Free Homeschool Resources for Kids of All Ages

If you didn't realize it before, you probably do now: teaching is a big job. Between homework assignments, projects, tests, lunch and "recess," your day can fill up pretty quickly. But how can you ensure that you're doing the most effective job? And what happens when you – the parent – get stumped on a topic?

E-learning for extended periods of time can feel a lot like homeschooling. And, fortunately, there are a lot of free homeschool resources available online to help you create a successful learning environment and learning plans. We’ve rounded up our favorites and sorted them by grade level so you can easily find what you need and get back on track towards success.

• Art – Get creative with more than 50 craft ideas from Happiness is Homemade.
• Fitness – Get up and moving with Cosmic Kids Yoga.
• Games – Play games featuring your favorite cartoon characters from PBS Kids.
• Math – Explore fun ways to incorporate math with Save the Children.
• Reading – Flip through digital storybooks with Funbrain Jr.
• Science – Choose from 100 chemistry experiments with The Homeschool Scientist.
• Worksheets – Grow your literacy, math, coloring skills and more with printable worksheets from Funbrain Jr. and Seussville.

• Art – Learn to draw popular children’s book characters with Mo Willems and Ryan T. Higgins.
• Fitness – Squeeze in a 15-minute workout with instructor Moe Jones or improve your dance skills with Kidz Bop.
• Foreign Language – Join online language lessons designed specifically for elementary age groups with Busuu.
• Geography & Space – Explore facts and photos for each U.S. state with National Geographic or visit planet Mars with NASA’s Curiosity Rover.
• Math – Brush up on your math skills with a wide array of games from Funbrain.
• Nutrition – Learn about healthy eating with activities from SuperKids Nutrition or simply have fun practicing your cooking skills with kid-friendly recipes inspired by Dr. Seuss.
• Quizzes – Test your knowledge on everything from sharks to the human body with these fun and educational quizzes by National Geographic.
• Science – Choose from 100 chemistry experiments with The Homeschool Scientist.
• Writing – Develop your writing ability with these 49 story starter ideas from Journal Buddies.

• Art – Advance your drawing techniques with video tutorials from the Art for Kids Hub.
• Design – Explore all areas of design with KidsThinkDesign.org – including graphic design, architecture, fashion design, film, animation and more.
• Foreign Language – Join online language lessons designed for 11-14 year olds with Busuu.
• History – Explore popular topics including the Civil War, the Holocaust and more with History.com.
• Math – Work through various problems from fractions to geometry with Mathtutor.
• Science – Choose from 100 chemistry experiments with The Homeschool Scientist.
• Trending Topics – Browse articles, quizzes and games on topics including tech, history, diversity and more with Scholastic.
• Writing & Grammar – Get step-by-step instructions on how to write an essay from National Geographic or find the errors in these printable short story worksheets by Classroom Cereal.
  

• Art – Advance your drawing techniques with step-by-step tutorials from Rapid Fire Art.
• Chemistry – Dive into chemistry topics with articles from Science News for Students.
• Foreign Language – Learn new words and double check your work with Google Translate.
• History – Explore popular topics including WWI, immigration and more with History.com.
• Math – Get detailed instruction on high school math topics from pre-algebra to geometry with Math Planet.
• Science – Choose from 100 chemistry experiments with The Homeschool Scientist.
• Test Prep – Prepare for the ACT and SAT with study guides and practice tests from BWS Education Consulting.
• Writing – Learn how to organize your ideas and write an effective essay with Education Corner.

Kids of all ages can visit some of the world’s most famous places with these virtual tours and resources:

• British Museum
• Georgia Aquarium
• The Great Wall of China
• The Louvre
• San Diego Zoo
• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
• The Vatican Museum
• Yellowstone National Park

In addition to traditional homeschool resources, you might be looking for ways to educate your kids on the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few that we found helpful:

• Brain Pop – Learn more about the Coronavirus with videos, quizzes, worksheets and more.
• National Geographic – Share the facts on COVID-19 in a kid-friendly way.
• Scholastic – COVID-19 resources for parents and kids, broken down by grade level.

In addition to the free homeschool resources listed above, be sure to check out our additional blogs to help you as you transition to remote work, new school arrangements and more:

• Homeschool Motivation: 22 Tips From Student Support Advisors
• 12 Tips For Homeschooling During COVID-19
• 35 Activities to Keep Kids Busy While You Work or Study
• How to Work From Home During COVID-19
• How to Be Successful in Online Classes During COVID-19
• 6 Things to Know About Going Back to School in Times of Uncertainty