Free Homeschool Resources: Games, Worksheets and More
You can homeschool well on a very small budget. The best free homeschool resources are your local library, quality free learning games and printable worksheets, educational content from public broadcasters and government education sites, and the world around you. Here is how to make the most of free resources, including everything on this site.
Free learning games on this site
All of our games are free, need no sign-up and work on phones, tablets and computers. They are designed for short, focused practice, which makes them a good fit for a homeschool warm-up or a reward after a lesson.
| Subject | Games to try |
|---|---|
| Number and calculation | Addition Adventure, Subtraction Sprint, Times Tables Challenge, Division Dash |
| Fractions and measurement | Fraction Pizza, Telling Time, Money Match, Measure It! |
| Reading and English | Sight Words, Spelling Bee, Read & Answer, Homophone Heroes |
| Science and the world | Solar System Quiz, Amazing Human Body, Continents & Oceans, World Capitals Quiz |
| Thinking skills | Code the Robot, Sudoku for Kids, Memory Match |
The Daily Maths Challenge
The Daily Maths Challenge is a fresh set of questions every day. It makes an easy routine starter: same time, same place, a few minutes of mental maths to get brains warmed up. Keep a note of scores to see improvement over a term.
Printable worksheets
Our free printable worksheets are handy for written practice, quiet time or days away from screens. Popular sets include times tables (for example the 7 times table), addition within 10, subtraction within 100 and telling the time, from o’clock and half past to five-minute intervals. Completed worksheets also make good samples for your homeschool records.
Badges for motivation
Children can earn badges as they play. Badges give a sense of progress and a natural reason to come back. Some families tie a badge goal to a small reward or a weekly “celebration” at the end of Friday lessons.
Parent guides
Our parent guides explain how to teach tricky topics step by step, such as telling the time, place value, fractions and counting money. Each guide links to matching games.
Other free resources worth using
Your local library
The library is the single most valuable free homeschool resource. Borrow fiction, non-fiction, audiobooks and magazines. Many libraries also offer free e-books, online databases, story times, maker spaces, holiday programmes and homework help. Ask a librarian about anything they offer for home educators.
Public broadcasters
National public broadcasters often publish free educational videos, programmes and learning websites linked to school subjects. They are generally high quality and ad-free.
Government and education department sites
Many education departments publish curriculum documents, learning resources and sample activities online for free. These are also useful for checking what children of a similar age typically learn.
Museums, galleries and parks
Many museums and galleries have free entry or free days, plus education programmes and online collections. National parks, botanic gardens and nature reserves are wonderful for science and geography.
Everyday life
Cooking teaches measurement and fractions. Shopping teaches money and estimation. Gardening teaches science. Planning a trip teaches maps, time and budgeting. These real-world tasks make learning stick.
A sample week using only free resources
| Day | Maths | English | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Daily Maths Challenge, then a times tables worksheet | Library book read-aloud and discussion | Science topic from a library book |
| Tuesday | Cooking: measuring and fractions | Spelling Bee and a short journal entry | Park or nature walk |
| Wednesday | Money Match, then a shopping trip | Read & Answer passages | Public broadcaster history programme |
| Thursday | Telling the time worksheet | Write a letter to a relative | Museum or gallery visit |
| Friday | Speed Maths and a quick review | Independent reading | Art, music or a family quiz |
Nothing on this plan costs money, yet it covers maths, reading, writing, science, history and the arts across the week.
How to use free resources well
- Start with a plan. Decide what your child needs to learn, then choose resources to match, rather than collecting resources first.
- Do not overload. A few good resources used consistently beat dozens used once.
- Mix formats. Combine books, hands-on activities, worksheets and short game sessions.
- Keep screen time purposeful. Use games for short practice bursts with a clear goal.
- Record what you use. A quick note helps with planning and any record-keeping your local rules require.
Frequently asked questions
Can you homeschool for free?
Yes, many families homeschool on a very small budget using libraries, free online learning games and worksheets, public broadcaster content and everyday activities. Some costs, such as exams or outings, may come up later.
Are these learning games really free?
Yes. All games, worksheets and the Daily Maths Challenge on this site are free to use, with no sign-up needed to play.
What is the best free homeschool resource?
Your local library is usually the most valuable, offering books, e-books, audiobooks and often free programmes. Pair it with short daily practice in maths and reading.