Resources: Homeschool Parents
- Home Educators Resource Directory (resources for the Home Educator)
- Oregon Home Education Network (resources for Oregon homeschoolers)
- 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
- Oregon 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
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
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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 kids 
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
These resources have been compiled for your convenience. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement from Village Home. If you have a high-quality, ideally free resource link to share, please send an email to info(at)villagehome.org.