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Homeschool resources I genuinely love

These are the sites, apps and curriculum we actually open in our home. Most of them are free.

Golden Rai Resources
Free & paidPre-K – 3rd

Starfall

Playful phonics, reading and early math games my little ones actually ask for.

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FreePre-K – K

LeapFrog Letter Factory Playlist

The letter-sounds videos that made phonics click here. Easy screen time with a purpose.

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FreePre-K – 8th

Core Knowledge Curriculum

Full, well-sequenced curriculum downloads — language arts, history and science.

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FreePre-K – 12th

Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

A complete Christian homeschool plan laid out day by day. Wonderful place to start.

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FreeAges 2 – 8

Khan Academy Kids

Gentle early learning app for reading, math and social-emotional skills.

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FreeAll ages

Under the Home

Faith-centered lessons and family resources with a strong biblical worldview.

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FreeK – 12th

Khan Academy

Our go-to for math practice and filling in gaps at every level.

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Free & paidMiddle – High

Turning Point Education

Curriculum and study materials for teaching civics, faith and history at home.

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Free3rd – 12th

iCivics

Government and civics games that make citizenship interesting for older kids.

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FreeAll ages

Freedom Homeschooling

A huge directory of free curriculum by subject. Bookmark this one.

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Free3rd – 12th

CK-12

Interactive math and science textbooks with practice built right in.

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Golden Rai Resources

Resources I'm creating

These are mine — made at our own kitchen table. A few are still in progress, and I'd rather share them finished than rushed.

Parent-to-Parent Homeschool Help

Let’s Figure Out What’s Not Working

Every homeschool struggle looks a little different.

You don’t need to have the right words or know exactly why something is happening. Just tell me what you’re seeing, what you’ve already tried, and what your child seems to connect with.

We’ll look at the practical pieces together and figure out what may be worth changing next.

My approach

Children are different. Their interests are different. The way they connect with learning is different.

The learning goal still matters. The path can change.

If the same skill can be taught with cars, beans, hair scrunchies, dinosaurs, Barbie accessories, sharks, hands-on activities, conversation, or another approach that makes sense to that child, we can use that. That is part of the beauty and fun of homeschooling.

We’re not lowering the standard. We’re changing the way we reach it.

Same skill. Different child. Different path.

Describe what is actually happening as best you can.

Subject, assignment, time of day, type of activity, or part of the routine.

For example: refuses, stares at the page, says ‘I don’t know,’ gets distracted, argues, rushes, shuts down, leaves, guesses, or something else.

What subjects, activities, environments, or teaching styles seem to go better?

Favorite toys, games, animals, characters, hobbies, sports, shows, books, topics, collections, activities, or things they could talk about all day.

Worksheets, textbook, videos, read-alouds, manipulatives, games, writing, discussion, computer work, hands-on activities, etc.

Also include how much work they are expected to complete at one time.

For example: answering verbally, shortening the work, reading directions aloud, using objects instead of paper, choosing the topic, working beside you, or giving two choices.

Less arguing? Starting more easily? Finishing one lesson? More confidence? Understanding the skill? Enjoying school again?