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92/100 · ages Primarily ages 3–5

Australian Science Week Early Childhood Resources 2026

National Science Week and the University of Canberra provide EYLF-aligned science activities, instruction sheets, and family postcards for young children.

WebsiteDownloadableEarly childhood scienceEducator guides
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Library of Congress NLS Resources for Children

The Library of Congress National Library Service provides accessible braille and audio books, catalogs, magazines, and children’s reading lists for young readers with print disabilities.

WebsiteDownloadableAccessible booksAudio books
Under 18; preschool through young adult · Free for eligible NLS patrons92
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Library of Congress NLS Summer Reading Program

The U.S. National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled summer reading page provides the Unearth a Story programme, kids programming, activities, and accessible reading support.

WebsiteDownloadableAccessible booksBlind and print-disabled readers
Children and teens; programme-specific · Free; NLS eligibility and library enrollment apply to some services91
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NASA Space Out This Summer STEM Activities

NASA’s official summer roundup introduces space-themed STEM activities and learning opportunities for children and families through NASA’s learning resources.

WebsiteDownloadableAstronomyEngineering
Children and families; activity-specific · Free91
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Every Kid Outdoors

The U.S. National Park Service explains how fourth graders and their families can use the Every Kid Outdoors program to access more than 2,000 federal lands and waters through an educational activity and pass.

WebsiteDownloadableEducational vouchersFamily exploration
U.S. fourth graders and families · Free pass after a short educational activity; U.S. eligibility applies90
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Library of Congress Braille Literacy for Children, Teens, and Adults

The Library of Congress NLS guide curates braille-literacy resources, early-learning programs, accessible materials, and age-specific support for children and teens.

WebsiteDownloadableAccessible readingBraille literacy
Children through teens; adult learner resources also included · Free public guide; linked materials vary90
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NOAA Discover Your Changing World Activity Book

NOAA’s official climate activity book gives students and educators hands-on activities for exploring climate change, evidence, observations, and actions connected with a changing world.

WebsiteDownloadableClimate scienceEnvironmental learning
School-age students and educators · Free downloadable activity book90
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Discover Your World With NOAA

NOAA’s official activity book for educators and students offers hands-on activities that connect ocean, Earth, weather, and environmental science with curiosity and observation.

WebsiteDownloadableEarth scienceHands-on activities
Students and educators; activity-specific · Free activity book and linked PDFs89
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New Hampshire State Library Kids’ Books & Teachers

The New Hampshire State Library explains how young readers with blindness or print disabilities can access audio and braille books, NLS catalogs, BARD, and teacher bibliographies.

WebsiteDownloadableAccessible booksAudio books
Preschool through young adult · Free for eligible readers through NLS services88
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White House Summer Reading Challenge 2026

The White House Summer Reading Challenge encouraged children entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books, track them in an official log, and submit their progress for certificates, bookmarks, and prize eligibility.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTube channelBook challengeFamily reading
Entering kindergarten through grade 8 · Free; USPS address eligibility; 2026 challenge closed84
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National Literacy Trust National Year of Reading 2026

The National Literacy Trust’s official campaign page supports schools, early-years settings, libraries, and families taking part in the UK National Year of Reading 2026.

WebsiteDownloadableEarly yearsLiteracy campaigns
Children and young people; activity-specific · Free public campaign information and linked resources87
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