With many schools closed across the country, parents are scrambling to keep kids engaged and entertained while adjusting to remote learning. The sudden change can be daunting, especially for parents working from home themselves, but free resources are available to help ease this transition. From free online classes to free streaming services, Groupon Coupons has rounded up all the resources that will help parents and kids alike thrive from home.
And if your kids have questions about this challenging time, check out tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to talk to kids about the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Online Classes | Educational Games | TV Shows & Movies | Fitness & Meditation | Other Fun
Free Online Classes for Kids
ABCmouse.com
Get a free 2-month subscription to full online curriculum for kids ages 2–8. Courses in Reading, Math, Science, and Art & Colors.
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BrainPop
Get free access during school closures to BrainPop’s engaging videos that cover STEM, Social Studies, English, and more for grades K-6.
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HOMER
Get a two-month free trial of HOMER’s learn-to-read program for ages 2–8, which includes 1,000+ lessons, activities, and stories.
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Rosetta Stone
Students get three free months of language programs from Rosetta Stone. Courses in Spanish, French, German, and more.
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Free Educational Games for Kids
PBS Kids
Free access to hundreds of games based on PBS characters that cover subjects from dinosaurs to engineering.
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ABCYA
Get access to all educational games for grades Pre-K–6 on desktop; 6 games/month on mobile.
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Free Streaming Services for Kids
Amazon Prime
Free access to hundreds of Amazon Prime kids’ shows and movies with your free Amazon account. No Prime Membership required.
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Hulu
30-day free trial of Hulu. After your trial, plans start at $5.99/month. A Disney+ bundle, which includes Frozen 2, is $18.99/month.
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Free Online Fitness & Meditation for Kids
Cosmic Kids
Subscribe for free and get instant access to dozens of videos that teach kids ages 3+ yoga, mindfulness, and relaxation.
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Headspace
Get two free weeks of Meditation for Kids. After the trial period, you’ll be auto-enrolled in an annual plan for $69.99/year.
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Other Fun Activities for Kids
Scholastic
20 days of free projects for grades Pre-K–9 that engage and inspire young minds.
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Science Lessons
Free dragon-based science lessons based on popular books like Dragons Love Tacos.
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Virtual Tours
Roam the virtual halls of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery to view artworks.
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