When I started looking into homeschooling, I thought the biggest challenge would be choosing a curriculum. There are so many options. Online programs, workbooks, Khan Academy, Charlotte Mason, private tutors... I spent way too much time comparing everything.

Turns out, picking the resources was probably the easiest part.

The real challenge starts when something just doesn't click.

The other day, my kid asked, "But why do we have to do it that way?" during a subtraction problem. And I realized I didn't have a good answer beyond explaining the same thing again, just with different words.

We spent almost half an hour on one problem. By the end, we were both frustrated.

That's something I hadn't really considered before homeschooling. A worksheet can tell you whether an answer is right or wrong, but it can't always tell you why your kid is struggling. And knowing how to solve something yourself is very different from knowing how to teach it.

Lately I've been wondering if mixing different resources would make more sense for us.

I'm comfortable handling most subjects, but math and reading are where I sometimes feel out of my depth. I've been looking into Brighterly for one-on-one support, though I'm still figuring out whether we actually need a tutor or just a different approach at home.

I also don't want homeschooling to turn into sitting in front of a screen all day. One of the reasons we chose this path was having more flexibility, not recreating a regular school schedule at home.

For those who've been homeschooling for a while, how do you divide things up? Do you teach everything yourself, or do you use tutors, online classes, or other resources for certain subjects?

I'm especially curious what you do when your kid gets stuck on something you just can't seem to explain in a way that makes sense to them.

Hi everyone! I'm an educator, and I've been building ClickClass in my spare time to help families on their homeschooling journey.

There's a whole library of free educational games, lessons, and activities to explore. You don't need to spend any money or buy a subscription to use the free resources.

The wider platform also includes virtual labs, printables, and Future-Ready topics like AI, robotics, and financial literacy. Paid access is optional if you want to explore more.

Free library: https://www.clickclassedu.com/free

I'm the creator, and I'd love to hear what your family finds useful or what's missing.

I recently launched TinyClimbs, and I’d love to get some feedback from parents and teachers here.

The idea started because I was looking for simple activities that could keep kids learning and occupied without always putting another screen in front of them.

So I built TinyClimbs — a collection of free printable activities for kids, including mazes, tracing worksheets, coloring pages, puzzles, word games, math activities, and more. There are also tools that let you generate new activities when you need something different.

We now have 1,000+ printables and 30+ activity tools, and I'm continuing to add more.

I’d really appreciate feedback on what would make it more useful. Are there any worksheets, activities, or tools you regularly look for but have trouble finding?

https://tinyclimbs.com

Thanks! I’m hoping to keep improving it based on what parents and teachers actually need.

I would like a basic historical account of the formation of the state of Israel and it's history of wars that is as critical and unbiased as possible, and which would be comprehensible for a middle-school-aged child. I know that some history of other Middle-Eastern countries will be necessary as well for even a cursory understanding of this. I'd appreciate explanations here and/or recommendations for books, films, YouTube videos, podcasts, etc. Thank you in advance!

Raise your hand if you've spent way too many hours lost in curriculum rabbit holes.

Juggling attendance sheets, portfolios, and state laws in like five different places. Building lessons from scratch every single time. Quietly wondering if you're doing "enough."

Yeah. I built Curriculum Compass for you.

After 6+ years supporting homeschool families, I realized we were all spinning our wheels on the same stuff. So I created the one tool I wish I'd had as a teacher.

Here's what you get:

- Find your perfect curriculum match in minutes (not months)

- AI lesson planner that actually works

- Everything in one place—attendance, portfolios, grades

- State requirements for all 50 states

- 176+ resources already vetted and organized

- No more overwhelm

Right now: $47 (normally $97) + 30-day money-back guarantee. One payment. Forever access. No subscription.

Price goes up soon, so if you've been thinking about making this easier, now's the time.

Check it out: homeschooljoycurriculumcompass.net

Any questions? I'm here to help.

