Literacy & Communication
From phonics to essay writing: reading practice, grammar, vocabulary and expressive language for every age.
Award-winning early literacy app — letters, phonics, stories and writing, all free with no ads.
learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kidsCelebrated actors read children's books aloud — beautiful videos that grow early listening and reading.
storylineonline.net40,000+ digital books, audiobooks and read-alongs — free for teachers during school hours.
getepic.comThousands of high-quality reading passages with comprehension questions, all free for K-12.
readworks.orgFree digital library of 2,000+ fiction/non-fiction texts with guided reading, discussion and assessment.
commonlit.orgAdaptive grammar and writing practice based on each student's own interests — free core version.
noredink.comStructured English lessons, videos and quizzes across primary and secondary, free with no ads.
bbc.co.uk/bitesizeAdaptive vocabulary builder — learns what you know and quizzes you on the gaps; great for SAT prep.
vocabulary.comStudents become authors — write, illustrate and publish your own digital books right in the browser.
bookcreator.comAI writing assistant that catches grammar, spelling and clarity issues — free plan is plenty for students.
grammarly.com70,000+ free public-domain ebooks — classic literature, poetry and non-fiction, totally free to download.
gutenberg.orgFree interactive writing and grammar activities — immediate feedback on sentence construction and proofreading.
quill.orgPhonics, songs and early reading activities — a long-loved free site for emerging readers.
starfall.comFree e-book library from Oxford — hundreds of levelled readers with audio narration.
oxfordowl.co.ukAward-winning phonics adventure — free on the web, trusted by schools worldwide.
teachyourmonster.orgWorld's most popular language app — gamified vocab, grammar and reading, free with ads.
duolingo.comFree reading and alphabet games from PBS characters kids already love.
pbskids.orgA daily "Wonder of the Day" — short nonfiction reads that build curiosity and vocabulary.
wonderopolis.orgIn-browser writing coach that highlights long sentences and passive voice — sharpens style.
hemingwayapp.comFree alphabet videos and games — Big Bird and friends teach letters to ages 3-5.
pbskids.org/sesameFree PBS literacy resources — reading tips, articles and printable activities for K-3.
readingrockets.orgMath
From counting to calculus: interactive practice, visual tools and expert explanations for every age.
Complete K-12 curriculum with video lessons, adaptive practice and mastery tracking — the gold standard in free math.
khanacademy.org/mathCounting, shapes and early numeracy through playful activities — the perfect first math app for little ones.
learn.khanacademy.orgBeautiful graphing calculator, scientific calculator and interactive classroom activities — a modern classic.
desmos.comDynamic tools for geometry, algebra, statistics and 3D graphing — free in any browser.
geogebra.orgInteractive textbooks and a virtual manipulatives workspace — playful, visual and standards-aligned.
mathigon.orgGame-based series that secretly teaches algebra and numbers — kids solve equations before they know it.
dragonbox.comGamified math RPG that adapts to each student's level and aligns to school curriculum.
prodigygame.comHundreds of free math games, logic puzzles and problem-solving activities for elementary students.
mathplayground.comComputational engine that solves — and explains — any math problem, from equations to calculus.
wolframalpha.comFree, adaptive digital math textbooks with practice, videos and "FlexMath" personalized paths.
ck12.orgInteractive problem-solving courses in math — free first-chapter access to dozens of topics.
brilliant.orgBreathtaking animated math videos that make calculus, linear algebra and probability click visually.
youtube.com/c/3blue1brownCounting, shapes and early numeracy games starring favorite PBS characters — totally free.
pbskids.org/games/mathFree animated video lessons covering every topic from arithmetic to algebra.
mathantics.comUniversity of Cambridge's free library of rich math problems for all ages.
nrich.maths.orgHundreds of free math games for pre-K through grade 6 — ad-supported web version.
abcya.comCurriculum-aligned interactive math program — free for home with teacher accounts.
splashlearn.comFree web and iPad apps — number rack, number line, geoboard and fraction tools.
