The Spruce CRAFTS

explore resources for needlework, diy crafts, papercrafts, beading, hobbies, and more from the Spruce

Student Art Guide — Resources

Articles and FREE lesson plans for teaching art

National Gallery of Art — Lesson Plans

FREE lesson plans from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., sorted by grade level

Art Lesson Plans from Virtual Instructor

FREE art lesson plans for beginning, intermediate, and advanced art students

Pet Coach

Get real-time information and advice from veterinarians, or read a selection of pre-written articles

The Spruce Pets

Learn about pets from cats and dogs to saltwater aquariums, horses, and more

Amphibian Care

Learn how to house and feed native and exotic frogs, toads, lizards, salamanders, newts, and turtles

Center for Biological Diversity

Wildlife conservation news and issues, programs and species information

Nature North

Learn about wildlife in the Canadian province of Manitoba through unique programs and features

Indiana Herp Atlas

Species information and distribution within the state of Indiana, plus the HerpMapper app

Animal Diversity Web

See how animals are related, learn about Orders and Families, detailed species information, anatomy lessons, and more

Smithsonian National Zoo Website

Zoo News, live webcams, at-home activities, Animals A-Z, and more from the US National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Amphibia Web

Search for an amphibian species, print a puzzle or information sheet, find amphibian lesson plans and more

Amphibian Foundation

Give your children online classes, read in the Frog Blog, and learn about ongoing research and conservation of amphibians

BBC Discover Wildlife

Check out the website for BBC's Wildlife magazine for articles, quizzes, and more!

Wheel Decide

make your own wheels to choose an option at random -- or use one of the pre-made wheels

Pub Chem

downloadable, printable periodic tables by topic, from the National Library of Medicine

Web Elements

interactive periodic table, with individual element pages showing more details than most -- crystalline structure, other properties

List of Chemical Elements

interactive list of 118 elements, arranged by atomic number on Wikipedia

ChemicalElements.com

detailed informationon each chemical element, accessible through an interactive periodic table

Chem4kids.com

simplified information on matter, atoms and elements, the periodic table, and more -- overview for elementary level students

Bible Gateway: FREE Online Bible

The Bible Gateway website offers nearly every version and tool you could want, some for FREE, others for a cost

e-Sword FREE Bible app for PC

If you don't have an offline Bible for your Windows-based laptop or desktop computer, you may be pleasantly surprised by...

Homeschool State Laws

This site provides overviews of homeschool laws for each of the 50 US states

Current Homeschool Law

Quick overview of homeschool law by state, all on one page of maps, by CRHE

Homeschool Laws & Other Info by State

Valuable information on homeschooling from Time for Learning

Homeschool Laws by State

Find your state's homeschool laws and other helpful info on the Home School Legal Defense Association website

Homeschool Regulations MAP

Compare homeschool regulations between US states at a glance with this map created by Pro-Publica

Between 2 Numbers

simple site presenting a series of 60 different fact pairs -- with pics -- and a math problem to solve...

Lemon Lime Adventures

parenting blog with lots of encouragement and solid advice -- a "road map" for parents

Arty Factory

casual descriptive lessons on design elements, movements, and art appreciation

National Museum of Dance

This site features permanent and current exhibitions, information on the school and classes, as well as on the Hall of...

Feldenkrais Method Website

Moshe Feldenkrais developed a method of movement to increase health and self-awareness. Find info and practicioners on this site, along...

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

This site features dance articles and a dance blog, links to events and competitions, as well as information on paid...

Dance Magazine

News articles, videos, career advice, and more from the internationally famous Dance Magazine

Taste Atlas

Explore some of the world's best food types and dishes, learning origins and variations along with food pairing tips and...

Heidisongs: Odd & Even

A list of fun ideas to teach odd and even numbers, including songs and videos

BrainPOP Jr: Even and Odd

If you subscribe to BrainPOP Jr, you can watch the video here.

Online Math: Even and Odd

Videos and text explanations of even and odd numbers, plus words to the songs used in the videos

Study.com: Odd & Even

Video, lessons, and quiz on odd and even along with links to related topics

Math A Tube: Odd and Even

Video and simple text explaining odd and even and results when adding and multiplying.

Math is Fun: Even & Odd

A text-based reminder of odd & even numbers, including results when adding or multiplying.

AAA Math: Odd & Even

Text-based explanation & simple game to practice odd and even numbers.

Burpee Seeds and Plants

Not only can you get heirloom vegetable seeds and other garden supplies here, but the site also has news and...

Math is Fun

Online and printable math activities by topic. Also has a math dictionary and teacher resources.

PBS Math Club

Video-based lessons and fun for grades 6 to 9

Get the Math

Video-based website with challenges and encounters with math in the "real world"

Khan Academy Math

Learn math topics by grade or subject area such as algebra, geometry, or trigonometry

Math Playground

Online interactive math games for elementary students

Hooda Math

A variety of free online math games -- scroll down to see topics and types, or to find games by...

WHY study philosophy?

A thoroughly explained list of reasons why people study philosophy, from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA.

Philosophy Now

Online version of the magazine Philosophy Now, with articles, podcasts, a few videos, events, and related resources.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

A sortable collection of philosophical texts from 1995 to the present.

The Partially Examined Life

A fun site with links to articles and podcasts on a host of philosophical topics.

History of Philosophy podcasts

This attractive and well-organized site features over 300 downloadable podcasts covering every era of philosophical thought from the Presocratics through...

Philosophy Studies on Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers videos and text lessons on a variety of topics, including a History of Philosophy by era, focusing...

Birds & Blooms

This fun magazine is notorious for its photos of butterflies, birds, and all types of backyard projects and gardens. The...

Garden Design

Find inspiration in the garden design galleries, get specific design ideas for different types of gardens, or find out about...

Weekend Gardener

This simple site makes it easy to find climate zone maps, monthly to-do lists, gardening clubs, events, and resources... or...

Royal Horticultural Society

The British authority on gardening brings you advice on all aspects of the hobby, including monthly chores, beginner gardening, and...