Educational Technology Tools for Parents by Tonya Frickey https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d This Padlet contains Educational Technology apps and programs that parents may find useful. Most programs offer limited free usage (Freemium), but some are actually free. Check out what we found. en-us 2025-01-03 12:34:18 UTC 2025-02-10 13:39:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f4bb.png NASA Visualization Explorer frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279282076 The NASA Scientific Visualization Studio, based at the Goddard Space Flight Center, produces high-quality visualizations, animations, and images to promote understanding of Earth and Space Sciences.

]]> 2025-01-03 12:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279282076 ABC Mouse frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279282730 ABCmouse is an award-winning digital learning platform designed for children ages 2-8, offering a comprehensive educational experience through interactive resources.

]]> 2025-01-03 12:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279282730 PBS Kids frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279283107 PBS KIDS is an educational platform dedicated to providing high-quality, curriculum-based content for children. The website offers:

  • Interactive games

  • Learning activities

  • TV show content

  • Educational videos

]]> 2025-01-03 12:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279283107 Scratch, Jr. frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279283616 ScratchJr is a free, educational coding platform designed specifically for young children ages 5-7.

]]> 2025-01-03 12:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279283616 Khan Academy for Kids frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279284289 2025-01-03 12:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279284289 Todo Math frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279284577 Todo School is an educational technology platform offering comprehensive learning apps for children, with a focus on interactive, engaging digital learning experiences.

Here is a brief video for TodoMath: https://todoschool.com/en/math/help


]]> 2025-01-03 12:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279284577 Todo English frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279284969 Todo School is an educational technology platform offering comprehensive learning apps for children, with a focus on interactive, engaging digital learning experiences.

]]> 2025-01-03 12:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279284969 Epic frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279285441 Epic! is a comprehensive digital library platform designed specifically for children, offering an expansive and engaging reading experience. It features:

  • Over 40,000 titles including picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, and audiobooks, designed for children aged 3-12

  • Available on iOS, Android, and desktop devices

]]> 2025-01-03 12:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279285441 Duolingo frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279285729 Duolingo is a comprehensive language learning platform that offers free, engaging, and scientifically-backed educational experiences across multiple learning domains.

]]> 2025-01-03 12:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279285729 Go Noodle for Kids frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279286195 GoNoodle is a free, web-based educational platform designed to help K-5 students get active and improve learning through interactive movement videos and activities.

]]> 2025-01-03 12:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279286195 Sora frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279288483 Sora is a digital reading app for K-12 students created by OverDrive that provides:

  • Free ebooks and audiobooks

  • Age-appropriate digital content

  • 24/7 access to books

  • Accessibility features like:

    • Adjustable font sizes

    • In-app dictionary

    • Read-along options

    • Annotation tools

    • Search for your school through Questar III BOCES

]]> 2025-01-03 12:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279288483 We were recently asked about FREE educational tools that parents can explore. It seems as if there is not a lot of "free" out there anymore. Most programs/apps are free to a certain extent. We have started a list and will update this Padlet as needed. Please feel free to contact us to let us know if you encounter issues with the links or if you'd like to share a favorite app or program. Your comments & suggestions are always welcome! frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279295001 Tonya Frickey, K-12 Instructional Technology Integrated Specialist frickeyt@greenvillecsd.org


Carrie Rath, Technology Assistant, rathc@greenvillecsd.org

]]> 2025-01-03 13:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279295001 Duck Duck Moose frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279348899 Duck Duck Moose is an award-winning educational app developer focused on creating engaging learning experiences for children ages 2-8. As part of Khan Academy, all Duck Duck Moose apps are now free, without ads or subscriptions.

]]> 2025-01-03 14:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279348899 Education.com frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279396638 Education.com is a comprehensive online learning platform designed to support children's education from pre-K through 8th grade. Subjects Covered:

  • Math

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Science

  • Social Studies

  • Social-emotional learning

]]> 2025-01-03 16:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279396638 ABCya frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279397621 ABCya.com is a popular educational gaming website designed for students from pre-K to 6th grade, offering hundreds of interactive learning games across multiple subjects.

]]> 2025-01-03 16:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279397621 Turtle Diary frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279398313 Turtle Diary is an award-winning educational website and app designed for children in pre-K through 5th grade, offering a comprehensive learning platform with engaging, interactive resources.

]]> 2025-01-03 16:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279398313 Starfall frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279399240 Answer

Starfall is an educational online platform designed to help children learn through interactive, engaging digital experiences. $35/yr.

]]> 2025-01-03 16:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279399240 Poki frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279399663 Poki is a popular online gaming platform that offers free, instant-play games for users across multiple devices. Poki offers diverse game types, including:

  • Educational games

  • Math games

  • Kids' games

  • Skill-based games

  • Arcade classics

]]> 2025-01-03 16:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279399663 Hour of Code frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279402802 Code.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science education and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. Key features include:

-Free Curriculum: Comprehensive computer science

courses for K-12 students

-Hour of Code: Introductory coding activities for beginners

-Programming Tools: App Lab, Game Lab, and Web Lab for creating apps, games, and websites

]]> 2025-01-03 16:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279402802 Sesame Street frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279403719 Sesamestreet.org is the official website for the iconic educational children's television program Sesame Street, offering a comprehensive platform for learning and entertainment for children ages 0-8.

]]> 2025-01-03 16:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279403719 Typing.com Games frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279404588 Typing.com is a comprehensive, free online platform designed to teach typing skills and digital literacy for K-12 students.

]]> 2025-01-03 16:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279404588 iPad Apps frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279405392 2025-01-03 16:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279405392 Reading Rockets frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279407530 Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative dedicated to helping children learn to read effectively. The platform provides free, research-based resources and information for educators, parents, and students.

]]> 2025-01-03 16:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3279407530 Khan Academy frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3280065263 Khan Academy is a free, nonprofit online learning platform founded by Salman Khan in 2006, dedicated to providing world-class education to anyone, anywhere. The platform offers:

  • Personalized learning dashboards

  • Instructional videos

  • Practice exercises

  • Interactive tools

  • Courses in over 50 languages

]]> 2025-01-05 12:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3280065263 Our Favorites! frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3280074013 We have shared some of our favorite programs and apps with you in this section. Some are free, while others are free for a certain period of time before you are asked to subscribe. Scroll down to check out some of the best educational programs/apps we have encountered!

]]> 2025-01-05 12:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3280074013 National Geographic Games frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3281222337 2025-01-06 15:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3281222337 How Stuff Works frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3281225750 HowStuffWorks is a captivating online resource that offers fascinating insights into a wide range of topics, from science and animals to culture and world phenomena, delivering engaging and accessible explanations that satisfy curious minds

]]> 2025-01-06 15:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3281225750 Highlights for Parents frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3281230689 Highlights is a valuable online resource offering a wide array of engaging activities and educational content for children and families.

]]> 2025-01-06 16:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3281230689 NASA Kids' Club frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3281237613 NASA Kids' Club is an engaging online platform designed to inspire and educate children about space, science, and NASA missions. The website offers a variety of interactive games and educational resources for children from pre-K through 4th grade, supporting national education standards in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

]]> 2025-01-06 16:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3281237613 Smithsonian frickeyt https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3281240617 The Smithsonian Institution's official website (si.edu) serves as the digital gateway to the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. It provides comprehensive access to the Smithsonian's extensive collections, research initiatives, educational resources, and information about its numerous museums and research centers located across the United States.

]]> 2025-01-06 16:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3281240617 rathc4 https://padlet.com/frickeyt/4mb1o749tquegi4d/wish/3322550930 This is a list of apps with hidden features that parents should be aware of.

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