Free Educational Resources
Free Educational Resources | |
These resources below have been collected and curated by the Coalition for Responsible Home Education. For each subject area, we provide homeschooling tips and annotated lists of resources labeled by grade level. | |
General Resources | |
Note: use of worksheets should be guided in large part by student interest. There are few better ways to kill a child’s love of learning than to make them sit completing worksheets for hours on end. If used judiciously, however, worksheets and be a useful way of assessing and cementing student knowledge. | |
All Grades | |
Access videos, activities, quizzes, and activities on a range of subjects, including science, health, reading and writing, social studies, art, and math and technology. | |
Access videos, activities, quizzes, and related materials on a range of subjects, including science, social studies, English, math, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music. | |
Elementary Grades | |
These free PDF packets contain worksheets, activities, and lesson guides. The materials cover the full range of subjects; two packets are available for each grade. If your child’s school has not provided many materials and you are looking for something comprehensive, this may be for you. | |
Search by subject or by grade. This resource will be helpful to parents looking to supplement specific subject areas. | |
Middle & High School | |
Free interactive online textbooks for math, science, and social studies courses. Sign up for a free account so your student can take notes and track their progress! | |
Mathematics | |
Children who are homeschooled or enrolled in online programs underperform in math relative to other subjects. Be careful that you do not unintentionally pass on math phobias (i.e., by saying “math is hard” or “I hate math”). Don’t force your child to use online programs or worksheets they find boring or unpleasant (working with them on these materials side-by-side may help, along with hands-on activities). | |
All Grades | |
This website explains the common core standards and offers examples and practice questions. You can use this site to learn what your child is expected to master in each grade. | |
This resource offers math lesson videos and practice exercises curated by grade; you can create a free account with a family dashboard to track your child’s progress! | |
This website offers free math worksheets at a variety of levels. | |
Elementary Grades | |
These simple math games use an ordinary deck of cards. Many children learn well through games -- and they can be an excellent way to practice and cement existing knowledge! | |
This online program allows children to play math games that align to their knowledge level and provide confidence. Grades 1-8. Sign up for a free account! | |
Create a free account to play dozens of interactive games. Search by grade level and math concept, | |
Free math games! Perfect for children who want practice. | |
Middle & High School | |
This website makes problems and solutions from past math olympiads available to the public. These problems can be used as challenges for students. | |
Activities, simultaneous, exercises, and games focused on geometry, statistics, trigonometry, and probability! | |
This program offers free math lessons, videos, and practice on a variety of math skills, organized by overall subject. | |
Explanatory videos for a range of math concepts, grouped by course: middle school math, algebra, geometry, etc. | |
Science | |
Unleash your children’s curiosity on a wealth of interactive learning resources, informational videos, and hands-on experiments. Encourage your children to follow their interests, ask questions, and design their own projects. Use YouTube to find videos of science experiments. Set up an at-home science fair! | |
All Grades | |
Does your child have questions? This YouTube channel has answers! It features short videos on a variety of topics. | |
From the history of matches to the future of batteries, this YouTube channel features videos that explain and entertain. | |
Acting as a visual encyclopedia, entries cover a wide range of topics, with definitions for new vocabulary terms and links to related pieces. This resource is perfect for researching for a project or perusing new information and subject areas. | |
From building a wind turbine to making a compost bin or going birding, find out how you can learn about the natural world, get your hands dirty, and have some quality time. | |
Explore a wealth of national parks in a stunning visual display, along with discussion from park rangers. This is something kids could spend an afternoon doing on their own! | |
Hands-on activities, experiments, and information for students of all ages! There are different sections by grade level. | |
Elementary Grades | |
These simple science lesson plans are divided by grade level and cover a wide variety of topics. These engaging activities are designed for caregivers to do with children. | |
This site features free, easy to play science-related games on a variety of subjects, from natural disasters to ecosystems. | |
Learn about animals! Visually stunning, this website introduces children to dozens of animals and their habits. | |
Elementary & Middle School | |
This website offers an interactive, engaging day-by-day online science curriculum for those who want to keep their children engaged and foster their creativity. | |
Full episodes on YouTube! This time tested resource will keep your child engaged and learning! | |
Tackle engineering projects that solve the world’s problems! See what other kids have designed and contribute your own. | |
Middle & High School | |
