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Khan Academy, grades K–12, free
"Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2008 by Salman Khan with the goal of creating a set of online tools that help educate students. The organization produces short lessons in the form of videos. Its website also includes supplementary practice exercises and materials for educators." Wikipedia
Step-by-step videos and practice exercises make this a deserved staple in the academic website hall of fame.
Every type of math is covered here in addition to computing, science, and history. Though it's best when kids already understand the concepts and just need help with the nitty-gritty, this resource gives kids access to independent, self-paced learning.
"Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2008 by Salman Khan with the goal of creating a set of online tools that help educate students. The organization produces short lessons in the form of videos. Its website also includes supplementary practice exercises and materials for educators." Wikipedia
Step-by-step videos and practice exercises make this a deserved staple in the academic website hall of fame.
Every type of math is covered here in addition to computing, science, and history. Though it's best when kids already understand the concepts and just need help with the nitty-gritty, this resource gives kids access to independent, self-paced learning.
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They have retired 'Great websites for kids' however, you may still find some great websites available under the various categories.
"In 2016, in response to emerging technology trends, the Association for Library Service to Children's Board of Directors approved the evolution of the Great Websites for Kids Committee into the Notable Children's Digital Media Committee, whose charge is to evaluate, select, annotate, and present a list of notable digital media of interest to children." http://gws.ala.org/
"In 2016, in response to emerging technology trends, the Association for Library Service to Children's Board of Directors approved the evolution of the Great Websites for Kids Committee into the Notable Children's Digital Media Committee, whose charge is to evaluate, select, annotate, and present a list of notable digital media of interest to children." http://gws.ala.org/
The Notable Children’s Digital Media list includes real-time, dynamic, and interactive media content for children 14 years of age and younger that enables and encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating, and entertaining in exemplary ways.
Artie's Magic Pencil. iOS/Android. PreK
Children join Artie on an interactive and creative drawing adventure as they learn how shapes can combine in a variety of ways to form objects. Downloadable worksheets for continued learning off-screen are also included.
Be Internet Awesome. Elementary, Middle School
https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en
Explore the Interland, featuring four challenging games that teach kids the fundamentals of digital safety and citizenship: Be Internet Smart, Be Internet Alert, Be Internet Strong, Be Internet Kind, and Be Internet Brave. Also features educational resources for both educators and parents regarding digital safety and citizenship for kids.
Coral Reef. iOS. PreK, Elementary
Part of Tinybop's Explorer's Library series, Coral Reef encourages children to learn about marine life and explore the reef ecosystem.
Ed and the Curious Crew at The Royal Children's Hospital. iOS/Android. Elementary, Middle School
Designed by the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, this app uses videos and games to give kids a behind-the-scenes "tour" of the hospital and lets kids explore the hospital's different departments and careers.
Hopscotch. iOS. Elementary, Middle School
Hopscotch is a visual coding language that allows kids to create their own games and apps via drag and drop. Video tutorials and lesson plans for educators are also available.
Inventioneers. iOS/Android/Amazon/Windows. Elementary, Middle School
Explore physics concepts in a fun, game-based environment. Complete levels to earn additional objects to use in building your own invention.
Khan Academy Kids. iOS. PreK
Whimsical characters guide early learners through a multitude of interactive songs, videos, and activities in the areas of literacy, language, math, and logic. Caregivers can also track their child's progress through a report card feature.
Lexi's World. iOS. PreK, Elementary
This app introduces letters, spelling, typing, and animals to kids. Children discover new words as they interact with Lexi's World.
Living Paintings: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. iOS/Android. Elementary
Learn about the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum's most famous works of art through interactive games. Young artists can also upload or create their own masterpieces in the art studio, using 20 different colors and four artistic mediums.
Moshi Twilight Sleep Stories. iOS/Android/Amazon. PreK/Parent/Caregiver
Relax into bedtime with calming stories, specifically created to help children drift off to sleep with soothing music, audio effects, and narration.
Nighty Night. iOS. PreK
A calming bedtime app, Nighty Night allows children to interact with the short story by turning off lights and putting animals to bed, accompanied by music and narration.
Peek-a-Zoo. iOS. PreK
Peek-a-Zoo is a simple-to-use app game that teaches children to recognize emotions and interpret facial expressions by having them answer questions about animated animals.
Play and Learn Science. iOS/Android. PreK, Elementary
With 12 interactive games that can be played in English or Spanish, Play and Learn Science by PBS Kids encourages children and caregivers to explore basic earth science, physical science, and life science topics together.
