Resources
Different resources that I use to make tasks easier. Most of these cool sites are free to use.
Common Sense
Nonprofit Organization
Common Sense is an online nonprofit organization that helps kids learning experiences. You can find awesome free apps for kids of all ages. The resources are all great and it's easy to select by what you need. This site has basically everything you need.
Website: https://www.commonsense.org/
Natural
Readers
Free Online Reader
Natural Readers is an online text reader. Just copy and paste the text that you want and select the voice you prefer to hear. There are lots of choices and advanced settings to suit your needs. I use this a lot while homeschooling for long wordy passages when I'm sick. Give your voice a break sometimes.
ABCya
Free Online Educational Games
ABCya is an online app that gives you an array of games and fun activities. It has common core games that you can play. It's is a great app for your little one to have fun while learning. Common core can be hard to understand for both students and parents sometimes. These games help break the ice.
Tynker
Make Your Own Online Game and Learn To Code
With Tynker your child can learn how to code and build their own video game, play video games, and more. It's a great extra extracurricular activity to add to there lessons. This site will build Developer and Web Designing skills your child can use in their future. On their resumes or creating their own game business and more. Explore the website for more information.
Oxford
Owl
Free Online Curriculum, Games, Library and more
Oxford Owl is an online Curriculum, Library, and more. Just sign up and get access to great books you can select by age. There are math worksheets and cool activities. You can choose to upgrade your account, as well, to meet your needs.
Whooo's Reading
Free Online Book Log for Classroom or Homestudies
Whooo's Reading is an online reading book log. My daughter always has trouble remembering to log her books after reading them. The app gives them a little owl to dress as an awards system. It keeps her excited to want to dress her owl and get coins for reading. The app also helps students with their writing skills by asking questions. You can make your own questions too.
Website: https://app.whooosreading.org/
Highlights
Magazines and Games
Highlights is a great kids magazine with lots of fun activities in it. I had Highlights as a child and it was one of the best memories I had. The hidden pictures was my favorite page. They have fun games inside and are great for traveling. Now they have an app. How cool is that!
NASA
Free Online Science and Space Studies
Nasa's webpage has tons of great articles, tv, activities and more. If your child has an interest for outer space and stars or what we call the expanse of Heaven. Be sure to check out this website for cool findings and learnings. Great place to get science project ideas.
Website: https://www.nasa.gov/
Brain
POP
Free Online Science Studies
Brain POP is an awesome website that offers videos, worksheets, and more. They have loads of great content and activities for kids. If you need a curriculum filler, this would be the website for you.
Website: https://www.brainpop.com/
National
Geographic
Kids
Free Online Science Studies
National Geographic Kids is a great online website for kids to learn about animals and nature. They help your child learn about different species and how they live by their adaptation and skills. Your child will know the difference between amphibians and reptiles in no time.
Website: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Time for Kids
Free Online Kids Magazine Article
Times for Kids a website based on the magazine TIMES, but for kids. It has great articles on global issues, community, and care. It keeps your little one on top of whats going on in the world they live in. It's a great place to get articles for journaling. As well as, to teach them how to contribute to the community.
Scholastic
Free Online Kids Books, Magazines, and activities
Scholastic is an old-time favorite of mine. I had Scholastic book fair orders come in the mail when I was young. That was the most exciting thing to get in the mail. I am so glad it is still cooler than ever. Now you can get fun activities and print outs from their website.
The Bible App For Kids
Free Online Bible Stories App
The Bible App for Kids is great to add to your child's Bible lessons in schooling. The app reads the story to your child. You can click on the illustrations and they will move. Within the illustrations, there are questions and Bible gems. This keeps the lesson rewarding and tests your child's memory. They, also, have fun activities like painting and such after lessons.
BeFunky
Free Online Photo Editor
Befunky is a cool photo editor you can use for free. I love all the features you can use. They have an app, too. It makes it simple to edit all my photos. You can, also, create brochures and flyer with this photo editor.
Pexels
Free Online Stock Photos
Pexels is a great place to get royalty-free stock photos. You can use them without having to pay or site the photographer. Although they are free, it is nice to like the pictures or donate to the photographer. It is a blessing that people share their work with others for free.