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This program helps kids learn new things and understand how the world works in a fun and safe way. It includes learning how everyday things work, discovering interesting facts, playing educational games, and gaining knowledge suitable for their age. It also teaches safe internet browsing and how to use YouTube in a safe and responsible way, so children can explore, learn, and have fun while staying protected online.

LEARNING

• National Geographic Kids
• • Fun learning about animals, nature, geography, and world cultures.
  • Interactive videos , quizzes, and games.
• PBS Kids
• • Educational games and videos featuring characters from PBS shows.
  • Covers reading, math, science, and social skills.
• Khan Academy Kids
• • Free app/website with lessons in reading, math, logic, and emotional learning.
  • Bright visuals and a child-friendly design.
• Funbrain
• • Interactive games, reading sections, and math challenges.
  • Categorized by grade levels.
• Coolmath4Kids
• • Games and lessons for basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, etc.).
  • Fun approach that doesn't feel like schoolwork.
• BrainPOP Jr.
• • Animated videos explaining school subjects simply.
  • Ideal for ages 5-9. Includes quizzes and activities.
• Scratch
• • A beginner friendly coding platform developed by MIT.
  • Teaches logical thinking and creativity.
• Storyline Online
• • Celebrities read children's books aloud.
  • Great for listening and literacy skills.
• ABCya
• • Educational games sorted by grade level.
  • Covers math, reading, strategy, and more.
• DK Find Out!
• • Encyclopedic content with cool visuals and facts.
  • Topics include science, history, space, and technology.
• Wonderopolis
• • Explores answers to curious like "Why do cats purr?"
  • Inspires daily learning and critical thinking.

HOW STUFF WORKS

• HowStuffWorks
• • Breaks down how machines, gadgets, and natural processes work.
  • Not made only kids, but many articles are easy to understand with adult help.
• National Geographic Kids
• • Explains how nature, animals, space, and technology work.
  • Amazing visuals and bite-sized facts.
• BrainPOP
• • Animated videos explain how everything works: from the water cycle to the internet.
  • Requires a subscription for a full access but has some free content.
• SciShow Kids (Youtube)
• • Videos that answer how and why things happen (e.g. "Why do we sneeze?").
  • Ideal for visual learners.
• Exploratorium - Science Snacks
• • Hands-on science experiments that explain how stuff works.
  • Perfect for home or classroom activities.
• NASA Space Place
• • Explains how space-related stuff works (e.g. satellites, weather, gravity) in a kid-friendly way.
  • Colorful, interactive, and science-backed.
• Science Kids
• • Lots of explanations in science, technology, and engineering.
  • Fun facts, games, and experiments.

SAFE BROWSING

• NetSmartz Kids
• • Interactive videos, games, and comics on internet safety, cyberbullying, and online privacy.
  • Run by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
• Google's Be Internet Awesome
• • Teaches digital citizenship and online safety through an adventure game called Interland. 
  • Covers phishing, strong passwords, online kindness, and privacy.
• Common Sense Media - Kids Section
• • Offers lessons, games, and videos on media literacy and safe tech use.
  • Excellent resources for both kids and educators.
• Childnet - Smart Rules
• • UK-based with a strong, kid-friendly guide to safe online behavior using SMART rules.
  • Covers social media, chat, gaming, and sharing safely.
• Cyber Five (Animated Video)
• • A short cartoon teaching 5 basic internet safety rules for young children.
  • Ideal for kids just starting to use the internet.
• Safe Surfing with Dongle the Dog
• • Hector's World from ThinkUKnow (UK): teaches online safety via cartoons.
  • Made for ages 4-7, but useful for all elementary-level learners.
• ThinkUKnow
• • Realistic scenarios, quizzes, and advice for tweens about being smart and safe online.
  • Covers social media, gaming, and online chatting.
• BrainPOP Digital Citizenship
• • Engaging animated lessons on online safety, cyberbullying, digital etiquette, and privacy.
  • Some content is free, subscription may be required for full access.
• DigiDuck's Big Decision (Childnet)
• • Story-based resource for ages 6-9 on making smart online decisions.
  • Also available as a read-aloud eBook.