Queer Kid Stuff. Web. PreK, Elementary
http://queerkidstuff.com/
Lindsay and co-host Teddy educate children on a variety of LGBTQ+ topics in an entertaining way in this web series. Printable activity sheets are also included.
RelationShapes. iOS/Android. PreK
Develop visual-spatial reasoning by playing with different shapes and then making meaning out of them using fun stickers and backgrounds.
Space Science Investigations: Plant Growth. iOS. Elementary, Middle School
Designed by NASA, this educational game explores life on the International Space Station and allows users to conduct scientific experiment games revolving around growing plants in space. Features additional information regarding actual plant life experiments in space, as well as an educator's guide.
ALA Citation Generator "Notable Children's Digital Media - 2019", American Library Association, April 10, 2018.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncdm (Accessed August 25, 2019)
Document ID: 4f8d57d5-f0b4-4e81-a850-e4671d2cee39
Artie's Magic Pencil. iOS/Android. PreK
Children join Artie on an interactive and creative drawing adventure as they learn how shapes can combine in a variety of ways to form objects. Downloadable worksheets for continued learning off-screen are also included.
Be Internet Awesome. Elementary, Middle School
https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en
Explore the Interland, featuring four challenging games that teach kids the fundamentals of digital safety and citizenship: Be Internet Smart, Be Internet Alert, Be Internet Strong, Be Internet Kind, and Be Internet Brave. Also features educational resources for both educators and parents regarding digital safety and citizenship for kids.
Coral Reef. iOS. PreK, Elementary
Part of Tinybop's Explorer's Library series, Coral Reef encourages children to learn about marine life and explore the reef ecosystem.
Ed and the Curious Crew at The Royal Children's Hospital. iOS/Android. Elementary, Middle School
Designed by the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, this app uses videos and games to give kids a behind-the-scenes "tour" of the hospital and lets kids explore the hospital's different departments and careers.
Hopscotch. iOS. Elementary, Middle School
Hopscotch is a visual coding language that allows kids to create their own games and apps via drag and drop. Video tutorials and lesson plans for educators are also available.
Inventioneers. iOS/Android/Amazon/Windows. Elementary, Middle School
Explore physics concepts in a fun, game-based environment. Complete levels to earn additional objects to use in building your own invention.
Khan Academy Kids. iOS. PreK
Whimsical characters guide early learners through a multitude of interactive songs, videos, and activities in the areas of literacy, language, math, and logic. Caregivers can also track their child's progress through a report card feature.
Lexi's World. iOS. PreK, Elementary
This app introduces letters, spelling, typing, and animals to kids. Children discover new words as they interact with Lexi's World.
Living Paintings: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. iOS/Android. Elementary
Learn about the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum's most famous works of art through interactive games. Young artists can also upload or create their own masterpieces in the art studio, using 20 different colors and four artistic mediums.
Moshi Twilight Sleep Stories. iOS/Android/Amazon. PreK/Parent/Caregiver
Relax into bedtime with calming stories, specifically created to help children drift off to sleep with soothing music, audio effects, and narration.
Nighty Night. iOS. PreK
A calming bedtime app, Nighty Night allows children to interact with the short story by turning off lights and putting animals to bed, accompanied by music and narration.
Peek-a-Zoo. iOS. PreK
Peek-a-Zoo is a simple-to-use app game that teaches children to recognize emotions and interpret facial expressions by having them answer questions about animated animals.
Play and Learn Science. iOS/Android. PreK, Elementary
With 12 interactive games that can be played in English or Spanish, Play and Learn Science by PBS Kids encourages children and caregivers to explore basic earth science, physical science, and life science topics together.
Queer Kid Stuff. Web. PreK, Elementary
http://queerkidstuff.com/
Lindsay and co-host Teddy educate children on a variety of LGBTQ+ topics in an entertaining way in this web series. Printable activity sheets are also included.
RelationShapes. iOS/Android. PreK
Develop visual-spatial reasoning by playing with different shapes and then making meaning out of them using fun stickers and backgrounds.
Space Science Investigations: Plant Growth. iOS. Elementary, Middle School
Designed by NASA, this educational game explores life on the International Space Station and allows users to conduct scientific experiment games revolving around growing plants in space. Features additional information regarding actual plant life experiments in space, as well as an educator's guide.
ALA Citation Generator "Notable Children's Digital Media - 2019", American Library Association, April 10, 2018.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncdm (Accessed August 25, 2019)
Document ID: 4f8d57d5-f0b4-4e81-a850-e4671d2cee39