We are so excited – cue the drum roll please – this year’s Top 100 Educational Resources is here!
You may wonder what the big deal is… well, it’s simple really! Homeschoolers spend a lot of time looking for a good curriculum that will fit their specific needs, and with all the resources available – that’s a BIG job!
This is where the Top 100 comes in – with access to homeschoolers all over the country, we can get nominations for homeschool resources, websites, and curriculum that help us know what homeschoolers think are the “cream of the crop!”
We’ve tweaked a few things this year to make our Top 100 list even more useful for the homeschooling family.
So, what are we waiting for? Let’s dive in!
Language Arts
Time4Writing’s online curriculum is designed with the modern writing student in mind. Your student’s learning will begin from the very first time he or she logs in! Everything from grammar to essays is taught by our team of certified teachers who assess each student’s writing and provide encouraging feedback on every assignment.
The Easy Grammar System uses a straightforward approach to teach grammar by eliminating prepositions. This works well to help simplify grammar learning. It's easy to teach with just 5-10 minutes needed each day.
How can our children learn history, appreciate literature, and grasp complicated mathematical and scientific concepts if they can't read? Really, reading is a NECESSITY. Reading Kingdom helps you help your child to mastery this necessity!
VocabularySpellingCity is a game-based website and app used by K-12 students to practice vocabulary, spelling, phonics, and writing. Students will feel like they’re playing while they master each new word list, using more than 40 spelling and vocabulary games.
Classical education is like a very large museum with many beautiful, wonder-filled rooms that could be studied over a lifetime. It is a long tradition of education that has emphasized the seeking after of truth, goodness, and beauty and the study of the liberal arts and the great books. Perfect for the homeschooler looking for a classical education!
Math
There are over 8,000 worksheets and almost 20 million visitors have stopped by looking for help with multiplication or word problems or Roman numerals or some other math topic! From fractions to multiplication tables you are sure to grab worksheets that will help you find math success!
If your child is already using the Singapore Mathematics Method, tutoring can serve to reinforce what your child has learned and challenge your child further. If your child would like to be challenged further, our tutors can further your child's learning with one on one challenging sessions.
Beestar has provided innovative online services to help students achieve excellence for 15 years. Through its curriculum-based weekly exercises in Science, Reading, Math, Vocabulary, Gifted Math and Social Studies, students can effectively master the core knowledge and skills taught in school or home school. Beestar's motivational recognition every week brings a lot of fun to learning.
CTCMath is an interactive online math curriculum used by over 210,000 students. Provides over 57,000 interactive questions and over 1,367 animated lessons ranging from K to 12.
History and Geography
Science STEM/STEAM
These online science courses offer students something they can use in a way that can be readily understood without taking forever to do it. So if you are looking for homeschool, high school, online science courses in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Anatomy – you’ve come to the right place!
Science4Us is an online science program for kids K-2nd Grade. It’s a program that helps you provide a solid S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math) foundation for your kids. Plus, it teaches science while building literacy skills, which is an extra bonus.
Learning to program is just like learning any language. The earlier you start, the easier it is. Kids can use Bitsbox as soon as they can read and write. Over a million kids have built apps on our website, and we have subscribers in over 70 countries. Perfect for kids 6-12.
Power Homeschool course materials are standards-based and provide a full online learning experience in each subject area. Each student may take up to six courses simultaneously and the selection of courses may be adjusted at any time. Registration is open year round and you can subscribe at any time!
CodaKid students learn professional computer coding languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Java while using the same tools used at companies like Google, Facebook, and Intel. Kids get to make professional grade games and software while earning badges and being awarded points! Kids rave about CodaKid!
Apologia offers Christian text-based science courses as well as Apologia Academy. Through live courses and self-paced courses, with Apologia Academy your student is sure to find a perfect fit for the science learning they need.
Electives and Foreign Language
Breaking the Barrier blends the rigor of serious content with simplicity, clarity, and a student-friendly voice. The tone is informal and conversational – a one-on-one session between teacher and student. By the end of our series, students will have practiced every important topic in the Spanish, French, or English language.
Choose from more than 170 highschool, middle school and credit recovery courses in online or print-only correspondence formats, with many online courses featuring a textbook or workbook component. Enroll any time of the year in a full course load, or choose individual courses to supplement a traditional or homeschool curriculum. Tuition is affordable, and monthly payment options are available.
Rosetta Stone Homeschool foreign language learning curriculum is designed with your child’s success in mind. Trusted around the world, our technology promotes long-term retention and correct pronunciation without memorization or drills.
Early Learning
Whether you’re looking for a complete curriculum for a language-based home-preschool experience, hours of high-quality family time, or something in between, Get Ready 4 Kindergarten has a program for you.
An award-winning and comprehensive online curriculum for PreK to 12th Grade. The Time4Learning curriculum not only includes a customizable learning experience, but also interactive lessons, printable worksheets, detailed reporting, and much more. Members can stop, start, or pause anytime.
Reading Eggs is the multi-award winning reading program for ages 2 to 13 that uses scientific research to help children learn to read, in just weeks! The program is designed by experts to deliver fast and proven results to prepare children for school in the best way possible.