SAFE YOUTUBE

• How to Keep Kids Safe On YouTube in 2024: Complete Guide
• • This guide emphasizes the importance of using third-party parental control apps to monitor and restrict children's access to YouTube, ensuring a safer viewing environment.
• Six Features to Help Keep Your Child Safe on Youtube - NSPCC
• • The NSPCC outlines six practical features, including supervised accounts, restricted mode, and playlist creation, to help parents manage their child's YouTube experience effectively.
• Complete Guide to YouTube Parental Controls - Protect Young Eyes
• • This comprehensive guide discusses the use of supervised accounts and content level settings to provide a safer YouTube experience for children.
• YouTube: Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Children Entertained and Safe - Internet Matters
• • Provides advice on using YouTube and YouTube Kids safely, including setting up parental controls and understanding the platform's features to protect children online.
• A Safer Online Experience for Kids on YouTube
• • An official resource detailing how YouTube Kids is designed to offer a safer and simpler platform for children to explore videos online.
• Parental Controls for YouTube Kids Profiles - Google Help
• • This guide explains how to set up and manage parental controls within YouTube Kids, including creating individual profiles and setting viewing preferences.
• What is YouTube Kids and is it Safe? - Digital Parenting Coach
• • An in-depth look at YouTube Kids, discussing its safety features and providing insights into how parents can best utilize the platform for their children.
• Dozens of YouTube Channels are Showing AI-Generated Cartoon Gore and Fetish Content - Wired
• • Highlights the emergence of disturbing AI-generated content targeting children on YouTube, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring and reporting of inappropriate videos.

GAMES

General knowledge & Trivia 

• Parade: 101 Fun Trivia Questions for Kids
• • A collection of fun and educational trivia questions covering various topics like animals, science, and pop culture. 
• Kids Club HQ: General Knowledge Questions for Kids
• • Offers quizzes on science, geography, math, and history to test and expand children's knowledge.
• Leverage Edu: 50 General Knowledge Quesitons for Kids
• • Provides a list of basic GK questions suitable for all age groups, enhancing children's awareness of the world.
• NHPS: 150+ Simple General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
• • An extensive compilation of GK questions ranging from easy to hard, perfect for fun learning sessions.
• Parents: 125 Trivia Questions for Kids of All Ages
• • Features a variety of trivia questions that cater to different age groups, making learning enjoyable.

Developmental Milestones & Life Skills

• CDC: Positive Parenting Tips for Middle Childhood (6-8 years old)
• • Offers insights into developmental milestones and tips for fostering healthy growth in children.
• WebMD: 6-Year-Old Child Developmental Milestones 
• • Details the expected developmental milestones for six-year-olds, including cognitive and physical skills.

Top 11 Educational Game Websites for Kids

1. ABCya!
2. 1. Offers over 400 educational games categorized by grade level (Pre-K to 6th) and subject, including math, reading, typing, and logic games.
3. PBS Kids Games
4. 1. Features games with beloved characters like Curious Georges and Wild Kratts, focusing on subjects such as math, science, and reading.
5. RoomRecess
6. 1. Provides free learning games that reinforce skills in computation, geometry, fractions, and more, designed for elementary students.
7. Turtle Diary
8. 1. Offers over 1000 interactive games covering math, science, language arts, and geography for K-5.
9. Safe Kid Games
10. 1. Hosts a variety of games including puzzles, memory games, and math challenges, all curated to be safe and appropriate for children.
11. Starfall
12. 1. Focuses on reading and phonics with interactive games and activities, suitable for children in K-5. 
13. Poki Kids
14. 1. Features a collection of fun and free games, including car games, cooking games, and dress-up games, suitable for children to play on various devices.
15. Gamesgames - Kids Games
16. 1. Offers a wide range of family-friendly games, from puzzles to adventure games, all designed with kids in mind.
17. Boomerang Games
18. 1. Provides games featuring popular cartoon characters like Tom and Jerry and Looney Tunes, offering fun and interactive experiences.
19. BrainPOP's GameUp
20. 1. Hosts a collection of educational games covering various subjects, designed to align with educational standards and enhance learning.
21. National Geographic Kids - Games
22. 1. Features games that explore animals, geography, and science, encouraging exploration and learning through play.

This program helps children aged 6–12 develop essential life skills in a natural and engaging way, guiding them to build good habits, stay organized, and plan their daily routines with confidence. Along the way, they learn how to behave appropriately in different situations, show respect to others, and take responsibility for their actions, helping them grow into thoughtful, independent individuals in everyday life.