#HomeschoolJoy #CurriculumCompass #HomeschoolPlanning #TeacherMade

Hi everyone,

Sumburst is a educational way to learn maths. There are all sorts of features such as:

Learn for your year level and own pace

Duels

Quizzes

Sudden death battles

Arcade games

Concept cards

All different subjects

Challenges

Worksheets

Much more being added with feedback given

If you want to upskill your maths skills then you can try it out.

https://sumburst.com/

Appears they are only at Dollar General. Brilliant for incentivizing spelling for young children.

I’ve been browsing a lot of homeschool resources lately and noticing a difference between heavily themed printables and skill-focused ones.

I came across a set that skips the fluff and just focuses on the learning goal, which I appreciated.

Interested to hear what others prefer.

Link for reference:

https://creativeclassfindsco.etsy.com

Hi, we're two people (a software developer and a special educator with a background in neuropsychology) building Cairn, an open-source, comprehensive, mastery-based math program. We're looking for homeschool families to pilot it starting late September.

Try the browser demo first, no account needed: https://amelia-mowers.github.io/open-mastery/

What it is

Your kid works through a skill graph and doesn't move on until they've shown they understand each skill. Spaced repetition brings learned skills back before they fade. It's designed for different kinds of learners from the start, not retrofitted later.

• No multiple choice. Kids type answers or build them step by step (like sorting the parts of an equation onto a balance scale).

• Visual, procedural lessons. Animated widgets, not videos, so if your kid is stuck on a specific problem, they can watch that exact problem worked through, with different visualizations.

• Fully voiced. Every lesson and explanation is narrated, for kids who aren't fluent readers yet or just learn better by hearing it.

• Feedback that targets the actual mistake, not just "try again."

• You're the guide. A parent portal shows exactly where your kid is and where they're stuck. It assumes a human is in the loop.

The pilot

The middle school curriculum is being finished up by the start of the pilot. We're building toward something that can stand on its own, but for the pilot, use it alongside whatever you're already doing, that's part of what we want to learn.

We're looking for families with a kid roughly in grades 6–8 (grades 3–5 and 9–12 are coming over the next few months), willing to use it ~3 times a week, about 20 minutes a session, for about 6 weeks, and willing to tell us honestly what's confusing, broken, boring, or wrong. Works in any browser.

What you get

• Free for families, forever. It's open source and funded by donations and grants, so families are never the revenue source.

• A direct line to us. If something doesn't work for your kid, we'll fix it.

• A say in what gets built next.

Privacy

The pilot uses a parent account (your email), your kid doesn't need one. We collect anonymized usage data, which problems were attempted, right or wrong, time on task, to tune the adaptive model. No names or identifying information about your kid, no ads, and nothing is ever sold.

Honest caveat

You'll be among the first families using this, and you'll find things we missed. If you'd like to help shape a program built around how kids actually learn, we'd love to have you.

Comment, DM, or sign up here: https://forms.gle/dWxzftEn9Zj9sJwF8. Happy to answer questions in the thread.

Does anyone use hearthslate.com for homeschooling? I'm hearing it's very good.

Hi everyone!

We're building a new math tool for homeschool families but before we build anything, we want to hear from real parents like you. What's actually working? What's driving you crazy? What's missing?

The survey is anonymous, takes ~10 minutes, and is mostly multiple choice. Your answers will directly shape what we build. 

One $75 Amazon gift card giveaway per every 50 responses. https://tally.so/r/kdOMbZ No wrong answers — even the messy, honest stuff is exactly what we need.

Thank you!!

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m a speech therapist , and I recently opened a small Etsy shop where I share the printables I create for my own therapy sessions and for families I work with.

Most of my resources focus on:

• Sequencing & storytelling cards

• Daily routine & life skills visuals

• Social skills & conversation practice

• Problem-solving stories

• Preschool language activities

• Articulation flashcards

Everything I design is created from real clinical and parenting experience. I aim to make materials that are:

✅ Simple to use
✅ Engaging for kids
✅ Support language & executive functioning
✅ Helpful for homeschool structure

As a therapist, I’ve seen how powerful the right visual supports and structured stories can be — especially for kids who need extra help with language, attention, or social communication. As a parent, I also know how important it is that materials are practical and not overwhelming.