From incentive and chore charts, daily checklists, and ID bands, to potty training, games and stickers, Kenson Kids’ products help parents, teachers, and caregivers positively influence behavior, manners, and self-esteem, while helping all children thrive at home, school, and in life!
Special Needs Homeschooling
Is your child struggling with reading, spelling, writing, or math? Worried your “late-bloomer” actually needs intervention? Wings to Soar Online Academy specializes in helping dyslexics and other outside-the-box learners gain skills and confidence through custom Path to Success™ Learning Plans for K-12th. Get started with free Just-Right Level™ Assessments today!
From incentive and chore charts, daily checklists, and ID bands, to potty training, games and stickers, Kenson Kids’ products help parents, teachers, and caregivers positively influence behavior, manners, and self-esteem, while helping all children thrive at home, school, and in life!
Multiple Subjects/ Online Homeschooling
Acellus Academy provides instruction online through distance education via the Acellus Learning System. Acellus, a program of the International Academy of Science, is an online learning system that has been used to provide primary instruction to millions of students in thousands of schools throughout the United States.
An award-winning and comprehensive online curriculum for PreK to 12th Grade. The Time4Learning curriculum not only includes a customizable learning experience, but also interactive lessons, printable worksheets, detailed reporting, and much more. Members can stop, start, or pause anytime.
Power Homeschool course materials are standards-based and provide a full online learning experience in each subject area. Each student may take up to six courses simultaneously and the selection of courses may be adjusted at any time.
Your child is unique; shouldn’t their education be as one-of-a-kind as they are? Bridgeway Academy has been offering accredited, personalized homeschooling programs for grades Pre-K-12 since 1989. Their proven method combines the best in homeschool curriculum based on your child’s learning style, support from academic experts, and top-notch accreditation to ensure every child gets just what they need in a format that makes learning come alive.
Classical Academic Press has resources to help homeschoolers give their students a classical education. From texts to online courses Classical Academic Press is sure to meet your classical homeschooling needs.
Among the top virtual K12 online schools in America, we are one of the best online schools for homeschoolers. The learning methodology allows all these students flexibility to attend their classes online from any place, any time, at their own pace. Our online high schooling programs are flexible and meet the individual needs of each student.
Experience learning without limits and find your perfect online curriculum companion with Elephango. No more searching for project ideas, lessons, and supplements! Choose from thousands of lessons — organized by learning style and subject — that take learning to new heights. Designed to create confident students who explore ideas, try new things, and aren't afraid to fail. Spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and build confidence, through life-changing online learning.
JOIN TODAY! It's absolutely FREE and you can trust us to never use your contact info for anything other than to bring you the greatest homeschool curriculum values on earth. Then share and tell your homeschool friends and groups about the Co-op. The more members we have, the greater our purchasing power, the more services we can provide, and the deeper the discounts we can get for our homeschool curriculum!
FreedomProject Academy is a fully accredited, online, Classical school that is Faithfully Educating America. FPA is grounded in the Judeo-Christian belief system, offering more than 100 live classes for students in Kindergarten-High School. FPA can help with one class or a full curriculum. View the full list of accredited classes here.
K12 is the trusted provider of online learning for many virtual public schools, as well as school from home. Tuition-free education at home with K12 powered schools. Visit K12 now. K12’s public schools offer online, tuition-free education. Visit our online website now.
CHSH contains free teaching resources as well as the option to become part of a subscription service. There are two levels available within the subscription service a yearly option and a lifetime option.
Beestar has provided innovative online services to help students achieve excellence for 15 years. Through its curriculum-based weekly exercises in Science, Reading, Math, Vocabulary, Gifted Math and Social Studies, students can effectively master the core knowledge and skills taught in school or home school. Beestar's motivational recognition every week brings a lot of fun to learning.
Excel High School is an award-winning school that serves grades 6-12 with affordable, accredited, online schooling options. Founded in 2004, Excel has helped thousands of students graduate and realize success in college and the workplace. As a nationally recognized leader in online education, Excel serves families nationwide and worldwide with high-quality online middle school and high school courses.
Northgate Academy is an affordable, premier, regionally accredited online high school that serves grades 9-12 from a Christian worldview. Northgate Academy offers college preparatory programs designed to prepare students for success in college and life. The Academy offers open enrollment for students nationwide and worldwide interested in attending a high-quality, community-focused, high school.
Homeschool Testing/ Test Prep
Beestar.org is an innovative online math and reading curriculum provider for kids! Beestar has helped children all over find success with learning.
Technology and Coding
InnovatorsTribe.com is the perfect online resource for students grades 5-9 who want to learn how to DESIGN, BUILD and CREATE the world of tomorrow. All courses are online and are packed with exciting hands-on activities and interactive multi-media.
Learning to program is just like learning any language. The earlier you start, the easier it is. Kids can use Bitsbox as soon as they can read and write. Over a million kids have built apps on our website, and we have subscribers in over 70 countries. Perfect for kids 6-12.
CodaKid students learn professional computer coding languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Java while using the same tools used at companies like Google, Facebook, and Intel. Kids get to make professional grade games and software while earning badges and being awarded points! Kids rave about CodaKid!
Code Avengers, is an interactive website for K-12 students which helps build key 21-century skills including computer programming, critical thinking, and problem-solving, through the use of story-based, engaging online courses and activities.