HABITS

• The 7 Habits of Happy Kids - Leader in Me
• • Introduces foundational life habits like being proactive, setting goals, and working well with others through stories and character kids can relate to.
• Healthy Eating - Nemours KidsHealth
• • Covers how kids can start good eating habits, such as choosing balanced meals and limiting junk food.
• Fitness and Your 6-12 Year Old - Nemours KidsHealth
• • Offers tips on keeping kids physically active and developing lifelong fitness habits.
• How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? - Nemours KidsHealth
• • Explains the importance of sleep for children and how to build healthy bedtime routines.
• 21 Good Habits for Kids - Not Consumed
• • A list of simple, age-appropriate habits for kids, such as tidying up, showing gratitude, and personal care.
• Growth & Development - CHOC
• • Provides and overview of key developmental milestones and related habits for children in this age range.
• Building Healthy Habits for Kids - SoFHA.net
• • Discusses simple ways to introduce kids to emotional and physical health habits.
• Positive Parenting Tips: Middle Childhood - CDC
• • Shares parenting strategies to support habit formation around responsibility, routine, and behavior.
• Healthy Weight: How to Help Your Child - KidsHealth
• • Helps children understand the connection between habits and maintaining a healthy weight.
• Household Rules Help Set Expectations for Kids - Parents.com
• • Explains how setting consistent family rules can shape discipline and healthy routines.

ORAGANIZING

• 5 Ways to Develop Your Child's Organizational Skills - Scholastic
• • Provides strategies such as using checklists, assigning sorting chores, introducing planners, establishing homework routines, and encouraging collections to teach organization.
• 15 Easy Ways to Teach Your Child Organizational Skills - GoHenry
• • Offers simple methods like starting with small tasks, using whiteboards, writing things down, and setting routines to instill organizational habits. 
• Helping Your Child Get and Stay Organized - SFCaking.org
• • Discusses creating functional workspaces, utilizing planners, developing routines, teaching time management, and organizing supplies for better organization.
• Coming Clean: Organization Skills for Kids - KC Parent Magazine
• • Emphasizes using visual cues, digital tools, and setting clear expectations to teach kids self-management and organization.
• 8 Simple Ways Parents Can Teach Kids to Get Organized - TIME
• • Suggests establishing routines, teaching time management, and encouraging independence to help children develop organizational skills.
• A List of Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids - The Spruce
• • Provides chore suggestions by age, helping children build organizational skills through household responsibilities.
• 12 Effective Strategies for Teaching Kids Organizational Skills - Efficiency and Organization
• • Offers strategies like setting routines and using planners to help children develop organizational habits

PLANNING

• 10 Planning Skills Every Child Should Learn - Life Skills Advocate
• • Outlines essential planning skills for children, including setting SMART goals, using calendars, and breaking tasks into manageable steps.
• 10-Minute Strategies To Teach Planning Skills - Life Skills Advocate
• • Provides quick and effective methods like using checklists, setting reminders, and cooking activities to enhance planning abilities.
• 5 Fun Ways to Help Develop Your Child's Planning Skills - Foothills Academy
• • Suggests engaging activities such as maintaining a family calendar, creating checklists and involving children in event planning to foster planning skills.
• 7 Fun Goal-Setting Activities for Children - Big Life Journal
• • Offers creative exercises like vision boards and bucket lists to help children set and plan for their goals.
• Teaching Kids Hot to Plan - Impag Homeschooling
• • Discusses the importance of planning in goal setting and provides strategies to equip children with necessary planning skills.
• Ways to Develop Essential Planning Skills in Your Children - Billabong High International School
• • Emphasizes the use of visual tools like charts and calendars to make planning more tangible for children.
• 9 Amazing Ways to Help Develop Your Kid's Planning Skills - NY Baby Steps
• • Provides imaginative methods such as storytelling and using silhouettes to enhance children's planning abilities
• Planning skills Help Students Succeed - GradePower Learning
• • Highlights the significance of writing tasks down and breaking them into smaller steps to improve planning and organization.
• Executive Functioning Skills: Planning and Prioritization - The OT Toolbox
• • Focuses on teaching planning and prioritization as key executive functioning skills impacting learning and daily activities.
• 4 Strategies to Teach Children How to Plan - MindLaunchers
• • Offers practical strategies to encourage children to develop planning skills, promoting self-sufficiency and reducing boredom.
• The Age-by-Age Guide to Teaching Kids Time Management - Scholastic 
• • Provides age-specific tips to help children discover how to plan and prioritize their time effectively.
• What Are Planning Skills? - Learning Works for Kids
• • Explains planning skills and offers strategies, games, and apps to help children improve their planning abilities.

