Homeschooling doesn’t have to be expensive—there are countless free resources available that can support every subject and learning style. In this post, I’ve gathered a list of the best free homeschool tools, websites, and printables that have helped our family (and many others!) thrive without breaking the bank.
One of the greatest things about the homeschool community is the abundance of free resources that make education accessible for everyone. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking to supplement your current curriculum, there are tons of websites, lesson plans, printable worksheets, and educational tools out there—absolutely free.
When we first began homeschooling, I worried about the cost of curriculum, supplies, and materials. But over time, I discovered an amazing world of free, high-quality content created by educators, homeschoolers, and organizations that truly want to make learning accessible for all families. Today, I’m excited to share some of our favorite free homeschool resources, with ideas for how to use them in your homeschool journey.
1. Khan Academy
Best for: All subjects, especially Math & Science
If you haven’t checked out Khan Academy yet, this is a must. Khan Academy is one of the most well-known and respected free educational platforms on the internet. It offers a comprehensive library of video lessons, interactive exercises, and quizzes across subjects like math, science, grammar, history, SAT prep, and more.
What’s amazing is that it’s designed for learners from kindergarten through college. You can create a free parent account to track your child’s progress and set learning goals. My kids love the interactive math practice, and I love that it’s self-paced and easy to follow.
How we use it: We often use Khan Academy as a core math program and as a science supplement. It’s also our go-to for quick explanations when a concept doesn’t quite "click" the first time.
2. The Good and the Beautiful (Free PDFs)
Best for: Language Arts & Science
The Good and the Beautiful offers free downloadable PDFs for their Language Arts curriculum (Levels 1–5) and select Science units. The lessons are beautifully laid out, and their gentle, values-based approach makes it a great fit for many homeschool families.
While they also offer paid resources and physical books, the free versions are fully comprehensive. The content includes phonics, reading, grammar, art, and geography all wrapped into one program.
How we use it: I printed the PDFs and placed them in a binder for each child. We work through the lessons at our own pace. It’s an excellent all-in-one option that doesn’t require much prep time.
3. Ambleside Online
Best for: Charlotte Mason-style education
If you love the Charlotte Mason method, you’ll definitely want to explore Ambleside Online. This site offers a full literature-based curriculum for grades 1–12. It includes detailed weekly schedules, book lists, and free online texts when available.
Ambleside focuses on living books, narration, habit training, art, music, and nature study—perfect for families who value a gentle, rich, and classical approach to learning.
How we use it: We use Ambleside for read-alouds, poetry, and music appreciation. Even if you don’t follow their entire program, the book lists alone are gold.
4. Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool
Best for: PreK–12th Grade, All-in-One Curriculum
Easy Peasy lives up to its name—it’s a complete, totally free online curriculum for preschool through high school. All subjects are included, and everything is organized into daily lessons that are easy to follow.
You don’t need to plan anything—just start on Day 1 and go from there. It’s a fantastic resource if you’re new to homeschooling or need a simple solution with minimal planning.
How we use it: I use Easy Peasy as a supplement or as a backup on busier weeks when I need something ready to go. It’s also great for independent learners.
5. NASA for Kids
Best for: Science & STEM
NASA's Space Place for Kids is a treasure trove of free space-themed games, printable activities, and videos designed to help children learn about science and astronomy. Topics include the solar system, weather, physics, and engineering—all made fun and kid-friendly.
How we use it: We’ve used NASA’s materials to build unit studies, complete science projects, and explore real-world STEM concepts. It's especially great when studying outer space or during a space-themed week.
6. ReadWriteThink
Best for: Reading, Writing & Language Arts
ReadWriteThink offers hundreds of free lesson plans, printables, and interactive tools designed by literacy experts for students in K–12. You can search by grade level, theme, or learning objective.
What makes this site special is its collection of interactive learning tools—graphic organizers, story maps, poetry tools, and more.
How we use it: We use the story mapping tool for creative writing and their printable organizers for book reports and reading comprehension. It’s a perfect way to add variety to language arts.
7. Scholastic Learn at Home
Best for: Daily themed lessons & reading
During the pandemic, Scholastic Learn at Home launched a free library of daily learning plans organized by grade level. While it was created during school closures, much of the content is still available.
Each day includes a short nonfiction article, story, and related activity—great for kids who enjoy themed lessons and reading-based units.
How we use it: It’s a helpful resource for light learning days or for when we want to switch things up with themed stories.
8. IXL (Free Daily Questions)
Best for: Math & Language Practice
While IXL is mostly a paid platform, they offer free daily questions in each subject area (math, language arts, science, and social studies). It’s a nice supplement for quick review or to reinforce a skill your child is working on.
How we use it: I often use IXL’s free questions as a daily warm-up before diving into our main math curriculum.
9. National Geographic Kids
Best for: Science, Geography, and Culture
National Geographic Kids is packed with educational videos, games, quizzes, and articles about animals, cultures, geography, and science topics. It’s highly visual and fun for curious learners.
How we use it: We’ve used their resources to support our social studies and science lessons—especially animal studies and geography units. It’s also great for early finishers who want something educational but fun.
10. PBS LearningMedia
Best for: High-Quality Educational Videos
PBS LearningMedia offers thousands of free, standards-aligned educational videos, lesson plans, and interactive activities for preschool through 12th grade. Topics range from history and science to arts and current events.
How we use it: Whenever we’re covering a new history or science topic, I like to check PBS first. Their videos are informative, trustworthy, and often beautifully produced.
Final Thoughts
Homeschooling doesn’t need to come with a hefty price tag. With so many incredible free resources available, you can build a well-rounded, engaging, and high-quality education for your children without overspending.
These resources have helped make our homeschooling experience more flexible, fun, and affordable—and I hope they’ll do the same for you!
Be sure to bookmark this post so you can revisit these links as needed. Whether you’re planning a full unit study or just need something new to break up the routine, these tools are perfect for supporting your homeschool journey.
Let’s keep the list growing!
Do you have a favorite free homeschool resource that I didn’t mention? Share it in the comments below—I’d love to hear what’s working for your family!
~Cleverly Kindred❤️
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