Education Resources

• Free reading resource from the Smithsonian.
• Numerous articles divided by grade level.
• Articles written by students and professional journalists.

• Free reading resource.
• Features classic literature and full books online.
• Books updated regularly.
• Features bookshelves divided by categories.

• Free reading resource.
• News articles divided by category and grade level.
• Articles feature a “listen” option.
• Articles feature a dictionary for difficult/new words in the articles.

• Free reading resource.
• Short articles with comprehension quizzes after each article.
• Students can track their progress on website.
• Articles increase or decrease in difficulty depending on student's score on quizzes.

• Free video resource.
• Free read-along stories with videos.
• Free videos for phonemic awareness and letter sounds.
• Strong resource for students struggling with reading and ESL students.

• Free books online.
• Books tailored to meet people with special needs.
  • Dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers
• Can customize learning style dependent on special needs of reader.
• Great tool for adults with special needs or reading barriers.

• Free vocabulary game.
• Vocabulary quizzes daily.
• Each right answer means more grains of rice donated to a third world country.
• Offers kids an incentive.
• Offered as an app on phones.
• Adults can play with children.

• Free programs for ELA & math.
• Quizzes and articles available.
• Divided by grade level

Science, reading, math and language arts skills

Classroom resources in reading and language arts instruction

Free Online Learning & Education For Kids | Funbrain - Funbrain www.funbrain.com Funbrain is the leader in online educational interactive content, with hundreds of free games, books & videos for kids of all ages. Check out Funbrain here.

Interactive games, books, videos, and printables to help kids develop skills in Math, Reading, Literacy, and Problem-solving

Games and activities to help students learn about environmental science

Cool Math - free online cool math lessons, cool math games & apps, fun math activities, pre-algebra, algebra, precalculus www.coolmath.com

Cool Math has free online cool math lessons, cool math games and fun math activities. Really clear math lessons (pre-algebra, algebra, precalculus), cool math games, online graphing calculators, geometry art, fractals, polyhedra, parents and teachers areas too.

An app for online math games that help children with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, money, and more.

Offers "brain training" games for all ages

IXL is a K-12 platform to help students practice and learn Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, and Language Arts. It ‘teaches’ through assessment (questions) and has diagnostic modes, suggested curriculum, and more.

Resources to help teach children to read, mathematics and language arts help. Starfall’s emphasis on phonemic awareness, systematic sequential phonics, and common sight words in conjunction with audiovisual interactivity has proven effective in teaching emergent readers.

The program emphasizes exploration, play, and positive reinforcement—encouraging children to become confident and intrinsically motivated. Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children and is especially effective for special education, homeschooling, and English language development (ELD, ELL, ESL).

Literacy resource for children and parents. Educational books, materials, and resources.

A place for children to discover exciting fact about animals, geography, science and adventure.

Provides Afterschool, childcare, tutoring, and employment for adults.

ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE) is a free, award-winning, afterschool program designed to attract high school students into pursuing careers in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering industry, including skilled trades.

• Free online math game.
• Engaging for kids.
• Suitable for all ages.
• Students can track their own progress.

• Free online math resource.
• Features worksheets and videos for students.
• Based in England but math is transferrable.
• Accessible for all ages.

• Free online math resource.
• Developed by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
• Students can access games and activities on their phone.

• Free online math resource.
• Virtual instruction every Saturday for all ages.
• Fun challenges, like a Halloween challenge.
• Games and worksheets available.

• Free online calculator.
• Available for students who don't have access to a graphing calculator.
• Best for adults or high school aged students.

Advocates for Children of New York works on behalf of children who are at greatest risk for school-based discrimination and/or academic failure due to poverty, disability, race, ethnicity, immigrant or English Language Learner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice systems. Provides legal services for families in need.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

CUNY provides free classes in the following subjects: English as a Second Language (ESOL), Basic Education (BE), and High School Equivalency GED Preparation (HSE/GED). Classes are offered at CUNY’s campuses mornings, evenings, and weekends

NYC DOE website that allows you to explore program options for your child, access your program applications, apply to programs, and receive offers using this platform.

DOE Family Welcome Centers. Current School counselors and Family Welcome Center staff guide families through the admissions process, help with completing school applications, and support you as needed. Helps with transfers.

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization that builds sustainable and affordable homes. WHEDco helps families obtain childcare, afterschool care, arts programs, and provide individual and family counseling services.