Mr. Nussbaum offers lesson plans, interactive presentations, games and other resources related to nearly every subject. Continue reading
FunBrain
FunBrain was developed for kids in Pre-k through 8th grade. Continue reading
BrainPop
BrainPop produces animated, curriculum-based content that strives to help students and educators learn. A few of BrainPop’s lesson plans and videos are offered for free, but access to the entire collection of resources requires a subscription. A special educators’ community is designed to provide teachers with resources to improve their teaching and collaborate with educators throughout the world. Continue reading
Sesame Street
There’s no doubt that kids love Sesame Street! This fun, dynamic website offers a variety of interactive games, videos and songs featuring all of your child’s favorite Sesame Street characters. Tap-the-keyboard and simple clicking games are even available for your youngest children. Games and videos are sorted by topic and age level. Continue reading
ABCya
Created by certified school teachers, this award-winning website features free educational kids computer games and activities for elementary students. The games and activities cover areas such as math and language arts. Activities are organized by grade-level. ABCya has also developed many smartphone apps featuring their most popular games and resources. Continue reading
At Home in the Heartland
This online exhibit from the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, IL is designed to teach children about life from the 1700s through the present. Continue reading
BBC: History for Kids
Explore a wide selection of historical games and activities through the BBC’s History for Kids. It will allow you to travel back in time and learn all about ancient, world and British history. Play games, take quizzes and view animations to help make history come alive. Continue reading
Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids is a superb website that teaches kids about U.S history and government. Continue reading
Odyssey
The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University developed this fantastic site, which features animated illustrations and important facts about Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, the Ancient Americas and the Near East. Learn more about these cultures through puzzles and interactive games. Continue reading
The Origins of Labor Day
This section of PBS Newshour, explains in depth the history and origins of how Labor Day came to be.