mathlearningcenter.orgStanford's free open-ended math tasks — visual, creative and mindset-building.
youcubed.orgFree math problem-solving games featuring Peg + Cat — counting, shapes and patterns.
pbskids.org/pegFree BBC counting series with games — turns numbers into characters for ages 3-6.
numberblocks.tvFree MIT undergraduate math courses — calculus, linear algebra and more, with full lectures.
ocw.mit.eduFree audit access to math courses from top universities — proofs, stats, calculus.
coursera.orgFree, ad-free virtual math manipulatives and games for early elementary — counters, fractions and more.
toytheater.comScience
Simulations, experiments and visual explainers in physics, chemistry, biology, earth and space.
150+ interactive science simulations from University of Colorado — the world's best free lab in a browser.
phet.colorado.eduHands-on science "mystery" lessons for elementary — video, hands-on activity and discussion in every unit.
mysteryscience.comNASA's free site for young learners — games, activities and videos about climate, earth and space.
climatekids.nasa.govShort, fun, fact-packed science videos for young kids — perfect for answering every "why" question.
youtube.com/@scishowkidsFree digital textbooks covering physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and more — adaptive practice included.
flexbooks.ck12.orgStunning biology films, data-analysis activities and classroom lessons from Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
biointeractive.orgEnergetic short science videos for Grades 5-6 — life, earth, physical and space science.
youtube.com/@crashcoursekidsStructured science lessons across primary and secondary — videos, quizzes and revision guides.
bbc.co.uk/bitesizeHands-on science activities and video demos from San Francisco's legendary science museum.
exploratorium.edu/learnPhysics, chemistry, biology and NGSS-aligned courses with practice, videos and articles — all free.
khanacademy.org/scienceLessons, activities, data and challenges straight from NASA — from rockets to climate to exoplanets.
nasa.gov/stemMuseum-quality science resources — millions of specimens, images and lesson collections, all free.
learninglab.si.eduFree science games with SciGirls, Wild Kratts and more — fun inquiry for ages 4-8.
pbskids.org/games/scienceWild facts, experiments and animal videos — sparks curiosity from toddlers to tweens.
natgeokids.comWeather and space basics explained with games and videos — free from NASA and NOAA.
scijinks.govMuseum-style investigations and creative science — free and ad-free for 5-12.
tate.org.uk/kidsKid-friendly encyclopedia of every science topic — free, safe and clearly written.
ducksters.comVirtual labs, videos and case studies built by practicing scientists — free.
biointeractive.orgFree audit access to university-level science courses from MIT, Harvard and more.
edx.org/learn/scienceFree MIT undergraduate science courses — biology, chemistry, physics with full lectures.
ocw.mit.eduFree audit access to university-level physics, chemistry and earth sciences.
coursera.orgHistory & Geography
Explore continents, cultures and centuries — interactive maps, primary sources and rich story-telling.
Explore the planet in stunning 3D with guided "Voyager" tours — history, culture and nature at your fingertips.
earth.google.com300+ free geography quizzes — countries, capitals, flags, rivers, mountains, and more.
seterra.comKid-friendly geography, cultures, animals and adventures from National Geographic — free online.
kids.nationalgeographic.comJohn Green's fast, witty, fact-dense history series — world, European, US and more.
youtube.com/crashcourseStructured history lessons across primary and secondary — Romans, Tudors, World Wars and global history.
bbc.co.uk/bitesizeFree civics games and lessons founded by Justice O'Connor — how government works, by playing it.
icivics.org"Reading Like a Historian" — free inquiry lessons that teach sourcing, corroboration and argument.
sheg.stanford.edu13.8-billion-year interdisciplinary course from the Big Bang to the future of humanity.
bighistoryproject.comPeer-reviewed, free history articles, maps, timelines and videos covering every continent and era.
worldhistory.orgClassroom-ready primary sources — historic photos, letters, maps and audio — all free to use.
