Kid Zone
KIDDLE
Keeping children safe online is a priority for every parent, especially as a few wrong clicks could lead them to seriously unsuitable content. Kiddle is a search engine for children that’s designed to ensure they can search safely. Search results are filtered to make sure they’re age-appropriate, and websites written especially for children are top of the listings.
BBC BITESIZE
The BBC’s Bitesize website covers all areas of the curriculum, ranging from primary school level up to GCSE exams. It’s free to use and includes animations, revision flashcards and interactive sections to help your kids learn.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
CBEEBIES
CBeebies has some great learning games, quizzes and a huge selection of topics to explore. Some of the topics include food and simple recipes for children to follow, plus arts and crafts ideas to recreate. Highly engaging and beautifully designed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
CBBC
NEWSROUND
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
OXFORD OWL
Oxford Owl is aimed at children aged three to 11 years old and is free to use. It helps children learn reading and maths, and there are also top tips for parents to help your child with their learning. The site also features hundreds of free e-books.
BOOKTRUST
If you want to do more reading with your child but don't know where to start, Booktrust is a UK site full of resources and activities as well as recommend reading lists. Plus, they're the UK's largest reading charity, aiming to reach families across the country with books and resources – and you can donate if you'd like to get involved.
FREE CHILDREN’S STORIES
https://www.freechildrenstories.com/
SHORT STORIES FOR CHILDREN
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories
TOP MARKS
Top Marks is aimed at children aged three to 18 years old and is an independent educational website for children, parents and teachers. It’s free to use and links through to useful online resources for subjects including maths, science and languages.
COOL MATH FOR KIDS
If your child needs more help with maths, you can try Cool Math 4 Kids which has puzzles and brain teasers which make maths fun!
https://www.coolmath4kids.com/
MATHS FISHING
This super cute game lets children practice times tables (and much more besides) while catching fish! In Maths Fishing, just answer the maths question correctly to reel the fish in.
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/306/Maths-Fishing-Multiplication
FUNKY MUMMY
This mobile-friendly multiple choice game covers addition, subtraction and multiplication, with some questions suitable for children as young as 4. Correct answers are rewarded by a hilarious dance from the Funky Mummy, plus a chance to write in Egyptian hieroglyphs.
https://ictgames.com/funkyMummy/index.html
SUBMARINE MATH
In this arcade-style game, children answer simple maths problems by steering their submarine. Collect gold coins, avoid predators, and upgrade your submarine as you complete new challenges to master Submarine Math.
https://www.timestables.co.uk/submarine-math.html
ARCHERY ARITHMETIC
In this surprisingly addictive game, children must hit the target and answer a question correctly to advance. The more quickly they answer, the more time they have to aim. There's also a two-player version of Archery Arithmetic, so they can challenge their siblings.
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/399/Archery-Arithmetic-Multiplication
SUPER MATHS BOWLING (MULTIPLICATION)
Think fast! In Super Maths Bowling, the quicker you answer the times tables questions, the easier it is to knock down all your pins.
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/504/Super-Maths-Bowling-Multiplication
BLOCKLY GAMES
Blockly Games introduces children to the basics of computer coding through interactive games. Blockly is a programming language that works by stacking blocks together, a bit like a jigsaw. These blocks are used to create chunks of code that can then be converted into professional text code.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FOR KIDS
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/?awc=19533_1641468920_4ff8ab812b26f82062a3e54be8ffe198
National Geographic Kids is great for children aged six to 13 years old. It has stunning images, interactive games and colouring books, and it's a lovely site for children to learn more about animals, wildlife and the world around them. It's free to use, but you can also subscribe to the monthly magazine with prices starting at £39 for a year.
BBC HISTORY FOR KIDS
From famous battles to ancient wars, kids can learn all about the history of Britain, as well as other countries on this fun website. BBC History for Kids also teaches kids about historical figures, such as Shakespeare, Napoleon Bonaparte and Martin Luther King.They'll be mini historians in no time!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/index.shtml
BOOMERANG
Boomerang is a highly engaging, fun and fast website, featuring children's favourites like Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry. The 'let's create' section has a great selection of crafts and recipes for children to try, as well as some great colouring in pages.
https://www.boomerangtv.co.uk/
PBS KIDS
PBS Kids has a wide selection of educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other popular children’s shows.This creative site also allows you to sing karaoke, or watch videos and print out activities, too.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR KIDS
Inspire them to become a record breaker with a visit to the Guinness World Record For Kids website. Learn about existing records held and watch interviews and videos capturing all those weird and wonderful records from around the world.
https://www.netmums.com/activities/top-educational-websites-for-children/18-history-for-kids
NASA KIDS’ CLUB
If your little one loves space, then they'll love Nasa Kids' Club. There, they'll be able to find out how much they'd weigh in space, test their roving skills on Mars and complete other space-related activities.
https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html#.VWJS3vlVikp
THE TATE
The Tate has a bunch of educational resources for children on their Tate Kids website, including creative arts activities, games and quizzes available for free.
DK FIND OUT!
DK Find Out has resources on a huge range of subjects for children, from computer coding and sports, to traditional subjects like English, maths and history.
WORLD EXPLORER
Looking for a fun and interactive way for children to test their geographical knowledge? Choose to focus on a particular continent or the world as a whole and test your knowledge of flags, capital cities, countries, mountains, rivers and more.
https://world-geography-games.com/
GET CREATIVE
Art John creates inspiring, creative and achievable YouTube art tutorials. He explains what resources you will need and the skills that are being developed. The results are beautiful and will instantly brighten any bedroom or kitchen.