If you are new to home education, please read our overview of resources before searching here.
We have links to a variety of resources which cover one or more subject areas, and many are free/low cost. HEN also has Pinterest boards for many topic areas with links to learning resources such as websites, games and hands-on activities at https://www.pinterest.com.au/HomeEducationNetworkAustralia We also share resource suggestions every week in our Facebook group HEN Vic.
The suitability of resources is very individual. This list is a starting point for your own research, as only you can assess what is suitable for your family. Links are to the homepage, but you may be able to purchase secondhand or from Australian suppliers.
HEN members have access to discounts on programs and subscriptions.
Home ed students are able to participate in many competitions, awards and challenges. Please see our Competitions page for more information.
- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary
- Australian, Online
Reading lessons and phonics games.
- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary
- Australian, Online
Teaches reading and spelling through systematic, synthetic phonics.
- Primary
- Australian, Hardcopy
A tried and tested approach to reading and spelling. App version of readers now available.
Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
- Primary, secondary
- American, Hardcopy
Teaching DVDs, that teach how to “write with structure and style”. For beginning writers to upper level high school writing. A few products (clearly marked) have Christian content.
- Secondary
- American, Hardcopy
Innovative English Curriculum. Cover Story (magazine writing), Byline (journalism) and OYAN (novel writing).
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Brave Writer is designed to help you coach your children from fluent speech to powerful written self expression.
- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary
- Australian, Online
Online literacy library filled with stories, lessons, fun activities and over 600 modules of educational content. Online resources are broken up into a Preschool section (ages 3-5), a Developing Literacy section (Foundation/Prep to Year 2, ages 5-8), and an Extending Literacy section, (Years 3 to 6, ages 8-12).
- Primary
- Australian, Online
Handwriting resources and self-regulation resources for students in kinder to year 2 level. $25/year for home ed families.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Hardcopy
Italic handwriting series for all ages.
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
- Primary
- American, Hardcopy
A research-based reading program for home use.
- Primary
- British, Hardcopy
A child centred multi-sensory method approach to teaching literacy through synthetic phonics.
- Primary, Secondary
- British, Hardcopy
As sucessful for older learners as for younger children, not ‘babyish’ and popular with parents whose children have struggled with other methods.
- Primary
- Australian, Hardcopy
A Christian intensive phonics program specifically designed for Australian English.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust resources
- Primary, Secondary
- UK, printables
Free education resources related to Shakespeare. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is the independent charity that cares for the world’s greatest Shakespeare heritage sites in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary, but secondary can use too
- Worldwide, Online
Independent learning and spelling awareness.
- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- British, Online
Combine spelling and typing in a programme which works as well for teens as it does for younger children.
- Primary, Secondary
- American (Australian modifications may be available), Hardcopy
A scripted program that uses the Orton-Gillingham approach. Very thorough, but time intensive for the parent.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Hardcopy
Covering spelling and context of multisyllabic words. A good resource for older children who find spelling difficult.
- Primary
- Australian
The student using their best penmanship to copy writing that is well spaced with proper capitalization and punctuation marks.
- Primary, Secondary
- Worldwide, Online
A gamified curriculum aligned program which is available free through many libraries.
- Primary
- Australian, Online
Story telling and writing workshops as well as holiday programs.
- Primary
- Australian
Charlotte Mason program with copywork, spelling, dictation, narrations, picture study, observations, poetry, writing and grammar.
- Secondary
- American
An introduction to the nature and history of the English language and its linguistic connections.
Learning Language Arts Through Literature (LLATL)
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Hardcopy
Using an integrated approach to learning, students learn the skills appropriate for each grade level in the context of real literature – Christian.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Including comics, colorful illustrations, hands-on activities, gentle review, memorable characters, and a combination of approaches to help students not only retain what they are learning, but to actually enjoy grammar!
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online, Printables
Provides free access to high quality material in reading and language arts instruction.
