K-12 Learning Resources

Illuminations – Math content standards for grades K – 12 from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Khan Academy  – Arithmetic to advanced math. Also covers Science, Language Arts, Arts & Humanities, etc.

Online Math Learning – Pre-K through advanced math.

Tang Math – Interactive games and more. Free and subscription service.

Freckle  – Assignments, tracking, pre-assessments. Free and premium version.

Howie Hua – Short YouTube videos with unique/simple approaches to math problems. Mr. Hua is a university math instructor.

Math Is Fun – All levels – printable worksheets.

Math Playground – Basic math, shapes, fractions, robot games, and more.

Purple Math – K-12, standardized test prep, college placement & entrance exams.

Zearn – Videos tutorials (free & paid accts)

WISC-Online  – Shapes and angles. There are several additional Math sections available on the website.

Free Math Help – Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Sports Math, and Financial Math.

Math Games – Practice math skills with interactive games for pre-K – 8th grade. Some games require a premium subscription.

The Daily STEM – Puzzles, videos, and activities for the classroom or home are presented in pdf sheets with links. Easily relatable and actionable.

Ask a Biologist – All things related to biology are presented in multiple formats. There are games, simulations, puzzles, quizzes, and more. 

The search feature can be a bit wonky.

Earth How – Learn all about planet Earth from the atmosphere to its geology, and more. There’s a careers section with course lists.

The Elements – Interactive periodic table. A few elements still need to be included. The website has additional resources.

UCAR Center for Science Education – A vast assortment of climate/weather-related videos, virtual tours, resources for educators, interactive games and coloring pages, and apps.

Generation Genius – Wide range of videos. K-8. Free trial.

Earthquakes  – Science project ideas, facts, and additional learning links.

K-5 Learning – Science worksheets K -3.

Franklin@Home – The Franklin Institute provides videos and activities on a wide range of science topics.

Cognito – YouTube videos from the UK. It Covers Math & Science.

ChemCollective – Virtual chemistry labs, e.g., solubility, equilibrium, and more. Other resources are also available.

Monterey Bay Aquarium – Free online courses for pre-k – grade 12. Registration is required. Suitable for students who work well independently. Courses are offered in English and Spanish.

Oceans – Lots of videos that examine multiple facets of our oceans.

Science Underground – Fun science facts and observations presented in 2-minute podcasts.

The Nine Planets – The website kept its registered name & URL. They have fun with the Pluto reclassification, while deftly explaining our solar system.

Strawbees STEAM Activities – A collection of 40+ activities families can do together. 

Raspberry  Pi Foundation – A wealth of coding projects and ideas. Create an account to track progress.

K12 Reader – Worksheets to develop strong reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

Read Works – Grow vocabulary, build background knowledge, and strengthen strategic reading.

OWL at Purdue – Writing, style guide, and citations.

Diagramming Sentences (Interactive) – WISC-Online adds an element of fun to understanding how parts of speech fit together. 

–WISC Online also has a full Linguistics section for additional ELA resources.

PBS Learning Media – Videos and exercises for all grades.

English Language Learners – Videos and exercises for non-native speakers.

The Grammarist – Get answers to those pesky word usage questions and more.

Writing Explained – Another source for confusing words, style guides, and more.

Capitalize My Title – Type in the title of your paper/report and select your style. The accepted format will appear.

Merriam Webster Word of the Day  – Sign-up for daily emails. Check out the “Ask the Editor” videos.

Read Works – Grow vocabulary, build background knowledge, and strengthen strategic reading.

Dictionary.com – Another “Word of the Day.” 

Spanish – Word or phrase of the day.

French – Word or phrase of the day.

(See World Languages for additional language resources.)

Language Guide – Vocabulary and grammar for multiple languages, including Spanish and French. Listening and speaking challenges are offered.

Busuu – Learn with the free version. Paid option has a bit more depth.

Hello Talk – An app that connects you with a native speaker.

American Sign Language (ASL) – YouTube channel devoted to the introduction of ASL. 

NOTE: All BBC Languages content has been archived by the host. We’ve removed it from this page.

Center for Civic Education – Free and paid resources covering the Constitution, Voting, etc.

Geography Science of the World – For introduction to and understanding of the importance of geography.

GeoGenius – Info cards on all countries of the world with maps and photos of places of interest. Basic info can be accessed but to take quizzes an account is required. 
Note: Last updated 2021.

The Zinn Education Project – Resources from the 2005 book “A People’s History of the United States” are available online. Conduct searches by time period, theme, etc.

Christina Proenza Coles – A twitter page that amplifies the contributions of people of African descent and how those contributions shaped the world.  

World History for All of Us – A fresh approach to history that is inclusive and relational.

National Geographic – Another examination of  geography and its place in understanding the world.

