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PBS Kids

Games and shows from PBS characters in one browser hub.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

ABCya

Grade-tagged educational games covering math and literacy.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • Account optional
  • No user content

Parent note: Free play includes ads. Pick a grade filter before Open so the child lands closer to the right set.

Scratch

Block coding and a huge gallery of kid-made projects.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • Account optional
  • Open user content

Parent note: Public projects and comments are open. Use Scratch without sharing personal info, or create the account yourself and moderate the profile.

Cool Math Games

Logic and strategy browser games popular with school-age kids.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Heavy ads
  • Account optional
  • No user content

Parent note: Ad load is heavy on the free site. Stay with logic and strategy tags; skip anything that looks like a download prompt.

Funbrain

Games, comics, and books mixed in one kids portal.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Highlights Kids

Puzzles, games, and stories from the Highlights brand.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Room Recess

Classroom-style skill games with light graphics.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

ChessKid

Chess lessons and play designed for kids.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • Account optional
  • Limited user content

Parent note: Online play means other kids. Use kid mode and parent controls if you enable multiplayer.

LEGO Kids Games

Official LEGO browser games tied to familiar sets.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Crayola

Coloring pages, crafts, and create-at-home ideas.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Math Chimp

Math games sorted by grade and Common Core skill.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Safe Kid Games

Curated free games aimed at younger players.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

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Starfall

Phonics and early reading activities with a calm pace.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • No ads
  • Account optional
  • No user content

Khan Academy Kids

Free lessons from early math through middle-school topics.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • Account optional
  • No user content

NASA Kids Club

Space games and missions from NASA’s kids club.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

AMNH OLogy

American Museum of Natural History science activities for kids.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Code.org

Hour of Code courses and teacher-ready coding paths.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • Account optional
  • Limited user content

Scholastic Kids

Stories, news, and activities from Scholastic’s kids hub.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • Account optional
  • No user content

Oxford Owl

Free eBooks and phonics help from Oxford University Press.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • No ads
  • Account required
  • No user content

Parent note: Free parent account required for eBooks. Create it yourself; do not let a child invent a password.

TypingClub

Structured typing lessons with progress tracking.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • Account optional
  • No user content

Be Internet Awesome

Google’s Interland game teaches online safety basics.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

NetSmartz Kids

Videos and activities on staying safer online.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Smithsonian Kids

Museum games and collections chosen for kids.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

MetKids

Explore art from the Metropolitan Museum with kid tools.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Science Bob

Home science experiments with clear supply lists.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Parent note: Experiments need adult help for heat, chemicals, or sharp tools. Read the full steps before starting.

Kiddle

Visual safe-search engine built for kids’ homework.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • Limited user content

TIME for Kids

Age-leveled news articles for classroom and home reading.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • Account optional
  • No user content

BrainPOP

Animated explainers across science, social studies, and more.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • Account required
  • No user content

Parent note: Most videos need a school or family subscription. Check whether your school already provides login.

SFSkids

San Francisco Symphony music games and listening tools.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

e-Learning for Kids

Free curriculum-style courses across subjects.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

KidsHealth

Doctor-reviewed health articles written for kids and parents.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Education.com

Worksheets and activities sorted by grade and subject.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • Account optional
  • No user content

Parent note: Many downloads need a free or paid account. Preview the free set before subscribing.

Kids Discover

Illustrated science and history units for curious readers.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • Account required
  • No user content

Parent note: Subscription library. Check school access before buying a home plan.

Nat Geo Kids Australia

Animals, quizzes, and competitions from Nat Geo Kids AU.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • Limited user content

Fizzics Education

Australian science show ideas and experiment write-ups.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Parent note: Workshop bookings sit beside free tips. Use experiment articles with adult supervision.

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Reading Eggs

Phonics and early reading lessons with a guided path.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • No ads
  • Account required
  • No user content

Parent note: Paid subscription after trial. Create the parent account and set the child’s level yourself.

Mathseeds

Early math lessons paired with Reading Eggs’ style.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • No ads
  • Account required
  • No user content

Parent note: Subscription product. Confirm pricing on the official site before starting a trial.

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Storyline Online

Actors read picture books aloud with on-screen illustrations.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • Some ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Parent note: Hosted on YouTube. Use YouTube Kids or a supervised playlist so autoplay does not pull unrelated videos.

ABC Kids

Australian Broadcasting Corporation kids shows and games.

Open
  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Nick

Nickelodeon shows and games on the official kids hub.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Heavy ads
  • Account optional
  • No user content

Parent note: Heavy promos and ads. Prefer a single show page over browsing the full homepage alone.