Online Learning For Kids

Trying to get your work or household chores done while the kids are at home? That’s a tall order! To take the pressure off, we’ve compiled the best online school fun websites for blended learning while keeping your kids entertained at the same time. 

Here, we’ve listed 50 online learning websites that cater to all ages and subjects! Don’t forget to share it with your friends.

Online Learning For All Ages

Literacy

1. Story Bird – Art-inspired creative writing.
2. Storyline Online – Listen to your favourite kids stories online, read by celebrities.  
3. Turtle Diary – Introduce kids to new, exciting ways of learning with games, quizzes, videos, and printables.

Our World

4. National Geographic Kids – One of our favourite educational websites, discover cool facts from around our planet with NatGeo Kids.
5. ABC Education – Free, curriculum-linked resources for Primary and Secondary students to get an online education. 

Science/Maths

6. Scholastic – Projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
7. Cool Math 4 Kids – Math games for kids that make learning math fun. 
8. TIME for Kids – Information for kids that explains the world around them. 
9. CS First – Coding for kids. It’s incredible!
10. Fun Brain – This is not one of your average online school websites; eye-catching games to help develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving, and literacy.
11. STEM Lab – Looking for fun things to do at home? Hands-on STEM activities for kids of all ages!
12. Study Ladder – Customise lessons to their level in just a few simple steps.
13. Khan Academy – Personalised learning resource for all ages across loads of subjects.  
14. E-learning for Kids – Free, fun online learning at a primary education level.

Primary +

Literacy

15. Free Rice – Quiz questions for kids that benefit charity at the same time. 
16. NaNoWriMo Kids looking for things to do when bored at home? Get inspired to write a novel in a month. 
17. Youngzine – Age-appropriate news articles to spark your child’s interest in current affairs. 
18. The Story Starter – They provide the first sentence, you write the rest!
19. Magic Tree House – Travel around the world and through time with this game based on the books.
20. Oxford Owl – Fun activities and book recommendations by age & subject. 

Our World

21. Learning Games for Kids – Engaging games & videos to help your little one build skills in all areas.
22. Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids – Keep youngsters busy for hours with these fascinating stories & activities.
23. MET Kids Time Machine – Travel through to time to learn historical facts.
24. Mr Nussbaum – Blend fun with learning with these interactive educational games. 

Science/Maths

25. How Stuff Works – Puzzles, articles, and podcasts on just about every topic you can think of.
26. Cool Math Games – Online math games for kids where logic & thinking meet fun & games. 
27. Exploratorium – videos and activities to help your little one become an active explorer. 
28. Bill Nye – Making science entertaining and accessible. 
29. Scratch – Program your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
30. OK Go Sandbox – Explore STEAM concepts with these engaging music videos. 
31. Adapted Mind – Real learning can be really fun. 
32. Make Me Genius – Videos & activities for kids at home; developed by kids, for kids. 
33. The Magic School Bus – Printables & experiments for kids based on the TV show. 
34. Steve Spangler Science – Hands-on, easy science experiments for kids. 
35. Cells Alive! – Explore, study and play games based on cells, microbes, and the immune system.
36. Fuel the Brain – Cute, colourful games, guides, and printables for when you run out of things to do at home. 
37. NASA kids club – become a young space explorer with these fun STEM-based games from NASA.
38. Study Jams – Catchy videos jam-packed with facts and tips for learning. 
39. Science Bob – Bob makes science for kids exciting. 
40. Switch Zoo – Have a blast making new animals by mixing and matching different parts. 
41. Wonderopolis – Explore a new wonder every day. 
42. Fizzics Education – 150 science experiments for kids to do at home. 

Special Interest

43. PBS Kids – Play games with Arthur, the Cat in the Hat, Curious George, and more! 
45. Highlights for Kids – Create, laugh, play explore and learn with these fun activities for kids. 
46. DIY – Courses to get your creative juices flowing, free for 14 days. 
47. TVO Kids – School Age – Fun videos and games for kids to play with their favourite TV show characters.
48. Crypto Club – Crack ciphers, discover secrets, and improve your math skills!
49. Grid Club – Games and activities for every subject.

