Kids Family

Focus on promoting reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers. 
Encourages parent and child bonding through reading.

Take a virtual tour and explore the surface of Mars with a 360-degree perspective through the lenses of NASA's Curiosity rover.  

Live stream of the animals at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Here you will find both on-demand videos and activities for all ages and a schedule of interactive live programs with our educators, from virtual classroom sessions to Pacific Pals puppets.

American Sign Language (ASL) free resources, activities, videos and ideas to support Deaf children learning at home.  

A Guide to the U.S. Government to inform students in grades K-12, parents, and educators.

Video storybooks paired with related nonfiction ebooks from preschool through 3rd grade.

Provides learning resources that support core and supplemental subjects such as arts, music, English, science, and technology.  

Bright by Text sends free activities, games, and resources right to your cell phone. Messages are targeted to your child’s age and include information on child development, language and early literacy, health and safety, behavioral tips, and more!

Access California Mission information that includes maps, images, timelines, history and more on each of the 21 missions. 

This space is designed for families to explore, investigate, and learn together without ever needing to leave the house. All activities use easy to find household supplies, and are appropriate for a variety of ages.

 Free dance video lessons for all ages. 

Children friendly recipes and curriculum to mix education into your daily routine.  

 Provides recipes and resources to support building healthy and budget-friendly meals. 

Listen to classical music, play games, and learn about different instruments. 

Learn to build your own game, app, or website using blocks, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and more.  

Kids, ages three and up, can join in themed yoga activities. Watch   videos  that teach relaxation and mindfulness in a fun and engaging manner. 

Access creative resources that focus on language arts, math, and more for children, parents, and educators.  

Concise cultural information on countries around the world.

(Grades 3-12)

Emergent learners will engage in an interactive and playful environment of topical content worlds with bursts of information to support microlearning. Guided reading program with stories spread across Lexile Levels provide building blocks for early learners. Read-aloud option across all functions of...

Free bilingual resources for parents and educators with lessons and activities. 

A fun and free, activity-packed resource to help  children grow up healthy and ready to succeed in school and life. The easy-to-do activities can help kids grow in six critical areas: body, health, mind, relationships, safety and words. 

Kids and adults can use this resource videos to stay fit and active at home. 

Environmental learning and activities for all ages. Innovative ways for youth to learn about nature and biodiversity.

Computer Science educational activities featuring women in tech who pioneered innovative technology.  

Helps teachers and parents get kids moving with short interactive activities.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter offers fun articles, quizzes, puzzles, chapter readings, and other resources.

iCivic provides innovative and free online resources to engage students in civics. 

A nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

Free fun learning resources to use at home.

Artist, Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE.

Live streams of the animals at the Monterey Aquarium.

The latest news, images, videos, and science on NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. 

A component to the National Geographic Kids magazine created for ages 6 and up. This site provides educational games, kid-friendly information, and videos. 

The NOAA has created a page with educational activities allowing families to explore the ocean and atmosphere from the comfort of home. 

Free resources are available to teach children and teens history, civics, and media literacy. The activities seek to connect history with current events.  

Download and print an educational Eco Challenge activity book provided by OCWR. 

Download eBooks and eAudiobooks with your library card.

Educational activities, videos, and games that facilitate learning.  

Free videos and interactive media on a variety of topics for learners of all ages.

General reference aggregation of periodical and digital media content with editorial guidance for novice researchers.  Two unique interfaces available.

(Grades 6+)

Free digital versions the Ranger Rick magazine with activities, educator's guides, and animal crafts.  

A collection of no-cost trainings and resources to build resilience.
RESET Toolbox will buffer the effects of COVID-19, social isolation, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), toxic stress, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (including racism), etc. ideally to help participants build resilience...

Live streams of the animals at San Diego Zoo

Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. 

Sesame Street Friends provide videos, playful learning activities, and ways to help families stay physically and mentally healthy. 

Selected content for novice researchers, especially elementary and middle school students and educators.

(Grades 3-9)

Curriculum-aligned database of content organized by complex issues, ideally for middle and high school students and educators.

(Grades 6+)

History Resources for K-12 teachers and students, afterschool program providers, families, and individuals interested in lifelong learning . The site includes lessons, activities and media. 

NASA provides games, crafts, activities, and other media for kids to learn more about the Earth, the solar system, the universe, and more. 

The New Hampshire PBS & Learniverse Educational Media provides STEM educational videos that engage children in learning that is fun and long-lasting. 

STEM on Station by NASA provides STEM lesson plans, activities, videos, still imagery, and the latest station news.  

Children's favorites read by celebrated actors! Free streaming videos!  

A resource for anyone who reads, teaches, or enjoys books for children and teens.

Helping parents and caregivers with their technology to be empowered to help their children have the best possible experience with online learning.
 

Free access to four different grade-specific digital editions of TIME magazine for Kids.

Learn grade level typing and keyboarding skills while playing games. 

Explore some of the world's most famous museums from home.

A collection of sites to live webcams, virtual tours/trips, and other miscellaneous fun academic sites.