teacher-created history resources, activity ideas, and downloadable classroom materials organized by period, key stage, and region.
The Strong National Museum of Play Educators
Play-based museum learning, field trips, school programs, and educator ideas from The Strong National Museum of Play.
Kennedy Center Education
Arts activities, classroom resources, performances, and learning experiences for students, families, and educators.
Rijksmuseum Education
Museum learning for primary and secondary students, school visits, and art discovery from Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.
Royal Academy Learning
Art learning resources, school visits, teacher support, and free creative programmes from the Royal Academy of Arts.
NFB Education
Canadian film-based learning resources, playlists, study guides, and digital storytelling activities for classrooms and curious learners.
Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
Free virtual field trips and DE Docs that take K-12 learners to real places and topics with educator guides and hands-on activities.
National Museum of Australia Learning Resources
Free museum learning activities, family visits, digital classrooms, and interactive history journeys inspired by the Kspace adventure game.
National Gallery of Art An Eye for Art
A family-oriented National Gallery teaching packet with art features, artist introductions, looking prompts, writing activities, and creative development for children.
Australian Museum Virtual Excursions
The Australian Museum offers educator-led virtual excursions and on-demand science sessions that connect students with museum collections and experts.
Classics for Kids
Composer stories, listening guides, music games, and classroom activities that introduce children to classical music.
MoMA Learning
Modern and contemporary art terms, artist resources, classroom tools, worksheets, and discussion prompts from the Museum of Modern Art.
British Museum Schools: Ages 7-11
Museum learning sessions and object-based activities that help children explore world history, art, and culture.
ABC Education
Free Australian curriculum-linked videos, games, lessons, and classroom resources for children, families, and teachers.
National WWII Museum Education
K–12 history, STEM, lesson plans, classroom guides, virtual field trips, and student experiences from the National WWII Museum.
New York State Museum Education
Museum-backed art, science, history, and family learning programs with online activities, videos, lessons, and teacher guides.
Islam Museum Learn
A free, open museum learning experience with age-based paths, stories, quests, teacher materials, and family activities for ages 4-18.
TIME for Kids
Current-events stories, age-banded news, and classroom-friendly reading for children and families.
British Museum Learn
The British Museum’s learning hub for schools, communities, family visits, young people, cultural heritage, and accessible learning experiences.
Homeschool Pop
Elementary learning videos from a homeschool educator covering history, science, geography, civics, and seasonal topics.
BrainPOP
Official BrainPOP videos introducing school subjects and learning topics for children and educators.
The Durham Museum Virtual Field Trips
Free, live and prerecorded museum lessons bring Omaha history, trains, pioneer life, Native American life, architecture, and family history to classrooms and homeschool groups.
New York State Museum Collections Portal
A museum resource portal bringing together virtual field trips, digital collections, videos, lessons, teacher guides, and research-based activities for students and families.
Elman W. Campbell Museum Online Learning Activities
The Town of Newmarket museum offers a collection of games, curriculum-linked activities, scavenger hunts, coloring pages, and printable learning materials for children and families.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Learning Resources
The Met’s learning-resources hub connects children, families, educators, and students with art activities, collection materials, videos, and classroom ideas.
Science Museum Group Learning Resources
A searchable collection of Science Museum Group learning resources, 3D objects, teaching materials, and topic filters for classroom and independent exploration.
Arizona Museum of Natural History Virtual Museum
A self-guided virtual paleontology museum with an immersive 360 tour, scavenger hunt videos, teacher background information, lesson plans, and worksheets.
New York State Museums Online Education Portal
This New York State Museum portal brings together virtual field trips, Museum Moments, online exhibits, at-home activities, lessons, teacher guides, and digital collections.
Carnegie Museum To Go
Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Museum To Go brings virtual field trips, online classes, Super Science Saturday activities, science videos, coloring pages, animal videos, and digital programmes to families and educators.
The Henry Ford Virtual Field Trips
The Henry Ford’s virtual field trips bring museum collections, innovation stories, and guided learning experiences to classrooms and families online.
Smithsonian Art and Design Learning Resources
The Smithsonian art-and-design learning hub connects students, families, and educators with art, design, collections, and creative-learning resources.
TED-Ed
Animated lessons and discussion prompts across science, culture, language, history, and ideas.
Teaching Kids News
Free, readable current-events articles written by professional journalists for children, families, and classrooms.
Digital Museum of Learning
A free online museum for children and educators with interactive exhibitions, stories, resources, and playful quizzes about learning.
Willow Brain
Free interactive learning adventures for curious children across science, nature, geography, history, math, and logic.
National D-Day Memorial Education Resources
Free lesson plans, activities, and virtual offerings that help students learn about D-Day and World War II history.
Science History Institute Education
Chemistry and science history activities, museum tours, virtual classrooms, and trustworthy resources for older students.
Getty K–12 Learning Resources
Ready-to-use art learning resources, lesson ideas, and student activities from the Getty Center for K–12 learners and educators.
National Museum of Women in the Arts Curriculum Resources
NMWA’s educator curriculum collection uses art and women artists to support classroom discussion, visual literacy, history, and creative thinking.
Faithfully Explore!
Faithfully Explore! is an educator-hosted podcast for ages 5–12 exploring religions, cultures, traditional stories, inspiring people, and big ideas with classroom-ready learning companions.
Hey History!
An Australian history podcast for ages 8–12 with stories, music, immersive soundscapes, and classroom materials mapped to primary curriculum stages.
DK Find Out!
DK Learning has closed as a standalone site; selected resources and educator updates now continue through DK.com.
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Virtual Field Trips
PreK–12 virtual programs bring trolley history, electricity, technology, engineering, and Pennsylvania history to classrooms in 30–60 minute sessions aligned with Pennsylvania Core Standards.
Artsology
A free arts education hub with more than 100 art games, arts investigations, printables, art videos, and art-adventure activities for children, teachers, and homeschool families.
World Awareness Children’s Museum Online Programming
World Awareness Children’s Museum offers free online family programming with workshops, classes, interviews, crafts, and cultural exploration, plus optional live virtual programming through its linked teacher page.
Education World
Educator-focused lesson plans, worksheets, teaching ideas, technology guidance, and classroom resources across school subjects.
Mr. DeMaio
Mr. DeMaio’s educational videos use songs, history, science, geography, and classroom-friendly explanations to make learning memorable.
History Ignited
A family history podcast for ages 6–11 hosted by children and parents, turning topics from We Didn’t Start the Fire into short, approachable stories.
Newsela
Differentiated nonfiction articles and quizzes designed for classroom reading practice.
SERP Stories Podcast
The Strategic Education Research Partnership’s podcast shares research and classroom voices about literacy, student engagement, and learning improvement.
DOGO News
Current-events articles for children covering science, social studies, civics, world news, culture, and the environment.
Kids Discover
Visual nonfiction articles and interactive lessons covering science, history, geography, and social studies.
AmblesideOnline
A free homeschool curriculum and resource guide organized by year, subject, books, and Charlotte Mason-inspired learning plans.