Resource directory · Texas
Free homeschool resources for Texas
44 genuine homeschool resources we've checked, with honest cost labels — worksheets, learning games, reading, videos, science experiments, excursions, learning support and parent communities. We don't accept payment for listings and we don't publish ratings or reviews — just clear descriptions so you can decide.
Looking for a structured core? Start with our free Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum, plan your week with the timetable generator and read our homeschool tutoring guide if your child needs extra help.
Printable worksheets
See all 2- FreeAges 5–14
Math-Drills
A large collection of free printable maths worksheets with answer keys, covering number facts, fractions, measurement, geometry and pre-algebra. Some worksheets use US conventions such as imperial units and US currency, so check before printing.
Visit math-drills.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 4–12
K5 Learning free worksheets
Free printable maths, reading, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and early science worksheets arranged by grade, with answers on the second page and no login needed. Workbooks and an ad-free membership are sold separately.
Visit k5learning.com ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Learning games
See all 7- FreeAges 2–8
PBS KIDS Games
Free browser games from the US public broadcaster featuring characters from its children's shows, grouped by topic such as maths, science and pre-K skills. Some content reflects US contexts.
Visit pbskids.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8–16
Scratch
A free block-based programming environment from the MIT Media Lab where children make their own games, stories and animations and can share them with an online community. A verified email is needed before projects can be shared publicly.
Visit scratch.mit.edu ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–18
Code.org
A non-profit offering free self-paced computer science and AI courses, including short Hour of Code activities and longer courses for primary and secondary students. The organisation now also uses the name CodeAI.
Visit code.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–18
NRICH
A University of Cambridge maths enrichment site with free open-ended problems, games and interactive tasks, plus notes for adults explaining how to use each task.
Visit nrich.maths.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–9
Toy Theater
Free online games for early primary learners covering counting, operations, telling time, letter recognition and spelling, along with simple art, music and logic games.
Visit toytheater.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 6–14
Prodigy Math
A fantasy-style game in which children answer maths questions to progress, with a free parent account for tracking progress. The maths content is free; an optional paid membership adds in-game extras and reports.
Visit prodigygame.com ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Reading activities
See all 4- FreeAges 8+
Project Gutenberg
A volunteer-run library of tens of thousands of free ebooks, mostly older works whose US copyright has expired, including many classic children's novels. Books can be read online or downloaded without registration; copyright status can differ outside the US.
Visit gutenberg.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges All ages
LibriVox
Free audiobooks of public domain texts recorded by volunteers, which can be streamed or downloaded. Useful for listening along with a printed or Project Gutenberg copy; some older texts contain outdated language and attitudes.
Visit librivox.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–10
Storyline Online
Free videos of picture books read aloud by actors, each with a suggested grade level and downloadable activity guide. Run by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation in the US.
Visit storylineonline.net ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 10–18
Library of Congress resources for teachers
Free primary source sets, lesson plans and guides for analysing historical documents, photographs and maps from the national library. Useful for US history and good citizenship.
Visit loc.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Educational videos
See all 6- Free + paid optionsAges 4–18
Khan Academy
A non-profit site of video lessons and practice exercises in maths, science, computing and humanities from early primary to university level. Core learning is free; an AI tutor is offered as a separate paid option. Khan Academy Kids is a separate free app for ages 2–8.
Visit khanacademy.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 11+
TED-Ed
Short animated lessons on science, history, literature, maths and other topics, each paired with quiz questions, further reading and discussion prompts.
Visit ed.ted.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 10+
Crash Course
Free video series on subjects including biology, chemistry, physics, world history, literature and computer science, aimed mainly at secondary students. Crash Course Kids covers science for younger learners.
Visit thecrashcourse.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 6–12
National Geographic Kids
Videos, articles, quizzes and games about animals, science, geography and history from National Geographic's children's brand. The website is free; the magazine is sold separately.
Visit kids.nationalgeographic.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–18
PBS LearningMedia
Free videos, interactives and lesson resources from PBS, searchable by grade and subject. Many items include teaching notes parents can use directly.
Visit pbslearningmedia.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8–18
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Free access to millions of images, recordings and texts from the Smithsonian's museums, plus ready-made collections built by educators on science, history and art topics.
Visit learninglab.si.edu ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Science experiments
See all 5- FreeAges 8–12
NASA Space Place
NASA's site for upper primary children, with hands-on space and Earth science activities, printable instructions, short articles, games and videos.
Visit spaceplace.nasa.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8+
PhET Interactive Simulations
Free, open-source interactive simulations for physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and maths from the University of Colorado Boulder. They run in a browser and suit topics that are hard to demonstrate at home.
Visit phet.colorado.edu ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 6–18
Science Buddies
A searchable library of science projects and experiments that can be filtered by subject, difficulty, time and cost, each with background information and step-by-step instructions.
Visit sciencebuddies.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8+
Exploratorium Science Snacks
Hundreds of low-cost science activities from the San Francisco Exploratorium museum, each with a materials list, instructions and an explanation of the science. Written mainly for secondary students, with a collection suited to younger children.
Visit exploratorium.edu ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–18
NASA STEM learning resources
Free activities, videos and lesson guides from NASA organised by grade band, covering space, Earth science, engineering and technology.
