Recommended Resources
We encourage you to focus your tutoring time on the Literacy Program (grades K-4), Academic Program (grades 5-8), or BUS Program (grades 9-12) in order to effectively support your student’s learning needs.
All of the resources below are intended to be supplementary to our three core programs. We have highlighted a few of our favorites, but you can find over a hundred more amazing resources in the searchable directory below.
Our Favorites
- Freckle – Adaptive math, reading, vocabulary, and grammar practice with fun avatars and motivational rewards. School on Wheels can provide a premium account for your student at no cost. Click here to register.
- Khan Academy – Educational videos and practice tests on all subjects, adaptive to your student’s grade level.
- Google Arts and Culture – Virtual field trips to museums, national parks, castles, the theater, and more.
- Code.org – A puzzle-based computer science curriculum with interactive narrative games and videos for all ages.
- Scratch – A coding program that teaches students to create digital stories, games, and animations.
- Typing Club – Online touch typing courses that include 650 games, tests, and videos.
- Teach Your Monster To Read – An immersive game that helps students in grades K-2 learn how to read and write.
- PBS Kids – Fun educational games and videos for students in grades K-3.
- Enrichment Activities for Group Sites – Icebreakers, games, experiments, and more for you and your students!
Resource Directory
Looking for something else? Try our resource directory! You can filter by subject, grade level, and type of resource, or search for a keyword. All resource recommendations have been reviewed by School on Wheels.
| Program Name | Name | Link | Subject | Description | Grade Level | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 826 Digital | 826 Digital | https://826digital.com/ | ELA | Lesson plans, tools, and student writing examples | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Lesson Plans |
| ABCya | ABCya | http://www.abcya.com/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | All subject games, by grade level. | Elementary (K-5) | Games |
| Arcademics | Arcademics | https://www.arcademics.com/ | ELA, Math | Multiplayer educational games in math and ELA for K-8 students. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) | Games |
| Art for Kids | Art for Kids | https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub | Art | Art tutorial videos. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) | Videos |
| Camp PBS Learning Media | Camp PBS Learning Media | https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/summer-camp/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | Media and activity resources such as fun, educational activities as well as resources to help seed ideas for introducing topics to your students. | Elementary (K-5), | Self-Guided Activities |
| Cool Math 4 Kids | Cool Math 4 Kids | https://www.coolmath4kids.com/ | Math | Math games for younger students. | Elementary (K-5) | Games |
| Cool Math Games | Cool Math Games | https://www.coolmathgames.com/ | Math | Math games | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Games |
| Cosmic Kids Yoga | Cosmic Kids Yoga | https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga | Physical Education, Life Skills and SEL | Yoga videos for kids. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) | Videos |
| Draw Every Day | Draw Every Day | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg9gpgNtuVmFqtseQCKFWZml6dfdLugwt | Art | Art tutorial videos | Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Videos |
| Education.com | Education.com | https://www.education.com/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | Printable worksheets, games, guided online lessons, and instructions for fun activities in all subjects. | Elementary (K-5) | Worksheets, Games, Lesson Plans, Self-Guided Activities |
| eLearn | eLearn | https://elearn.fyi/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, Digital Literacy, Art, Life Skills and SEL | Comprehensive database of online learning sites. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Resource Directory |
| Explore.org Live Cams | Explore.org Live Cams | https://explore.org/livecams | Science | Live feeds of wildlife | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Virtual Field Trips, Videos |
| Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants | Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants | https://www.exploringbytheseat.com/ | Science, Social Studies | Live visits with scientists, ecologists, and leaders in a wide range of fields. | Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Virtual Field Trips, Videos |
| Factile | Factile | https://www.playfactile.com/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | A Jeapordy-style quiz game! They provide pre-made games or even better, you can create your own and tailor it to your student's interests. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Games, Lesson Plans |
| Freckle | Freckle | https://schoolonwheels.org/sign-up-for-freckle/ | ELA, Math | Adaptive math, reading, vocabulary and grammar practice with fun avatars and motivational rewards. School on Wheels can provide a premium account for your student. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Self-Guided Activities |
