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.
Featured Resource
- Back-to-Homeschool Shopping List – 20 must-have supplies and learning tools for a successful homeschool year.
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.
- ★ Student pick Ultimate Homeschool Toolkit for Kids with Autism – Support ideas, tools, and practical strategies for families homeschooling children on the autism spectrum.
- 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.
- IXL Learning – Standards-aligned practice with real-time analytics.
More Homeschool Resource Sites
- TheHomeSchoolMom – Massive collection of curated K–12 homeschool resources, lesson plans, and curriculum reviews.
- A2Z Homeschooling – Inclusive, non-faith-based hub with links to curriculum, laws, and support for every U.S. state.
- Freedom Homeschooling – Free full curricula and subject-specific resources for grades K–12.
- Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool – Free Christian-based curriculum covering preschool to high school.
- Ambleside Online – Free Charlotte Mason–style curriculum with detailed book lists and schedules.
- Old-Fashioned Education – Free K–12 curriculum using public domain texts and classical methods.
- The Deliberate Mom – Ultimate homeschool resource roundup with 100+ vetted sites.
- Homeschool Naturally – Secular homeschool curriculum list for PreK–12, actively updated.
- Homeschool Den – Homeschool mom blog with free unit studies, lesson plans, and activity packs.
- Live, Life, Homeschool – Personal resource roundup with blog-based printables and tips.
- Only Passionate Curiosity – Monthly freebie roundups, printable packs, and themed homeschool ideas.
- Homeschool Share – Free literature-based unit studies, lapbooks, and preschool printables.
- DonnaYoung.org – Veteran homeschool mom’s site with free printables, planners, and charts.
- Free Homeschool Deals – New daily freebies, curriculum deals, and printable downloads.
- Homeschool Giveaways – 6,000+ printables, unit studies, and weekly resource packs.
- Clever Homeschool – Streamlined planning, community, and curriculum comparison tools for homeschoolers.
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.
- ★ Student pick Five Ways Libraries Can Assist Homeschooling Families – Great ideas for getting more value from library programs, research tools, and community resources.
- 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.