K-12 Online Education
Below are resources and information for educators, parents, and students to facilitate online education.
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Biology Simulations
Biology Simulations is a free website that helps students learn about biology and practice data analysis skills. Additional resources like worksheets are also available. Website: https://www.biologysimulations.com/
Storyline Online
Storyline Online is a free children's literacy website. It has videos of celebrities reading children's books with illustrations. Each book features a free supplemental curriculum that has been developed by an elementary school educator. Website:...
Snoopy lesson plans
A popular childhood comic strip character, Snoopy, has released free printable lesson plans for students age 4-13. They are available in 11 different languages and cover topics in STEM, Language Arts and Social Studies....
Sheppard Software
Sheppardsoftware.com is a free educational games website for elementary school students. There are games covering basic school subjects like chemistry and history, to more specific subjects like nutrition and animal diets. Website: https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
Free printable activities for preschoolers and Kindergartners
Below are several printable activities appropriate for children age 2-6. Most of the activities are educational, but still fun and colourful. And, they're completely free and several can be customized to individual preference....
Let’s Talk Science STEM resources at home
Let's Talk Science offers free STEM resources for at-home hands-on activities and videos that are both fun and educational. Resources are sorted by grade-level and, within that, are sorted into topics such as weather, interesting insects, and food science. There's...
Environmental Education for Youth
EcoKids is Earth Day Canada's environmental education program aimed at youth. This website provides educational resources like lesson plans, books and videos to help parents and educators. Website: https://ecokids.ca/
Edutopia and the George Lucas Educational Foundation
Edutopia is a reliable online resource that strives to improve the education of students. This website provides a list of tips on back to school advice for the entire community. Eutopia has a variety of resources such as core strategies for learning, teaching the...
Educational Games for Preschool and Grade School
Tvokids.com provides educational videos, games and apps that are appropriate for preschool and grade school students. There are also back to school resources related to specific topics like math, language and social studies. Website: https://www.tvokids.com/