50 favorite resources for kids learning at home
The sheer quantity of learning resource available for for kids can feel overwhelming. We’ve sorted through tens of thousands of comments from secular homeschoolers to find the top 50 resources that smart, savvy parents - who are thoughtfully engaged in their children’s learning - consistently love. These products stand out for their ease of use, innovative pedagogy, accuracy of information - and the joy of learning they spark in children. Looking for something you don’t see here? Contact us and a learning specialist will be happy to help direct you to the right resource for your family.
Our favorite…
Accredited online school
Oak Meadow https://www.oakmeadow.com/
Academic readiness standards
Understood.org Academic Readiness
https://www.understood.org/pages/en/learning-thinking-differences/signs-symptoms/academic-readiness/
All-in-one Curriculum
Khan App Kids (for PreK-2nd)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/khan-academy-kids/id1378467217
or Khan Academy for older kids https://www.khanacademy.org/
All-in-one curriculum for children with ADHD
Blossom And Root
https://blossomandroot.com/
All-in-one curriculum for autistic children and/or children on the spectrum
Moving Beyond the Page
https://www.modulo.app/all-resources/moving-beyond-the-page
All-in-one nature-based curriculum
Blossom And Root
https://blossomandroot.com/
Art
Deep Space Sparkle
https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/
Art history
Art History Kids
https://www.arthistorykids.com/
Assessment tool
Mobymax
https://www.mobymax.com/
Book to get started
Brave Learner
https://thebravelearner.com/
Coding
Scratch
https://scratch.mit.edu/
Computers (inexpensive or free)
PCs for People
https://www.pcsforpeople.org/
Creative writing
Night Zookeeper
https://www.nightzookeeper.com/
Cursive handwriting
Handwriting Without Tears Cursive Handwriting
https://shopping.lwtears.com/LWTstore/s/product/cursive-success-2022-student-edition
Developmental Milestones
Understood.org Developmental Milestones
https://www.understood.org/pages/en/learning-thinking-differences/signs-symptoms/developmental-milestones/
Ecology/environmental science
Real Science Odyssey’s Earth and the Environment
https://www.pandiapress.com/product/real-science-odyssey-earth-environment-1/
Educational board game
Wildcraft
https://learningherbs.com/wildcraft/
Educational podcast
Wow In The World
https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world
Facebook learning community & support group
Sea Homeschoolers
https://www.facebook.com/seahomeschoolers/
Financial literacy
Money Munch Kids
https://www.moneymunchkids.com/
Foreign Language
Duo Lingo https://www.duolingo.com/
Free and discounted curriculum
Homeschool Buyer’S Co-Op
https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/
Handwriting
Handwriting Without Tears
https://www.lwtears.com/hwt
History
Curiosity Chronicles
https://www.curiositychronicles.org/
Language Arts
Brave Writer
https://bravewriter.com/
Latin
Minimus, Followed By Cambridge Latin for more advanced students
http://www.minimus-etc.co.uk/
Live classes
Outschool
https://outschool.com/
Math
Singapore Math
https://www.singaporemath.com/at-home-learning
Orton-Gillingham curriculum for children with dyslexia
Logic Of English
https://www.logicofenglish.com/
Physical Activity
Cosmic Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Public speaking
Toastmasters Junior
https://www.toastmasters.org/education/youth-leadership-program
Reading
Teach Your Monster To Read
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
Reading for children with dyslexia
All About Reading
https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/
Reading comprehension
Build Your Library
https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Robotics
Arduino Robotics Kit
https://www.arduino.cc/education
Science
Mystery Science
https://mysteryscience.com/
Sex ed
Amaze
https://amaze.org/
Social studies
Blossom And Root Social Studies
https://blossomandroot.com/tag/social-studies/
Side gig for parents working from home with kids
Outschool
https://outschool.com/teach#usVxSsChnc
Side gigs for parents who are teachers
SideHustle for teachers
https://www.sidehustlenation.com/best-side-hustles-for-teachers/
Social-Emotional Curriculum
Big Life Journal
https://biglifejournal.com/
Spanish
Calico Spanish
https://calicospanish.com/
Theater
Master Class
https://www.masterclass.com/
Tutors
Chelsea International Education
https://www.chelseainternationaleducation.com/
Typing
Typing.Com
https://www.typing.com/
US History
Blossom And Root American History
https://blossomandroot.com/us-history-with-blossom-and-root/
Vocabulary
Wordly Wise
http://wordlywise3000.com/
Work-from-home jobs
Sidehusl https://sidehusl.com/
World history
Curiosity Chronicles
https://www.curiositychronicles.org/
Writing composition
Brave Writer https://bravewriter.com/
Youtube channel
Crash Course Kids
https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
