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Fun, free, mini-courses and content for kids
We have created this site with parents, educators, preschoolers, and elementary school students in mind. We have posted some of our successful courses, such as the free ABC Signs Program (ASL), and expanded the original, free Mathlibs content. We’re also regularly posting more fun free stuff in our Fun Feed.
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®, 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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Monkey Fitness – Twist with Me
So far this is our most popular exercise song! Does your little one like it? You can also take it offline with these coloring pages of Nygel and Nikki Monkey!
Multimedia Coding for Kids – Flash
While looking for something entirely different, I stumbled across this old Multimedia Creation for Kids PDF (see below for a free copy) that I created in 2004 or 2005 and forgot all about. In the summer between 2nd and 4th grade (yes, that's not a typo, and yes I'm proud), […]
Make Your Own Customized Worksheets in Word
I am attaching 6 examples of worksheets that I made for my girls (the beautiful ballerinas, circa 2001, as shown above). It's easy to do in word by creating tables and then inserting clip art, symbols, or your own photos. After you have the table set up and the […]
@SmartyAnts Smart Pup Giveaway (USA)
We're very excited to be running our first giveaway. This is an awesome product, kindly sent to us by SmartyAnts, called Smart Pup. This adorable talking pup can help your child learn phonics through song and also includes 1 year access to the SmartAnts site at smartyants.com. The SmartyAnts Reading […]
Logic Dogs #1: A Quick Game
Here's a simple game you can play to test some of your Logic Dogs vocabulary words. If you haven't watched Logic Dogs #1, you can watch it now: For small breeds (younger kids) For medium breeds (older kids) In following statements, roll your mouse over the antecedent. 1. If […]
Logic Dogs #1: For Small Breeds
Older kids can watch the "medium breeds" version of this video.
Logic Dogs: Episode 1 (For Medium Breeds)
Welcome to the very first episode of Logic Dogs: Logic for kids! This is Episode 1 which was designed for medium breeds. Episode 1 covers: Modus Ponens, Modus Tollens, antecedent, consequent, Affirming the Antecedent, Affirming the Consequent, Denying the Antecedent, and Denying the Consequent. For the […]
Operation #SpreadSomeHugs at SpreadSomeHugs.com
We need your help! Join us in Operation Spread Some Hugs! If we all join hands, we can hug the whole world! Let's liven up our video with pictures from the community! If you would like to participate, please visit SpreadSomeHugs.com to share your photos. Thanks!
Critical Thinking – Teach Your Kids About Red Herrings and 9 Other Fallacies
In seeing what is coming through in the social arena (Editor's Note: this article was posted during the #OWS movement), I thought it would be great to be able to teach our kids to think critically in regard to what is happening with OWS, and in general. If someone is […]
Teach Rhetoric + Critical Thinking to Your Kids from the Getgo
It is never too early to teach rhetoric & critical thinking. Kids think tricks are funny on TV. They understand the whole concept of tricking and manipulating. Before you think that this is all too grown up for your kids, let me tell you little story. My daughter Athena is […]
ASL Alphabet Handout
ASL Alphabet Handout Check out the ABC Signs Program for free sign language handouts and sign language videos. The ABC Signs Program is a 26-video series that incorporates real ASL signs into rhyming fingerplays. You will learn over 225 signs! We are also running an ASL Out and About […]
10 Simple Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained
Submitted by Sarah Morris on behalf of Primrose Schools- Preschools with an emphasis on holistic education. Boredom can strike kids quickly, especially when autumn is here and winter close behind. To keep them away from TV and video games, have some indoor activities ready for when the weather starts […]
Let’s Say Some Words in Spanish | Lesson 3: My Family (Video & PDF)
Welcome to Let’s Say Some Words in Spanish, a collaboration between KidCourses and Fabulosokids. We decided to make these videos because we know that most parents want their kids to learn a second language but are intimidated by being the teacher. Our hope is that you will share the videos […]
Let’s Say Some Words in Spanish | Lesson 2: It’s Fun to Be Polite (Video & PDF)
Welcome to Let’s Say Some Words in Spanish, a collaboration between KidCourses and Fabulosokids. We decided to make these videos because we know that most parents want their kids to learn a second language but are intimidated by being the teacher. Our hope is that you will share the videos […]
Grade 2 Math: Fun addition drill
This fast and fun quiz tests addition by quizzing "doubles" and "one more than a double." (Flash is required.) There is also a great, free addition drill handout for double and one more than a double. Grade 2 Addition WorkSheet: Doubles and 1 More than a Double
Coloring Pages: Nygel and Nikki Monkey
Free coloring pages: Nygel Monkey Nikki Monkey Nygel & Nikki Monkey Have you tried Monkey Fitness yet? Have a listen below! Click here to have a listen!