loc.gov/classroom-materialsThousands of free history activities and artifacts from the Smithsonian's museums.
historyexplorer.si.eduThe U.S. National Archives' free tool for teaching with primary-source documents and photos.
docsteach.orgKid-friendly articles on every civilization with timelines, games and quizzes.
historyforkids.netFree map and community games — early geography and civics for young learners.
pbskids.orgAncient Egypt, Vikings, empires — illustrated articles and videos for ages 5-12.
natgeokids.com/historyInteractive atlas of world history — see any region at any point from 3500 BC to today.
timemaps.comClear, accurate history articles written for kids — covers every era.
ducksters.com/historyFree primary-source collections with lesson ideas — manuscripts, maps and more.
bl.uk/learningFree audit access to history courses from Harvard, Columbia and other top universities.
edx.org/learn/historyFree games introducing neighborhoods, helpers and basic civics for preschoolers.
pbskids.org/games/communityFree toolkit teaching community, family and culture to ages 3-5.
sesamestreet.orgFree DK encyclopedia for kids — ancient civilizations, explorers and timelines.
dkfindout.comFree magazine-style history articles with vivid illustrations for younger learners.
kidsdiscover.comCoding & Computational Thinking
From drag-and-drop blocks to real programming — logic, algorithms and making things with code.
MIT's free block-based coding language — the world's most popular way for kids to make games, art and stories.
scratch.mit.eduFull K-12 computer-science curriculum — Hour of Code, CS Fundamentals, AP-level courses — all free.
code.orgTablet-only coding for ages 5-7 — drag pictures to bring characters to life. No reading required.
scratchjr.orgAdventure-style coding courses that move from blocks to Python and JavaScript step by step.
tynker.comJavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL and computer-science theory — interactive lessons with instant feedback.
khanacademy.org/computingHarvard's legendary intro-to-computer-science course — completely free on edX, with a real certificate.
cs50.harvard.edu/x3000+ hours of free hands-on web-dev, data-analysis and ML training — with certifications you can keep.
freecodecamp.orgBrowser-based coding environment for 50+ languages — zero setup, collaborate like Google Docs.
replit.comFree online editor (blocks + Python) to code a tiny physical computer — thousands of free projects.
microbit.orgLearn Python and JavaScript by playing an RPG — solve levels by typing real code.
codecombat.comFriendly web-dev reference with thousands of "Try It Yourself" live editors — HTML, CSS, JS, Python, SQL.
w3schools.comBite-size coding "katas" in 50+ languages — sharpen problem-solving with real programming challenges.
codewars.comIntroduces programming concepts to K-2 with friendly "fuzz" characters — free lite version.
kodable.comFree browser puzzle that teaches sequencing, loops and conditionals — works K-12.
lightbot.comGoogle's free series of programming puzzles that ramp from block drag to JavaScript.
blockly.gamesFree coding games built around beloved PBS shows — earliest intro to programming logic.
pbskids.org/learn/codingOne-hour coding tutorials for every age — from Minecraft to Python, all free.
hourofcode.comBite-sized mobile lessons in Python, JS, SQL — free social coding community.
sololearn.comInteractive in-browser coding lessons — free tier covers Python, HTML/CSS, JS basics.
codecademy.comFree intro coding app — drag commands to make Daisy dance. Pre-K friendly.
daisythedinosaur.comFree K-2 lessons that build keyboarding and computational thinking habits.
commonsense.orgFree online Bee-Bot — a programmable bee that builds sequencing for the youngest coders.
bee-bot.usAI & Digital Literacy
Use AI wisely, spot misinformation online and master the digital skills every future adult needs.
