Middle Readers
Links and resources for Middle Readers.
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions.
Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.
American Sign Language For Kids
Empower your brain and master this (second) language!
FactMonster / Homework Help
At Fact Monster we know the importance of childhood learning. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to provide kids a safe and reliable source of information, and to encourage the growth of curious minds.
Free Math Help
Everything you see on this site is completely free, to help you or your kids succeed, and is only supported by advertising. That’s why there are certain features of the site that may link you to other companies who offer paid services, but usually they are well worth your money if you are interested.
Free Sign Language for Kids
Hey there! Thanks for checking out our ASL resources. We started teaching ASL for free, back in the early 1990’s and have been adding to our collection over the years.
LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!
Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence at Home
Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together. If you post your art to social media, be sure to hashtag it with #MoLunchDoodles!
New episodes will be posted each weekday at 1:00 p.m. ET and then remain online to be streamed afterwards. Check back each weekday for new LUNCH DOODLES!
NASA Space Place | Explore Earth and Space
Launched in 1998, NASA Space Place's mission is to inspire and enrich upper-elementary-aged kids' learning of space and Earth science online through fun games, hands-on activities, informative articles and engaging short videos. With material in both English and Spanish and resources for parents and teachers, NASA Space Place has something for everyone.
Virtual Field Trips
Join us live for our new Virtual Field Trips or watch them on demand later.
Each no-cost Virtual Field Trip comes with a companion guide packed with standards-aligned, hands-on learning activities!
Each no-cost Virtual Field Trip comes with a companion guide packed with standards-aligned, hands-on learning activities!