- Primary
- American, Downloadable
A year-long story about an adventurous mouse named Matilda, covering word families/phonics, sight words, and other key literacy skills. Activities such as sound scavenger hunts, and word hopscotch make learning active, hands-on, and fun.
TRUGS – Teaching Reading Using Games
- Primary, Secondary
- UK (has Australian stockists), physical product
Games progress through stages of reading, with lots of reinforcement to allow children to boost reading ability through quick, fun games.
- Primary, Secondary
- Worldwide, Hardcopy
A highly effective teaching approach that instills deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, but Australian versions available through AU distributor. Hardcopy
Skill focused workbooks using hands on manipulatives, with DVDs explaining concepts. Quite a different sequence of learning maths, as it focused on particular skills for each year.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Hardcopy
From first grade to university maths, these books aim for conceptual understanding through stories based on the life of 5 year old genius Fred.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Self teaching program from grade 4 up, with automatic grading.
- HEN Member discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian
Earn rewards through gamified learning – activities and challenges for every level.
- HEN Member discount available
- Primary
- Australian, Online
A program from ABC, dedicated to helping young children learn maths with fun games and activities.
- Primary
- Australian, Hardcopy
These workbooks use minimal English and allow students to work at their own pace, fostering both competence and confidence in numeracy in the formative years.
- Secondary
- Australian, Hardcopy
A traditional textbook with good clear explanations, inexpensive and easy to use.
Ultimate List of Printable Math Manipulatives & Games
- Primary, Secondary
- American
A great list with links to free maths manipulatives and games.
Art of Problem Solving Academy
- Primary, Secondary
- American, online, hardcopy
Innovative textbooks and online courses for primary (Beast Academy is a comic book based maths curriculum) and secondary.
Mathspace and Wootube with Eddie Woo
- Secondary
- Australian, Online
Australia’s well known mathematics teacher. Eddie’s learning resources are used by students worldwide. Secondary maths curriculum.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
Registered home educators can access several engaging programs for free: Operation Financial Literacy, Financial Literacy in Practice and ESSI Money (a simulation game).
Information on how to get teachers access to this can be found here (PDF) Set up information can be found here (PDF).
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
A great source of free maths activities and games for every topic.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
A curriculum that combines play and rigor. Strengthen student understanding while making math the best part of the day.
- HEN Member discount available
- Primary
- Australian, Online
Maths tutoring program, which uses short tutorials to teach maths concepts, followed by worksheets and activities to practice those concepts.
- Secondary
- American, Online
The web’s most extensive mathematical resource, excellent for higher level maths.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Three linked sites for primary, secondary and games.
- Secondary
- Australian, Online
A self-paced program which covers methods and applications of differentiation, integration, probability and statistics
- Primary, Secondary
- British
Printable workbooks for all grades. Options for three different ‘streams’ to tailor to each child (standard, academic and express). NOTE: email MEP to obtain access to passworded files – say you are a home educator.
- Secondary
- American, Online
Free and useful website with videos on high school maths as well as science subjects. The presenter uses a video format with virtual blackboard and a casual approach. Also has Android and Apple apps, as well as apps on other devices such as roku.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
Resources for teaching financial literacy.
Bridge the Gap Maths AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND EDITION
WHO FOR?
• home learners
• Now being used in schools for intervention G7 & 8.. KS 2/3
• adult use
• International students
• ESL / E2L
• special ed: learning differences/dyslexia/dyscalculia/autism/ADHD
• math anxiety
Great for Intermediate students, or older (including adults) who need to back track a little (but retain dignity).
‘JUST-the-often-missing-but-really-need-to-know-bits from the Intermediate Math curriculum’… a SINGLE book, with parent (teacher) SCRIPT and only ONE PAGE per concept.
For science places to visit in Victoria see our pamphlet Covering Science in Victoria.
Ellen McHenry’s Basement Workshop
- Primary, Secondary
- American
Fantastic site with lots of free activities and games as well as thorough, engaging and inexpensive science curricula.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
Bring science alive by engaging young people’s minds while they are actively participating in learning. The student text is written to the student so that they can learn independently.
