It’s almost a week since the community quarantine announcement here in the Philippines and I’m a bit worried about the aftermath of this coronavirus pandemic. 🙁 

Right now I don’t think we can travel to other places, visit malls, or attend schools, so I’ve listed some online learning resources to keep our kids busy & entertained during this temporary quarantine.

Homeschooling came early for my eldest. Last year, we’ve planned that he’ll start homeschooling again by June 2020. I haven’t set up the kids’ homeschooling area yet because I thought that I’ll be doing that by summer, but after an unexpected turn of events, I’m now moving in double-time because my kids need to continue learning while at home.

I’m sharing with you a list of FREE online learning resources that we’re currently using. Online classes have never been so much fun! 🙂

The kids may have stopped going to school, but they shouldn’t stop learning. Keep the learning going!

 

Stay-At-Home Art Class by Kuya Robert Alejandro

We’ve been attending Teacher Robert’s FREE online art class for 1 week. Learn how to doodle, arts & crafts, and simply have fun while doing art.

Every 10AM he goes on Facebook Live to teach kids (and kidults!). Visit his Facebook & Instagram accounts to get updates.

https://www.facebook.com/kuya.robert

https://www.instagram.com/robert_alejandro/

 

Scholastic Learn at Home

Schools may be closed but your kids can continue learning with Scholastic Learn at Home. You will find 4 daily learnings in forms of stories or videos specifically for PreK and Kindergarten, Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6-9. 

Scholastic Learn at Home will run for 1 month (or until how long the quarantine will be) so don’t forget to check regularly for daily updates.

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

 

I’m a Puzzle

Solving jigsaw puzzles is a great way past time for everyone. Not only is it a fun activity, but it also exercises the brain. At I’m a Puzzle, your kids can choose from thousands of online jigsaw puzzles. Themes include Animals, Places, and Nature will surely captivate your kids’ attention. 

https://im-a-puzzle.com/

 

Kids Academy

This is a huge treasury of free learning materials available to your kids. They own a great library of interactive worksheets, diverse lessons grouped by the topic, animated and worksheet-explanation educational videos and online games. The subjects covered are Math, ELA, Science, Reading, Social Studies, World Around Us, and much more for grades Pre-k – Grade 3.

If you want to guide the learning process on your own, you may use the website version, however, if you prefer a personalized learning program, you may install the app on your tablet or phone and create an account for your kids(up to 3 kids per 1 account).

https://www.kidsacademy.mobi/

 

National Geographic Kids

The National Geo for Kids is a place where you can find amazing facts about history and science in general. There are videos, quizzes, games, and cool stuff that makes learning fun.

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

 

Khan Academy

Khan Academy aims to provide free, world‑class education for anyone, anywhere. You can create an account or your kids’ account, and from there, everything can be personalized. Courses include Math, Science & Engineering, Arts & Humanities, Economics & Finance, and Computing.

https://www.khanacademy.org/

 

Epic! Digital Library for Kids (FREE, USD $7.99 after 1 month)

We’ve been using Epic! for years and it’s really a great tool to get kids into reading. Thousands of books suited for kids 12 years old and below are available in Epic! and you can track their reading progress in the Epic! App. 

https://www.getepic.com/

 

Code

Learn computer science at home with your kids with Code.org. There’s a live weekly webcast since millions of students are at home.

There are tutorials for beginners [on how to code] and educational videos on how computers and the Internet work.

https://code.org/athome

 

Recycle and Play

Recycle and Play is an Instagram account for little kids. Featured photos from Recycle and Play are arts & crafts projects that use recycled materials so you don’t really need to go to a craft store to get supplies. 

https://www.instagram.com/recycleandplay/

 

NASA Kids’ Club

One of my son’s favorite websites, NASA Kids’ CLub offers kids an interactive way of learning about the planets and the solar system.

https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html

 

Learn@Home with YouTube

YouTube has partnered with Learning Creators to help educators, parents, and kids to make the coming days educational and fun. There are channels for preschoolers, kids 5& up, and kids 13 & older.

https://learnathome.withyoutube.com/

 

Google Arts & Culture – Virtual Tours of Museums

Take a virtual field trip to more than 2,500 museums around the world! Palace of Versailles, Van Gogh Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, and more!

https://artsandculture.google.com/partner

 

Google 3D Animals

Let your kids experience augmented reality with Google 3D animals! Place wild animals in real world and poof! Instant trip to the zoo!

Here’s how: 1) Google an animal – for example, octopus 2) In search results, click ‘view in 3D’ 3) then click ‘view in your space’.

Happy viewing! 

 

Project Explorer

Children from Grades 3-12 will experience to explore animals, cultures, and wonders around the world. This multi-awarded website is a favorite of our eldest because of its library of informative videos.

https://www.projectexplorer.org/

 

Next Gen Personal Finance

Interactive games to help your kids learn about money — savings, budgeting, investing, and many more money decisions.

https://www.ngpf.org/arcade/

 

Published: 2020-03-21 13:22:01