History

History apps and websites for kids

Stories, timelines, museums and games about the past.

Ages 2–5

Sheppard Software: A broad collection of short learning games across early concepts, math, geography, animals, science and language arts.
Classics for Kids: Kids hear composer stories on a weekly radio show, play note and rhythm games, and write little tunes of their own.
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids: Kids send in their own big questions, and host Jane Lindholm seeks out experts to answer them on air.
Lions and Legends: Kids listen to myths, fables and folktales from many cultures, retold as fantastical audio adventures.
The Kid Should See This: Kids and grown-ups wander through a huge, hand-picked collection of short videos on science, nature, art and how things get made.
DK Learning Activity Packs and Worksheets: DK Learning’s activity packs are downloadable projects and worksheets on nature, STEM, history and creative subjects.
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government: Ben’s Guide introduces children to the U.S. government through learning adventures, a glossary and games.
National Park Service Junior Ranger Booklets: The National Park Service’s national-theme Junior Ranger booklets cover subjects that span many parks.

Ages 6–8

Sheppard Software: A broad collection of short learning games across early concepts, math, geography, animals, science and language arts.
BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.: Animated explanations followed by quizzes, drawing and vocabulary activities on the same topic.
Classics for Kids: Kids hear composer stories on a weekly radio show, play note and rhythm games, and write little tunes of their own.
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids: Kids send in their own big questions, and host Jane Lindholm seeks out experts to answer them on air.
Lions and Legends: Kids listen to myths, fables and folktales from many cultures, retold as fantastical audio adventures.
Classics Clubhouse: Kids hear classic books like Around the World in 80 Days retold as serialized family audio adventures.
Rebel Girls: Kids listen to audio stories about real women from history and around the world, plus sleep stories and creative activities.
The Kid Should See This: Kids and grown-ups wander through a huge, hand-picked collection of short videos on science, nature, art and how things get made.
Google Earth: Kids spin a 3D globe, zoom down to a single street and ride along on guided story tours of reefs, parks and cities.
Seterra: Kids click places on blank maps against the clock, learning countries, capitals, states, flags and rivers.
National Geographic Kids: National Geographic Kids mixes animal profiles, short videos, quizzes and puzzles on a browsable discovery site.
Smithsonian: Fun Stuff for Kids and Teens: The Smithsonian’s kids and teens hub gathers activities from across its museums for use at home.
OLogy: OLogy is the American Museum of Natural History’s science site for children, organized by subject and activity type.
DK Learning Activity Packs and Worksheets: DK Learning’s activity packs are downloadable projects and worksheets on nature, STEM, history and creative subjects.
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government: Ben’s Guide introduces children to the U.S. government through learning adventures, a glossary and games.
National Park Service Junior Ranger Booklets: The National Park Service’s national-theme Junior Ranger booklets cover subjects that span many parks.

Ages 9–12

Sheppard Software: A broad collection of short learning games across early concepts, math, geography, animals, science and language arts.
BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.: Animated explanations followed by quizzes, drawing and vocabulary activities on the same topic.
Classics for Kids: Kids hear composer stories on a weekly radio show, play note and rhythm games, and write little tunes of their own.
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids: Kids send in their own big questions, and host Jane Lindholm seeks out experts to answer them on air.
Lions and Legends: Kids listen to myths, fables and folktales from many cultures, retold as fantastical audio adventures.
Classics Clubhouse: Kids hear classic books like Around the World in 80 Days retold as serialized family audio adventures.
Rebel Girls: Kids listen to audio stories about real women from history and around the world, plus sleep stories and creative activities.
Lit2Go: Lit2Go has classic stories and poems as audiobooks, so kids can listen while following the text on the page.
The Kid Should See This: Kids and grown-ups wander through a huge, hand-picked collection of short videos on science, nature, art and how things get made.
Google Earth: Kids spin a 3D globe, zoom down to a single street and ride along on guided story tours of reefs, parks and cities.
Seterra: Kids click places on blank maps against the clock, learning countries, capitals, states, flags and rivers.
Stack the States: Kids answer questions about U.S. states and pile the cartoon state shapes into a wobbly tower aiming for the finish line.
Mission US: Kids play young people living through turning points in U.S. history and make choices that steer each story.
iCivics: Kids run a presidential campaign, take on court cases and push bills through government in short civics games.
National Geographic Kids: National Geographic Kids mixes animal profiles, short videos, quizzes and puzzles on a browsable discovery site.
Smithsonian: Fun Stuff for Kids and Teens: The Smithsonian’s kids and teens hub gathers activities from across its museums for use at home.
Ducksters: Ducksters offers short reference articles on history, biographies, geography and science, with games alongside.
OLogy: OLogy is the American Museum of Natural History’s science site for children, organized by subject and activity type.
DK Learning Activity Packs and Worksheets: DK Learning’s activity packs are downloadable projects and worksheets on nature, STEM, history and creative subjects.
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government: Ben’s Guide introduces children to the U.S. government through learning adventures, a glossary and games.
EIA Energy Kids: Energy Kids, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, explains energy sources, electricity, energy use and the history of energy.
National Park Service Junior Ranger Booklets: The National Park Service’s national-theme Junior Ranger booklets cover subjects that span many parks.

Ages 13+

Sheppard Software: A broad collection of short learning games across early concepts, math, geography, animals, science and language arts.
BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.: Animated explanations followed by quizzes, drawing and vocabulary activities on the same topic.
Lit2Go: Lit2Go has classic stories and poems as audiobooks, so kids can listen while following the text on the page.
The Kid Should See This: Kids and grown-ups wander through a huge, hand-picked collection of short videos on science, nature, art and how things get made.
Google Earth: Kids spin a 3D globe, zoom down to a single street and ride along on guided story tours of reefs, parks and cities.
Seterra: Kids click places on blank maps against the clock, learning countries, capitals, states, flags and rivers.
Mission US: Kids play young people living through turning points in U.S. history and make choices that steer each story.
iCivics: Kids run a presidential campaign, take on court cases and push bills through government in short civics games.
Ducksters: Ducksters offers short reference articles on history, biographies, geography and science, with games alongside.
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government: Ben’s Guide introduces children to the U.S. government through learning adventures, a glossary and games.
EIA Energy Kids: Energy Kids, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, explains energy sources, electricity, energy use and the history of energy.
National Park Service Junior Ranger Booklets: The National Park Service’s national-theme Junior Ranger booklets cover subjects that span many parks.