Free Children's Learning Sites

Discovery Education's Learning Tools

For free lessons and tutorials, your child can check out Discovery Education. This site has video tutorials that can be quite useful for kids who are visual learners. In addition, it has K-12 games, activities, animations and thoroughly researched articles. The subjects that Discovery Education covers include health, world languages, mathematics, visual and performance arts, social studies, science and English/language arts. Your child can use this site to learn new skills and review topics taught in school.

Learning Tools from Fact Monster

Fact Monster provides homework help as well as education resources. The homework center covers subjects such as history, geography, English/language arts, social studies, math and science. Every subject is divided into several sections to help you easily find the exact topic that you're looking for. The social studies page, for example, is categrized into sections called 'United States', 'United States Government' and 'World'. Each subject contains links that lead to articles, games and activities generated by Fact Monster.

At the virtual reference desk, you will find timelines, an almanac, atlas, dictionary and encyclopedia. Fact Monster also provides resources that can help your child with various skills, like speaking, listening, writing, research and studying. For instance, your child can follow the steps for conducting research on the Internet, starting with choosing a topic and ending with presenting the essay.

Science Tools with NASA Kids' Club

NASA has activities and learning tools for kids in its Kids' Club. In addition to tips for parents and teachers, you'll find space-themed educational games and interactive activities. One activity, called Why Do We Explore helps kids understand the benefits of space travel by relating it to their own experiences traveling. Other games include famous characters, like Elmo and Buzz Lightyear, to engage students in learning.