Quotes in Cursive #6: The D’Nealian Script Alphabet, 3-Lined Paper, & an Albert Einstein Quote
Have fun learning cursive writing with our Quotes in Cursive handouts. Note that we left room at the top for a beautiful illustration. Below is a chart that shows how to write each letter in D’Nealian Script. Today’s quote is: “Few are those who see with their own eyes and […]
Quotes in Cursive #5: The D’Nealian Script Alphabet, 3-Lined Paper, & a Thoreau Quote
Quotes in Cursive printable handouts are a fun, creative and inspiring way to practice cursive writing. Below is a free printable that shows how to write each letter in D’Nealian Script as well as lined paper, and today’s quote, which is: "It's not what you look at that matters, it's what […]
Quotes in Cursive #4: The D’Nealian Script Alphabet, 3-Lined Paper, & a Henry Ford quote!
Have fun learning cursive writing with our Quotes in Cursive handouts. Note that we left room at the top for a beautiful illustration. Below is a chart that shows how to write each letter in D’Nealian Script. Today’s quote is: "He can who thinks he can, and he can't who […]
Quotes in Cursive #3: The D’Nealian Script Alphabet, 3-Lined Paper, & an Eleanor Roosevelt quote!
Have fun learning cursive writing with our Quotes in Cursive handouts. Note that we left room at the top for a beautiful illustration. Below is a chart that shows how to write each letter in D’Nealian Script. Today’s quote is: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty […]
Quotes in Cursive #2: The D’Nealian Script Alphabet, 3-Lined Paper, & an Anne Frank quote!
Have fun learning cursive writing with our Quotes in Cursive handouts. Note that we left room at the top for a beautiful illustration. Below is a chart that shows how to write each letter in D’Nealian Script. Today’s quote is: How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single […]
Quotes in Cursive #1: The D’Nealian Script Alphabet, 3-Lined Paper, & a Gandhi quote!
