Resources: Homeschool Parents
- Home Educators Resource Directory (resources for the Home Educator)
- National Home Education Research Institute
- Cathy Duffy Homeschool Curriculum Reviews
- Learn In Freedom (an educational resource site for independent learners)
- Family Unschoolers Network
- Jon’s Homeschool Resource Page
- Learn Out Loud Free Learning Guide (links to free audio books, lectures and podcasts)
- Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (great resources for all homeschoolers)
- Homeschooling: What is it and does it work? (a presentation by Melanie Davis)
- How to Learn.com (Best Back to “School” websites)
- Homeschool Mom (encouragement, advice, resources and more)
- Unschooling Mom2Mom
- Edudemic (connecting education and technology)
- S.H.A.R.E – Secular Homeschool / Afterschool Resources for Education
- My Home School Grades (track classes and activities)
- Home Educators Resource Directory, resources for the Home Educator
- National Home Education Network
- National Home Education Research Institute
- Learn In Freedom, an educational resource site for independent learners
- Family Unschoolers Network
- Jon’s Homeschool Resource Page
- Learn Out Loud Free Learning Guide, links to free audio books, lectures and podcasts.
- Gifted Homeschoolers Forum, great resources for all homeschoolers
- The Free Child, unschooling resources
Overall – General
Oregon OPEN Learning HUB — this is a large group of FREE curriculum resources.
Khan Academy science, math, technology curriculum presented by a Harvard grad, with an interactive whiteboard. Clearly presented and very complete collection of bite-sized lessons. All levels including college. Free.
Coursera Online classes giving everyone access to world-class education. Free courses in the Humanities, Medicine, Biology, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, and others.
Math and Science (STEM):
- ALEKS Math
- ProdigyMath
- Beast Academy
- OpenUp math (middle and high)
- Patrick Math (Fantastic expalnatory videos, FREE)
- Khan Academy (math/science lessons, all levels, FREE)
- IXL Math
- Reflex Math
- Avvanta Math
- Homeschool Math
- Art of Mathematics Games and Puzzles
- Math Forum
- Math-u-See
- Practical Money Skills
- MoneySkill for High School
- Science Made Simple
- Picture Perfect Science
- OkayGo Sandbox
- Pre-Med Science
- Electronics
- ViHart Math (unique videos, blog)
- Engineering is Everywhere
- Zooniverse (mostly science – collaborative volunteer research discoveries from astronomy to zoology)
- Mathsandscience.com
- How Stuff Works
- Technology Education – Computer Science
- Labster (web-based app focuses on teaching biotechnology and microbiology)
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Autodesk (free student access to design software, creativity apps, and learning resources)
- Codecademy (learn to code interactively for free)
- LearnVest (Money and Financial Planning)
- Study Guide to the Systems of the Human Body (ACLS Training Website)
- ALEKS Math (available through Village Home for a discount). See Course Listing.
- Khan Academy (math/science lessons, all levels)
- IXL Math
- Reflex Math
- Avvanta Math
- Homeschool Math
- Math Forum
- Math-u-See
- Science Made Simple
- Kids Gardening lesson plans
Language Arts, Social Studies, History, Language:
- Adapted Mind
- Michael Clay Thompson Language Arts
- Quill Free Writing Tools and Assessments
- Lexile Reading Measure
- SanDiego Quick Reading Assessment
- Heinemann Literacy Resources (Lucy Caulkins+)
- Really Great Reading Tools for Struggling Readers
- History Matters
- Institute for Excellence in Writing
- Moving Beyond the Page
- Dyslexia Screening Free
- Zinn Education Project (Teaching history from the people’s perspective)
- BBC Learn Spoken Languages
- Duolingo (foreign language)
- Coursera (Online Free courses in the Humanities, Medicine, Biology, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, and others.)
