online activities for 7 - 10 year olds

Sesame Workshop - Sesame Street characters in playful games, videos and interactive storybooks. Plus printables, videos, interactive storybooks, games and more in the areas of math, science, literacy, art, and finance.

PBS Kids -a free, safe, and educational online destination for children ages 2-8, featuring games, videos, and activities based on popular shows like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood  and Wild Kratts. 

Starfall - where children learn through exploration with interactive activities. User-friendly for kids. Children learn to read, gain skills in math, listen to songs, and more.  Small yearly membership fee.

Go Noodle -a free digital platform offering short, interactive videos (1-5 minutes) to encourage children ages 4-13 to get active and practice mindfulness through dances, exercises, and games across various learning categories. 

ReadingEggs.com - This literacy program is designed to improve reading skills in children aged 2 to 13.  The online library has over 4,000 e-books, downloadable activity sheets, lesson plans, and worksheets that correspond with the online lessons. There is a fee involved.

StoryNory- free audio stories for children read by professional actors. Kids can follow along with the narration on the website also.  MP3 format available to download stories too.

Mystery Science - hands on science made easy for kids. Website includes "mini-lessons" for science experiments and answers to fun science questions.

Ask Dr. Universe - created and run by Washington State University, Dr. Universe hosts a podcast and videos where she answers scientific questions submitted by kids. 

Fun Brain - large assortment of books for grades 2nd- 8th, all free to read  online, plus a large amount of free interactive games to help kids learn math, science, and English.

NASA Kids -educational content for children focused on space, Earth science, and environment. Kids can learn about NASA through games, videos, articles and get tips on stargazing.

Socratica Kids - uses puppets in their videos to get kids excited about science. The channel also offers lessons in: reading, math, animals, and more. Geared towards K-4th grade.

Science Journal for Kids- a great website for kids to learn about science through published science articles that have been adapted for children’s education. Genres range from dinosaurs and climate to technology and physics. Appropriate for ages 7+.