Primary students
Getting the best start - anywhere, anytime.
You are awesome! You are in the first stage of your learning journey and no one and nothing can hold you back - especially COVID-19. All of the sites below are free for you and for your teachers. Whether you want to head back to school ready to crush your next exam or use this time to develop a new skill, we’ve got loads of ideas for you.
And, yes, they’re all free resources.
Mindspark Math
60 days of free math tutorials and practice.
Mindspark is a computer based online self-learning tool that enhances children’s understanding of Maths. It adapts to each student’s individual learning pace in sync with school curriculum and provides instant feedback that clears incorrect understanding.
Mindspark English
60 days free.
Mindspark English builds proficiency by helping students engage with all aspects of language learning. Listen to a conversation between two friends, or read an excerpt from Anne Frank’s diary. Speak aloud a few fun facts about elephants, and maybe write about your favourite movie. Students can do all of this and more on Mindspark English.
Khan Academy
Always free.
Khan Academy is a free resource providing instructional content and personalized learning pathways.
Let’s say you’re stuck dividing fractions. Just search this up on Khan Academy and you’ll get step-by-step support.
It’s like having a free anytime-anywhere tutor.
Tynker
Free Premium Access during school closures.
We love Tynker. Maybe you’ve always wanted to create your own games or animations? Tynker provides free courses and an easy-to-use drag-and-drop programming environment.
Byju’s
Byju’s is offering free live courses and partial access during the Covid-19 closures. Started by a teacher so amazing he could actually fill a stadium with students (wait, what!), Byju’s is Indian most popular learning app. There’s even a Disney version for Primary 1-3.
Sumdog
Free access during COVID-19
Personalised math and spelling practice in a game-based platform? Sign us up!
Perfect for Primary and Junior School students.
Newsela
Free Premium access during COVID-19
Keep up with any news that interests you - on your own reading level.
Newsela’s leveled content can help with writing reports and with following your favorite sports teams.
Nigerian Spelling Bee Game
Always free
Get ready to crush the bee! Practice spelling the right words for Spelling Bee success.
Feed the Monster Yoruba
Always free
Polish up your Yoruba skills while playing a game. Perfect for Primary 1-4.
200 Free Stories
Free during COVID-19
Short stories for Nursery and Primary 1. The stories can be downloaded and read off of a phone without data.
Amplify Reading and Science
Free during COVID-19
The best science videos of all time!
Amplify is an awarding-winning company with sample lessons and content you’ll love.
lOxferd University - Press
Oxford University Press has made all of their Primary & Secondary School, O-Level, A-Level, CSEC and CAPE textbooks freely available for online reading! It's a good list of books for your kids education on their syllabus. Share with anyone who may benefit, including friends and family overseas:
If you know of anyone who will need these, please pass on. Let us invest in our children’s education too!