BEHAVING

• 22 Simple Manners All Kids Should Know - Parents
• • Outlines essential manners for children, such as saying "please" and "thank you", waiting their turn, and showing respect to others.
• Positive Parenting Tips: Middle Childhood - CDC
• • Provides strategies for parents to encourage healthy behavior, including setting clear rules, being consistent with discipline, and fostering independence.
• Complete Guide to Managing Behavior Problems - Child Mind Institute
• • Offers comprehensive advice on understanding and addressing behavioral issues, with sections on effective instruction, time-outs, and improving parent-child relationships.
• Behavior & Social Skills: 5 Essential Skills for Kids - AnswersNow
• • Highlights key social skills such as communication, cooperation, problem-solving, self-control, and empathy, with suggestions for development.
• 101 Ways to Teach Children Social Skills - 22q11 Ireland (PDF)
• • A comprehensive list of activities and strategies to help children develop social competence and appropriate behavior.
• New Skills for Children: Positive Behavior Strategy - Raising Children Network
• • Offers guidance on teaching children new behaviors through clear instructions, positive reinforcement, and consistent routines.
• The Growing Child: School-Age - Nationwide Children's Hospital
• • Discusses developmental milestones and provides tips for encouraging self-discipline, respect for authority, and coping with peer pressure.
• Good Behavior Game - Wikipedia
• • Describes a classroom management strategy that promotes positive behavior through team-based activities and rewards.
• The 8 Principles of Parenting for the 6-12 Child - Nurturings 
• • Outlines principles for parenting school-aged children, focusing on emotional development, sensitivity, and consistent guidance.
• 20 Evidence-Based Social Skills Activities and Games for Kids - Positive Action
• • Presents activities and games designed to teach children social skills like empathy, communication, and emotion management. 

RESPECT

• 15 Best Respect Activities for Kids - Mental Health Center Kids
• • Provides a variety of activities to teach children the importance of respect, including role-playing, storytelling, and interactive games.
• 12 Fun Activities to Teach Kids About Respect - Storybook App
• • Offers engaging activities such as the "Respect Jar" and "Respect Circle Time" to help children learn about respect in everyday situations.
• 30 Activities to Teach Kids About Respect - Very Special Tales
• • Features a comprehensive list of activities, including "Respect Bingo" and "Respect Rocks", to encourage respectful behavior in children.
• Respect Lessons and Activities - The Responsive Counselor
• • Provides structured lesson plans and activities aimed at helping students understand and practice respect in various settings.
• Lessons and Activities for Teaching Respect - Education Word
• • Offers five lesson plans focused on teaching respect, including discussions, role-playing, and writing assignments.
• Teaching Kids Respect in the Classroom - Honorable Character
• • Discusses strategies for educators to model and teach respect, including creating visual anchor charts and promoting turn-making games.
• 7 Activities for Teaching Respect in the Classroom - ClickView
• • Suggests activities such as "Respect Role-Play" and "Respect Journals" to help students understand and demonstrate respect.
• Teaching Kids to Respect Authority Without Quashing Their Natural Curiosity - The Children's Trust
• • Explores ways to teach children to respect authority figures while encouraging their natural curiosity and independence.
• Teaching Children Respect in 10 Minutes or Less - YouTube
• • A video resource that provides quick and effective methods for teaching children about respect through everyday interactions.
• Teaching Kids Respect for Themselves and Others - Positive Parenting Solutions
• • Offers insights into building a respectful environment at home and strategies for modeling respectful behavior.
• Respect Activities - Teachers Pay Teachers 
• • A collection of teacher-created resources and activities aimed at teaching respect to students in engaging ways.

This program helps children develop a well-rounded skill set by encouraging balance in their daily lives while introducing them to creativity through images and the basics of coding. It also prepares them for the future by strengthening communication skills and building self-awareness, helping them understand themselves better, express their ideas clearly, and grow with confidence in a rapidly changing world.