Free K-12 digital citizenship curriculum — privacy, safety, news literacy and AI, by age group.
commonsense.org/educationTeach an AI to sort marine life — kids' first experience with supervised machine learning and bias.
code.org/aiGoogle's free "Interland" game and classroom materials that teach internet safety, kindness and privacy.
beinternetawesome.withgoogle.comMIT's free "Everyday Ethics" and AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school — bias, fairness, agency.
raise.mit.eduFree MOOC from University of Helsinki & Reaktor — what AI really is, in plain language.
elementsofai.comTrain your own machine-learning model from images, sound or poses — right in the browser, no coding.
teachablemachine.withgoogle.comAndrew Ng's free short courses on LLMs, prompting and modern AI — the fastest way to level up.
deeplearning.ai/short-coursesCanada's centre for digital & media literacy — games, lessons and resources against misinformation.
mediasmarts.caThe European framework for digital competence — a checklist of the digital skills every adult needs.
digital-strategy.ec.europa.euMIT's free K-12 AI activities — one-day classroom experiences covering bias, generative AI and more.
dayofai.orgKhan Academy's AI tutor that never gives away the answer — ask it to debate, coach, or question you.
khanmigo.aiFree video lessons on everyday digital tasks — docs, sheets, slides, research, budgeting and more.
applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.comFree Scratch extension — train models with text, images or numbers, then use them in games.
machinelearningforkids.co.ukCurated AI lessons and projects for K-12 — free tier covers intro modules.
aiworldschool.comFree K-12 lessons on how AI works, bias, deepfakes and responsible use.
commonsense.orgFree AI modules with unplugged lessons, videos and training activities for grades 3-12.
code.org/aiFun 20-second doodling game that shows how a neural network recognizes your sketches.
quickdraw.withgoogle.comPlayful browser experiments that demystify machine learning — all free, no signup.
experiments.withgoogle.com/aiFree student guide to using AI ethically in school — conversation starters and tips.
iste.orgFree intro lessons on what AI is for ages 5-7 — uses songs and stories.
commonsense.orgFree creator app where the youngest learners build interactive stories — first AI-thinking habits.
scratchjr.orgFree games that build foundations for AI/CS — patterns, prediction, decisions for ages 4-8.
pbskids.orgCritical Thinking & Problem Solving
Reason clearly, debate well and tell facts from noise — the #1 skill in every Future-of-Jobs report.
Interactive problem-solving courses in logic, probability, CS and beyond — the best thinker's gym.
brilliant.orgShort animated lessons with questions and discussion — a library of mind-expanding "aha" moments.
ed.ted.comSmart, fun, fast video courses on philosophy, statistics, study skills and how to think.
youtube.com/crashcourseAward-winning science videos that model curiosity, misconceptions and real-world problem solving.
youtube.com/@veritasiumFree books, videos and the renowned Alcumus adaptive trainer — math-olympiad-style problem solving.
artofproblemsolving.comAnimated concept videos across every subject with quizzes that check real understanding.
brainpop.comReal current-events articles at 5 reading levels — teaches how to analyse news and form arguments.
newsela.comSide-by-side news from left, centre and right — spot bias and see the whole picture.
allsides.comStructured debate tool for classrooms — students build argument trees and learn to reason together.
kialo-edu.comFamily-style math challenges designed to make logic and problem solving feel like a game.
figurethis.nctm.orgHarvard's Project Zero toolbox of thinking routines ("See-Think-Wonder", "Claim-Support-Question"…).
pz.harvard.edu/thinking-routinesFree news-literacy platform from the News Literacy Project — fight misinformation with real journalism skills.
checkology.orgFree question-based discussion plans that build reasoning — works from kindergarten up.
philosophyforchildren.orgFast-paced free game — can you spot the fake news? Builds media literacy reflexes.
factitious.augamestudio.comFree videos and lessons on spotting bias and disinformation — great discussion starter.
bbc.co.uk/young-reporterFree Ellen Galinsky resources on the seven essential life skills for thinking kids.
mindinthemaking.orgFree thinking-routine videos from real classrooms — shows Socratic seminars in action.
teachingchannel.comFree unsolved and open problems for K-12 — deep thinking, no easy answers.
mathpickle.comCurated free critical thinking activities for every grade from Common Sense Education.
wideopenschool.orgFree games building early reasoning and pattern recognition for ages 3-5.
sesamestreet.org/gamesFree reasoning and problem-solving games starring favorite PBS characters.
pbskids.org/games/thinkingFree guidance on building early thinking skills — for parents of 0-5 year olds.
zerotothree.orgFree BBC resource — short videos, ideas and games that build early-years thinking and language.
bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-peopleFree articles with thinking activities for early childhood — observation, prediction, sorting.
naeyc.orgMental Health & Mindfulness
Calm minds, emotion regulation and social-emotional learning — the foundation for everything else.
