RoxanneEven though schools may be closed due to COVID-19, there are several ways to keep kids’ minds sharp and their imaginations entertained without having to pay a thing.
The announcement of school closings came as a shock to parents all across the country. Not only did it put a stop to many parents’ work schedules due to the high cost of childcare, but it also put a stop to their kids’ education.
While some parents may choose to keep their kids occupied by letting them watch TV and play video games, that may not be ideal if you want your child to stay sharp during this shutdown.
Of course, one problem could be that your child finds learning to be a tedious chore, which could make it hard to convince them to read or do similar things.
Luckily, several online programs are now offering free subscriptions to their educational services. And while they can help maintain your child’s level of learning, they can also show them that learning is fun.
This benefit is not only important now, but also well into the future as your kids go back to school. Here are some free educational services that may be worth looking at online:
Scholastic Learn at Home
Want to keep your kids busy every day so you can get a bit of rest? Scholastic Learn at Home can help you achieve that goal with its free online classes for youngsters in pre-K through high school.
With up to four weeks of age-appropriate instruction, this program can keep your kids engaged and occupied for three hours per day.
Modules include geography challenges, virtual field trips, research, and writing.
Blue Sky Kids
Is your child up in the air about what they want to do? Would you like them to find a passion that they can focus on and possibly build a career from later on? Blue Sky Kids can help, and it’s now free of charge.
With one-on-one sessions, kids can learn more about exciting topics such as:
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Coding
- Improv
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Video editing
- Yoga
Who knows? One of these virtual sessions to help your young one get out of a funk and figure out what they want to do in life, especially if they’re starting to think about college.
Mystery Science
Science can be fascinating, but sometimes it may be presented in schools to the point that kids find it boring. With Mystery Science, children in levels K-5 can dive deeper into topics like communication, weather, engineering, animals, and more.
With lessons on hand sanitizer and germs, this is one program worth looking at right now so you can teach your children the importance of cleanliness during the coronavirus outbreak.
SmartMusic
Have you been wanting to get your child interested in music, but don’t know how? SmartMusic can help, and they’ll even give feedback on your young musician’s talent in terms of rhythm and pitch.
Minecraft: Education Edition
This learning tool combines video games and education to make math much more interesting for anyone in grades 3-5.
