Free Online Resources and Activities to Educate and Entertain the Kids

Since we’re all stuck at home during this Circuit Breaker Period.

It’s been especially trying for my friends who have kids at home.

While there are some who enjoy spending more time with their young ones.

There are some who’ve got tonnes of work to do and meetings to attend.

And their si gina (Hokkien: damn kids) are slowly (but surely) driving them crazy.

Whether you’re looking for wholesome options, which can educate and entertain the rugrats.

Or activities to keep them occupied while you get work out of the way.

Here’s a compilation of free online resources and activities to educate and entertain the si gina, erm… I mean, kids at home.

Note: please remember to regulate their screen time too!

Online Learning

I know.

I know.

A lot of these resources are American, but hey, they’ve been doing home-schooling since forever.

So you know that the resources are pretty good.

I’ve listed options from Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old) to A-Levels (18 years old).

Online Activities

The internet is a scary place.

So if you want to give your kids a break, here’s a list of curated resources where they can do online activities like:

• Crafts and activities
• Cartoons
• Drawing lessons

basically have fun in a safe environment.

P.S.: I personally enjoy Cookie Monster’s Snack Chat very much (it’s a good break from work, especially when you’re getting a midday snack)

Virtual Field Trips & Excursions

If your kids are getting antsy, maybe a trip to the zoo or aquarium might distract them for a bit.

And while you can’t physically visit these places right now…

The internet and cameras basically allow us to visit almost anywhere in the world from the comfort of our homes.

And if you need a break from work, it’s really calming to just watch the jellyfish drift and pulse.

Story Time

For kids who love storytime, here’s a list of resources with narrated stories and read-alongs to keep them entertained.

If they’re a little older and appreciate fiction, Audible has plenty of classics like Harry Potter.

Just give them some headphones, and maybe even the physical copy of the novel to follow along, and let English actor Stephen Fry work his magic.