Australian non-profit's totally free mindfulness app with programs for ages 3 through adult.
smilingmind.com.auJaime Amor's beloved kid-yoga adventures — free on YouTube, used by millions of families and schools.
youtube.com/@cosmickidsyogaShort movement and mindfulness videos teachers can play in class — burn energy, then refocus.
gonoodle.comGuided meditations for young kids from Committee for Children — short "sessions" to calm and focus.
mindyeti.com150,000+ free guided meditations, sleep sounds and talks — the biggest free mindfulness library anywhere.
insighttimer.comHeadspace Premium — free for K-12 teachers worldwide, including classroom-ready content for students.
headspace.com/educatorsFree Calm premium for K-12 teachers — meditation, sleep stories, and calming content for classrooms.
calm.com/schoolsFree, evidence-based app from Anxiety Canada — CBT tools for teens to manage anxiety and worry.
anxietycanada.comShort animated SEL "emotional vocabulary" videos — check in, express feelings, refocus.
movethisworld.comThe leading framework for social-emotional learning — free resources for teachers, schools and families.
casel.orgFree, evidence-based youth mental-health info on stress, identity, family and more — from Australia.
reachout.comFree confidential info, coping tools and helpline for kids — a safe place when things feel too big.
childline.org.ukFree videos and printables on feelings, routines and resilience for young kids.
sesamestreet.org/toolkitsFree preview lessons in anxiety and mindfulness for kids and tweens — animated and calming.
gozen.comFree kid-friendly mindfulness — check in with feelings, then pick a calming activity.
stopbreathethink.comFree teen mental-health resources — stress, sleep, relationships and getting help.
jedfoundation.orgFree resilience curriculum for primary schools — proven evidence-based.
bounceback.com.auFree evidence-based guides for parents and kids on anxiety, OCD and worry.
worrywisekids.orgFree government resource — what bullying looks like and exactly what to do.
stopbullying.govFree anxiety toolkit and breathing animations geared for teens ages 13-18.
gozen.comFree teen mental health screening and self-help resources, judgment-free.
mhanational.orgFinancial Literacy
Budgeting, saving, investing, banking and insurance — the practical money skills schools rarely teach.
The gold-standard free personal-finance curriculum — full courses, projects and interactive units.
ngpf.orgRealistic finance simulator — students practice saving, budgeting and crisis decisions in safe sandbox.
banzai.orgFree K-12 economics and personal-finance lessons from the Council for Economic Education.
econedlink.orgUS CFPB's age-by-age money milestones for families — simple conversations that build lifetime habits.
consumerfinance.govFree games, calculators and lesson plans from Visa — life-stage money topics for every age.
practicalmoneyskills.comFree personal-finance course — taxes, credit, loans, housing, insurance, and retirement basics.
khanacademy.org/personal-financeGlobal K-12 programs in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship — often delivered free.
jausa.ja.orgFree US federal financial-education curriculum — banking, credit, debt and insurance basics.
fdic.gov/money-smartUK curriculum finance topics — how banks work, budgeting, taxes, insurance and interest.
bbc.co.uk/bitesizePeer-produced, skeptic-minded finance curriculum — teaches teens how markets try to sell to them.
foolproofme.orgFree, plain-English definitions of every banking, insurance and investing term you'll ever meet.
investopedia.comFree PBS show and classroom materials teaching kids about money, business and entrepreneurship.
biz-kids.comFree round-up of the best online money games for elementary through high school.
