top of page
Marc Mezzacca

Free Homeschooling Resources and Lesson Plans for All Ages


How can I homeschool for free? Where can I get free or low cost lesson plans? How can I get free homeschool supplies? These are questions many parents found themselves asking when COVID-19 flipped their children’s education upside down. Homeschooling your children can be an incredibly challenging but deeply rewarding journey, regardless of whether you started during the pandemic or not. Here at CouponFollow, we admire the grit and resourcefulness of homeschooling educators, so we want to do everything we can to help make it a more manageable schooling option. We have created a massive collection of free homeschooling resources, including free lesson plans, free printable worksheets, free homeschool activities, and much more.


What Resources Do I Need for Homeschooling?

To get started, here are some excellent general homeschooling resources to explore that can help you provide a free, high-quality education that has been given a gold star by homeschooling experts:

  • OER Commons — OER Commons is a public digital library of tens of thousands of free educational resources that has been built through contributions from educators around the globe. Every possible topic and every kind of educational material is covered; you can find free lesson plans on anything from why flamingos are pink to human anatomy and physiology.

  • How to Homeschool for Free by ThoughtCo. — This is a fantastic launch pad to reputable, comprehensive homeschooling resources that are available online for no cost, such as Khan Academy, Ambleside Online, Scholastic Learn at Home, and Smithsonian Learning Lab.

  • 18 Helpful Resources for Parents Homeschooling Their Children by Prodigy — The freedom of teaching from home can be both wonderful and overwhelming. This resource guides parents through the fundamentals of homeschooling to establish a solid foundation. It also lists well-established websites that are embraced by the homeschooling community.

  • 30 Frugal or Free Homeschooling Resources by Our Small Hours — Experienced homeschool educator Allison shares her favorite resources that have enabled her to deliver top-notch education to her children without breaking the bank.

  • One Million Free Printable Worksheets for Kids — Find a vast collection of free printable activities for all ages, including toddler, preschool, kindergarten, junior high, and beyond. There are also countless free activities to explore on every topic imaginable — it is truly a smorgasbord of fun!

  • 37 Amazing Sources for Free Teacher Resources by We Are Teachers — This is a wonderful roundup of free education websites, such as Amazon Ignite, Arts Edge, Code.org, and more.

  • Free Online Virtual Schools by Homeschool.com — You can find free virtual schools in practically every state on this list. With virtual schools, the state and certified teachers are responsible for providing the required instruction to students. Parents are considered to be learning coaches who can help children work through assignments when needed.

  • The Homeschool Philosophies Quiz — The Home School Legal Defense Association has provided a quiz to help you discover what homeschool styles and homeschool methods align with your beliefs and your children’s needs.

  • Fun Kids Digital Radio and Online — Fun Kids provides a joyful, eclectic mix of educational podcasts, live radio, games and quizzes, and free printable coloring sheets. This would be a great site to allow kids to explore and listen on a rainy day.

  • Sesame Street — Many of us grew up learning at home thanks to our beloved friends on Sesame Street. Students can enjoy preschool educational games that teach about rhymes, letters, counting, animals, and more on this site.

  • PBSKids.org — Take advantage of free educational games with a diverse and captivating cast of characters — you can find Spanish games, measurement games, reading games, social studies games, vocabulary games, and even games you can play together!

  • Time for Kids — Time for Kids provides current news reading for students ages K-6. Children can learn about the world in real time while developing crucial reading and vocabulary skills.

  • 4-H at Home Hands-on Activities for Kids — Since 4-H is a network of youth organizations with a mission to enable youth to reach their fullest potential, of course their website is bursting with free homeschooling resources! You can find free educational activities for every grade and every topic with ease thanks to the intuitive layout of the site.

  • New York Times — The Learning Network — This teaching treasure trove provides both free activities for students and free resources for teachers that are in line with current events. Students can take vocab quizzes, absorb daily lessons, and respond to writing prompts.

  • Smithsonian Learning Lab — The Smithsonian Learning Lab provides millions of digital distance learning resources gathered from the Smithsonian’s research centers, museums, libraries, archives, and more. You can access collections of lessons and activities that have been pre-packaged by Smithsonian museum educators and classroom teachers.

  • Crayola Free Coloring Pages — Coloring is fun for students of all ages, including grownups! You can find free printable coloring pages on topics such as celebrations, animals, science, and social studies.


Free Homeschooling Resources for Math

Homeschooling math can be a challenging endeavor, but fortunately, there are a wealth of free and readily available math homeschooling resources around the web. We have gathered free math homeschooling worksheets, free math games, free math tests and quizzes, and much more to help simplify and complement your math homeschooling journey:



Math Lesson Plans

  • Lesson Plans by Teacher.org — Explore printable and downloadable math lesson plans for every school grade provided by real teachers working across the United States. It’s a well-organized resource, so you can find the appropriate grade and topic with ease.

