We’ve compiled a list of resources for parents and educators to use in the classroom or at home.
Early Literacy Kits
We believe in helping all children develop the skills they need to become successful readers. So we’re giving away Early Literacy Kits to help parents get their kids started from a young age. Available while supplies last. Ages 0-12 months.
Area Schools, Preschools & Child Care Centers
Find a list of area schools, preschools, private education centers and child care centers here.
Looking for other childcare? Use AlleghenyChildCare.org to search for child care, after-school programs and summer camps in your area!
Library Databases
The library provides these online databases for community use:
Sewickley Public Library cardholders have unlimited access to 30,000+ educational resources for Pre-K—Grade 6. Instantly download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles covering any subject (math, science, reading & more). (Requires an Sewickley Public Library card)
This engaging resource for children in grades pre-K through 3 will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills. It pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction titles, and includes additional resources, puzzles & lesson plans.
Kids’ non-fiction ebooks that are enhanced with related content including primary sources, videos, audio clips, images, and related websites.
Get online help from real tutors every day from 12 pm to 12 am! Live Homework Help offers online tutoring for grades K-12 in English, Math, Science and Social Studies.
Online Resources
K12 offers online tutoring sessions in a variety of subjects from state-certified teachers.
A budget friendly option for early learners.
Khan Academy offers free educational resources for students of all ages.
Most courses are free with completion certificates as an option to purchase. This is a great site for college prep.
A free site providing textbooks, flashcards and more- specializing in math and science. User friendly!
Tons of programs and activities from NASA to inspire, excite, and educate.
A non-profit organization offering free math support and enrichment to all students.
A curated list of STEM activities from around the web.
Engage your students with adaptive learning and multi-player games. Aligned to all major curricula for ages 5 to 14.
Fact Monster is a free reference site for students, teachers, and parents. Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects.
Animated Educational Site for Kids – Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology.
GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
At Starfall, children have fun while they learn – specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3.
FunBrain is the #1 site for online educational games for kids of all ages. (Math, grammar, science, spelling, history)
Educational games for grades Pre-K through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun. Topics include math, reading, typing, just-for-fun logic games.
Free Rice is an online internet game that donates 20 grains of rice to the World Food Programme (WFP) for every word that is correctly defined.
Math games online that practice math skills using fun interactive content. Over 1,000 free skill testing apps and games – tablet and chromebook friendly.
A large selection of virtual manipulatives for math, reading, music, art and more.
The ultimate collection of virtual manipulatives: polygons, number and algebra tiles, fraction bars, Tangram, pentominoes, and much more.
Designed especially for children to allow them to learn more about the fascinating world of weather. It’s also a wonderful educational website for teachers and parents to give them the right tools to explain the different types of weather to children.
Wide Open School helps families and educators find trusted resources to enrich and support distance learning. Every day students can access free, high-quality learning activities across subjects, all in one place. More than 75 partners and supporters have come together to meet the change in learning needs of students, teachers, and families due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Homeschooling
Open Educational Resources (OER) Commons – from PA Power Library
The POWER Library OER Commons hub is designed to serve educators across the Commonwealth with high-quality, customizable lesson plans, and other resources, that directly correlate Pennsylvania’s elementary and secondary content standards to the resources provided in POWER Library.
The mission is to draw together creators, collaborators, and curators to build a community supporting Pennsylvania K-12 educators in their efforts to engage students and to promote student achievement for the benefit of all students across the Commonwealth.
Free. Quality, literature-based unit studies and resources for homeschooling families.
Boom Cards are self-grading exercises that are gamified for students and provide the data teachers want.
Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science. The hook, visuals, and activity have all been prepared for you.
World’s most popular online marketplace for original educational resources with more than four million resources available for use today.
Printable worksheets & activities for teachers, parents, and homeschool families. Math, reading, writing, science, social studies, phonics, & spelling.
Improve knowledge of vocabulary words with spelling practice from Vocabulary Spelling City. Our engaging phonics games for kids help students.
Educational resources for toddlers thru school-age children to help them grow and and learn in a fun way.
Free educational resources for teachers, homeschool families, and parents.
Math and Games for Kids, Teachers, and Parents. Math lessons and fun games for kindergarten to sixth grade, plus quizzes, brain teasers, and more.
Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel
Jack has made over 45 albums for children with over 1,000 super fun movement songs for children.
Free teaching resources, homeschool curriculum, and educational songs for kids.
Get unlimited access to 40,000 of the best books, audiobooks, videos, & more for kids 12 and under. [Subscription service. Try free for 30 days.]
An educational site covering subjects such as history, science, geography, math, and biographies. Pages are written to be easy to read and understand.