themoneyprodigy.comFree age-staged money lessons — piggy banks through credit cards — from the Mint blog.
mint.com/financial-literacyFree money-themed games with beloved PBS characters — first intro to coins and trading.
pbskids.org/games/moneyGeorge Washington University's free global financial literacy lessons and quizzes.
gflec.orgFree NFL-themed money quiz game — multiple skill levels, great for teens.
financialfootball.comFree economic and money lessons designed for grades K-2 with story books.
kiddynomics.orgFree Wells Fargo curriculum spanning kids, teens and adults — no sign-up needed.
handsonbanking.orgFree counting and trading games — builds first money sense for preschoolers.
pbskids.orgFree toolkit on saving, spending and sharing — designed for kids ages 3-5.
sesamestreet.org/toolkitsFree family activities that introduce money concepts to young kids.
ftc.govFree age-by-age guidance on teaching money to kids — including ages 3-5.
parents.comFree FDIC curriculum for pre-K through grade 2 — money basics with stories.
fdic.govLife Skills & Health
Cooking, nutrition, fitness, first aid, sleep and everyday skills — what adult life actually asks of you.
Doctor-reviewed health info in three voices — for kids, teens and parents. Body, mind, nutrition, safety.
kidshealth.orgAmerica's Test Kitchen's free kid-tested recipes, cooking skills and science-of-cooking videos.
americastestkitchen.com/kidsKid-safe recipes by age and skill — from pizza faces to full family dinners, step-by-step.
bbcgoodfood.comUSDA's free nutrition site — plan balanced meals and learn the five food groups with games and lessons.
myplate.govThe UK's NHS free guide to eating, exercise, sleep, sexual health and mental well-being — trusted and clear.
nhs.uk/live-wellFree Red Cross first-aid and emergency apps — practice CPR, choking response and disaster prep.
redcross.org/appsFEMA's free disaster-prep games and family plans — fire, storms, earthquakes, blackouts.
ready.gov/kidsFree workouts, 7-minute routines and Couch to 5K — evidence-based movement for everyone.
nhs.uk/better-health600+ free full-length workout videos at every level — no equipment needed for most of them.
fitnessblender.comFree, evidence-based sleep guidance tailored for teens — why it matters and how to actually sleep better.
sleepfoundation.orgAmerican Academy of Pediatrics' free parenting site — reliable answers on health, safety and growing up.
healthychildren.orgFree UK lessons on cooking, household skills, wellbeing and adulting essentials.
bbc.co.uk/bitesizeFree games and videos on routines, feelings and self-care for preschoolers.
pbskids.org/danielFree hands-on home-skills projects — circuits, sewing, gardening and more.
sciencebuddies.orgFree official nutrition guidance with games, shopping tips and sample menus.
choosemyplate.govFree kid-facing pages on friendships, respect and handling conflict.
stopbullying.govFree recipe library built for kids — simple, safe and deliciously balanced.
cookingwithkids.orgFree evidence-based articles on everyday life challenges for kids and teens.
childmind.orgFree budget-recipe blog — teaches cooking and food budgeting with transparent costs.
budgetbytes.comValues, Ethics & Citizenship
Empathy, integrity, global awareness and active citizenship — the character skills that hold it all together.
Free research-backed "Playbooks" from Angela Duckworth's team — grit, kindness, curiosity, self-control.
characterlab.orgFree anti-bias, social-justice lessons and student magazines from the Southern Poverty Law Center.
learningforjustice.orgFree resources on history, ethics and civic participation — how ordinary choices shape society.
facinghistory.orgUN-backed free lessons on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals — for every age and every language.
worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.orgFree K-12 kindness curriculum, lesson plans and printables — evidence-based SEL through action.
randomactsofkindness.orgUC Berkeley's free, research-based practices for nurturing empathy, gratitude and student wellbeing.
ggie.berkeley.eduFree "Six Pillars of Character" framework — trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship.
