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Summer Learning

Summer Learning Resources

Check out these resources to keep your kids learning for free all summer long. Click Here for a full list of Education & Literacy resources from CAP4Kids.

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Check out the Summer Reading Challenge to win prizes for reading June – July. They also host free summer meals, programs for teens, kindergarten readiness, family and sensory story times, and the annual Columbus Book Festival. They have tons of programs for kids and adults all year long! Check out the Events Page to find events and resources at your local branch.
cap4kids.org/columbus/columbus-metropolitan-library
Not in Columbus? Click here to find more Central Ohio libraries.
Girls Who Code: Check out the Code at Home activities that anyone can do at home to practice computer science skills.
cap4kids.org/columbus/girls-who-code
Imagination Library: Go online and register to receive free books each month for children ages 0-5.
cap4kids.org/columbus/imagination
Khan Academy: Find tons of educational videos for K-12+ on STEM topics, humanities, college prep, and so much more.
cap4kids.org/columbus/khan-academy
Math Playground: Find hundreds of fun math games on one kid-friendly website, created by a teacher. The games provide a fun way to practice math facts, problem solving, and real world math.
mathplayground.com
Sesame Street: Find tons of videos, online games, and printable worksheets to practice math, reading, and social-emotional skills with your favorite Sesame Street characters.
cap4kids.org/columbus/sesame-street-in-the-communities

Institute of Reading Development Summer Reading Programs

Offers 5-week summer reading programs for a wide range of ages (4-year-olds to college students). Programs are available in-person or online. Programs cover reading comprehension, reading speed, study skills, test-taking strategies and other skills. The program does have a cost for tuition and materials, and tuition varies by program. Scholarships are offered based on financial need and availability of funds, and they offer sibling / family discounts. In-person classes in Columbus are held at Ohio Dominican University in East Columbus and Otterbein University in Westerville. The program is offered by Case Western Reserve University. Call to enroll.
(800) 903-1925
readingprograms.org/case

Girls Who Code

Offers free, online coding clubs from beginner to advanced for girls, women, and non-binary people. Their website also has free, downloadable activities from beginner to advanced for anyone to learn coding at home. Their summer programs for high school students include a 2-week intensive immersion experience with financial assistance available, or a free 6-week self-paced option. Free and in-person clubs are available throughout the country at various schools and community locations, visit the website to find a club near you.
girlswhocode.com

Khan Academy

Find free, high-quality, educational videos on K-12+ topics by subject or by grade. Topics include math, science, computing, arts and humanities, economics and finance, music, philosophy, and more. The Life Skills section includes internet safety, social media literacy, personal finance, college admissions, and social-emotional learning. They also provide free test prep tools for AP tests, SAT, MCAT, and LSAT. Khan Academy Kids is a free educational app for kids ages 2-8 with fun games, videos, printables, and more. The Khan Academy website can be translated into many different languages. Teachers can sign up for additional resources.

Khan Academy: khanacademy.org
Khan Academy Kids App: khankids.org
Sample Learning Schedule for Homeschool or Distance Learners: keeplearning.khanacademy.org/daily-schedule

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Summer Learning

Summer Learning Resources

Institute of Reading Development Summer Reading Programs

Girls Who Code

Khan Academy