Looking for something FREE and FUN? Something that might even entertain your kiddos for a while so you can work a bit? Here are a couple of things we love over here.
DUOLINGO is an app for learning languages. As a teacher, I have my students log on to increase their listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills. They love it.
Our Ocean State Libraries also has a free app called MANGO. I'm not so experienced with it, but if you have a library card, you may want to check it out. The library card also gives you access to free books online and in audio! Libraries are amazing resources! Of course, they're closed during this coronavirus pandemic, but if you already have a library card, you have access! Audible is offering some free stories for kids right now too. As an Amazon Prime member, you also get a free 30 day trial. This would be a perfect time to take advantage of that!
PODCASTS are amazing too! It's similar to listening to a book, but offers series and you might find some that are 15-20 minutes in length while others could be an hour or more. Some of the favorite podcasts for my children have been Story Pirates (we even saw them live several years ago! We are big fans!) and Sparkle Stories (for kids ages 3-12). Story Pirates offers clever takes on kids stories which they perform live on stage and record. It's silly and fun. Sparkle stories are wholesome, kindness-centered, feel-good stories that you can trust. Podcasts are great for adults too!
PRODIGY is a math game which my kids have loved particularly in early elementary school years. Last summer, my daughter and her friends got the premium subscription and could play along together! They loved it. I love that they're playing math games and having fun!
I could definitely share more things that we've enjoyed over the years, but I want to share tangible resources without overwhelming you. If you're not familiar with those apps, start there! Let me know what you think!!
Got a favorite free app/website not mentioned? Share in comments!
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