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We have created this site with parents, educators, preschoolers, and elementary school students in mindWe have posted some of our successful courses, such as the free ABC Signs Program (ASL), and expanded the original, free Mathlibs.org® content, empowering students to build and solve their own math problems. We’re also regularly posting more fun free stuff in our Fun Feed.

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Series of blog posts have been grouped into mini-courses. All free for you, here online.

Rhetoric for Kids

Art for Kids:

Elements of Design

ASL for Kids:

ABC Signs

Art for Kids: Principles of Desgn

Make Silly Math Questions: MathLibs

Fitness Songs and Positive Music

Founded in the 1990s, kidCourses started as a New York-based initiative offering live courses exclusively within the state. Our standout program, the ABC Signs Program, brought the joys of sign language to preschoolers on Long Island at no cost. Interestingly, when we sought to volunteer our services at a local library, we were told "We don't accept volunteers, we need to pay you."

For Jessika, the experience was doubly rewarding. As a mom, she could earn while involving her young children in a positive educational setting. Our core mission has been consistent—to motivate children toward lifelong learning, cultivate creativity, and emphasize the importance of positivity and enjoyment in the education process.


In the intervening years, life happened. The kids grew up, and a move to the West Coast initiated a hiatus from live courses. However, we've adapted by digitizing our content and are pleased to introduce the new kidCourses.com. Here, we continue to offer quality resources like MathLibs.org®, which has gained recognition from esteemed organizations such as PBSTeachers and the NCTM.

We invite your feedback and are open to suggestions for future offerings.


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lessons - principles of design
Principles of Design: Unity
Unity results when all of the principles of a design merge into a complete work of art. It encompasses line, shape, form, color, texture and space. Harmony is the way in which all of the elements relate to one another to successfully produce a unified whole. In a successful design […]
We Recommend: ASL
We receive a bunch of eMails asking us about ASL products. Below are links to our affiliates, and a direct link to download our 26 Page handout for $3, and a  list of free ASL resources. All purchases help keep kidCourses up and running! Thank you so much! 1. Signing […]
Public Speaking: Two Quick Tips for Finding Your Natural Voice
A natural voice is a valuable asset when you speak in public. The sincerity, warmth and expression you convey through your voice underlie the persuasive power of your words. On the other hand, should you try to enhance your speaking voice by pitching it lower or higher than normal, it […]
HEART CRAFTS
The idea behind this craft is to have children focus on all the love they have in their hearts. Love is not reserved for just our secret crushes, significant others, etc. There are many ways to replicate this craft: The wood heart shown was 99 cents at our local craft […]
lessons in rhetoric for kids
The Rhetorical Situation
Whenever you find yourself communicating with the intent of modifying someone's or a group's perspective, you are within a rhetorical situation. This unique context encompasses a topic, listeners or readers, and specific boundaries. Each time you write an essay, have a verbal discussion or listen to a debate, it happens […]
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Color Wheel Coloring Sheet
Make your own color wheel coloring sheet: Color Wheel This activity goes well with Elements of Design for Kids: Color.  
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Don’t Fall for That Fallacy, Part Three
By the age of 10, children have the ability to tell right from wrong, according to expert Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist. However, knowing how to distinguish a true statement from a false one is a skill that you have to learn. One vital component is spotting fallacies. Apple Polishing: […]
DIY 1-2-3 Easy Twist & Fold Bracelets!
For this craft all you need is: yarn, and scissors! First, select two or three colors for your bracelet. Then measure each color to the length of your arm. Then after all your colors are cut, tie the end in a knot.     After you've tied all three colors […]
The Rhetoric of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a scholar, a Baptist pastor and a father who became famous during the 1950's and 1960's as a leader in the non-violent U.S. civil rights movement. During the years from 1957 to 1968, Dr. King spoke publicly on more than 2,500 occasions, wrote five […]
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Mondrian Coloring Sheets
You may have seen our posts on line, shape, and color. Now it's your turn to make a Mondrian-style work of art. Below are free handouts for you to download and color. MONDRIAN Composition Number 8 MONDRIAN Composition with Yellow   We Recommend Check out these cool Mondrian Animals on […]
Don’t Fall for that Fallacy, Part One
When you fall for a fallacy, you are taken in by false or misleading reasoning. Some fallacies appeal to such emotions as pity or guilt. Others leverage your anger or your fear. When you learn to recognize these kinds of fallacies, you are less susceptible to their squishy, insubstantial logic. […]
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Rhetoric in Advertising – Activities for Kids
Activity: Pretend You're a Marketer 1. Create an ad based on emotion. Use rhetoric containing emotive force. (Note: Rhetoric frequently involves language that contains emotive force and affects what others believe without actually providing logical reasons for a claim.) Look at Plutchik's Wheel of Emotion below and decide which emotional […]

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