Free & Affordable Homeschool Resources by Subject (Pre-K–12)

One of my favorite resources for math. I love having instructional videos and practice exercises together, making it easy to work through different concepts at your own pace.

Best for: Video lessons and independent practice.

Great for practicing specific math skills and reinforcing lessons. I especially like being able to focus on topics that need a little extra attention.

Best for: Targeted practice and reviewing difficult skills.

The Good and the Beautiful

Downloadable math courses with structured lessons and practice. Christian-based curriculum; some additional materials may be needed.

Best for: Families wanting structured lessons.

Zearn

Interactive math lessons with visual explanations and guided practice.

Best for: Step-by-step math instruction.

Fishtank Learning

Organized math curriculum and lesson plans for a more structured approach.

Best for: Planning organized math lessons.

Math Is Fun

Easy-to-follow explanations and examples covering fractions, algebra, geometry, and more.

Best for: Explaining confusing math concepts simply.

Math Mammoth

Structured math worktexts and printable lessons for students who prefer written practice.

Best for: Workbook-style math instruction.

Homeschool Math

Free math worksheets, practice problems, and curriculum guidance.

Best for: Extra worksheets and math review.

One of my favorite language arts resources. It offers fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and comprehension questions that encourage students to think more deeply about what they're reading.

Best for: Reading comprehension and literary analysis.

A resource I also use for English and language arts, with reading, grammar, and language-related lessons. Available topics vary by grade.

Best for: Supplemental reading and grammar practice.

The Good and the Beautiful

Downloadable language arts courses covering reading, spelling, grammar, writing, and literature. Christian-based and structured for homeschool instruction.

Best for: Structured language arts curriculum.

ReadWorks

Reading passages, vocabulary activities, and comprehension questions.

Best for: Reading practice and comprehension.

Starfall

Phonics, early reading activities, songs, and educational games.

Best for: Beginning readers.

ABCmouse

Interactive early learning activities covering reading, math, science, and art.

Best for: Early learning through educational games.

Epic!

A digital library with children's books, audiobooks, and reading materials.

Best for: Access to digital books.

Quill

Interactive grammar, sentence-building, and writing practice.

Best for: Grammar and sentence-writing skills.

Night Zookeeper

Creative writing activities and storytelling games.

Best for: Making creative writing more engaging.

Reading Eggs

Interactive phonics and reading lessons with educational games.

Best for: Early reading and phonics practice.

Project Gutenberg

Thousands of free public-domain ebooks, including classic literature.

Best for: Classic books and independent reading.

I use and love Khan Academy for science, but I find that some topics need more depth. It's helpful for lessons and explanations, although I recommend supplementing with additional science resources.

Best for: Explaining science concepts and reviewing lessons.

CK-12

Digital science textbooks, interactive lessons, and simulations.

Best for: Digital textbooks and science instruction.

PBS LearningMedia

Educational videos, interactive activities, and science lessons.

Best for: Educational videos and visual learning.

PhET Interactive Simulations

Interactive simulations for exploring physics, chemistry, and other scientific concepts.

Best for: Hands-on digital science exploration.

NASA Space Place

Space and earth science games, articles, videos, and activities.

Best for: Learning about space and Earth.

Science Buddies

Hands-on science experiments and project ideas. Some activities require supplies.

Best for: Science experiments and projects.

Inquisitive

Inquiry-based science and humanities lessons primarily designed for schools and educators.

Best for: Inquiry-based learning.

Another resource I use for history and social studies. I enjoy having it alongside our other subjects, but I find the history coverage less comprehensive, so I recommend supplementing with additional materials.

Best for: Supplemental history lessons.

Core Knowledge Foundation

Structured history and geography units with downloadable student readers and teacher guides.

Best for: Organized history and geography curriculum.

iCivics

Interactive games and lessons covering government, citizenship, and the Constitution.

Best for: Learning civics through interactive games.

Ducksters

History articles, biographies, geography resources, and quizzes.

Best for: Short history readings and review.

Library of Congress

Historical documents, photographs, maps, and primary-source materials.

Best for: Exploring original historical sources.

Smithsonian Learning Lab

Digital museum collections, historical artifacts, and educational resources.

Best for: History and culture through museum collections.

Adventure Academy

Educational games and activities covering several subjects, including social studies.

Best for: Game-based supplemental learning.

One of my favorite typing resources. It combines touch-typing with reading and spelling practice through structured, multisensory lessons.

Best for: Typing, reading, and spelling practice.

Blooket

Interactive educational games that make reviewing math, vocabulary, science, and history more engaging.

Best for: Making lesson review more fun.

Code.org

Computer science lessons and beginner-friendly coding activities.

Best for: Learning basic coding skills.

Scratch

Create games, animations, and interactive stories while learning coding.

Best for: Creative coding projects.

TypingClub

Interactive keyboarding lessons for improving typing accuracy and speed.

Best for: Learning touch-typing.

Typing.com

Typing lessons, practice activities, and keyboarding games.

Best for: Everyday typing practice.

Duolingo

Interactive foreign language lessons with vocabulary and listening practice.

Best for: Introductory foreign language learning.

Chrome Music Lab

Interactive music experiments covering rhythm, melody, and sound.

Best for: Exploring music through play.

MusicTheory.net

Music theory lessons covering notes, scales, and rhythm.

Best for: Learning music fundamentals.

Tinkercad

Beginner-friendly 3D design, electronics, and engineering activities.

Best for: Introductory design and engineering.

Outschool

Online classes covering art, music, coding, writing, life skills, and other interests.

Best for: Live enrichment classes.

I love Teachers Pay Teachers for supplementing our homeschool lessons. It's one of my go-to places for extra worksheets, activities, and finding a different way to practice what we're learning.

Best for: Subject-specific worksheets and activities.

Twinkl

Printable worksheets, activities, and teaching materials across multiple subjects.

Best for: Printable teaching materials.

Education.com

Worksheets, educational games, and activities for elementary and middle school learners.

Best for: Worksheets and educational games.

K5 Learning

Printable reading and math worksheets organized by grade and skill.

Best for: Extra reading and math practice.

Elephango

Supplemental lessons with videos, activities, worksheets, and projects across multiple subjects.

Best for: Supplemental lessons and projects.

The Good and the Beautiful

Free downloadable full-year math and language arts courses. Christian-based curriculum with optional paid printed materials and some additional supplies.

Best for: Structured downloadable courses.

Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

Organized daily homeschool lessons across multiple subjects. Christian-based curriculum.

Best for: Families wanting daily lessons organized in one place.

Core Knowledge Foundation

Downloadable teacher guides, student readers, and structured curriculum units.

Best for: Structured subject-based lessons.

OpenStax

Free digital textbooks covering math, science, economics, and other advanced subjects.

Best for: Advanced and high-school-level coursework.

CK-12

Digital textbooks, interactive lessons, and customizable math and science materials.

Best for: Free digital textbooks and interactive learning.