Gene Technology Access Centre (GTAC)
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
GTAC allows home educating parents to sign up as teachers for their online educational materials. Just leave the VIT field empty on the registration form. GTAC often run meetings in Melbourne.
- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary
- Australian, Online
A suite of online interactive science lessons for upper primary school students.
Enable students to connect with science by providing exciting science lessons based on breaking science news.
- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Science themed classes and more, done online in your own time. A choice of weekly projects with feedback and optional grading.
- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
Created by Dr Rob ( CSIRO and Network Ten’s science show ‘Scope’). The motto is ‘online and hands-on’ because it is all about getting kids learning about science by doing it.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
Complete units of study in various science topics, which are highly praised by home educators. A 36 week life science curriculum, including a student and teacher pack is available for free.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
A nonprofit educational corporation which provides resources for hands-on science with simple things. Covers a wide range of topics in science and maths.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Enable students to connect with science by providing free exciting science lessons based on breaking science news.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
An open access scientific journal aimed at kids.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
A good selection of free materials and experiments.
Enable students to connect with science by providing exciting science lessons based on breaking science news.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Hardcopy
A Christian curriculum with an easy to follow format complete with concepts, vocabulary words, clear directions, questions to ask, writing assignments, and assessments.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
Non-traditional curriculum incorporating great reading options. Christian, but offers secular options. Extra books will add to cost. Free archived chemistry and biology options available.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
A free platform for Australian educators providing a regularly updated collection of videos, articles, and resources to support STEM teaching.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Simple explanations of concepts in Earth Sciences: Astronomy, Biology, Geology, Meterology and Oceanography plus advice on Earth Science careers.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian
Engaging nature science studies covering a variety of topics, specific to Australia. The nature study guides can be used by all home educators regardless of your home ed style. Christian influenced, but you can tailor the materials to suit your personal preferences. Popular with home educators.
The Home Scientist titles by Robert Bruce Thompson
- Secondary (but can be used by younger kids who are very keen)
- American, Hardcopy and PDFs
Popular with home educators worldwide, the Biology, Chemistry and Forensics books provide in-depth discussion and detail about setting up a home lab and performing the many experiments in the books. Lab supplies and materials are required and each book provides a list. Please check the website for what can be shipped overseas. Australian customers should be aware that the Forensics book contains a number of materials that are very difficult to come by and some Australian home educators have not been successful in obtaining everything on the list.
Astronomical Society of Australia
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
Links to astronomy resources and activities.
- Secondary+
- American, Online
Introductory general, organic and biological chemistry topics. The subject matter covers topics from any high school chemistry course (USA), any introductory general chemistry course, and any introductory general, organic and biological chemistry course (also known as allied health chemistry).
- Primary
- American, Online
Fun science activities, which parents and their kids ages 6-12 can do together with household items in just a half hour or less.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
A popular Christian science resource, written for home educators and very appropriate for multi-age teaching. Each book focuses in depth on one area of science, and concepts and vocabulary are at a high level.
Woodside Australian Science Project
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
A website that has earth science lessons for multiple year levels.
- Secondary
- Australian, Online
Free Science YouTube Channel by a Victorian teacher.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
This website presents science in an engaging, guided inquiry based approach to lift student interest and understanding. Resources for students and teachers.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
An excellent resource on climate change. The Scientific Guide to Global Warming Skepticism looks at both the evidence that human activity is causing global warming and the ways that climate ‘skeptic’ arguments can mislead.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
A physics website that offers a lot of free content including videos, podcasts, articles, and even physics based comic books (read online) as well as an eductator’s area.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
This site aims to equip and encourage homeschool parents by taking the fear out of and putting the fun into science education. Christian. Many of the resources and experiments are suited to secular home educators, but biology is based on Apologia.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian
Kids Vet Club (KVC) is a Veterinary Education programme provided by informal Distance Education. The course is presented as written work & available to kids anywhere in the world.
