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Online Resources
Tips for Using Online Resources
Supervise and Guide - For younger children, it's helpful to supervise their online activity and guide them through the resources.
Balance Screen Time - Ensure a healthy balance between online learning and other activities like playing outdoors and reading physical books.
Explore and Discover - Encourage children to explore different websites and find resources that spark their interest.
Make it Fun - Turn learning into an enjoyable experience by incorporating games, activities, and interactive elements.
By utilizing these online educational resources children can develop their skills, explore new concepts, and have fun while learning.
Kindergarten to Grade 2 Resources
Hooked on Phonics - Learn to read Guaranteed, award winning phonics program trusted by parents for over 35 years
Epic Kids - 40K+ kids' books online, classic storybooks, audiobooks, comics and more
Abc Mouse - Helps children learn to read through phonics, and teaches lessons in math, social studies, art, music and more
Raz Kids - Online guided reading program with interactive e-books, downloadable books and reading quizzes
Prodigy - Math and english, fun adaptive learning games
Splash Learn - Engaging math games, reading and writing games, art and creativity games designed to enhance early skills
PBS kids - Curriculum based entertainment and games
TVO kids - Free educational games and programming
TVO Learn - Free online learning, a source of free curriculum-aligned resources
Popular Book Company - Educational Books and Videos
Twinkl - Offers teaching resources, worksheets, assignments, slides, powerpoints, and printables
ABCya! - Offers a range of educational games covering subjects like math, reading and typing
National Geographic Kids - Features engaging articles, videos, and games about animals, science and the world
Scholastic Learn at Home - Offers day-by-day projects and activities to keep kids engaged in reading, thinking, and learning
Wonderopolis - Provides short engaging articles and activities that answer kids' questions about the world
Khan Academy Kids - A free, fun, and interactive program for children ages 2 to 8, with focus on joyful learning and discovery
Coolmath4kids - A fun and engaging platform for learning math concepts through games and activities
Mystery Science - Offers free, engaging science lessons for K-5
Typing Club - A great resource for learning touch typing with engaging lessons and incentives
Duolingo - Offers language learning through interactive lessons and games
IXL - Provides comprehensive, personalized learning experiences in various subjects, with detailed progress tracking
Age-Appropriate Activities
For Kindergarten to Grade 2, engaging and age-appropriate activities include games like Simon Says, hopscotch, and simple obstacle courses. Creative activities like finger painting, building with blocks, and making homemade playdough also provide opportunities for learning and fun.
Gross Motor Skills:
Simon Says: A classic game that enhances listening skills, following directions, and communication.
Hopscotch: Improves balance, coordination, and motor skills.
Obstacle Courses: Encourage physical activity, problem-solving, and spatial awareness.
Dancing: Promotes physical activity, coordination, and self-expression.
Trampolines: Improve balance and coordination.
Playground Play: Offers opportunities for climbing, sliding, and social interaction.
Animal Races: Fun and active way to get kids moving.
Fine Motor Skills:
Pom Pom Sorting: Develops hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills through sorting with tweezers, according to Mrs. Wills Kindergarten.
Tracing Activities: Improves hand control and precision, says Mrs. Wills Kindergarten.
Playdough Activities: Enhances creativity, hand strength, and fine motor skills.
Scissor Skills Activities: Develops scissor skills and hand-eye coordination, according to Mrs. Wills Kindergarten.
Threading Beads: Improves dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Puzzles: Enhance problem-solving skills and spatial reasoning.
Building with Blocks: Promotes spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination.
Creative & Learning Activities:
Finger Painting: Encourages creativity, color recognition, and sensory exploration.
Homemade Playdough: Boosts imagination, fine motor skills, and vocabulary.
Story Time: Enhances language development and listening skills.
Singing Songs: Improves memory, language skills, and social interaction.
Sorting Games: Develops cognitive skills, categorization, and matching abilities.
Memory Games: Improves memory, concentration, and cognitive function.
Rhyming Games: Enhances phonological awareness and language skills.
Phonic Games: Supports literacy development by connecting letters and sounds, says Oxford Owl for Home.
Design a Superhero: Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking, according to Creative Educator.
Create an Animal Alliteration: Promotes language skills and creativity.
Write a Haiku: Introduces children to poetry and different forms of writing, says Creative Educator.
Think, Pair, Share: Encourages discussion, collaboration, and communication.