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Free learning tools

Free learning tools to use with your child. Age ranges come from each tool's own guidance. Every tool has to meet the criteria below.

How we choose tools

  1. Free: Core content is free to use, with no subscription.
  2. No ads: No advertising found on the site or app when we last checked.
  3. Children's data: A public privacy policy or parents' page. We link it so you can judge for yourself; we do not vouch for it.
  4. Research or institutional backing: Built by a university or non-profit, or publishes research and evaluations.
  5. Checked monthly: Every link is checked automatically each month. Tools that break or stop meeting these criteria are removed.
Khan Academy KidsAges 2–8
Early learning

Reading, maths and social-emotional activities. The app says it is free, with no ads and no subscriptions.

Khan Academy (non-profit)English, Spanish
Non-profit; publishes research on learning outcomes · See ↗ · Privacy ↗ Open khanacademy.org ↗
Khan AcademyAges 6–18
General

Courses and practice in maths, science, coding and more, organised by grade.

Khan Academy (non-profit)Many languages
Non-profit; publishes research on learning outcomes · See ↗ · Privacy ↗ Open khanacademy.org ↗
ScratchJrAges 5–7
Coding

A tablet coding app for young children; no reading needed.

MIT, Tufts UniversityMany languages
University-built; publishes its research · See ↗ · Privacy ↗ Open scratchjr.org ↗
ScratchAges 8–16
Coding

Make animations, games and stories with code blocks and share them.

MIT Media LabMany languages
University-built; publishes its research · See ↗ · Privacy ↗ Open scratch.mit.edu ↗
CodeAI (formerly Code.org)Ages 4–18
Coding

Free courses from block coding to text coding, including the Hour of Code.

CodeAIMany languages
Its privacy policy says student data is not used for advertising · See ↗ · Privacy ↗ Open code.org ↗
PhET Interactive SimulationsAges 8–18
Science

Interactive physics, chemistry and maths simulations that run in the browser.

University of Colorado BoulderMany languages
University-built; publishes its research · See ↗ · Privacy ↗ Open phet.colorado.edu ↗

Edustack tools

Small tools we build ourselves. They run in your browser and send nothing anywhere. Each one names the public standard it is based on.
Planned
Growth chart percentilesEnter height and weight to see where your child sits among children the same age and sex.Based on WHO Child Growth Standards (0–5) and WHO 2007 growth reference (5–19)
A day at a glanceEnter sleep, activity and screen time and compare with the guidance for that age.Based on WHO 2019, WHO 2020 and AASM 2016
Milestone checklistTick off milestones for your child's age and print a list to take to a check-up.Based on CDC milestones (2022 revision)
Family screen agreementChoose rules together and print an agreement for the fridge.Draws on the AAP Family Media Plan