 BALANCE

• Teaching Kids the Importance of Balance - Together Counts
• • Offers strategies for parents to model balanced habits, emphasizing the significance of physical activity, rest, and nutrition in daily routines.
• How to Help Kids Live a Well-Balanced Life and Reach Their Goals - Simply Rooted Family
• • Provides a five-step approach to teaching children about life balance, including goal setting, mindfulness, and recognizing personal emotions.
• Episode 5: What's Good "Balance" - PBS KIDS for Parents
• • Discusses the importance of a balanced lifestyle, incorporating exercise, nutrition, and sleep to maintain mental and physical health.
• Teaching Children the Importance of Work-Life Balance - Getaway
• • Explores methods to teach children about balancing responsibilities and leisure highlighting the benefits of nature and unstructured play.
• My Teens and I Survived a Weekend Without Screens - Business Insider
• • Shares a family's experience with a digital detox weekend, illustrating the benefits of unplugging and engaging in offline activities for balance. 
• Balance Activities for Kids: Top 5 - Wood and Hearts
• • Suggests physical activities like hopscotch and balance beams to enhance children's physical balance and coordination.

IMAGES FREE & PAID 

Free Image Resrouces

• Pexels
• • Offers a vast collection of high-quality, royalty-free photos and videos contributed by talented creators. Ideal for personal and commercial use without attribution.
• Unsplash
• • Provides beautiful, high-resolution images shared by a generous community of photographers. Perfect for websites, blogs, and social media.
• Pixabay
• • Hosts over 5.5 million free images, videos, and music tracks. All content is released under the Pixabay License, making safe to use without asking for permission or giving credit.
• Freepik
• • Offers a wide range of free photos, vectors, and PSD files for personal and commercial projects. Some resources may acquire attribution.
• Stockvault
• • Features a collection of free stock photos, textures, and illustrations. Great for designers and students looking for quality images.
• Wikimedia Commons
• • A vast repository of over 118 millions freely usable media files, including images, sounds and videos. Content is contributed by users and can be used for educational and informational purposes.

Paid Image Resources

• Shutterstock
• • Offers a vast library of over 200 million royalty-free images, videos, and music tracks. Known for its extensive collection and flexible subscription plans.
• Getty Images
• • Provides high-quality, premium images and editorial content. Ideal for professional and commercial use, with a focus on news, sports, and etnertainment.
• iStock
• • A subsidiary of Getty Images, iStock offers a wide range of affordable stock photos, illustrations, and videos. Suitable for small businesses and creative projects.
• Adobe Stock
• • Integrates seamlessly with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, providing access to millions of high-quality assets, including photos , videos, and templates. Offers both subscription and credit-based plans.
• Stocksy
• • Features a curated collection of high-end, authentic stock photography and video footage. Known for its artistic and unique content, contributed by a cooperative of photographers.

CODING

• ScratchJr
• • Developed by MIT Media Lab, ScrachJr is a free app  that allows children to create their own interactive stories and games using graphical programming blocks.
• code.org/student/elementary
• • Offers a comprehensive computer science curriculum for students from kindergarten through high school. Their "Hour of Code" initiative provides engaging, one-hour tutorials that introduce basic coding concepts.
• CodeWizardsHQ
• • Provides a list of 46 free classes, websites, and apps to help kids learn coding, including platforms like CodeKarts and Code Maven.

FUTURE

• National Geographic Kids - Future Tech
• • Explore fascinating topics like futuristic inventions, robotics, and imaginative "Could it happen?" scenarios. Interactive games and videos make learning about future technology fun and accessible.
• NASA Kids' Club
• • Dive into space exploration with games and activities tailored for children in pre-K through grade 4. Learn about NASA missions, astronauts, and the possibilities of living and working in space.
• Kids Teach Tech
• • Empowers youth to become technology educators by creating and teaching classes to their peers. Offers free classes in libraries, schools, and online fostering leadership and tech skills among kids.

​COMMUNICATION

• Everyday Speech - Social Skills Videos for Kids
• PBS Parents - Supporting Communication Skills
• CodeWizardsHQ - Communication Skills for Kids
• All Saints - Teaching Communication Skills to Children
• HealthyChildren - Components of Good Communication
• Lingokids - Communication Games & Activities 
• Positive Aciton - Social Skills Activities
• eLearning K12 - Power of Communication
• PuddleDancer Press - Nonviolent Communication for Kids

SELF-AWARENESS

• Self-Awareness for Kids: Discovering Who They Really Are! - Little Explainers
• 28 Self-Awareness Activities for Kids - Very Special Tales
• 21 Self-Awareness Activities for Kids & Young Students - Happier Human
• A Four-Minute Meditation for Kids - Mindful.org
• 30 Journal Prompts for Kids to Aid Self-Discovery - Parents
• How to Teach Social Emotional Learning at Home - Parents