Have you got what it takes to be a Veterinarian?
- Secondary
- American, Online
This course is for anyone interested in learning more about Veterinary Medicine, giving a taster of courses covered in the first year of a veterinary degree and an idea of what it is like to study Veterinary Medicine.
- Secondary
- American, Online
A home ed parent and physics professor posts details of her classes in all science subjects for anyone to use.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Science resources, videos, experiments and online storytime.
Richard Louie: science teacher
- Secondary
- American, Online
Free videos and notes for chemistry and physics, created by a high school science teacher.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Hardcopy
During the second week of each month Ash and Indigo will send a beautifully written and illustrated letter filled with inspiration for nature connection.
An Indian website with hundreds of toys and contraptions you can build from everyday materials.
Primarily as school supplier, home educators can buy most things – though some chemicals are not available.
A good range of chemistry and general science products for your home experiments.
Science toys, kits, gizmos, novelties, supplies and teacher resources.
Primarily as school supplier, home educators can buy most things – though some chemicals are not available.
FIRST® Robotics is an internationally acclaimed robotics program. Australian home ed teams have competed at state, national and international levels. FIRST is a great way to learn as it combines almost all of the different key learning areas. There are junior and senior competitions in Victoria, and the number of home educated teams is growing every year. First.org is a worldwide organisation that fosters STEM learning by offering four streams of international level competitions.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
A resource developed by Education Services Australia for the Australian government to help get your kids engaged and also keep you as parents and educators informed.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Offers free introductory coding courses/activities, including ‘Hour of the Code’ (a global initiative to get kids into coding), for all ages, plus links to further coding courses (free and paid).
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
Coding courses and challenges that home ed kids can enter. Choose individual products or subscribe. Free parent subscription that allows them to tracks student progress.
CS50 – Introduction to Computer Science
- Secondary
- American,
- Harvard online course
This course teaches students how to think algorithmically and solve problems efficiently. Topics include abstraction, algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software engineering, and web development.
MIT OpenCourseWare: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Secondary
- American, Massachusetts Institute of Technology online course
Free university level subjects on computer science from introductory onwards. Work at your own pace. No certificate, but great for learning uni level content.
- Secondary
- American, Online
Offers online courses (and some downloadable courses) in coding using a variety of languages. Was designed by a home ed parent for independent learning at home.
- Primary, Secondary
- Worldwide, Online
Free coding community where kids can program their own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share them with others in the online community.
- Primary, Secondary
- Worldwide, Online
A free computer science curriculum, offered by Google, that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn. Uses Scratch.
- Primary, Secondary
- Worldwide, Online
Subscribe for free to access a variety of STEM courses suitable for ages 6-13. From paper circuits to augmented reality.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Open access to 100+ products for educators and students. CAD, architectural design, animation, 3D art and more.
- Primary, Secondary
- Worldwide, Online
Free, online 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser. A popular platform for creating models for 3D printing as well as an entry-level introduction to constructive solid geometry.
Connect to Makecodes to use Microbit, Minecraft, Adafruit and Mindstorms for learning. You need Windows 10 consumer (Microsoft store), connect to Makecode with Code Connection compainion app, Click on Minecraft.
Minecraft Education (Facebook group)
Minecraft Education Edition New Zealand (ANZ) – Australians welcome
(Some members may find this an affordable way to access Minecraft Education – around $20)
Australasian Homeschoolers Minecraft Community
There are also some great ways to use the commercial version of Minecraft for learning, including connecting it to the MakeCode site and using their coding tutorials. Here is some specific information to get you started:
Download the Windows 10 consumer edition from the Microsoft Store –
Download the Code Connection companion app to connect Minecraft to the MakeCode system.
Click on the Minecraft box on the MakeCode page for more information about coding Minecraft with MakeCode
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
LEGO Educational Resources including robotics.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
To mark Centenary in 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is partnering with The Paper Pilots to create STEM resources. Using paper planes, students learn about various concepts in physics, aircraft and more.