CK – 12 (formally I Need A Pencil) –

Number 2 – SAT, ACT, GRE & CPA practice,

4 Tests – Academic & professional exams practice.

Tower of Hanoi – Will you solve it in the minimum number of moves?

Braingle – Puzzles, riddles, games, flashcards, and more. Need to register for free account.

Cool Math Games  – Interactive games/exercises for kids.

Lemonade Stand – It takes planning, skill, good money management and a little luck to run a successful business.  

NatGeo Kids – Weird but True video shorts. Fun facts about everything.

Education.com – For grades K – 8. Worksheets, lesson plans, workbooks, activities, and more.

PBS Learning Media – A vast collection of culturally inclusive videos, interactive images, and more that cover all subjects/topics by age and grade (with a search feature).

Lesson plans are available.

ZOOM – No, not the virtual meeting platform. PBS has made its educational content available to all.

Sketchnotes/One-Pagers – A creative way for students to visually represent story elements. 

Diffit – Tailor any lesson plan or text to grade or ability level. AI-assisted for differentiated learning.

Smithsonian Learning Lab – Provides access to Smithsonian digital images, recordings, texts, and videos in history, art and culture, and the sciences.

Mr. Nussbaum – A vast collection of materials covering math, language arts, science, geography, games, word searches, and more. Some materials are available to premium users – only.

(The Christopher Columbus biography for elementary/middle school is problematic.)

K5 Learning – Free & paid worksheets for math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, cursive writing, and more.

Enchanted Learning – Worksheets and exercises in all areas/subjects. Free access to most items. Ad-free subscription option available. Use the site index for easy navigation. 

Learning Resources – Hundreds of free, printable PDFs for learning math, words, and fun. Many are themed for seasons and holidays. Coding activities are included. The printables are for pre-K to early elementary-level students

Certificate and Diploma courses – A wide array of subjects and programs to choose from.

Contextures– Need help with MicroSoft Excel spreadsheets and formulas? Try this site for instructions.

Met Kids 

Clickable maps, time machines, and videos.

The Bronx Zoo 

Livestreams from various exhibits. Animals aren’t always in camera range. Live daily from 10 AM to 4 PM (ET).

National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian) 

Learning resources for students and teachers.

Georgia Aquarium 

Livestream webcams from inside the aquarium. Navigate to different exhibits using the link in the upper left.

The King Center

Downloadable lesson plans, glossaries, etc., and videos inside the facility and with speakers from the past and present.

Smithsonian Natural History Museum

Narrated virtual tour videos of various exhibits and halls. 

Van Gogh Museum – Less of a virtual tour and more of an introduction to Vincent Van Gogh created specifically for young people. 

Frida Kahlo’s Diary  

The thoughts of and drawings by the artist.

Louvre Kids

This is included with some reservations and a warning. There are many informative, whimsical videos in the various sections.

Note: Historical stories are presented with a distinctly European point of view. These representations can be used to discuss perspectives, norms, and unnecessary judgements.

NASA at Home | Virtual Tours & Apps 

Look inside the International Space Station, Artemis, space flight center, operations center, and more. 

Rijskmuseum 

There are two options for this museum dedicated to Dutch artists. You can take the general tour (audio available for selected artworks), or you can play the challenge by finding the “keys.”

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Live cams and prerecorded videos from inside the natural habitats. Check schedules of live feedings for certain exhibits.

Anne Frank House  

Access supplemental education materials to use with the collection.

The Barnes Foundation

An extensive collection of art from around the world, uniquely displayed – often with everyday objects.

Charlotte Forten Grimké 

Information about this female activist and other important people and events of the Reconstruction era.

Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

An abundance of videos and resource material for teachers, homeschoolers, and families that want to learn together. There isn’t an actual virtual tour at this time.

The National Museum of Computing

Take a look at the early days of computers.

The Museum of Flight

Look inside the cockpit, cabin, and various aircraft. Family & teacher resources are available.

The Olympic Museum (Lausanne, Switzerland)

360º views from inside the museum. This is one of several Olympic museums.

In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, we added a blog post with additional Olympic museums.

National Women’s History Museum

Chronicles the journey, struggles, and triumphs of women. They are divided by area, time period, and focused features.

U.S. National Park Service

Virtual tours of the nation’s national parks, historic homes of famous people, and more.

The Paley Center for Media (formerly the Museum of Television and Radio) 

Videos of past events and discussions with cast members and producers of popular TV shows.

The Broad

Contemporary art museum offering digital access to artists, lectures, and performances.

Maggie Lena Walker House

You can view photos from the National Parks Service and go inside with panoramic views from Google Arts & Culture (bottom of page). Ms. Walker was an African-American newspaper publisher, activist, and bank founder and president.