Toddler & Kindy

Literacy

50. Fun Fonix – Phonics workbooks, worksheets & games. 
51. Seussville – Hours of Seussian fun to engage your little one. 
52. Reading Eggs – One of our favourite online learning platforms, Reading Eggs makes learning to read easy and fun.

Science/Maths

53. Mathseeds – One of the most popular math websites for kids, Mathseeds structured lessons and fun motivational elements that keep children engaged.

Special Interest

54. Sesame Street – Online games for kids with all your most treasured residents of Sesame Street! 
55. TVO Kids – Play science, literacy, and math games for kids online with these super cute TV characters.
56. Starfall – Home learning is so easy with Starfall’s colourful games, videos, and activities. 
57. NickJr – Videos, games, and art for kids with Dora, Paw Patrol, and more.
58. Disney Junior – Join your favourite Disney characters for videos, free printables, and fun games. 
59. ABC Kids – The ABC kids website is full of videos, games, and crafts for kids with their best-loved ABC for Kids characters.

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Can’t leave the house? Kids need some entertaining? We’ve got a MEGAAA list of crafts for kids at home. You’ll find over 100 links to some of the easiest, most fun craft ideas for kids & you’ll want to share it. It’s a game-changer!

Here are our Top 10 Faves:

1. 8 Anzac Day Craft and Food Ideas – Honour our service men and women, past and present, with these activities. 
2. Mother’s Day Activity Sheet – Show Mum or Grandma how much you love her by filling out this free printable.
3. 10 Easy Cardboard Crafts for Kids – Art that you can recycle.
4. 18 Shoebox Craft Ideas – Art you can recycle.
5. 11 Weaving Projects For Kids – Improve their fine-motor skills.
6. 17 Paper Plate Craft Ideas – Craft with the stuff you have at home.
7. 17 School Holiday Boredom Busters – Never hear the words “I’m bored” ever again.
8. 22 Egg-cellent Egg Carton Crafts – Cut, Paint, colour, stick… plenty of skills to learn here.
9. 15 Kid-Friendly Origami Crafts – Improve their comprehension & fine-motor skills here.
10. 14 Pokemon Craft & Fun Activities – Craft ideas for kids who are in training to become the next Pokemon Master.

Don’t stop now! Scroll down for our list of 100+ crafts for kids

Crafts For Kids Mega List 

Check out the craft ideas for kids list below & prepare to unleash your kids’ inner artist!

Crafts For Kids – Toddler +

1. Sensory shaker bottle  – Super easy & they’ll play with it for hours.

2. Stained glass window – Let that light shine through.

3. Toddler Dot to Dot – Heaps of free dot-to-dot printables.

4. Toddler Collage – A great activity for toddlers to express themselves through art.

5. Do some sticker art projects – What little one doesn’t love stickers!

6. Free Play Art – Sensory rich art activities.

7. Colour Mixing in a Bag – Hands on approach to learning about colours.

8. DIY shapes book – Great for developing fine motor skills.

9. Make Salt Dough – Fun for the little ones, and a great gift for the grandparents.

10. Finger Paint – Messy, but so much fun! 

11. Handprint Art – Combine learning & fun by making alphabet art.

12. Make a Sensory Bag – Sensory play with food from your cupboards. 

13. Scribble in the Bathtub – Open ended play at bath time. 

14. Make a batch of play doh – So easy, and can be played with again and again. 

15. Do a chalk photo shoot – Cute mementos for family and friends. 

16. Celery Stamp – Perfect for making cards or wrapping paper. 

17. Tandem drawing – Spend some quality time creating together. 

18. Sticky Paper Collage – If your toddler enjoyed making the stained glass window, they’ll love this! 

19. Paint Leaves – Collect leaves from your garden or neighbourhood. 

Crafts For Kids – Kindy + 

20. Shaving Cream Paint – Two ingredients outdoor painting fun.

21. Bark Painting – Collect some bark on your walk to use it as a canvas. 

22. Leaf Threading – A lovely way to engage with nature. 

23. Pasta Jewellery – Wearable art that helps develop fine motor skills. 

24. 3D Paper Rainbows – Colourful 3D art.