Blacksmithing at Jesse’s Stump
- Primary, Secondary
- Activity in person (Melbourne)
Home Ed families qualify for the concession rate which is a significant saving ($70 instead of $100 for one off sessions, $370 instead of $550 for a set of six sessions). Inner west of Melbourne. Rob can be contacted via the website https://www.jessesstump.com.au/
- Primary, Secondary
- Worldwide, Online
STEM activities handpicked from science museums, public television stations, universities, and other educational organizations.
For places to visit in Victoria see our pamphlet Covering Humanities in Victoria.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
Comprehensive history curriculum at three age levels. Incorporates history, geography and English as well as activities and crafts. Some products available as audio books.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
A video course on drawing the world, with history lessons relatated to cartography and exploration, as well as games and activities.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
Free games, activities, lessons, and PowerPoints for World History.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
High quality free games and activities for humanities.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
A variety on online courses the student can do in their own time, with weekly projects. Feedback is given on projects and grades are optional.
- Primary
- Australian, Online, printables
A free collection of teaching and learning programs based on the Australian Curriculum for primary students to wonder about the past by actively engaging in the historical inquiry process.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
Beautifully illustrated unit studies and timeline figure incorporating games and activities. Some Christian content, but popular with secular home ed families too.
- Secondary
- American, Online
A self-guided journey through 14 billion years of history. This six-hour version of Big History has activities to keep you entertained and test your learning in every chapter. There are also education resources to support the program.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Hardcopy
This history curriclum reads like a story. There are additional materials available, or supplement with your own activities.
Trail Guide to World Geography
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Hardcopy
This resource has 3 levels for different ages, and is comprehensive in its coverage. You really need the suggested atlases for each level.
- Primary
- American
A Christan unit study for lower primary, interactive and fun.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
Attractive timeline figures, with suggestions for use, a notebook template and game suggestions
Guest Hollow’s Geography & Cultures Curriculum
- Primary, Secondary
- American
A literature based geography and cultures study, using great books. Purchasing required books not available at the library would add to the cost.
Ritchie Cunningham: geography education
- Secondary
- British, downloadable
Free resources for geography in the secondary school years, created by a geographer and educator.
Museum Websites
The National Museum of Australia, Australian War Memorial, Shrine of Remembrance, British Museum and other museums have great websites with many educator resources.
- Primary
- Australian
Primary Australian Curriculum resources, including lapbooks and timelines. 50% discount for home educators (proof required of home ed registration).
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, online, printables
Classroom tools listing that links to a number of free resources including teaching guides, posters, films, stories and more.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
Case studies are designed to stimulate students’ interest in and engagement with aspects of their history, landscape and heritage, and to develop the skills needed in pursuing historical studies.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
A website about the Aboriginal history, culture and people of the Geelong region.
Aussie Educator: Indigenous Education Resources
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
Contains links to different resources for learning about Indigenous history and more.
- Secondary
- Australian, Online
History podcast from the ABC which uncovers the characters and events left out of your high school history class.
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
Australian documentaries, videos, audio clips, digital resources more.
- Primary, Secondary
- British, Online
The funniest, yuckiest and most gruesome bits of history in one bestselling series. Books and TV show.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
The best place to learn about Australian government and civics. Note: the PACER scheme assists students with the cost of visiting Canberra to learn about parliament.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
Good resources on civics, citizenship and the political process.
Passport to Democracy: Victorian Electoral Commission
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
A resource which looks at how young people can make positive change in their local community and can be active citizens in our democracy.
- Primary, Secondary
- American
Downloadable manuals for multi age teaching; books can be bought directly, or from other sites. A Christian curriculum for Classical home educators.
- HEN Member discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- British, Online
An easy-to-read, informative introduction to world news. Published every second week, Newsademic and its accompanying worksheets are a fantastic resource for families who would like to learn more about world events.