| Fun Brain | Fun Brain | http://www.funbrain.com | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | All subject games. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) | Games |
| Google Applied Digital Skills | Google Applied Digital Skills | https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/s/en/home | Digital Literacy | Video lessons on middle and high school skills such as writing resumes, research, presentations, etc. | Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Lesson Plans, Self-Guided Activities |
| Google Arts & Culture | Google Arts & Culture | https://artsandculture.google.com/ | Social Studies, Art | Explore landmarks and art in VR! | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Virtual Field Trips, Self-Guided Activities |
| Google Earth Carmen San Diego | Google Earth Carmen San Diego | https://earth.google.com/web/@17.90693717,-12.41937117,-34606.55899502a,57359668.97d,35y,0.00004064h,18.19296234t,0r/data=CjwSOhIgYmU3N2ZmYzU0MTc1MTFlOGFlOGZkMzdkYTU5MmE0MmEiFnNwbC14LXgteC1zcGxhc2hzY3JlZW4?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=tactilepromo&utm_term=carmen1 | Digital Literacy, Social Studies | Use Google Earth to solve a mysteries and learn geography. | Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Games, Self-Guided Activities |
| Gutenberg | Gutenberg | https://www.gutenberg.org/ | ELA | Free ebooks | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Reading Materials |
| I'm a Puzzle | I'm a Puzzle | https://im-a-puzzle.com/ | Other | Online jigsaw puzzles | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Games |
| JPL STEM lessons | JPL STEM lessons | https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/ | Science, Math | Lesson plans, videos, and activities from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Lesson Plans, Videos, Self-Guided Activities |
| K12 Reader | K12 Reader | https://www.k12reader.com/ | ELA | Printable worksheets for reading, writing, and spelling activities. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) | Worksheets |
| K5 Learning | K5 Learning | https://www.k5learning.com/ | ELA, Math | Free math and reading worksheets for K-5. | Elementary (K-5), | Worksheets |
| Kanopy Kids | Kanopy Kids | https://www.kanopy.com/kids | ELA | Educational videos and stories (must have library card) | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Videos |
| Khan Academy | Khan Academy | https://www.khanacademy.org/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | Educational videos and practice tests on all subjects. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Self-Guided Activities |
| Lion King Experience | Lion King Experience | https://www.lionkingexperience.com/ | Art | Immersive arts education program with theater making and performing art lessons through the lens of the Lion King. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) | Lesson Plans |
| Lunch Doodles | Lunch Doodles | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14hRqd0PELGbKihHuTqx_pbvCLqGbOkF | Art | Art tutorial videos - simple doodles that can be done by younger children. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) | Videos |
| Math Games | Math Games | https://www.mathgames.com/ | Math | Math games for K-8 | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) | Games |
| Math Puzzles | Math Puzzles | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNeoX7LCsGWjNYflgt9A5dg | Math | Fun yet challenging math puzzles explained by a seasoned math tutor. New puzzles added every month! | Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Videos, Self-Guided Activities |
| Microsoft MakeCode | Microsoft MakeCode | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/makecode?rtc=1 | Coding | Use block coding and more advanced coding languages to create games and program computer simulators. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Self-Guided Activities, Games, Student Creation Tools |
| Multiplication.com | Multiplication.com | http://multiplication.com | Math | Flashcards, worksheets, games, tons of resources | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Worksheets, Games |
| Museum Virtual Field Trips 1 | Museum Virtual Field Trips 1 | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/mobilebasic?urp=gmail_link | Social Studies, Art | Virtual field trips to a wide range of museums | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Virtual Field Trips |
| Museum Virtual Field Trips 2 | Museum Virtual Field Trips 2 | https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours | Social Studies, Art | Virtual field trips to museums. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Virtual Field Trips |
| NASA Kids Club | NASA Kids Club | https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html | Science | Science videos and games | Elementary (K-5) | Videos, Games |
| National Geographic Kids | National Geographic Kids | http://kids.nationalgeographic.com | Science | Games, videos, quizzes, and homework help on topics such as animals, science, and planet earth | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Games, Videos, Self-Guided Activities |
| New York Times Learning Network | New York Times Learning Network | https://www.nytimes.com/section/learning | ELA, Social Studies | Articles and videos on current events. | Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Reading Materials |
