LEARN

Library Resources

• LearningExpress Library: School Center

Academic skills improvement resources for elementary through high school students.

• Mango Languages

Language learning lessons for a wide variety of languages.

Other Online Resources

• Khan Academy

Free educational tools on a variety of topics for all grades K+.

• Library of Congress for Kids and Families

Author programs, activity kits, and other fun activities for all ages.

• Mystery Science

Free mini and full sized science lessons for grades K-5.

• National Geographic Kids

Games, videos, and activities about animals, culture, science and more.

• Parents as Teachers Resources

Round-up of resources about parenting during COVID-19.

• PBS Wisconsin: Learning Media

Short videos and interesting lessons on a range of topics.

• San Diego Zoo Kids

Go behind the scenes to learn about your favorite animals.

• Smithsonian for Kids and Teens

Activities and games inspired by the Smithsonian Institute’s expansive museum collections.

• Stuck at Home Science

Daily science activities for families using household materials.

• Ted Talks to watch with kids

Playlist of inspiring, short presentations on a variety of subjects.

Local Resources

Does your non-profit organization offer free resources for children and families in the Eau Claire area? Contact ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us to tell us about your offerings.

• 4H Hands-on Learning Adventure

Resources that encourage hands-on learning for kids Kindergarten-High School.

• Beaver Creek Reserve YouTube Playlists

Videos from Beaver Creek naturalists, including story time.

• Chippewa Valley Talking is Teaching

Daily affirmations and simple ideas for brain-building activities to share with your child

• Eau Claire Area School District Food and Community Resources 

Regularly updated list of food and other community resources.

•  El Centro Recopilatorio de cuentos (pdf)

Reading recommendations and links compiled by El Centro.

• Family Resource Center of Eau Claire (FRCEC)

The FRCEC offers programs and services that build on family strengths, such as virtual playgroups and virtual trainings for parents.

• Pablo Center Virtual Artmobile

Weekly art projects to do from home.