With school having just started for many of you, I thought now would be a good time to offer some great resources we love to help with your back to school…
Whether you’re a homeschooler like me or a parent who wants to help your child succeed in academic areas they struggle in, there are so many great sites that can offer fun, educational, and helpful tools that your kids will love!
I enjoy making my own curriculum, but there are also times when I want a little help. And the kids want some extra fun. These sites are great for both. You can track their progress while you watch them learn, and many of these resources are free or inexpensive to join. I’ve seen my kids make strides in subjects that they don’t usually like when they use online games that approach it from a different perspective.
If you’re looking for something that will boost their math, reading, writing, and language learning, check out the online resources below.
Back to School Online Resources for all Ages
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Night Zookeeper
Teaching language arts is hard because, well, it’s not exciting. Especially grammar. But Night Zookeeper uses stories, videos, and an exciting plot to keep kids engaged and learning.
Through a gamified environment, kids can work on sentence structure, writing, poetry, and even drawing. They read and write and have their work read by tutors who help your child improve.
My kids are all so into Night Zookeeper. They find it fun and don’t even seem to notice that they are learning so much about grammar, spelling, reading, and story development. And you as the parent have access to all their work to see how things are going and what you need to help with.
If you haven’t tried it yet, then sign up for the free 7-day trial. If you like it, get 50% off with this link for a subscription. I highly recommend this for homeschooling parents and parents who want to help their kids improve their reading, writing, and language arts.
Prodigy
This math game is another great one. If your child struggles with math or just doesn’t like it, this is such a huge help.
Through battles won by solving ability-appropriate math problems, players gain prizes and level up. There are houses they can furnish and pets they can acquire, all while learning math in ever-increasing difficulty.
This is a lot of fun for my kids and I can see their progress on my dashboard. This helps me dial in my lessons to what they are still struggling with.
Play free, or become a member and get reports on your child’s progress, weaknesses, and strengths. (25% off for multiple children!)
Duolingo
When it comes to foreign language learning for kids, this app and site are great. Fun and simple, it works on writing, reading, listening, and speaking the language. They have a huge assortment, from school basics like French and Spanish to Mandarin, Latin, and Navajo.
These quick progressive lessons are really great for building language learning. I have used this myself for years and all of my kids do, too, from ages 5 and up. It’s free, or you can become a Plus member after a 14-day free trial.
All-in-One Homeschool
This free site is an all-in-one curriculum that’s perfect for middle and high schoolers. With links already embedded for readings, worksheets, and more, it’s easy to work with and great as kids get into the harder subjects.
I use this with my older 3 children because it is a great organizational tool, with assignments broken up by subject and day, and makes sure I don’t miss anything. The dashboard makes grading easy and with everything there for free, it’s a fantastic resource for older kids.
Check it out here: Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool
EdHelper
This site is great for homeschoolers and kids in school who need a little extra help. It has tons of worksheets, quizzes, journals, study guides, and more for all subjects. You can print info on the Oregon Trail, math puzzles, and writing prompts, and so many other helpful resources.
You can find many things free, or you can become a member for about $40 a year. This isn’t bad if you plan to use this site a lot and want full access. I’ve been one for a few years and don’t regret it at all.
I hope this list of back to school resources helps you find the one that works for your needs. There are many others out there, but these are the ones I use daily and find have the best value.
Happy schooling!
Looking for more schooling resources? Check out these posts for ideas:
13 Online Resources that You and Your Kids Will Love
My Honest Review of Night Zookeeper
12 Ways to Successfully Work at Home with Kids
10 Things to do Before You Start Homeschooling
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