Homeschooling opens up a world of possibilities beyond your core curriculum. Below you’ll find a curated list of free and low-cost homeschooling resources for lesson planning, record-keeping, community support, and enrichment activities to help you tailor learning to your child’s interests and your family’s unique schedule.
Teacher Made Worksheets
- Teachers Pay Teachers – A wonderful resource of teacher-created worksheets and activities.
Podcasts
- Stuff You Should Know – Two new child-friendly episodes every week on any topic you can imagine.
- History That Doesn’t Suck – Engaging, narrative-driven history podcast perfect for young learners.
- Brains On! – Kids submit science questions and get expert-driven, fun answers.
- But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids – Child-led Q&A on all kinds of topics, from nature to culture.
- Tumble – Story-based science podcast featuring real scientists and discoveries.
- Wow in the World – High-energy deep dives into the latest in science and tech.
- Smash Boom Best – A debate show for kids that builds critical-thinking and listening skills.
- Circle Round – Folktales from around the world, retold with professional sound design.
- Book Club for Kids – Chapter-book stories brought to life with narration and discussion prompts.
Beginning of Year/End of Year Assessments
- Assessment Requirements – Comprehensive overview of state-specific assessment rules and deadlines.
Curriculum & Lesson Planning
- Ambleside Online – Free, Charlotte Mason–inspired year-by-year curriculum guide.
- CK-12 Foundation – Open-source, standards-aligned math & science with interactive simulations.
- Time4Learning – Subscription-based PreK–12 lessons with automated grading.
- Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool – Fully free, Christian-based complete curriculum.
Online Learning Platforms
- Khan Academy – Self-paced video lessons & practice exercises.
- Prodigy Math – Game-based math practice (free + premium).
- Duolingo – Bite-sized language lessons in dozens of languages.
Community & Support Networks
- HSLDA – Legal support, state-by-state regulations & forums.
- Local Homeschool Co-ops Directory – Find or start cooperative groups (embed your directory plugin here).
- Facebook & Reddit – Search “Homeschooling [Your State]” or visit r/homeschool.
State-Specific Homeschooling Information
Every state has its own rules—check your Dept. of Education for:
- Notification requirements
- Record-keeping & assessment mandates
- Portfolio review deadlines
- Links to your state’s homeschool statutes
Assessment & Record-Keeping Tools
- Homeschool Tracker – Attendance, grading & reporting software.
- Google Sheets/Excel Templates – Customizable trackers for attendance, grades & portfolios.
- IXL Learning – Standards-aligned practice with real-time analytics.
Extracurricular & Enrichment Activities
- Outschool – Live, small-group online classes on thousands of topics.
- Local libraries & museums – Many offer free homeschool days; check your county library site.
- Education YouTube Channels – e.g., CrashCourse, SciShow, Art for Kids Hub.
Supplemental Educational Resources
- Project Gutenberg – 60,000+ free public-domain eBooks.
- Nat Geo Kids – Articles, videos & activities on geography & science.
- Scholastic Learn at Home – Free daily learning journeys with activities & book picks.