Have fun learning cursive writing with our Quotes in Cursive handouts. Note that we left room at the top for a beautiful illustration. Below is a chart that shows how to write each letter in D'Nealian Script. Today's quote is: You must be he change you wish to see in […]
The Seahorse and the Starfish Fingerplay (craft / handout)
Seahorse and Starfish Fingerplay Handout But wait, there's more! You might also like this fingerplay: The Five Butterflies Have you tried our ABC Signs Program (American Sign Language videos & handouts for rhyming ABC fingerplays)? Feeling adventurous? Make a fun, free, positive video with your child! Check out: Operation Spread […]
Fingerplay: The Five Butterflies
The Five Butterflies Fingerplay We recommend: The Letter B, a sign language rhyme that incorporates the ASL Signs (American Sign Language) for: the letter B, butterfly, baby, and book. The Seahorse and the Starfish Fingerplay
Math Tricks: The Split Trick (Word template)
Here's one example of "the split trick" for you to try. You can also edit this Word doc to make up your own questions. Have fun! MathTricks- The Split Trick (template)
Grade 2 Math: Number Sense Game
This fast and fun quiz tests your knowledge of Number Sense. (Flash is required.) Second Grade math standards for Number Sense (in CA): Students understand the relationship between numbers, quantities, and place value in whole numbers up to 1,000. Students estimate, calculate, and solve problems involving addition and subtraction […]
April Fool’s News
April Fool's News is humorous adventure in critical viewing that incorporates filming, scripted acting, improv, and both constructing and deconstructing a "news piece" slotted to “air” on the first of April. Participants take on one or more roles while bringing one producer’s “great idea” to do something “funny to the […]
Grade 4 Math Practice Test 6: Probability & Statistics
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. This is the last practice test in a series of six tests. This 5-question test contains questions centered around Lesson 6: Measurement. Lesson 6 topics include: charts, graphs, random sampling, probability, combinations, minimums, maximums, range, […]
Grade 4 Math Practice Test 4: Geometry
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. These 5 practice test questions cover Lesson 4: Geometry. If you would like to review this fun math lesson in a free, online, interactive e-Book, check out Mathlibs, Lesson 4. Topics covered in Mathlibs Lesson […]
Grade 4 Math Practice Test 3: Measurement
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. This set of Grade 4 practice test questions are centered around Lesson 3: Measurement. (Flash Required) If you would like to review this lesson in a free, animated presentation (Flash required), check out Mathlibs, Lesson […]
Grade 4 Math Practice Test 1: Numeration & Computation
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. These 5 sample test questions test your knowledge of Lesson 1: Numeration and Computation. (Flash is required.) If you would like to review this lesson in a a free, online, interactive e-Book, check out Mathlibs. […]
Grade 4 Math Game 6: Probability and statistics
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. This is the last game in a series of rapid fire games. This quick quiz contains questions centered around measurement. Topics covered in Mathlibs Lesson 6 include: charts, graphs, random sampling, probability, combinations, minimums, maximums, […]
Grade 4 Math Game 5: Coordinate Geometry
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. This is a rapid fire game of questions centered around Coordimate Geometry. Topics covered in Mathlibs Lesson 5 include: the coordinate grid, x-axis, y-axis, how to plot and find points, and how to use a […]
Grade 4 Math Game 4: Geometry
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. This is a rapid fire game of questions centered around Geometry. Topics covered in Mathlibs Lesson 4 include: degrees, types of angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, shapes and solids, congruent figures, symmetry, and transformations. If […]
Grade 4 Math Game 3: Measurement
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. This is a rapid fire game of questions centered around measurement. Topics covered in Mathlibs Lesson 3 include: length, perimeter, area, volume, time, temperature, and estimation strategies. (Flash Required) If you would like to review […]
Grade 4 Math Game 2: Patterns, Relationships, & Algebraic Thinking
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. This is a rapid fire game of questions centered around "Patterns, Relationships, & Algebraic Thinking" (oh my). Topics covered in Mathlibs Lesson 2 include: using symbols instead of numbers, patterns, ratios, and percents. (Flash is […]
Grade 4 Math Game 1: Numeration & Computation
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. This is a rapid fire game of questions centered around "Numeration and Computation" (mostly math vocabulary). Topics covered in Mathlibs Lesson 1 include: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rounding, expanded notation, multiples, factors, what it means […]
Grade 4 Practice Test 5: Coordinate Geometry
Please make sure Flash is enabled in your browser. The game should show in-page below. This set of 5 questions are centered around Coordinate Geometry. (Flash is required.) If you would like to review this lesson in an animated e-Book, check out Mathlibs, Lesson 5. Look! It's a party on […]
4th Grade Math Numeration and Computation Review (handout)
This review corresponds to MathLibs Lesson 1: Numeration and Computation. Numeration and Computation, Grade 4 Handout We also recommend: Rapid Fire Quiz, Lesson 1 (whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rounding, expanded notation, multiples, factors, what it means to be prime, the Associative and Commutative Properties, how we compare numbers and long […]
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