With school out, keep kids busy with these free learning websites

With schools closed across South Carolina through the end of March, parents will be looking for ways to keep their children busy and learning.

We’re sharing a list of nine free learning websites for children (with links) from Lead with Literacy: A Pirate Leader’s Guide to Developing a Culture of Readers (A Lead Like a PIRATE Guide) by educator and elementary school principal Mandy Ellis.

Nat Geo for Kids
Learn all about geography and fascinating animals.

Into the Book
A reading comprehension resource for elementary students, Into the Book offers games that help children practice reading strategies.

Suessville
Read, play games and hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends.

ABC YA
Practice math and reading skills while playing fun games.

Fun Brain
Play games while practicing math and reading skills.

PBS Kids
Hang out with your favorite characters all while learning.

Star Fall
Practice your phonics skills with read-along stories.

Storyline Online
Reading aloud to children has been shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude. On this website, stories are read to you by movie stars.

Highlights Kids
Read, play games and conduct cool science experiments.