Diane Ackerman famously said, "Play is our brain's favorite way of learning." Fuel your mind and your body with these resources for artists and athletes, musicians and hobbyists, dabblers and dreamers.
Oxford Owl for Home: help your child learn at home | Oxford Owl
Oxford Owl is packed with expert advice, tips and activities to help parents support their child's education. Help your child with reading, phonics and maths.
Young Ocean Explorers has been on a mission since 2012 to inspire kids to love our ocean - through entertaining education. We want to capture children's imaginations through great storytelling, bringing the beauty, awe and fascination of the ocean and its inhabitants alive. Our vision is to create generational change by connecting hearts and minds with the importance of enjoying and caring for our oceans and give them tools to make a better future. There’s never been a more vital time for the health of the ocean and this planet than now!
Shaun's Game Academy is a suite of learning resources targeted at 8 - 12 year olds (but for everyone!), teaching the principles of game design and how to make games in Scratch. Plus there are awesome prizes to be won!
PhET: Free online physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and math simulations
Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.
Since 2009, coders have created thousands of amazing experiments using Chrome, Android, AI, WebVR, AR and more. We're showcasing projects here, along with helpful tools and resources, to inspire others to create new experiments.
The STEM Resource Finder is a collection of the Concord Consortium's best resources for science, math, and engineering education. Our curated collections offer lesson plans and units for your class based on these resources. All for free!"
Preschool Express by Jean Warren: Preschool Lesson Plans and Theme Lesson Plans, preschool activities, games, songs, crafts, art, music, learning, skills, stories and patterns.
Preschool Express - early childhood education site for preschool themes, curriculum ideas, and toddler activities - language, art, games, songs, crafts, printable patterns, and school supplies - written by Jean Warren for teachers and parents of preschool, day care, kindergarten, and home school to develop lesson plans, Preschool Lesson Plans, Theme Lesson Plans
Cornell Lab of Ornithology—Home | Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology : Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
We believe in the power of birds to ignite discovery and inspire action. Join us on a lifelong journey to enjoy, understand, and protect birds and the natural world.