JSS students
You’re on your way! You’ve made it to Junior School and nothing can stop you now. These resources are for you. Top up your skills, learn something new, get ready to rock the next school year. You’ve got this.
And yes, they are all free.
Khan Academy
Learn or review just about anything. Lost on long division? Need to write a great paragraph?
Khan Academy provides bite-sized videos and full classes to help you make the most of distance learning.
Amplify Reading and Science
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Seneca Learning
Study anything. Want to see how you measure up? Try taking a past paper exam. This is a UK curriculum site but can help students around the world master math, English, and science. It’s Freemium, but there are plenty of free-of-charge activities.
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.
Hint: Class 1 is age 5.
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.
Hint: Class 1 is age 5.
Tynker
Freemium, with full premium access during COVID-19
Have you always dreamed of becoming and animator or game designer?
Imagine creating your own apps and games to share with friends.
Try out Tynker to learn how, Oh, and share your projects with us on Insta and Twitter #LagosLearns
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. And for anyone who would like spelling to be a little more fun.
Newsela
Free premium access during COVID-19
Newsela is a like a super-hero site. Let’s say your teacher has asked for a report on well, anything. Newsela can give you up-to-date information on your reading level.
That poster on mitosis just got a lost easier!
You can also sign up for content on your favorite sports teams or current events.
Nigerian Spelling Bee App
Always free.
Are you ready to crush the spelling bee competition? Not yet? Why not use your school closure to become a champ?
PHET Simulations
Always free
Maybe this is just us - but we were jumping up and down with excitement when we found these simulations. You learn about energy by studying the physics of skateboarding!
You search this site by your age, topic, and even what will work on your device.
Academy of Art live courses
Free
Do you love art?
Learn from creative professionals to improve your art skills, get industry insights, network with industry insiders and like-minded creators, or just have fun.
Ok Go Sandbox.
Free
Quick question - Would you rather learn Algebra by memorizing a ton or by watching music videos. What if you could do both?
Become a great write with No Red Ink.
NoRedInk builds stronger writers through interest-based curriculum, adaptive exercises, and actionable data. Premium access free through during COVID-19 school closures.
Oxford 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!