25. Family Portrait Painting – Beautiful keepsake to frame.

26. Paper Chains – Decorations for any occasion!

27. Magic Milk Experiment – Science and art in one. 

28. Pressing Flowers – Head out in the sun and pick some flowers. 

29. Stick Gnome Painting – Perfect for planter pots. 

30. Michelangelo drawing under the table – Create your own Sistine Chapel inspired artwork. 

31. Frozen Dinosaur Eggs – Channel your inner archaeologist. 

32. Paper Cut-out Family – 

33. Paper Plate Whale – See if you can make a whole pod.

34. Can you draw or paint with your feet? – paint + feet = a whole lot of fun. 

35. Hand Tracing – Try different hand poses to create different animals. 

36. Tape Resist Paintings – Abstract art, cityscapes, trees – limited only by your imagination. 

37. Window Painting – Perfect for rainy days. 

38. Button Stampers – Makes for unique gift wrap or cards. 

39. Plant Markers for Gardens – For the washi tape fans. 

40. Autumn Wreath – Theme your craft to the season. 

41. DIY Veggie stamps – An exception to the ‘don’t play with your food’ rule. 

42. Glitter Glue Snowflakes – Fans of Frozen will love this! 

43. Salad Spinner Art – Add glitter paint for something extra special. 

44. Marble Painting – Fun and easy, the kids will want to do this one over and over again. 

45. Container Painting – Burn some energy while creating a masterpiece. 

46. String Art – Art & geometry in one. 

47. DIY Heart Stamp – Super cute for Valentine’s Day. 

48. Recyclable Art – Budget-friendly crafts. 

49. Magnet Painting – The perfect blend of art and science. 

50. Fake Snow – Make a beautiful wintery scene, or paint your own Olaf.  

51. Paper Airplanes – Whose will fly the furthest?

52. Suncatchers – Paint your room with colourful light.

53. Sponge Stamps – Painting without too much mess.

54. Cereal Box Aquarium – Pretend field trip anyone?

55. Recycled Crayons – Never throw away your crayons again.

56. Button Art – All the buttons for your cute little buttons.

57. Tissue Box Monsters – Monsters you can recycle later.

58. Toilet Paper Roll Crafts – Super cute & mega easy.

59. Chalk Ice – Get outside & chalk the place up.

60. Scrape Painting – A totally different way to look at painting.

61. Dot Markers Art – Bingo markers have never looked so fun.

62. 3D Art – Sculpted art for kids.

