mommyto4QT Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hi, my almost 9 yr old is always looking for new learning opportunities. I was curious if anyone knew about free online classes or resources that he might enjoy? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 You could see if anything on the Virtual Homeschool Group would be appropriate. www.virtualhomeschoolgroup.com There are some at your own pace courses available immediately, but you'll have to wait for summer to see what will be available for next school year. Annenberg Learner has several video series that might be useful. www.learner.org I've used them as part of other coursework. I've signed up for various Coursera classes and we just watched the videos as a supplement to what we're doing. If the How Things Work course is available with Louis Bloomfield, it's a lot of fun---the physics of balls, skateboards, etc. www.coursera.org. Preview the Annenberg and Coursera stuff, as it's aimed at adults, not kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2Two Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Of course, Khan Academy, but also try puzzles.com, they are fun for gifted kids. I will look at my links at work and see if I have anything else for free that would work and post later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Coursera? Just the videos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Have you looked at Athena's Advanced Academy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeemama Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 If she's interested in computers, my kids just started this free HTML coding class. And there is another session starting in May. http://www.forthuntparent.com/academy/HTMLFrontPage.cfm?invite=6345&CFID=599851&CFTOKEN=9a8271e25fe8a4b4-DD87498E-D04A-D457-627201265454591F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 If he likes math and is wrapping up elementary math, Alcumus is a free online learning system offered by AoPS. (and if he's not quite there yet, save this site for later!) AoPS is specifically geared toward the needs of kids who are seeking greater challenges in math. You can start him on the pre-algebra level and work through up through the levels, covering algebra, geometry, counting & probability, and number theory. There's enough to last anyone for a very long while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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