Free Online Learning Resources – Technology is a very important learning tool today. Kids are learning more and more with computers and online websites and games.

Here is a list of free websites to help your child learn, or play educational games.

Math

Jr Kindergarten – Grade 12
https://ca.ixl.com/

This site gives a list of the skills that each grade teaches. The skills are organized into categories, and you then select a link and start practicing. IXL will track your score, and the questions will automatically increase in difficulty as you improve. If you get an answer wrong it will tell you the correct answer, as well explain to you how they got there.

Reading

Jr Kindergarten+
https://www.starfall.com/

Starfall has a 4 step program to teach your child step-by-step how to read or you can start at your child’s skill level.
Step 1 teaches the ABC’s and letter sound relationships, that focuses on every letter of the alphabet.
Step 2 teaches how to combine letters sounds to make small simple words.
Step 3 teaches sentences with create-your-own stories, books that help you pronounce words when you click it, riddles and much more.
Step 4 offers books to help your child read.

Science

Kindergarten – Grade 12
https://www.neok12.com/

100% kid-friendly website. All videos and games have been screened and reviewed by K-12 teachers.

Interactive Learning Site for Education

Kindergarten – Grade 5
https://interactivesites.weebly.com/

Middle school – High School
https://www.khanacademy.org

These two sites above cover a great deal of material, from arts & music, to science & biology. Both highly recommended free sites.

Games

Ages 3-5
https://pbskids.org/games/

Problem solving, learning learning to eat healthy and creating games are just some of the fun things your child can do with their favourite PBS shows and characters.

100 Learning Games Designed by a Teacher

Jr-Kindergarten – Grade 6
https://mrnussbaum.com/gamescode/

Disguise learning in fun filled activities that are designed by a teacher.

Learning Games for Kids

Grade 1-8
https://www.learninggamesforkids.com/

While researching the site for examples of games they have and a description of what they offer, I played for half an hour and didn’t realize it. I found old school games, such as “Tetris”, and “Sliding Puzzle”, as well as some new; “Letter Fall”, and “Are You in the Know?”. Definitely recommending this site!