Visit nasa.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Arts and crafts
See all 4- FreeAges 5–12
Tate Kids
The UK Tate galleries' children's site, with making activities sorted by medium, short videos about artists, colouring pages and a digital painting game.
Visit tate.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 4–12
Art for Kids Hub
A library of step-by-step drawing video lessons led by a family, sorted by topic and age, using basic supplies such as pencils and markers. Videos are free with ads; an ad-free paid option is available.
Visit artforkidshub.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8+
Google Arts & Culture
High-resolution images of artworks and virtual tours from thousands of museums and archives worldwide, including Australian institutions, plus a Learn section with lesson ideas.
Visit artsandculture.google.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–12
Crayola free colouring pages and crafts
Free printable colouring pages, activity sheets and craft ideas organised by theme, including educational pages on letters, numbers and shapes. Seasonal pages follow northern-hemisphere seasons and US holidays.
Visit crayola.com ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Educational excursions
See all 4- Free + paid optionsAges 5–14
Bullock Texas State History Museum homeschool days
The state history museum in Austin runs free homeschool days several times a year, with hands-on activity stations themed around Texas and US history. Check the museum calendar for upcoming dates.
Visit thestoryoftexas.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges All ages
Space Center Houston
NASA Johnson Space Center's official visitor center, with exhibits on human spaceflight and a tram tour. It has run discounted Home School Days with classroom-style activities; check the site for current dates and prices.
Visit spacecenter.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges All ages
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
A natural history and science museum in Dallas with galleries on dinosaurs, gems and minerals, engineering, space and the human body. Check the site for homeschool programs and admission prices.
Visit perotmuseum.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges All ages
Houston Museum of Natural Science
A large natural science museum in Houston with paleontology, gems and minerals, energy and space science halls, a planetarium and a butterfly center. Check the site for education programs and admission prices.
Visit hmns.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Outdoor learning
See all 3- Free + paid optionsAges 5–13
Texas State Parks Junior Ranger program
Texas Parks and Wildlife's youth explorer program. Many state parks lend Junior Ranger Explorer Packs with binoculars, a magnifying glass and field guides, and offer activity journals children can complete to earn a badge.
Visit tpwd.texas.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–13
National Park Service Junior Ranger program
Activity booklets and badges for children visiting US national parks, including Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains and San Antonio Missions in Texas. Some activities can be completed online.
Visit nps.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges 4–12
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
The University of Texas at Austin's native plant garden runs youth programs including homeschool days for roughly Grades 2–6, a family garden and self-guided ecology lessons. Check the site for current dates and fees.
Visit wildflower.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Homeschool planning
See all 4- PaidAges All ages
Homeschool Planet
An online planner for scheduling lessons, tracking assignments and attendance, and producing reports for each child. It is a US product with a monthly or annual subscription and a free trial; prices are in US dollars.
Visit homeschoolplanet.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges All ages
Texas Education Agency: Home Schooling
TEA's information page for families considering homeschooling, covering the Leeper decision, compulsory attendance, transferring back to public school and college admission.
Visit tea.texas.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–18
Texas Education Freedom Accounts
The Texas Comptroller's official site for the education savings account program, which provides $2,000 a year for eligible homeschool students from 2026–27. Includes eligibility, application dates and approved expenses.
Visit educationfreedom.texas.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges All ages
HSLDA: Texas homeschool laws
The Home School Legal Defense Association's summary of Texas homeschool law, with articles on withdrawal, public school access and special education. Some forms are for members only.
Visit hslda.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Learning support
See all 4- FreeAges 3–12
Reading Rockets
A US public media literacy site explaining how children learn to read and why some struggle, with a guide for parents, self-paced modules on teaching reading and a children's book finder.
Visit readingrockets.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidSuccess TutoringAges 5–18
Success Tutoring
Success Homeschool is run by Success Tutoring, which offers small-group English and maths tutoring at learning centres and is opening centres in Texas. Families can ask about a free academic assessment.
Visit successtutoring.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–21
SPEDTex (Special Education Information Center)
A free information service set up with the Texas Education Agency to help families understand disabilities, special education and their rights under IDEA, by phone, email or live chat.
Visit spedtex.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges All ages
Understood
A US nonprofit with free articles, videos and tools for parents of children who learn and think differently, including ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Visit understood.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Parent support communities
See all 1- Free + paid optionsAges All ages
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)
A statewide homeschool advocacy organization with a support group finder, legislative updates and an annual convention. It describes itself as a Christian organization; some services are for members.
Visit thsc.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Homeschool resources: common questions
What are the best free homeschool resources in Texas?
Start with a structured core for math and English — such as the free Success Homeschool curriculum library, with lessons, worked examples and practice questions — then add free resources for reading, science and the outdoors from this directory. Every listing shows an honest cost label so you can see what's genuinely free.
How do you choose which homeschool resources to list?
We list genuine, established resources that are useful to homeschooling families, check each link and record the date. We don't accept payment for listings and don't publish ratings — just plain descriptions so you can decide.
Where can I get homeschool tutoring?
Many families use a tutor for a tricky subject, senior study or test preparation. Our homeschool tutoring guide for Texas explains when it helps, the options available and what to ask before you sign up.
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