  • Math and ELA Lesson Plan Resources by Lumos Learning — These lesson plans include sample questions, videos, educational apps, PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and more.


Math Worksheets

  • Free Math Worksheets by Math-Drills — An extensive collection of more than 58,000 free math worksheets covers a broad range of topics, including number sense, pre-algebra, geometry, money concepts, and measurements.

  • Worksheets by Math Games — You can find 29 preschool math worksheets, 66 kindergarten math worksheets, 157 grade 7 math worksheets, and tons more here.

  • Search Printable Math Worksheets by Education.comEducation.com offers a fantastic collection of math worksheets, math games, math guided lessons, and math lesson plans for ages preschool to 8th grade.

  • Free Math Worksheets by Khan Academy — Here are more than 100,000 free practice questions that Khan Academy describes as “more instantaneous, more interactive, and more fun!” All ages and topics are covered, from early math to linear algebra.

  • Math Worksheets by MathIsFun.com — This site has math worksheets on addition, decimals, algebra, and more. You can also find a math dictionary, simple math puzzles, and math games.

  • Free Math Webquests From Teachers Pay Teachers — Math worksheets, webquests, and other hands-on activities developed by teachers can be found on this site, which features a rating system so you can select high-quality resources that have been vetted by other educators.

  • Dad’s Worksheets — This is an absolutely massive collection of free math worksheets, calculators, printables, tools, and games. The site has served millions of teachers, tutors, and parents since 2008.

  • Common Core Sheets — On this site is a massive collection of free printable math worksheets that cover every topic imaginable, all aligned with Common Core standards.


Math Quizzes

  • Mathematics Quizzes by Mathopolis.com — Mathopolis offers quizzes for grades 2 through 8 as well as high school geometry, high school statistics, algebra, and university-level math.

  • Interactive Math Quizzes for Children — Interactive math quizzes here are arranged according to grade levels, from preschool to 8th grade. This collection offers opportunities for teacher-assisted self-practice.


Math Games and Math Puzzles


Free Homeschooling Resources for English

There are so many wonderful ways to teach language arts at home. Not only does it broaden a student’s ability to comprehend and appreciate the world around them, but it also can strengthen the bond between parent and child. Here is a list of free language arts resources for students of all ages:


  • 56 Free Language Arts Resources for Homeschoolers by Our Small Hours

  • My Favorite Homeschool Language Arts Resources by The Homeschool Mom

  • Celebrate a Book — This site makes reading fun and interactive with book lists for kids and teens, online book clubs, book reviews, and more.

  • CommonLit.org — CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization with the goal to provide all students with the “reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond.” There are more than 2,000 high-quality free reading passages available for grades 3-12 that are complemented with lessons and assessment tools. There are even units by grade on thought-provoking topics such as “In or Out: Our Struggle to Belong” and “Free Speech and Social Media.”

  • Library of Congress — The Library of Congress offers extensive free classroom materials as well as professional development to help educators make the most of the vast collection.


English Lesson Plans


Language Arts Worksheets


Language Arts Quizzes

  • Vocabulary Quizzes From Bergen Community College — This site has a variety of vocabulary lists and vocabulary quizzes geared toward early learners.

  • Test Your Word Knowledge — Students can take this word knowledge test provided by the Victoria University of Wellington to help their educators determine areas of strength or weakness and prepare a suitable vocabulary lesson plan.


Language Arts Games and Puzzles


Free Homeschooling Resources for Social Studies

Social studies and geography education is vital because it helps students understand the world that they are part of, the history that brought us to the present day, and the people around the globe who create a magnificent mosaic of humanity. Here is a list of free social studies resources and free geography resources to help open up the world to your students:


Social Studies Lesson Plans


Social Studies Worksheets

  • Search Printable Social Studies Worksheets — You’re sure to find the perfect free social studies worksheet among the 1,934 that Education.com offers! They are categorized into topics so that you can find U.S. history worksheets, economics worksheets, and geography worksheets with ease.

  • Educator Resources by FacingHistory.org — This site has a wide range of flexible, engaging educational materials on every facet of history. You can find anything from printable social studies handouts to entire free social studies units. For some resources, you may need to create a free account.


Social Studies Quizzes


Social Studies Games and Puzzles

  • Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government — Games — Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government is a site provided by the Government Publishing Office, which has received the Association for Library Service to Children “A Great Website for Kids” distinction.