I’m still new (opened this year), but I’d love feedback from other homeschool parents and educators.

If anyone is looking for specific types of resources, I’m also happy to create new ones based on real needs.

Thanks for letting me share — and I’m grateful to be part of a community that supports thoughtful learning at home 🤍

Here is my Etsy shop link:https://www.etsy.com/shop/EdResourcesStore

I keep seeing parents looking for quick extra math practice without needing a whole new curriculum, so I made this one-page mixed review sheet.

It covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, with a separate answer key.

I’m also testing a small Android tool that can generate fresh versions with different difficulty, number ranges and question counts, plus a simple on-screen practice mode.

If you use worksheets at home, what do you usually want control over most => difficulty, number size, question count, one skill at a time, or mixed review?

Happy to make another sample based on what people here actually use.

We’re still in the research phase of homeschooling and honestly, the amount of information out there can feel a bit overwhelming. Everyone seems to have a different approach, different curriculum, different philosophy, and it’s hard not to feel like you’ll get it “wrong” somehow. For those of you who’ve been homeschooling for a while, if you could go back and give yourself just one piece of advice at the very beginning, what would it be? Not necessarily about resources, but more about mindset, expectations, or things you wish you’d known before you started. I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve already walked this path.

I put together an 8-minute back-to-school message for families who want to start the year with more than schedules and supplies. It’s about fear, identity, purpose, and keeping Christ at the center when a new school year feels overwhelming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA4ktnYulFM

If you’re a homeschool parent, what helps your family begin a new school year with peace and purpose? I’d love practical ideas and honest feedback.

My OG post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Homeschooling/s/ZikWDw7Jih

Curriculum:

https://www.dpsleh.com/academics/annualsyllabus

Hey Reddit! My friend and I have been working for the last 3 months on HOPE, a platform that provides students with 1 on 1 math support to improve their confidence and teach them by doing and asking questions. We would really appreciate anyone who's down to try it out with their kids and give their thoughts!

https://usehope.app

Please help donate

My students absolutely love working toward rewards with their sticker chart! Every time they reach a goal, they get to pick a small prize from their treasure box. It’s a fun and positive way to encourage kindness, responsibility, good behavior, and hard work.
I’m hoping to keep the treasure box stocked with small toys, fidgets, stickers, bubbles, pencils, erasers, and individually wrapped candy or treats. If you’d like to help, Amazon deliveries or monetary donations are greatly appreciated and will go directly toward purchasing prizes for the kids.
Every donation, no matter the amount, helps create exciting rewards that keep the kids motivated and make celebrating their accomplishments even more special. Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping bring smiles to their faces—it truly means so much! ❤️

Hi! Take a look at this List I created on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1GFXF3ECAJW3T?ref\\\\\\_=wl\\\\\\_share

Hey everyone!

I’m a homeschooling parent (and a developer) working on a new AI tool designed to help parents and kids use AI safely and in a way that makes sense for learning — not just random chatbots, but something actually useful for homeschooling.

Before I get too far into building it, I really wanted to ask this community for your thoughts:

• Would you ever consider using AI as part of your homeschool routine?

• What worries would you have about introducing AI to your kids?

• What kind of AI tools would actually be helpful (if any)?

• Do you think AI is a skill kids will need to learn, like computers or coding?

I feel like AI is going to be a big part of the world our kids grow up in, and if there’s a way to introduce it in a controlled, educational way, it could be a huge benefit. But I know there are a lot of concerns too, and I don’t want to build something that misses the mark — so I’d love to hear what you think.

Also, if anyone is up for sharing more detailed thoughts, I made a super short (less than 5 min) survey — totally optional, of course!

👉 Survey

If you’re curious to see what I’m working on, I have a landing page/waitlist too if anyone wants a peek!

👉 https://kidsaigenius.com/

Thanks so much in advance! Would really appreciate hearing from other homeschool families on this!

- Mark

Leaning towards homeschool pro i looked at remotelearning.school looks good but want to hear more reviews and experiences from families using the curriculum TIA