Research shows that helping our students create a flexible structure around learning is not a bad idea. Below, you will find a list of free resources to support student learning during school closures.
Families In Schools Blog Posts for Families
- Creating a New Routine for Your Child ( English / Spanish)
- Selecting the best resources for your child (English / Spanish)
Comprehensive Educational Resources
- Curriculum Associates Homework Packets (K-8)
- All LAUSD students are automatically assigned to a Los Angeles Public Library, Student Success Card. They have access to tutoring, e-books, science and social studies videos and activities, and much more. See link. If you are an LAUSD student you can find your card number using this form.
- LA Public Library free online tutoring (available 11am – 11pm)
- LAUSD Hotline Support (213) 443-1300
Math
- Khan Academy, (All Grades)
- Curricki, (High school)
- Funbrain, (Grades K-8)
- Mindsearch (Grades K-8)
- Prodigy, (Grades 1-8)
- Math Playground, (Grades 1-6)
- Splash Learn, (Grades K-5)
- Math Game Time, (Preschool-7th)
- ST Math, (Preschool-8th)
English
- Book Creator (Grades 3-12)
- Adapted Mind (Grades 1-6)
- Classroom Secrets (Grades K-4)
- Mrs. S. ELA resources (Grades 9-12)
- Perfectly Pre-K Blog (Preschool)
- Storyline Online (Grades K-4)
- Get Epic (Ages 0-12)
- Flamingo Rampant (Ages 0-5)
- Starfall (Grades K-3)
- Open Culture Audio Books (High School)
- Read Write Think (Grades K-12)
- NY Times Learning Network (Grades 7-12)
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (High School)
- Audible – Stories (ages 0-18)
Foreign Languages
- Duolingo
- Conjuegomos
- Spanish Children’s Stories (Ages 0-8)
- Bosque de fantasias (Spanish Children’s Stories – recommended for parents or students that can read Spanish)
Social Studies/History
- PBS Learning Media (All Grades)
- Khan Academy (High School)
- Crash Course (High School)
- Nat Geo Kids (Grades 3-7)
- Google Earth (Grades 4-8)
- Time for Kids (Grades K-6)
Science
- Science Printables (Grades 6-8)
- Toca Boca (Grades K-5)
- Khan Academy (High School)
- ED Heads (Grades 2-12)
- Periodic Videos (High School)
- NASA Kids Club (Grades K-4)
- NASA STEM Engage (Grades K-12)
- Scratch Coding (Grades 3-12)
- Code.org (Grades 4-12)
- How Stuff Works (Grades 6-12)
- Mystery Science (Grades K-5)
- Hidden World of U.S. National Parks (Grades 4-12)
- Tami’s Tower: Let’s Think About Engineering ( Grades K-2)
- Science Podcasts & Activities (Preschool-12)
- Monterey Bay Aquarium (Preschool-12)
Arts and Culture
- Mati & Dada, (Ages 3-9)
- Google Arts & Culture (Grades 4-12)
- Museums Virtual Tours (All Grades)
Physical Education & Nutrition
- Pick Your Plate (Grades 4-8)
- Playworks Workouts and Play, Via Facebook Live Monday-Friday 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM (Ages 4-18)
- YMCA 360 (High School)
- Cosmic Kids Yoga (Ages 3-10)
- MyPlate (All Grades)
- Just Dance Kids (Ages 0-12)
Social-Emotional
- Learning Activities (Grades K-5)
- Mindfulness (Grades 3-12)
Advanced Placement
ACT and SAT Test Preparation
Families In Schools Recommendations:
- PBS Learning Media (all grades)
- Khan Academy (Grades k-12)
- Khan Academy for Kids (Ages 2-7)
- Scholastic Learn at Home (Grades PreK-12)
- PBS Mobile App Parent Tips (Ages 0-8)
- Your Local Library’s Digital Media Archive
Digital Learning Tools
Special Education Tools
- DD’s Dictionary: A Dyslexic Dictionary (Ages 4+)
- Light Detector (All ages)
- Color ID (All ages)
- Tap Tap See (All ages)
- Be My Eyes – Helping Blind See (Ages 17+)
- Autistic Learners (All ages)