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LearnEnglish Kids
Free songs, stories, games, videos, grammar activities, and printable ideas from the British Council for children learning English.
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Science Journal for Kids and Teens
Free science articles written for students and approved by scientists, with topics spanning biology, health, climate, and the environment.
Book Dash
Free African storybooks that children and families can read, download, print, translate, and share with credit.
Reading Rockets
Evidence-based reading strategies, children’s book guidance, videos, and classroom tools for families and educators.
Library of Congress Kids
Children’s books, author talks, writing inspiration, classic stories, and literacy activities from the Library of Congress.
International Children’s Digital Library
A free digital library of children’s books from around the world, created to help children discover stories in many languages and cultures.
Leap into Science
Open-ended science activities paired with children’s books for young learners and families from The Franklin Institute.
National Archives DocsTeach
Primary-source history activities that help students investigate documents, photographs, maps, and other records from the past.
National Center on Improving Literacy
Free evidence-based literacy resources for families and educators covering phonics, dyslexia, fluency, comprehension, and learning to read and write.
New York Public Library Learning
Storytimes, STEAM kits, reading recommendations, family activities, and free learning programs from NYPL.
Start with a Book
Book-based activities, reading lists, and learning ideas that help children explore science, arts, history, and the world around them.
BookTrust
Children’s reading charity with book recommendations, family reading tips, reading activities, and support for schools and families.
Delrita Pryce Foundation
Free animated literacy and money-skills programs, printable activities, and a learning app for young children.
iCivics Games
Free civic-learning games that let students explore government, law, elections, and public decision making through play.
NFB Education
Canadian film-based learning resources, playlists, study guides, and digital storytelling activities for classrooms and curious learners.
Teach the UN
K–12 teaching guides, games, activities, and child-friendly resources about peace, human rights, sustainability, and the United Nations.
The National Archives Education
Primary-source history resources, enquiry activities, and online sessions for schools, families, and young learners.
ABC Education
Free Australian curriculum-linked videos, games, lessons, and classroom resources for children, families, and teachers.
BrainPOP Jr.
Animated lessons, activities, and learning resources for young learners across science, math, reading, health, social studies, and the arts.
British Library Learning
Free school workshops, family activities, and digital learning resources from the British Library in London, Leeds, and online.
National WWII Museum Education
K–12 history, STEM, lesson plans, classroom guides, virtual field trips, and student experiences from the National WWII Museum.
Oxford Owl
Expert reading guidance, educational activities, and a free eBook library for children learning at home.
TIME for Kids
Current-events articles, science stories, and age-leveled reading for children in kindergarten through grade 6.
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.
One Word Reading Initiative
A nonprofit reading initiative that provides culturally relevant books and family reading resources to children and communities.
Toy Theater
Free educational games and virtual tools for elementary learners across math, literacy, art, music, puzzles, and classroom play.
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