Publisher: Khan Academy.
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Publisher: Teach Your Monster.
Teach Your Monster to Read
A phonics game that moves from letter sounds to reading short sentences.
Publisher: University of Colorado Boulder.
PhET simulations
Interactive science and math simulations for exploring how things work.
Publisher: Code.org.
Coding at home
A parent starting point for computer science activities and courses.
Publisher: Google.
Chrome Music Lab
Explore rhythm, melody, and sound through small browser experiments.
Publisher: Exploratorium.
Science Snacks
Hands-on science activities with materials lists and explanations.
Publisher: Stanford DREME.
Math in everyday moments
Family math ideas built around everyday activities and conversations.
Publisher: Reading Rockets.
Literacy at home
Parent reading guides, read-aloud ideas, and multilingual tips.
Publisher: PBS.
PBS Kids for Parents
Activities, parent articles, and ways to play with familiar PBS characters.
Publisher: PBS.
Ready for the school year
Checklists, activity ideas, and articles for the move back to school.
Publisher: PBS.
Counting with a deck of cards
Turn an ordinary deck of cards into a counting and sorting activity.
Publisher: Sesame Workshop.
Getting ready for school
Videos and activities about the transition from home to school.
Publisher: Sesame Workshop.
Learning through routines
Sesame resources about the small routines that shape a child’s day.
Publisher: Sesame Workshop.
Talking about feelings
Videos and activities for conversations about children’s feelings.
Publisher: Sesame Workshop.
Friendship and community
Stories and activities about friendship and being part of a community.
Publisher: Sesame Workshop.
Exploring food together
Family resources and activities about food and eating.
Publisher: Sesame Workshop.
Ideas for getting moving
Sesame activities and videos about moving and playing.
Publisher: Sesame Workshop.
Digital life with young children
Resources for talking about technology and the time families spend with it.
Publisher: Sesame Workshop.
Time with grandparents
Sesame resources about connections between children and grandparents.
Publisher: Sesame Workshop.
Sesame autism resources
Family stories, videos, and activities featuring autistic children and their communities.
Publisher: Understood.
Prepare for a parent-teacher conversation
A toolkit for preparing questions and conversations with your child’s teacher.
Publisher: Understood.
When reading or writing is difficult
Articles, strategies, and downloadable resources about reading and writing difficulties.
Publisher: Understood.
Help with everyday organization
Parent resources about getting organized and following everyday tasks.
Publisher: Understood.
Understanding social skills
Guides and practical resources about social skills and everyday interactions.
Publisher: Understood.
Explore assistive technology
An introduction to tools that support learning and everyday tasks.
Publisher: Common Sense Media.
Check an app before downloading
App reviews that give parents a place to investigate a download.
Publisher: Google.
Be Internet Awesome for families
A family guide and activities for conversations about online life.
Publisher: Internet Matters.
Internet Matters
Parent guides about devices, apps, and children’s online experiences.
Publisher: National Trust.
50 things to do outdoors
An outdoor activity list with ideas from den building to watching wildlife.
Publisher: National Trust.
Take a picnic outside
Ideas for choosing a picnic spot and eating outdoors together.
Publisher: National Trust.
Things to do with sticks
Nature-play ideas using sticks, from making things to playing games.
Publisher: National Trust.
Make a wild crown
A nature craft built around making a crown from found materials.
Publisher: Origami. Made by Origami.
Monday Invaders, play the game
A short arcade game where the bake sale is attacking.
Publisher: Origami. Made by Origami.
Potty Dash, play the game
A sliding puzzle about clearing a route through household clutter.
Publisher: Origami. Made by Origami.
Party Table, play the game
A birthday seating puzzle solved with a handful of clues.
Publisher: Bedtime Math Foundation.
Bedtime Math
Short math prompts that give families something to work out together.
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