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FREE Subscriptions for Surviving School Closures

Web-based learning to support students while they are out of their classrooms

By Catherine Heatley, Publisher Mom, Macaroni Kid Rutland-Windsor VT March 16, 2020

Local public schools in the state of Vermont are now undergoing temporary closure. Many parents are embracing a home school curriculum during this time but if that's daunting to you, don't panic! Reputable education companies across the country are offering FREE subscriptions or trials to help your kids stay on track. 


Below, you'll find a lengthy list of companies you can sign up with for free. Whether you are building your own learning schedule in the coming weeks or following your school's distance-learning guidelines, many of these will supplement those criteria beautifully. 


Know of something that's not on this list? Find us on Facebook or email me at catherineheatley@macaronikid.com to have your ideas included.


  • Age of Learning
    • Offers popular online programs such as ABCMouse, Adventure Academy, and ReadingIQ
    • Partner directly with your school or district, or sign up for your own 30-day free trial
  • Backpack Sciences
    • Parents and teachers can learn how to teach elementary school science lessons
  • CheckMath
    • Free help checking solutions to math assignments
  • CircleTime Fun
    • Interactive lessons for parents to learn and bond with children ages 0-6
  • cK-12
    • Online lessons in a variety of subjects
  • Conjuguemos
    • Games for learning verbs, vocabulary and more
  • Curriki
    • Lessons for grades K - 12
  • Epic
    • Lessons for ages 12 and under
  • Fiveable
    • Free ap resource in a variety of subjects
  • HippoCampus
    • Free video lessons in over a dozen subjects
  • Izzit
    • Free mini-lessons for parents and educators
  • Outschool
    • Classes for kids ages 3 - 18. Join for free, individual classes start at $5.00
  • Prodigy
    • Math games for grades 1st - 8th
  • Scholastic
    • Daily cross-curricular activities for kids to do independently or with the whole family
  • Sight Reading Factory
    • Music education exercises
  • Typing Club
    • Free typing skills practice


*These resources may offer only temporary free trial periods, or reduced services on a free trial basis. Individual company rules and policies apply. This list is not sponsored by any of the above listed companies and is not the result of my personal opinion or recommendation. For questions about terms of use please refer to the individual company.