All Aboard the Train!

History Explorer | Activity | K-4
Explore the history and culture of the rails by reading Jingle the Brass and trying the activities.

Amazing Animals

Wonderopolis | Resource | PreK-5
Plan a trip to the zoo to explore the wild, WONDERful world of animals from across the globe. To spark your children’s interest before your animal expedition, browse through Wonderopolis’ Animals category. Whether they like frogs, polar bears or horses, they’re sure to find fun and interesting Wonders of the Day about their best animal friends!

A Day at the Museum

Wonderopolis | Resource | PreK-5
Do you live near a museum? Get children excited about the types of things they might get to see or explore by checking out some past Wonders of the Day that feature museum-worthy topics:

• Where Was Abraham Lincoln Born?
• When Were Ice Skates Invented?
• What Would You Paint on Your Ceiling?
• How Many Stars Are in the Universe?

By the Light of the Moon

Science NetLinks | Activity | 3-6
In this experiment, students see why the moon goes from full to dark and back again.

Create Trading Cards for Favorite Characters

ReadWriteThink | Activity & Tool | 3-8
Use the Character Trading Cards tool to create cards based on your child’s favorite characters.

Camp What-A-Wonder

Wonderopolis | Discussions & Activities | Parents
Join Wonderopolis June 23-August 11th for What-A-Wonder - a free, wonder-filled online camping experience. Visit Wonderopolis every Thursday to discover and enjoy the new Camp What-A-Wonder topic -- from the campfire to the canteen we have you covered.

Design a Travel Brochure

ReadWriteThink | Activity | 6-8
Help kids create a travel brochure based on a recent trip or a particular location of interest.

Danny’s Rebus Roundup

The Electric Company | Activity | 1-3
Help your child discover the fun of making longer words out of picture clues.

Exploring the Sky

History Explorer | Activity | K-4
Learn about Maria Mitchell, America’s first professional female astronomer and explore the sky.

Outdoor Adventures

Wonderopolis | Resource | PreK-5
The warm days of summer are perfect for getting outside to explore the great outdoors. Plan an outdoor adventure with your children.  Here are some Wonders of the Day to provide some inspiration:

• Why Is Sand Scratchy?
• Where Can Moss Grow?
• How Can You Be a Human Compass?

Geyser Riser Ages

Science NetLinks | Activity | 8-12
Create pressure in a bottle to reenact one of the special conditions under which a geyser erupts.

Get the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Wonderopolis | Resource | PreK-5
Perhaps your children can earn some extra money during the summer with a little help and encouragement from you.  Wonderopolis is all about making, saving and sharing a dollar! These Wonders of the Day can get you and your children started:

• What Would You Plant in Your Garden?
• Why are Earthworms Good for Gardens?
• What’s So Special About Broadway?
• Where Do Recycled Items Go?
• Who Invented Blue Jeans?
• What Was the First Girl Scout Cookie?
• Who Invented Chocolate Chips?
• How Can Spare Change Make a Difference?

Geographic Groceries

National Geographic Education | Activity | 3-5
Turn food shopping into a fun family adventure. Explore the "regions" of your local grocery store to see which foods are grouped together and why.

Gravity Launch

Science NetLinks | Activity | 10-12
Virtually launch a rocket into space to see how the force of gravity can pull an object toward the earth and moon.

Hands-On Science Activities

Science NetLinks | Activity Collection | K-12
Experiments and activities for exploring the world around us.

Indoor Adventures for a Rainy Day

Wonderopolis | Resource | PreK-5
You don’t have to let rainy days get you down, especially if you get to see a beautiful rainbow! If the weather isn’t cooperating, here are some fun ways to have a blast together indoors:

• What Would You Paint on Your Ceiling?
• What Is Papier-Mâché?
• What’s So Special About Broadway?
• What Would You Do on a Staycation?

Life on the Water

History Explorer | Activity | K-4
Learn about lighthouses and life on the water by reading Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie and related activities.

Make Your Mark

The Electric Company | Lesson | 1-3
Encourage your child to create an information center and share favorite food, songs and books using the power of words.

MapMaker 1-Page Maps

National Geographic Education | Interactive Maps | K-12
Brush up on world geography and customize your own maps with an interactive atlas.

Online Science Activities

Science NetLinks | Activity Collection | K-12
Interactive computer activities for time spent inside.

Okta's Rescue

Illuminations | Moble App | PreK-2
Rescue Okta and friends by transporting them to a safe ocean.

OurStory Bibliography

History Explorer | Reference & Activity | K-12
Find award-winning works of historical fiction and check out activity sets for selected works of fiction!

OurStory Field Trips

History Explorer | Reference & Activity | K-12
Take a trip across the country or just across your town and teach your child that learning can happen wherever you go with these family field trip suggestions.

Science NetLinks Afterschool Collection

Science NetLinks | Resource Collection | K-12
Hands-on science activities to do with your kids.

Summertime Favorites

EDSITEment | Resource Collection | K-12
Instead of aimless wandering this summer, get somewhere by picking a book from the Summertime Favorites collection.

Spectacular Sports

Wonderopolis | Resource | PreK-5
Summer is a great time to kick around a soccer ball, shoot some hoops or hit a home run. Whether your children like soccer, basketball or baseball, they’re sure to find a Wonder of the Day that’ll get them excited about having some fun on the field or in the park. Game on!

The Science of Spring

Science NetLinks | Resource Collection | K-12
Help kids learn about seeds and plants by engaging them in a hands-on activity in which they observe seeds, plant them and watch them grow.  

Two Ways to Say C

The Electric Company | Video & Activity | 1-3
Sing along with this video and then find the hard and soft c words around the house, at the store or in your community.

Science Reading Suggestions

Science NetLinks | Resource | K-12
Find books to interest, educate and encourage your kids.

Sensational Sounds

Science NetLinks | Activity | 5-10
Help kids understand that sound travels air and solids by building a Hanger Clanger.

Snapshots in Time

History Explorer | Activity | K-5
Students locate, explore and photograph maritime activities and then upload them to a photosharing site.

Summer Science Fun

Science NetLinks | Resource Collection | K-12
Collection of reading suggestions, hands-on activities and computer games to keep kids learning over the summer.

Support Literacy Learning All Year Long

ReadWriteThink | Resource | K-12
Learn about the importance of reading and writing beyond the classroom.

United States MapMaker Kit

National Geographic Education | Printable Maps | K-12
Download and print tiled maps of the United States to track your summer travels and plot important events going on around the country this summer.

Writing a First Resume

ReadWriteThink | Activity | 9-12
Helps students create a resume and jump-start their summer employment search.

Writing for the Real World

ReadWriteThink | Resource | 6-12
Teach students about the different audiences, genres and motivators that inspire readers in real world scenarios.