Technology in Homeschooling

Recommended Apps & Tools

Mathematics

• Free:

1. Khan Academy – Comprehensive math lessons for all levels.

2. Desmos – Interactive graphing calculator.

3. GeoGebra – Dynamic geometry and algebra software.

4. Mathway – Step-by-step math problem solver.

5. Photomath – Scans and solves math problems.

6. Coolmath Games – Fun math-based puzzles and logic games.

• Paid:

1. IXL Math – Personalized learning with interactive questions.

2. Prodigy Math – Gamified math learning (does have a free version, but

paid offers a lot more)

3. Math-U-See – Hands-on math curriculum.

4. Beast Academy – Advanced math for gifted learners.

5. Brilliant – Interactive problem-solving courses.

6. Singapore Math – Structured math curriculum.

Science

• Free:

1. PhET Interactive Simulations – Virtual science experiments.

2. NASA Kids’ Club – Space exploration activities.

3. Mystery Science – Free lessons on scientific concepts.

4. National Geographic Kids – Science articles and videos.

5. CK-12 Foundation – Free STEM textbooks and simulations.

6. SciShow Kids (YouTube) – Engaging science videos.

• Paid:

1. BrainPOP Science – Animated science lessons.

2. Generation Genius – Interactive science videos.

3. Exploratorium – Hands-on science activities.

4. Mel Science – Subscription-based science kits.

5. Supercharged Science – Online science curriculum.

6. Curiosity Stream – Science documentaries.

Language Arts

• Free:

1. Project Gutenberg – Free classic literature.

2. ReadWorks – Reading comprehension resources.

3. Storynory – Free audiobooks for kids.

4. Grammarly (Basic) – Grammar and writing assistance.

5. CommonLit – Free reading passages and analysis.

6. LibriVox – Free audiobooks of public domain works.

• Paid:

1. ABCmouse – Early literacy program.

2. Reading Eggs – Phonics-based reading lessons.

3. Hooked on Phonics – Structured reading curriculum.

4. Grammarly Premium – Advanced writing assistance.

5. Night Zookeeper – Creative writing platform.

6. Epic! – Digital library with thousands of books.

History & Social Studies

• Free:

1. CrashCourse (YouTube) – Engaging history lessons.

2. Smithsonian Learning Lab – Historical resources.

3. BBC Bitesize History – Interactive history lessons.

4. DocsTeach – Primary source documents.

5. Google Arts & Culture – Virtual museum tours.

6. National Archives – Free historical documents.

• Paid:

1. Curiosity Stream – History documentaries.

2. History Alive! – Interactive history curriculum.

3. Time4Learning History – Online history courses.

4. Big History Project – Comprehensive history curriculum.

5. Homeschool History (by Notgrass) – Structured history lessons.

6. Liberty Kids (DVD/Streaming) – Animated history series.

Coding & Technology

• Free:

1. Scratch – Beginner-friendly coding platform.

2. Code.org – Interactive coding lessons.

3. MIT App Inventor – App development for beginners.

4. CS First by Google – Free coding curriculum.

5. Khan Academy Computer Science – Coding tutorials.

6. Hour of Code – Short coding challenges.

• Paid:

1. Tynker – Interactive coding for kids.

2. Codecademy – Structured coding courses.

3. Udemy Coding Courses – Affordable coding lessons.

4. Roblox Studio – Game development platform.

5. Minecraft Education Edition – Coding and STEAM learning.

6. LEGO Mindstorms – Robotics and coding kits.