- Excellence in Writing
General, Interdisciplinary:
- Thrively
- IXL
- BBC Bitesize (various subjects K-8th)
- Fun School (various subjects, K-12)
- Ed Helper (various subjects, K-12)
- Starfall for preK-3
- Schmoop Homework Help (be aware of commercial content on this site)
- Thinkwell (video learning, various subjects)
- BrainPop (video learning, various subjects)
- Rethinking Schools (Nonprofit educational publisher, social justice emphasis)
- Study Dog (On-line early reading program)
- EdEx (free online courses)
- Ted-Ed (Educational Ted Talks for youth, all subjects)
- The Edge.org (essays by the worlds’ leading thinkers)
- Kahoot online learning games
- Teachers Pay Teachers
- National Geographic Education (geography, science, social studies)
- Cloud Appreciation Society
- MOOC List (lists upcoming classes from various sites)
- JustinGuitar (free guitar lessons for all levels)
- DrawSpace (free on-line drawing classes)
- The Free Child (supporting young people to change the world)
- Starfall (learn to read with phonics, math)
- Brains On (podcast and on NPR)
- Funbrain (online games and education site for K-8)
- Habitica – develop good habits for life and studying
- Turn Your Handwriting into A Font
- Imagination Soup – 40 STEM Aps for kids
- TED Talks to Watch with Kids
- Lynda — paid courses in tech and work skills
- Digital Citizenship
- Homeschool placement test listing (various subjects)
- Big Life Journal (growth mindset and goal setting)
- Overcoming Obstacles Life Skills
College
- On-Line College.org (accredited on-line colleges)
- SAT test registration
- College Board (homeschooler SAT prep)
- Homeschool.com (college admissions article)
- UCF Study Skills Assessment
- Futurelearn.com (free college classes)
- Edx (free college classes)
- MIT Open Courseware (free college classes, individual pace)
- Stanford On-Line (free college classes, individual pace)
- OpenCulture (free downloadable classes from various sources)
- SAT Prep
Articles About Education
- School Wasn’t So Great Before Covid, Either, Dec 2020
- Intrinsic Motivation is the Key to Success, but Schools Can Crush It, Mar 2019
- Taking Playtime Seriously
- Ending Extra Curricular Privilege, December 2016
- Is it time to Kill Calculus, September 2020
- When School Feels Like Jail, November 2015
- 7 things every kid should master, July 9, 2015
- Children Should Learn Mainly Through Play, March 2016
- Is the American School System Damaging Our Kids?, Jan. 26, 2020
- 5 Charts that Explain the Future of Education, May 2016
- Neuroscience Should Inform School Policies, Oct 2016
- Non-Academic Skills are the Key to Success, May 2015
- Understanding Motivation, Building the Brain Architecture That Supports Learning, Health, and Community Participation Dec 2018
- What’s Worth Learning in School, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Winter 2015
- Finland School System, Smithsonian Magazine, Sept 2011
- Homeschools Outpace Charter Schools, Education Weekly, Apr 2010
- Hidden rival of charter school growth, Washington Post, Oct 2012
- New York Times Homeschooling News, ongoing
- We Don’t Need No Education, Outside Magazine, Sept 2014
- Don’t Send Your Kid to the Ivy League, New Republic, July 2014
- What is Unschooling? Rethinking Parenting, April 2016
- Don’t Send Your Kid to the Ivy League, New Republic, July 2014
- Breaking the ruler: Melbourne school lets students choose when to learn, what to study, 27 March 2015
Publications
- Northwest Educational Laboratory
- Life Learning Magazine
- Center for Education Reform, a mainstream publication that focuses on alternative education issues
Educational Apps:
(*Unaccompanied screen time NOT recommended for kid under 5)
- DragonBox App (Algebra concepts in a unique game, all ages)