Designed to be accessible to middle and high school students, this website offers articles on topics as varied as disease and archeology, with a focus on keeping students up to date on both new discoveries and ongoing stories. | |
Learn through videos, informational resources, and games that invite middle and high school scientists to do science. | |
Reading, Writing, & Literature | |
Out of all subjects, students who are homeschooled tend to score best on reading. Set aside some time for reading each day, encourage free writing, and use these resources to supplement the resources in your home and to guide you as you work to foster your child’s literacy skills. | |
All Grades | |
This website explains the common core standards for English language arts and offers examples and practice questions. Learn what your child is expected to master in each grade. | |
Audible has made nearly 200 audiobooks for kids and teens free for streaming until the end of the COVID-19 crisis. | |
This virtual museum has a number of exhibits about linguistics, the study of language. | |
Elementary Grades | |
Hundreds of popular children’s books read aloud by actors, complete with creatively produced illustrations. | |
Create a free account to play dozens of interactive games. Search by grade level and English Language Arts concept. | |
Children can write and design their own books online. Having their book printed costs $, but is not required. | |
Middle & High School | |
Access to thousands of free ebooks online! Most books are in the common domain, and are therefore older. | |
Social Studies | |
Introduce your child to history, government, and economics through online resources. Encourage your students to explore, follow their interests, and write about what they learn. | |
All Grades | |
World War II? Civil engineering? Statistics? Ancient mythology? You name it, this youtube channel has it! | |
Attractive, accessible articles and videos on a wide range of historical and social topics. | |
Explore world geography and other cultures through google earth. Use on a phone or tablet, or on a PC using Chrome. | |
Attractive, informational encyclopedia entries on each state. | |
This resource links students to hundreds of biographies, which can be viewed in topical lists. | |
This resource includes links to lesson plans in a variety of subjects that are intended for Indigenous communities. | |
Elementary Grades | |
Attractive modules on both British and world history, complete with illustrations and animated videos. | |
Civics and government with a focus on the U.S. Mint. Games, videos, and activities! | |
Middle & High School | |
Learn about U.S. history by time period. Each section has a summary, a textbook, images, and multimedia sources. Created and curated by the University of Houston. | |
Written material, instructional videos, and practice questions covering both world history and U.S. history. Create a free account to track your progress through each course. | |
Storytelling and biographies of Native American storytellers. History of Native Americans and Native American culture. | |
Digitized public broadcasting and original materials, including interviews with historians on a broad range of topics. | |
Primary source sets that foster exploration of a range of historical topics, with both text and visual sources. Perfect for students wanting to explore or work on a project. | |
Learn about U.S. history through popular culture! View period photo collections and listen to historical music. | |
This resource, developed by the largest association of professional historians, offers access to high-quality history materials for high school students. | |
Art & Music | |
The resources listed here are only a small sample of the much larger array of resources available to your child. Encourage your child to draw, doodle, and create their own music or poetry. | |
All Grades | |
Write songs, learn about harmonics and rhythm, and make music using your own voice! All on one attractive platform. | |
This art studio is posting a 30 to 40-minute long guided art lesson each day; past installments are all available to view. | |
Visit hundreds of art museums from the safety of your home! These museums have opened their collections — and you can even walk through their galleries! | |
Elementary Grades | |
Every day at noon, acclaimed children’s author Mo Willems posts a 30 minute video taking children’s questions, talking about feelings, and giving a short art lesson. | |
Middle & High School | |
Explore artists, artistic styles, and famous works of art. | |
Computer Science | |
There are many resources today that introduce students to coding and typing in an attractive and compelling manner. These are important life skills! In addition to the typing resource listed here, there are many free online typing games for practice. These resources combine fun and learning. | |
All Grades | |
Coding challenges and concepts for children up to age 12. | |
Coding lessons, activities, and games aimed at children 8-16. | |
Learn to type! Beginners are welcome! The program also offers a placement test for those with some experience. | |
Elementary Grades | |
Create a free account to access dozens of typing games. | |
Physical Education | |
Don’t forget to keep your children active and moving! Children tend to focus better on academics when they have frequent breaks to get their wiggles out. Try these as a family! | |
All Grades | |
Joe Wicks, aka “The Body Coach,” is posting free PE workout videos on his YouTube channel each morning. | |
Elementary Grades | |
Guided yoga adventures with a story theme. | |
Movement and mindfulness videos for children and families. | |
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