Children with a stuffed moose.

Resources

Websites for academic mentors

Mathematics

  • Go Math - Interactive walkthroughs of formulas and concepts and an automated solutions search.
  • National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - Math games and puzzles, divided by concept and grade level.
  • KidZone: Math - Printable math worksheets for Kindergarten through Fifth grades, themed for seasons, holidays, and many interests.

Language Arts

  • GoKidding: Language - Practice skills such as cursive writing and rhyming through online games and printables.
  • Fun Brain: Words - Challenging and fun language games such as Paint by Idioms and Wacky Tale Writer.
  • KidZone: Language Arts - Printable language games for elementary schoolers. Includes cryptogram maker, dolch word lists, and downloadable books.

Science

  • FirstGov for Kids: Science - A wide-variety of science topics for young people, maintained by government agencies such as NASA and the USDA.
  • Science News for Kids - Science topics in current events, provided through interactive games and articles.
  • Extreme Science - The biggest and baddest of the scientific world, from sharks to volcanoes to semiconductors.
  • KidZone: Science - Experiments and tricks to help generate interest in science and reinforce concepts.

Social Studies