The best online learning platforms for kids
Online learning platforms can be a wonderful tool for homeschooling as well as a great way to encourage your children to continue learning outside the classroom environment.
The great news is that there’s no shortage of online platforms providing educational material for a variety of topics, and there’s sure to be something that suits your family’s needs perfectly.
In this post, we’re going to look at 7 of the best online learning platforms for kids that can make the job of guiding your child’s learning as their parent, teacher, or caregiver that little bit easier.
1. Homer
Homer provides a learning experience that grows with your children based on their age and interests. The fun and educational activities available on Homer can be experienced from the world of trains, princesses, dinosaurs, and more!
Subjects
● Reading
● Math
● Social and emotional learning
● Thinking skills
● Creativity
Age Range: 2-6+ years
Price
$9.99/month
$59.99/year
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2. Shichida at Home
Shichida at Home is an early learning platform designed to enhance your child’s at-home learning experience. What makes this platform special is that it’s designed for the hands-on involvement of parents - enabling children to bond with their primary caregivers whilst learning.
Subjects
● Literacy
● Numeracy
● Phonics
● Imaginative play
● Creativity
● Critical thinking
● Moral thinking
Age Range 1.5-4 years
Price
$39.95/month (4 weekly videos)
$49.95/month (4 weekly videos + 1 workbook)
$99.95/month (4 weekly videos + 1 workbook + educational toys + access to songs from videos)
3. KidLit TV
KidLit TV is a free platform that children can access to discover new stories and connect with the authors that wrote them. At KidLit TV, children can watch their favourite stories being read out loud as well as learning fun new skills like ‘how to write a rap’. They also have a children’s literature podcast for kids!
Subjects
● Reading
● Literature
Age Range Primary-school aged children
Price
Free!
4. Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs aims to make learning to read an interesting and engaging process for children through activities, games, and awards. The programme is based on scientific research and was created by a group of experienced teachers, writers, and developers.
Subjects
● Reading
Age Range 2-13 years
Price
£6.99/month
£54.99/year
(Includes subscription to Reading Eggs and Mathseeds)
5. Mathseeds
Help your child to learn core maths and problem-solving skills with Mathseeds. A fun element of this platform is that your child can create their very own avatar to use throughout their maths journey. Your child will learn about numbers, shapes, and measurements in an engaging way that moves at their own pace.
Subjects
● Maths
Age Range 3-9 years
Price
£6.99/month
£54.99/year
(Includes subscription to Reading Eggs and Mathseeds)
6. Babbel
Babbel is an online platform for learning new languages. When learning a new language with Babbel, your child will be able to learn new vocabulary and grammar before putting their knowledge to the test in a dialogue trainer. One of the great things about this platform is that it asks for both verbal and written responses.
Subjects
● Languages
Age Range Primary-school age - adult
Price
1 month - €12.99/month
3 months - €10.00/month
6 months - €7.50/month
12 months - €5/month
7. ABC Mouse
Lessons at ABC Mouse are organised into 10 levels designed to help your child learn in a progressive way that’s suitable for their age and ability. The learning experience is presented through a variety of activities, including animations, games, books, songs, puzzles, art, and printables. Children also have the option to care for their own classroom aquarium and interact with animals in the animated zoo.
Subjects
● Reading
● Maths
● Science
● Art & colours
Age Range 2-8 years
Price
$59.95/year
8. Deliberate Travel Kids
That’s us! Deliberate Travel Kids is designed for teaching geography, history and culture through workbooks themed around countries. So the Iceland workbook might cover the Icelandic alphabet, some Viking history, Icelandic folk tales and navigating around a map of the island. Currently 17 countries available with a new country released every month.
Subjects
● Geography
● Culture
● History
● Map reading
Age Range 6-12 years
Price
£4.99/month
£49.99/year
Things to consider
Before welcoming an online learning platform into your family life, there are a few things that you’ll want to consider:
● Ensure that the learning platform doesn’t have adverts
● Make sure that their time online is safe and secure
● Set a daily/weekly limit for screen time - even if it’s educational!
● Get involved in your child’s online learning so that you can have fun together and support them
The takeaway
If, after reading the information in this post, you have a pretty good idea about which platform is the best fit for your child and your home, test out their services by using the free trial that comes with each!
Educational platforms are a type of screen-time that you can feel good about. Take the time to ensure that the material is suitable for your child and that they have fun navigating the different activities and educational games - then let them have some fun!
Interested in Deliberate Travel Kids?
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