63. Make Stepping Stones – Hop skip & jump with these.

64. Cardboard Box Town – Build your own town & recycle it later.

65. Marble Run – Where the marble goes, nobody knows.

66. Popsicle Stick Catapult – It’s physics & it’s fun.

67. Air Dry Clay Projects  – No-bake clay? Yes, please!

68. Make Greeting Cards – Make them ahead of time & store them for later.

69. Paint Pet Rocks – Pets you can collect.

70. Make a Bird Feeder – Watch your little visitors as they come to eat.

71. Paper Bag Puppets – No-fuss puppets that you can recycle.

72. Watercolour Painting – A favourite because it’s washable.

73. Mason Jar Crafts – Super cute crafts in glass.

74. Aluminium Foil Crafts – From your pantry to the art gallery.

75. Paper Weaving – Build their dexterity with these.

76. Make Wind Chimes – Experiment with sounds & the wind.

Crafts For Kids – Primary +

77. Origami Animals – These are so so cute!

78. God’s Eye Wool Weaving – Perfect for Christmas decorations too!

79. DIY Bubble Blower – You know they’re going to love this.

80. Decorate Paper Crowns – Because we’re all royalty.

81. Paper Snowflakes –  Winter has never looked so beautiful.

82. Pom Poms – Raid Nan’s wool stash for these.

83. Toy Clothing – No-sew Barbie clothes. Yes please!

84. Rainbow Paper– Nail polish, paper & water… That’s it!

85. Infinite Paper Flipper – It’s flippin’ excellent.

86. Melting Crayon Craft– Turn those crayons into a masterpiece.

87. Clone Trooper Paper Dolls – For all of the little storm troopers out there.

88. Cityscape Sponge Art– Paint a whole city in just a few taps of the sponge.

89. Rainbow Prism – Making rainbows at home with just a few items.

90. Mini Beaded Bookmarks – Perfect for their hand-eye coordination.

91. Single Colour Art – Only one paint colour at home? No problem!

92. Shaving Cream Marbled Paper – Now this is easy!

93. Seashell Crafts – Use those seashells you collected on holidays.

94. Homemade Bookmarks – Encourage their reading with a handmade bookmark.

95. Homemade Wrapping Paper – Wrap your gifts in art. 

96. Fabric Pen T-shirts – Get your kids designing their own tees.

97. Spirolaterals Math Art – It’s maths, but it looks so good!

98. Scratch Art – Perfect for kids who like some sensory play.

99. Paper Boats – Whose will float the longest?

100. About Me Scrapbook – It’s all about them & their memories. 

101. Thankful Jar – A reminder of the things they’re grateful for.

102. Cardboard Castle – Fit for little kings & queens.

103. Puffy Sidewalk Paint – Get some sun while you make your art.

104. Kids Embroidery – This idea is so cute & super easy!

105. Mosaic Art – This tile art is super eye-catching.

106. Decorate Shoes – For the fashion designers of the world.

107. Knitting for Kids –  Heaps of knitting activities for all levels.

108. Make Temporary Tattoos –  Temporary tattoos at home? Cool!

109. Superhero Mask Craft  – Unleash your inner super hero here.

110. Tooth Fairy Case – Impress your tooth fairy each visit. 

111. Jar Lanterns – Lights out! These are gorgeous.

112. Natural Dye Experiment – It’s chemistry without chemicals.

113. Learn to Draw – Step by step help drawing all of your favourite things.

114. Draw a Self Portrait – The perfect activity to show them how beautiful they are.

115. Inspirational Quote Poster – Give them the opportunity to say something inspiring. 

116. Sharpie Tie Dye – This is so much fun & it’s easy.

117. Bottle Rocket – Reach for the stars!

118. Make Friendship Bracelets – Best friends forever.

119. DIY Bath Bombs – They’ll bathe for hours in these.

120. Design your own Headbands – Fashion parade anyone?

121. Butcher Paper Body Tracing – Life-size models of themselves. This is fun!

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ABC Colouring In Printable

Keep your little one busy with this adorable free colouring pages for kids printable that contains a cute collection of characters from A to C. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers that are learning their alphabet & developing their motor skills. The full version of this book has a personalised cover.

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Know the Alphabet before starting school

Part 2 – Hearing the sounds

How often would you ask your child “What does your name start with?” Well this could be your child’s first opportunity to learn the sounds made by the letters of the alphabet!

Many parents wonder – should I teach the capital letters or lower case letters first? (And there are many different schools of thought on this matter…). However, I believe they can be successfully taught together – as it’s very hard to completely shelter your child from one or the other. Letters are all around us! So I simply teach my children and students, “This is the letter A, it makes the a, a, a, sound”.

Once your child has mastered the letters of the alphabet, they naturally begin to identify words and objects that begin with each letter and this is a really crucial step in their journey to learn to read, spell and write.

With the Bright Star Kids Alphabet Poster and FlashCards you can introduce your child to familiar words that begin with each letter. Pictures are carefully integrated into each of the letter stickers, inviting the child to identify what it is and the letter that it starts with. A fantastic extension is to look at the words that are included on the reverse side of the flashcards. Challenge your child by asking them – what else can you think of that starts with this letter? Or, what else can you find around the room that begins with this letter? Find the letter that your name starts with!

When children have a really solid foundation of the sounds of the English language, early reading and writing come so much easier to them as they attempt to sound out words. This is why it’s so important that they know the sounds as well as the names of the letters.

Keep your little one busy with these adorable ABC Flashcards to help with letter recognition. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers that are learning their alphabet & developing their motor skills. The full version of these flashcards comes with a personalised cover.

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Alphabet Tracing Activity Printable

Keep your little one busy with our adorable ABC Tracing Printable free templates to practice writing their ABCs! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers that are learning their alphabet & developing their motor skills. The full version of this book has a personalised cover.

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