Learning Supports for Kids

These resources offer structured, engaging, and evidence-based learning support that children can use at home or alongside school instruction. All recommended tools are research-based or widely used in classrooms, making them ideal for kids with diverse learning needs — including those who struggle academically or benefit from visual, hands-on, or interactive approaches.

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General Learning Resources

• CK-12 Foundation – Free digital textbooks and interactive lessons for math, science, and reading.
• Coursera (for older students and parents) – Free university-level courses available for audit.
• PBS LearningMedia – Standards-aligned videos, games, and learning activities.
• Newsela – Level-adjusted articles designed to build reading comprehension.
• Smithsonian Learning Lab – Free digital resources and activities in science, history, art, and culture.
• BrainPOP – Animated educational videos and quizzes across core subjects (free trial available).
• Discovery Education – Digital STEM and science resources, used in many school districts.

Reading and Literacy

• Reading Rockets – Research-based strategies and activities for supporting struggling readers.
• Storyline Online – Free read-aloud videos featuring popular children’s books.
• Epic! – Large digital library for children 12 and under; free for teachers, low-cost for families.

Math

• Khan Academy Kids – Free, interactive math and reading activities for ages 2–8.
• Cool Math 4 Kids – Fun, kid-friendly math lessons and games.
• Prodigy Math – Adaptive math game that adjusts to the child’s skill level.

Science

These platforms make science engaging, interactive, and accessible for learners at home.

• National Geographic Kids – Videos, articles, games, and experiments in nature and science.
• NASA Kids’ Club – Space-themed activities and challenges for young learners.
• Mystery Science – Hands-on science lessons for grades K–5 (some free content).

History and Social Studies

These resources bring history to life through primary sources, artifacts, interactive tools, and kid-friendly content.

• Smithsonian’s History Explorer – Hands-on activities and resources from the National Museum of American History.
• Smithsonian Kids – Interactive history and culture activities for children.
• Ducksters History – Accessible articles on world and U.S. history.
• Library of Congress Kids & Families – Games and activities using primary source materials.
• BBC History for Kids – Articles and games focused on world history.
• iCivics – Civics and government learning games founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
• National Archives – DocsTeach – Learning tools built around historical documents and photos.
• History for Kids – Simplified world history content from ancient to modern times.

Foreign Language

• Duolingo for Kids – Free, gamified early language learning.
• Mango Languages – Structured language lessons (often free through public libraries).
• Rockalingua – Spanish learning through songs, games, and videos.
• Little Pim – Early childhood language learning through short, playful videos.