Homeschooling resources

Home School Legal Defense Association provides answers to some Frequently Asked Questions, including how to comply with Tennessee’s Laws.

Hosted by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, the site provides a range of interactive materials to help users understand how the federal government works. With engaging content tailored to different age groups, Ben’s Guide covers key concepts about democracy, the branches of government, and civic responsibilities, making learning about government both informative and accessible. 

Unlock the power of Scholastic Book Wizard, the ultimate tool for homeschooling families! Easily navigate through a rich selection of books curated by grade level, genre, or reading level to find educational treasures that inspire learning and ignite imaginations. Whether you're crafting a personalized curriculum or fostering a love for reading at home, Scholastic Book Wizard empowers you to discover, explore, and enrich your homeschooling journey with books that resonate and educate. 

Dive into a vast collection of books sorted by Lexile measure, ensuring each selection aligns perfectly with your child's reading level and interests. Whether you're building a curriculum or nurturing a lifelong love for reading, Lexile Find a Book offers a seamless experience to discover educational treasures. 

Stay informed and inspired with Newsela, the dynamic platform tailored for homeschooling families! Access a diverse range of current events and engaging nonfiction articles, all skillfully adapted to multiple reading levels. Whether exploring history, science, or world affairs, Newsela ensures every learner finds content that's both accessible and enriching. Empower your homeschool curriculum with up-to-date information and critical thinking exercises that spark curiosity and deepen understanding 

Explore a world of educational resources with PBS Learning Media Tennessee, designed for homeschooling families seeking enriching content! Dive into a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned videos, lesson plans, and interactive activities curated by educators. Whether you're teaching science, history, or the arts, PBS Learning Media offers engaging materials that inspire learning and spark creativity. 

This dynamic resource offers a treasure trove of strategies, tips, and tools designed to help children become enthusiastic and skilled readers. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, Reading Rockets provides expert advice on fostering literacy development, engaging young readers, and navigating the challenges of early education. Explore their comprehensive guides, practical resources, and inspiring success stories to support and celebrate every child's reading journey. 

ReadWorks is committed to helping to solve America’s reading comprehension crisis and student achievement gap. Driven by the scientific study of reading, ReadWorks creates proven high-quality content, teacher guidance, and integrated tools that improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement. 

Navigate the path to homeschooling success with Tennessee's Department of Education! Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned educator, our comprehensive resources guide you through every step of the process. Access essential information on state requirements, curriculum guidelines, and assessment tools to tailor your child's education with confidence. Empower your homeschooling journey with support from Tennessee's Department of Education, ensuring your child receives a robust and personalized learning experience. 

TEL offers a comprehensive suite of online resources tailored for K-12 students across Tennessee. Accessible through a user-friendly platform, TNEL provides a vast array of educational materials, including eBooks, academic databases, and research tools, all designed to support and enhance student learning. Whether for homework help, research projects, or general knowledge, TEL equips students with the resources they need to succeed academically.  

The Core Knowledge Foundation provides open access to content-rich curriculum materials for Preschool through Grade 8, including the Core Knowledge Curriculum Series™, with many materials now available and many more in development.

Space Place, hosted by NASA, is an engaging educational website designed for kids and families. It offers a wealth of interactive games, videos, and activities centered around space exploration and science. Visitors can explore topics like planets, stars, and space missions, all presented in a fun, accessible way to spark curiosity and learning about the universe. 

Girls Who Code's Code at Home program offers a dynamic range of coding resources and activities for girls interested in technology and programming. The program provides free, self-paced online lessons, projects, and challenges designed to build coding skills and inspire creativity. Whether beginners or those with some experience, girls can explore a variety of coding languages and concepts, all while gaining confidence and discovering the joy of computer science from the comfort of their own homes. 

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a remarkable initiative dedicated to fostering a love of reading in young children. By providing free, high-quality books to children from birth through age five, the program ensures that every child has access to age-appropriate literature. Each month, registered families receive a carefully selected book delivered straight to their home, helping to support early literacy and inspire a lifelong passion for reading. 

The Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Education to provide at-home reading resources for free to all Tennessee families of K–2 children to help young learners become stronger readers. Based on your child’s grade level, they will receive the At-Home Decodable Book Series, a collection of seven booklets containing 20+ exciting stories full of sounds and words to practice, and age-appropriate, high-quality Scholastic books. 

Review concepts and explore new topics with worksheets, hands-on activities, puzzles, games, and more–the options are endless! Access our library of 37,000+ resources today.