charactercounts.orgFree civics games and lesson plans — law, rights, public policy. Active citizenship made engaging.
icivics.orgFree short films, photo essays and classroom lessons about cultures, resilience and our shared world.
globalonenessproject.orgStories of real people who "stick their necks out" for the common good — plus a service-learning program.
giraffe.orgFree Amnesty International lessons and activities — understand and defend universal human rights.
amnesty.org/en/human-rights-educationFree SEL + global-citizenship program where kids' activity helps deliver therapeutic food to children in need.
unicefkidpower.orgFree PBS videos and games modeling kindness, respect and friendship for young kids.
pbskids.org/arthurFree K-12 lessons on human rights, equity and global citizenship from UNICEF.
teachunicef.orgFree K-12 lessons on identity, diversity, justice and action.
tolerance.orgFree articles and videos on teaching empathy, integrity and responsibility.
edutopia.orgFree kindness activities, printables and service-project ideas for every age.
doinggoodtogether.orgFree UN Sustainable Development Goals resources — cartoons, posters and lessons.
globalgoals.orgFree curriculum using real-life interviews to build empathy and listening skills.
storycorps.org/educationCreativity, Arts & Making
Music, art, design, 3D, film and invention — free tools that let kids create real things.
A dozen free browser experiments that teach rhythm, harmony and sound — no account, no install.
musiclab.chromeexperiments.comFull browser music studio — unlimited free recording, mixing and sharing, used in thousands of schools.
bandlab.comProfessional open-source digital painting app — 100% free on every platform, with no watermarks.
krita.orgDesign posters, presentations, videos and more — the full Canva Pro suite is free for K-12 students and teachers.
canva.com/educationAutodesk's free browser tool for 3D design, circuits and code-blocks — the easiest first CAD app.
tinkercad.comProfessional-grade 3D modeling, animation and rendering — completely free and open-source.
blender.orgText an emoji, mood or word to SFMOMA and get back a surprise piece of art from its 45,000-work collection.
sfmoma.org/send-meWalk through 2,000+ museums virtually — zoom into paintings, explore exhibits, play art games.
artsandculture.google.comFree art activities, audio guides and classroom resources from the Museum of Modern Art.
moma.org/kidsFree invention projects — turn bananas into piano keys. Combines creativity, making and computational thinking.
makeymakey.comFree interactive site that teaches music-making fundamentals — rhythm, chords, melody — in the browser.
learningmusic.ableton.comFree Adobe Express Premium for K-12 — make videos, graphics, flyers and web pages like a designer.
adobe.com/education/expressFree YouTube step-by-step drawing tutorials — from shapes to detailed characters.
artforkidshub.comThe Met's free kids-first site — explore art, time travel and make creative projects.
metmuseum.org/metkidsFree online exhibits and creative activity guides for the world of play.
museumofplay.orgFree art and photography activities from National Geographic — inspires curiosity.
natgeokids.com/art-cultureFree visual programming to make animations, art and stories — huge creative community.
scratch.mit.eduFree drawing lessons — pencil, perspective, portraits — organized from absolute beginner up.
drawspace.comFree art-history, music-theory and design courses with videos and projects.
khanacademy.org/humanitiesFree art-making activities for ages 4-8 — printables, ideas, online doodling.
tate.org.uk/kidsFree printables and step-by-step craft tutorials — perfect for preschool art time.
dltk-kids.comLearn How to Learn
Memory techniques, focus tools, note-making and study science — the meta-skills that make every other subject easier.