| Nova Labs | Nova Labs | https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/ | Science | Science activities and games that use videos to guide students as they answer scientific questions or design solutions to current problems. | Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Games |
| PBS Kids | PBS Kids | http://www.pbskids.org | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | All subject games and videos, including social-emotional games. | Elementary (K-5) | Games, Videos |
| PBS Learning Media | PBS Learning Media | https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | Lesson plans and videos in every subject. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Lesson Plans, Videos |
| Peace Corps Educator Resources | Peace Corps Educator Resources | https://www.peacecorps.gov/educators/resources/? | Social Studies | Lesson plans on world issues and social studies. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Lesson Plans |
| Pro Profs | Pro Profs | https://www.proprofs.com/games/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | Educational games. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Games |
| Read Write Think | Read Write Think | https://www.readwritethink.org/ | ELA | English reading and writing lesson plans, worksheets, and interactive apps for all grade levels. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Lesson Plans, Worksheets |
| San Diego Zoo Live Cams | San Diego Zoo Live Cams | https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams | Science | Live streams of animals at the San Diego Zoo | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Virtual Field Trips |
| Scalar Learning | Scalar Learning | https://www.youtube.com/c/scalarlearning | Math, Test Prep | Live streams and tailored videos for bolstering math skills and taking the ACT and SAT | High (9-12) | Videos, Self-Guided Activities |
| Scratch | Scratch | https://scratch.mit.edu | Coding | Project based learning for coding. Students can create animations and games while learning coding skills. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Self-Guided Activities, Student Creation Tools |
| Social Media Test Drive | Social Media Test Drive | https://app.socialmediatestdrive.org/ | Digital Literacy | Practice digital citizenship skills through a social media simulation. Best for grades 4 and up. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8) | Games, Self-Guided Activities |
| Starfall | Starfall | https://www.starfall.com/h/index.php | ELA, Math | Educational game for grades K-3. | Elementary (K-5) | Games |
| Storyline Online | Storyline Online | https://www.storylineonline.net/ | ELA | Books read aloud by actors. | Elementary (K-5) | Audiobooks, Videos |
| Storytime at Home | Storytime at Home | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCJp4_DkJvqrmJxYamWZVJNI8EuHxEg3D | ELA | Books read aloud by librarians. | Elementary (K-5) | Audiobooks, Videos |
| Storytime from Space | Storytime from Space | https://storytimefromspace.com/ | ELA | Videos of astronauts reading from space. | Elementary (K-5) | Videos, Reading Materials |
| Super Simple | Super Simple | https://supersimple.com/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, Life Skills and SEL | Videos, printable activities, activities, and more for early elementary students | Elementary (K-5) | Videos, Worksheets, Lesson Plans |
| Teach@Home | Teach@Home | https://www.hand2mindathome.com/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | Daily at-home activities for elementary students. | Elementary (K-5) | Lesson Plans |
| Teaching Tolerance | Teaching Tolerance | https://www.tolerance.org/ | Social Studies | Lesson plans for students from K-high schools with programs that emphasize social justice and anti-bias. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Lesson Plans |
| Thrively | Thrively | http://www.thrively.com/ | Life Skills and SEL | Assessments to help students determine their unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Self-Guided Activities |
| Typing Club | Typing Club | https://www.typingclub.com/ | Digital Literacy, ELA | Free online touch typing courses that includes 650 typing games, typing tests and videos. | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Self-Guided Activities, Games |
| Varsity Tutors | Varsity Tutors | https://www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, Test Prep | Practice tests, flashcards, and questions of the day for standardized tests and academic subjects for older students. | Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Test Prep |
| ViewSpace | ViewSpace | http://viewspace.org | Science | A collection of digital interactives and videos on space topics including the latest developments in astronomy and earth science. | Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Videos, Self-Guided Activities |
| We Are Teachers | We Are Teachers | https://www.weareteachers.com/free-online-learning-resources/ | ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science | Resource directory for at-home learning | Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Resource Directory |
| Write the World | Write the World | https://www.writetheworld.com/ | ELA | Writing prompts and resources designed to develop the writing strategies and communication tools essential for success in school, career, and life | Middle (6-8), High (9-12) | Lesson Plans |
If you have any additional suggested resources for our volunteer tutors, please reach out to us at training@schoolonwheels.org.