Learning Resources & Activities
Here are a some of Wisconsin Literacy’s kids favorite resources and activities for learning and play.
With all of the lists of learning sites available, we thought it would be fun (and helpful) to share a list of our absolute favorites.
Kid Approved!
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She likes GoNoodle because “I can get up and move around. We have lots of fun dancing. I can be a princess!”
Age 5 -
He likes MathLand “because there is easy math, lots of levels, and because I get to play.”
Age 6 -
He likes Prodigy “because you get to figure out math and when it is wrong you can fix it. You get stuff and you fight the villains. It’s super fun.”
Age 6 -
Comic BookWrite a graphic novel
She likes to write graphic novels so her brother can read them.
Age 9 -
He likes Nitro Type “because you can win car races by typing, and the more races you win the cooler cars you can buy. You can also race against your friends.”
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(This is only available with a school account. You need a school code.)
He likes Freckle “because it’s in English and Spanish and you get coin rewards to dress your avatar. You do have to have a class code from your teacher.”
Age 10 -
He likes Khan Academy “because it has very useful videos and worked out examples.”
Age 16
At Home Learning
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and Milwaukee PBS are partnering to broadcast programming connected to Wisconsin's state academic standards with At Home Learning (available on The Wisconsin Channel, PBS Wisconsin-2, or streaming online). Check the schedule here.
Reach Out and Read Wisconsin Recommended Resources
Educational videos and resources for children
Live streams of animals from around the world
Online games for older kids and adults
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Play games like Uno, Battleship and more with the free Game Pigeon app. Only available for Apple iPhone and iPad
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Use the “whiteboard” feature in screen sharing mode to play games like Hangman
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Invite friends/family to work on a jigsaw puzzle together
Online concerts
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check out this article for upcoming artist performances on Instagram
Self-care
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A book that helps kids understand why staying at home during the health crisis is a good thing and addresses dealing with disappointment at being separated from friends and family.