- Dolche Word Search (vocabulary word search puzzles)
- JogNog (Common Core quiz game)
- MapMaster (Geography game by DroidPlanet)
- Speed Anatomy (anatomy quiz by Benoit Essiambre)
- Art Hunting Game (learn and discover artwork game by ErgSap)
- Scratch and Scratch Jr. (easily learn programming)
- Splash Math (comprehensive math practice)
- Quizlet (create study tools – like flash cards)
- Stack the States (game to learn 50 states)
- Google Earth
- Typing Fingers
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
- SpellDown Spelling Bee
- This Day in History
- Math BINGO
- National Geographic World Atlas
- Art Authority for iPad
- Tynker (programming courses for kids)
- Fit Brains (train your brain with science based games)
- Stop Motion Movie Maker
- Elementeo (interactive elements game)
- DIY Sun Science (learn about the sun)
- SushiMonster (game to practice and reinforce math facts)
- Sketches (draw, paint and doodle like on paper)
- National Parks by National Geographic
- Merlin Bird ID (interactive bird identification by Cornell Lab of Ornithology Support)
- Passport to Your National Parks
- National Parks Explorer
- Starwalk (interactive star gazing guide to the night sky)
- Pocket Universe (Virtual Sky Astronomy)
- Stephen Hawking’s Snapshots of the Universe (principles that control our universe through simple experiments)
- NASA Visualization Explorer
- DIY Nano (nanotechnology in a fun and simple way)
- Algodoo (play with physics)
- Robots for iPad
- Free Graphing Calculator
- iTunes App Store: Education (list of popular apps)
- Lightbot (learn to code)
- Bridge Constructor
- Hopscotch (coding made awesome)
- Magoosh (vocabulary builder)
- Monster Math 2
- Treble Cat (learn how to read music)
- Read Me Stories
- Earth 3D – Amazing Atlas
- This is My Food – Nutrition for Kids
- LEGO Movie Maker
- The Human Body
- Coding Resources (UC Berkeley)
- Productivity Apps
- Clear ($0.99)
- Flipboard (Free)
- WolframAlpha (Free)
- Dropbox (Freemium)
- Edmodo (Free)
- Start Reading
- iBooks (Free)
- Pocket (Free)
- Goodreads (Free)
- Reading Raven ($2.99)
- Writing Apps
- AP Stylebook ($24.99)
- Dictionary.com ($2.99)
- Comic Life ($4.99)
- Prompts ($3,99)
- Dolche Word Search
- Math Apps
- Algebra Touch ($2.99)
- Math Champ Challenge ($4.99)
- Khan Academy (Free)
- Math 42 ($0.99)
- DragonBox App (Algebra concepts in a unique game, all ages)
- Science Apps
- Bill Nye the Science Guy (Free)
- BrainPOP (Free)
- Simple Physics ($1.99)
- Wolfram General Chemistry ($4.99)
- History & Geography
- Barefoot World Atlas (Free)
- iTunes U (Free)
- Smithsonian Channel (Free)
- iCivics (Free)
- Art & Creativity
- GarageBand ($4.99)
- DIY (Free)
- iMovie ($4.99)
- Eye Paint Animals ($0.99
Curriculum Resources: General, Other
- Fun School (various subjects, K-12)
- Ed Helper (various subjects, K-12)
- Schmoop Homework Help (be aware of commercial content on this site)
- Thinkwell (video learning, various subjects)
- BrainPop (video learning, various subjects)
- Rethinking Schools (Nonprofit educational publisher, social justice emphasis)
- Study Dog (On-line early reading program)
- Ted-Ed (Educational Ted Talks for youth, all subjects)
- The Edge.org (essays by the worlds’ leading thinkers)
- Teachers Pay Teachers
- National Geographic Education (geography, science, social studies)
- MOOC List (lists upcoming classes from various sites)
- JustinGuitar (free guitar lessons for all levels)
- DrawSpace (free on-line drawing classes
This list of resources was originally published on villagehome.org and is republished here to assist families considering homeschooling. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement from CleanAirCrew. Information on these sites and pricing for paid services may have changed since publication.