Searching for the best free educational websites for kids? Look no further! We personally visited every website on this list to ensure it’s up-to-date, truly free, and free from overwhelming ads. From interactive games and math help to educational videos and homeschooling lesson plans, these carefully vetted resources cater to kids of all ages—completely free (except for ABC Mouse, which you can try free for the first month).
Updated for 2025, this list is your go-to guide for guilt-free screen time, packed with engaging tools to inspire and educate. Let’s dive into the best free educational websites for kids today!
General Education / Multi-Subject
Your kids can explore the world from their computer chair with National Geographic Kids, an interactive and free website with videos, games, puzzles, and more.
From the publishers of Time Magazine, school-age kids can find age-appropriate news stories and videos like “Exploring Mars” and “Algorithm Art”.
Perfect for the youngest children ages 2-7, ABC Mouse offers a full online curriculum covering reading, math, science, and arts & colors. There are over 9,000 activities. Try it free for 30 days.
PBS KIDS is a well-known media brand for kids, offering kids ages 2-8 age-appropriate games, videos, songs, and popular television shows like Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts, and more!
TED Talks are known for being fun, informative and captivating, and now curated list of the best TED Talks for kids. From “Underwater Astonishments” to “The Promise of Truth & Lies”, your child is sure to be inspired!
These engaging, fast-paced “Crash Courses” on every topic imaginable will pique your child’s interest. There are video about Physics, History, Anatomy, and more!
- Fun Brain – Funbrain.com, a leader in free educational games since 1997, offers games, books, and videos for Pre-K to 8th grade, building skills in math, reading, and problem-solving. Don’t miss Funbrain Jr. for younger kids.
- Khan Academy – Comprehensive curriculum for all grades and subjects.
- Mr. Nussbaum – Games and educational resources for math, language arts, geography, science, and more (ad-free).
- Freckle.com – Differentiated instruction in math and ELA.
- ABCya – Educational games in math, language arts, and more. Choose “Free Subscriber” to log in.
- E-Learning for Kids – Math and science lessons and activities for 1-6.
- TVO Kids – Educational games and videos.
- Turtle Brain – Free Math and Language Arts games and activities for K-5.
- How Stuff Works – “How Stuff Works” is an award-winning source for reliable, easy-to-understand answers on how the world works, with articles, quizzes, videos, and podcasts on topics like health, science, and tech.
Math
With games like Demolition Division, Jet Ski Addition, and Grand Prix Multiplication, this site makes learning math extremely fun! Plus, there are lessons, quizzes, and brain teasers.
- Fuel The Brain – Math-focused activities and printables.
- Crypto Club – Teaches math through cryptography.
Science and STEM
The Old Farmer’s Almanac For Kids
Learn about the moon phases, get a joke of the day, monthly history highlights, amazing animal facts, and more. The Old Farmer’s Almanac For Kids is truly special.
Mystery Science is meant to help teachers with their science lesson plans, but older kids can peruse the videos and information here. You can sign up for free access for a limited time.
- Science Bob – Easy at-home science experiments, science fair ideas, Science Q & A, engaging videos, and more.
- NASA Kids Club – Space exploration and STEM activities. Walk on Mars from home!
- Learn With Smithsonian – Science, art, history, and culture activities from the world’s largest museum.
- San Diego Zoo Live Cameras – A great virtual field trip, with live cams of koalas, pandas, baboons, and more.
- Youngzine – A magazine for kids about climate change and the environment.
- Google Earth – Google Earth is the world’s most detailed globe. Your kids can explore worldwide satellite imagery, 3D buildings, terrain for hundreds of cities.
Language Arts and Reading
Scholastic Homebase – Interactive world celebrating books and stories.
- Seussville.com – Dr. Seuss-themed games and activities.
- Storyline Online – Books read by actors.
- Fun Fonix – Phonics-focused games, worksheets, and lessons.
Social Studies and History
Mission US – A public media project, with interactive history-based games and storytelling.
- BBC History for Kids – Enter ancient worlds, meet famous people and discover fascinating facts by exploring a wide selection of historical games and activities, like Mummy Maker and Pyramid Challenge!
Art and Creativity
Art Hub For Kids – Step-by-step drawing tutorials with a fun and engaging teacher. For an ad-free experience, you can pay for the app. (We have literally hundreds of unicorns and doughnut drawings around the house thanks to this program!)
- Highlights for Kids – Games, activities, and animated stories.
- Wizarding World – Official home of Harry Potter, where you’ll find funny characters, quizzes, wizarding news, games, and magical mischief.
- Sesame Street – Games, activities, and videos for preschoolers.
- Nick Jr. – Games featuring favorite TV characters from Paw Patrol, Dora, and more. Your kids can work on numbers and shape recognition, put together puzzles, find fun printable worksheets, and more.
Foreign Language
Duolingo: Learn a foreign language by earning points for correct answers, racing against the clock, and leveling up with gamified bite-sized lessons. You can learn Spanish, German, French, and more.
More Resources
Explore our comprehensive At Home Virtual Resource Library, where we’ve curated the best online tools for every subject, including math, science, language arts, and more! Perfect for kids ages 1-12.
Plus, learning can be fun, but so can staying connected with friends! Check out our list of Fun FaceTime Games to Play with Friends for great ways to keep kids entertained and engaged while online.
And remember, online learning goes beyond academics. Help your child navigate the digital world responsibly with our tips on How to Teach Kids Digital Citizenship.
We hope you loved this giant list of free educational platforms for your child, and that it helps you and your child to make the most of your screen time allotment.
Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
Calie is also a recognized voice in local media, contributing to WISN Channel 12 News, WTMJ Wisconsin Morning News, Fox 6’s Real Milwaukee, and B93.3.
Discover more about Calie’s journey and editorial approach on her About Page and Editorial Policy Page.
