E-learning for Kids is a not-for-profit foundation that provides free online learning resources for children worldwide. It provides a wide range of interactive games for children ages 5-12 in all subject areas including math, science, English, health, environment and languages. The activities encourage parents to get involved with their children's learning with a view to reinforcing what they learn at school. One of the major advantages of e-learning for Kids is its commitment to raising a socially responsible generation of children who are aware of their social, cultural and political environments and the need to be active within them.
Spark Island uses animated characters and avatars to teach essential subjects to children ages 3-12. Both kids and parents can register online and the games and activities allow up to four players so siblings or the whole family can play together. The lessons are simple, interactive and variable and feature games, activities and printable worksheets in the areas of math, science and English. The company offers a free 14-day trial and charges an annual fee after that.
Kids OLR is an online learning resource catering to children and young adults worldwide. The site is very comprehensive and provides games, activities, and workbooks in areas overlooked by many online resources including social science, history, geography, languages and contemporary music. The site also has areas for special education, teachers, and parents, and provides information on standardized testing for each age group across the world. Kids OLR also provides activities for teens and college students who may be too old for some of the other online learning resources.
Education City is one of the most widely used online resources on the market as it is available for use in schools as well as by parents and kids at home. It provides in-depth coverage of math, languages and literacy to school-aged children with a mission to "delight children globally with the opportunity of learning, engage and inspire children in their personal development and enable teachers and parents to nurture future generations." The software won a 2008 ERA Award for its innovative techniques in delivering curriculum content and is recognized by the UK's Department for Children, Schools and Families. You can try the program free for 10 days; the annual fee is about $50 per child.