Barbara Oakley's world-famous MOOC on neuroscience-backed study techniques — free to audit, life-changing for older students.
coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learnThe gold-standard spaced-repetition flashcard app — scientifically proven to lock facts into long-term memory.
apps.ankiweb.netMake flashcard sets, play learning games and take practice tests — used by hundreds of millions of students worldwide.
quizlet.comClean browser Pomodoro timer — 25-minute focus blocks with short breaks, proven to beat procrastination.
pomofocus.ioFree student planner — track classes, exams, tasks and homework across all devices in one smart calendar.
mystudylife.comFree posters, podcasts and study-strategy guides based on cognitive-science research — retrieval practice, elaboration and more.
learningscientists.orgCarol Dweck's growth-mindset lessons and activities, free for all ages — teaches kids that intelligence can grow.
mindsetkit.orgFree concept-mapping tool from IHMC — build visual knowledge maps that make complex ideas click and stick.
cmap.ihmc.usCombined note-taking and spaced-repetition — turn any paragraph into a flashcard instantly while you study.
remnote.comFree "second brain" note app — link ideas together like a personal Wikipedia to see how knowledge connects.
obsidian.mdStay off your phone by growing a virtual tree — if you quit early the tree dies. Gamifies focused study sessions.
forestapp.ccAI-powered study platform — turn PDFs and notes into flashcards, mind maps and quizzes automatically.
studysmarter.co.ukFree student-tested study-skills strategies — note-taking, retrieval, spaced practice.
edutopia.orgFree flashcards, study plans and notes — works across every subject and age.
studysmarter.usFree YouTube channel — productivity, studying and note-taking strategies that work.
youtube.com/c/ThomasFrankFree flashcards and study games — over 800 subjects covered by real students.
studystack.comFree flashcards, mind maps and quizzes — web and mobile, great for revision.
goconqr.comFree 10-episode video course on learning how to learn — made for teens.
youtube.com/CrashCourseStudyFree early-learning activities spanning ABCs, counting, routines and curiosity habits.
pbskids.org/learnFree guidance for parents on supporting early learning habits in 0-5 year olds.
zerotothree.orgFree articles on how play builds early learning, focus and habit formation.
naeyc.orgFree routines and self-regulation activities to build early learning habits.
sesamestreet.orgFree guides for parents and teachers on learning routines for K-2.
commonsense.orgFree early-learning activities — focus, routines and curiosity for ages 3-7.
pbskids.org/learnFree songs and routines that anchor early literacy and number-learning habits.
starfall.comFree trial of an adaptive early reading program — builds learning fluency from K.
headsprout.comFree for educators — a daily 20-minute reading habit grows the youngest learners.
getepic.comSport & Physical Health
Movement routines, sports training, yoga and fitness science — free resources to build healthy, active habits at any age.
Classroom-favourite movement-and-mindfulness videos that get kids off their seats — dancing, yoga and brain breaks in 3–5 min clips.
gonoodle.comStory-driven yoga adventures for young children — poses woven into imaginative tales about dragons, superheroes and magical worlds.
youtube.com/@CosmicKidsYogaHundreds of PE game tutorials and physical-activity ideas for school — easy to run with no equipment and adaptable for any group size.
youtube.com/@ThePESpecialistHuge library of PE lesson plans, warm-up ideas and fitness activities organised by age, skill and equipment — a staple for physical educators.
pecentral.orgKid-friendly articles on exercise science, nutrition, sleep and sport safety — written by doctors and designed to build lifelong healthy habits.
kidshealth.orgGuided video workout routines built specifically for children — strength, flexibility and cardio circuits that adapt to available time and space.
sworkit.com/kidsToolkits, activity cards and programme guides to embed daily movement in school life — 60 minutes of activity a day, made practical.
activeschoolsus.org600+ free full-length workout videos across cardio, strength, HIIT and stretching — filterable by duration, difficulty and equipment needed.
fitnessblender.comThe world's most popular beginner running plan — 9 weeks to running 5 km non-stop, with a free app and audio guides by celebrated coaches.
nhs.uk/couch-to-5kSport-specific training articles written with professional coaches — speed, agility, strength and recovery science for serious young athletes.
stack.comFull library of trainer-led workouts — bodyweight, strength and yoga sessions from 15 to 60 minutes, all free since Nike dropped the paywall.
nike.com/ntc-appFree university-level courses on the science of sport, physical activity and human performance — ideal for students interested in sports careers.
open.edu/openlearn