  • Civic Education Quizzes From iCivics — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor founded iCivics in 2009 to “ensure that all Americans have the knowledge and will to participate in our unique experiment in self-government.” It provides high-quality, nonpartisan free resources to more than 9 million students each year. It counts Harvard and other esteemed universities among its partners!

  • Social Studies Games From PBS Kids — Students can travel the world, learn about culture and history, and develop storytelling and interview skills through these games.


Geography Lesson Plans


Geography Worksheets


Geography Games

  • Guess the Place — Students from grades 3-12+ can play this guessing game that uses questions and maps to identify a city, state, country, or physical feature on any continent.

  • Educational Games by Osher Map Library — Explore nine free geography games that you can download and print. Even building the game together can be a fun problem-solving challenge for your students.


Free Homeschooling Resources for Science

Homeschooling science can be so fun and rewarding, as many students are as naturally curious about Earth’s wonders and creatures as they are about outer space. Science homeschooling also lends itself to thrilling hands-on experiments that can help students discover and embrace all of their senses. Teaching science at home can also be a daunting task because there are so many topics to cover, from earth science and biology to astronomy and physics. We have collected free homeschooling resources for earth science, free resources for physical science, biology homeschool resources, and much more:



Science Lesson Plans


Science Worksheets and Science Activities

  • Learning Space With NASA at Home — Children can learn how to build a cardboard rover or make a solar system directly from the ultimate science authority. The activities provided span all grades. Check out their standards-aligned lessons for educators, where you will discover a “universe” of free educational activities on science, technology, engineering, and math.

  • 40 Fifth-Grade Science Projects That Will Blow Your Students’ Minds — Doing science projects at home is a tried-and-true way to help children comprehend complex science topics while having fun.

  • Exploratorium Science Snacks — What are “Science Snacks”? They are “hands-on, teacher-tested activities that bring explorations of natural phenomena into the classroom and home.” They are meant to be inexpensive and easy to set up, making them perfect cheap homeschool science activities.

  • The Farmer’s Almanac for Kids — Find 40+ free stories and science activities for kids on topics such as animals, gardening, and seasons.

  • Science Worksheets From GreatSchools.org — This site has 267 free science worksheets for grades K-5. GreatSchools is a nonprofit organization that supports parents pursuing a quality education for their children.


Science Quizzes


Science Games and Puzzles

  • National Geographic Kids Quizzes — Children can test their knowledge of animals, rocks and minerals, seasons, planets, and much more.

  • Earth Sciences: Fact or Fiction? This is a fun and challenging earth science quiz from Britannica, a worldwide leader in education and knowledge.

  • Math/Science Logic Games and Study Tools — Browse a collection of classic logic games curated by California State University as well as tools for creating your own puzzles, quizzes, and flashcards.

  • Ducksters Earth Science Crossword Puzzle — There are also plenty of other math games, word games, and other types of puzzles to choose from here.

  • Code a Mars Helicopter Video Game — The benefits of coding for kids are as vast as the Milky Way, so challenge your students with this incredible video game coding activity from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

  • Science Games From PBS Kids — These free science games bring students on immersive scientific adventures such as diving with dinosaurs, exploring space with the Cat in the Hat, and cracking codes to get into secret headquarters.


Science Experiments


Celebration and Holiday Homeschooling Printables and Resources


Educational Virtual Field Trips and Tours

Are there any free virtual tours? Absolutely! Educational virtual trips are a fantastic way to entertain, engage, and delight your students right at home. We have curated a collection of free virtual field trips for students to help broaden and enrich the scope of your lessons:


  • 31 Amazing Educational Virtual Field Trips by We Are Teachers — Check out this roundup of free virtual field trips from Kimmie Fink, an experienced educator and curriculum consultant who was the 2009 Puget Sound Teacher of the Year. The trips range from zoos and farms to art museums and planetariums.

  • Six Free Resources for Virtual Field Trips by Edutopia — This guide from curriculum and education technology consultant Monica Burns introduces six free virtual field trip resources as well as guided questions and prompts to spark dynamic discussions.

  • Google Arts and Culture — Google Arts and Culture has partnered with more than 2,500 museums and galleries around the globe to offer virtual tours. Some iconic participants include New York’s Museum of Modern Art and Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum.

  • Take a Virtual Visit to a National Park — A magnificent collection of National Park virtual tours and live webcams across the United States awaits, including Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty.

  • Virtual Yosemite Tour — This breathtaking virtual tour of Yosemite National Park is a perfect complement for a geography lesson.

  • San Diego Zoo Live Cameras — “Oooh” and “awww” over incredible animals at the San Diego Zoo as part of your homeschool science lessons.

3 views
bottom of page