Since the Malaysian government has decided to implement the Movement Control Order and restrict movement nationwide starting Wednesday (March 18) until March 31 to address the Covid-19 outbreak, some of you might be scratching your heads on what to do with the kids at home during this period.
Instead of watching TV all the time or playing unnecessary games, there are lots of learning websites for kids that is fun yet educational. Here are some websites that are perfect for school- going kids.
Starfall.com
Starfall.com® is a free public service to teach children to read. It has expanded to include language arts and mathematics for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade. Starfall’s emphasis on phonemic awareness, systematic sequential phonics, and common sight words in conjunction with audiovisual interactivity has proven effective in teaching emergent readers. Starfall activities are research-based and align with Individual and Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics.
Funbrain.com
Created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, Funbrain.com has been the leader in free educational games for kids since 1997. Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy. Educators and parents can trust their site to provide a fun and safe experience both at home and at school as they do not collect personally identifiable information from kids.
Splashlearn.com by StudyPad
SplashLearn is a flagship product of StudyPad that transforms the way elementary school children in grades K-5 learn and study math through a highly engaging, and personalized program. SplashLearn is available across all digital platforms (iOS, Desktops, Android) and has been used by more than 30 Million students worldwide. It has won many awards and has been featured by Apple multiple times.
StudyPad’s vision is to transform K-12 learning by making it fun and personalized for every child and to prepare them for skills required in 21st-century.
Storyline Online
Storyline Online is a program of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. It is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners.
Scholastic Learn at Home
Scholastic Learn at home provides day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own or with you. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin.
Suessville
Suessville.com is a website for kids where they can explore books and characters from Dr Suess, watch cartoons and play games. Dr. Seuss won many awards for his various literary and entertainment projects, including a Pulitzer Prize in 1984 for his special contribution to the education and enjoyment of America’s children and their parents. Dr. Seuss died on September 24, 1991, but the man who inspired everyone from six-year-olds to NASA spacecraft engineers left behind a gigantic legacy of genius and imagination.
E-Learning for Kids
E-learning for kids is a non-profit organization providing free, fun, curriculum-based quality primary education to all children worldwide. Their vision is to be the source for childhood learning on the internet, available from anywhere and without charge. They cover topics on math, science, environmental skills, health, computer skills, language arts and even life skills.
