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Children’s online learning

Childre2 children laying in front of a laptop looking at the screen together n are increasingly becoming savvy with technology, as more and more is introduced into classrooms and the home environment. This makes it harder for parents to monitor online activities and to make sure children are using devices productively. We can make screen time more educational but still fun by using many of the free online learning resources and platforms that are available.

The right, engaging online learning platform can help transform how your child looks at learning by allowing them to learn through interactive activities online. Many online platforms focus on specific subject areas, enabling your child to explore multiple options to boost performance across topics that they study at school.

What’s available?

There are lots of different platforms which are free and available to use online, but it’s important to know which websites are suitable and safe for children. Here are some of the best online learning platforms and resources that you and your children can use, to learn school topics, digital skills, and spark the imagination.

  1. BBC Bitesize

BBC Bitezise is an interactive learning platform designed and created by the BBC for children of all ages. It is a free online study support resource designed to help with learning, revision, and homework. Bitesize provides support for learners aged 3 to 16+ across a wide range of school subjects. It also supports children and young people’s well-being and career choices. There are many different age-appropriate activities and resources available on the website which can be very engaging for children.

  1. Nat Geo Kids

National Geographic Kids is a brilliant resource for interactive learning and one of the best options that are available online. It offers many different resources on a range4 of topics including animals, nature, science, history, and geography. It has a huge library of different games, quizzes, puzzles, and videos which makes it a great source of quality educational material. It is also curated to continually spark curiosity through short videos, documentaries, and come-alive animals.

  1. Code with Google

Code with Google is an interactive and easy-to-grasp first step into coding. With kids learning how to use smart devices at a young age, this online learning tool is ideal for early learners. It offers the basics of coding through fun animations, graphics, and videos, making it simple for kids to understand. It can also spark a love for coding in kids, making it a popular online learning site.

  1. Open Learn

This free website offers taster courses aimed at students considering Open University or other higher education, but anyone can access it. These interactive lessons are adult level but some courses e.g. nature and environment are accessible to older kids. OpenLearn is ideal if you have a high-achieving teenager who is looking for a learning challenge.

  1. The Kids Should See This

The Kids Should See This provides many different “smart videos for curious minds of all ages”. This great online resource provides a wide range of “cool” short videos which are full of educational content to spark curiosity in young minds. Use this website to boost your child’s critical thinking and expand their knowledge.