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Hardcopy
A magazine with a different history topic each issue.
- Primary, Secondary
- American, Hardcopy
Isabelle is traveling the globe and exploring the most spectacular destinations our world has to offer. At every stop, she writes you a letter to tell you all about it.
Hellenic Museum Melbourne: Argonauts Club
- Primary
- Australian, Online
The club aims to engage explorers from 5- 13 years of age in an online cultural program full of art, history, mythology, music, science, drama and geography. Activities and workshops to challenge members’ creativity and imagination.
- Primary, Secondary
- Hardcopy, downloadable
Available as books or downloads, the dialogue based format presents alternative views and competing historical facts, breaking complex ideas into chunks. This secular curriculum consciously discusses the roles of underrepresented people. Accompanying activities available.
Cool Australia: The Final Quarter resources
- Primary, Secondary
- Printables
52 lessons designed for Years 5-12 that investigate racism, privilege, truth-telling, cultural pride, resilience, values and dignity. These lessons are designed to support students in exploring the key themes of Australian documentary, The Final Quarter.
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Students can access SSV Swimming, Cross Country, Golf and Track and Field inter-school and interstate programs by providing a copy of their VRQA registration letter to SSV. Families are responsible for the costs involved.
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- Australian
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Lesson plans for the Health key learning area, teachers guides, videos, activities, experiments, quizzes, handouts.
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Cosmic Kids Yoga is dedicated to teaching young kids to do yoga in a fun and engaging way.
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LGBTIQA+ resource that includes support for creating safe and inclusive spaced for all students & their families. Has school specific content that likely can be translated to other environments.
Duke of Edinburgh International Award
A leading structured (non-formal education) youth development program, empowering all young Australians aged 14-24 to explore their full potential and find their purpose, passion and place in the world, regardless of their location or circumstance. The Award is a fully inclusive program and has no social, political, or religious affiliations. Great for building and improving skills that the participant chooses, and in some cases may count favourably when applying for university or employment. Join HEN Teens to connect with others who are doing the award
Park Street Orienteering (VIC)
Improve your orienteering skills and have fun while exploring your neighbourhood with a map. Check the website for a group near you and go along as a family for a trial.
Geocaching
Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants hide and seek containers, called geocaches or caches at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. Geocaching can be enjoyed by families or groups (though it may become competitive with a lot of kids!). You’ll need to install a geocaching app and have an Internet connection when out searching for caches.
Inspiring Kids program by Josh Langley –
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Inspiring Kids is a unique program for home-schooling families to include valuable social and emotional learning into their individual lesson plans. It’s a series of fun videos and activities over 4 modules aimed at developing self-acceptance, confidence, self-belief, emotional regulation, and resilience in children aged 6 to 10. Inspiring Kids is also designed to be accessible for kids who have autism, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, physical disability, a chronic illness or learning difficulty.
Discount available to HEN members
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- Australian
- Free for HEN members
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Provides valuable lessons exploring healthy eating, personal safety, physical activity, cyber safety and the impact of alcohol and other drugs. Each module which you can see in this PDFcontains three sub-sessions each containing video content, downloadable worksheets, and educational activities. Foundation to year 7
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- HEN Member discount available
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An online arts program popular with home educators. 24 hour free trial available.
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- HEN Member discount available
- Secondary
- Australian, Online
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An online arts program created by the people who made Artventure. 24 hour free trial available.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Hardcopy (some online)
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Lessons at age level to give your children learning opportunities that fit their needs as growing artists and expand their visual experiences. Products will eventually be available in digital format.
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A website from the Kennedy Centre that has small lessons on various topics that mostly revolve around the Arts.
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- HEN Member discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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Online learning resource that teaches music theory and aural skills in a fun and engaging way through interactive lessons, quizzes and games. It follows the curriculum of the music examining boards used in Australia.
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- Primary, Secondary
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A comprehensive art education website, offering lessons, courses, books and more. About 15% of the site is free to use, but the rest costs money.
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- HEN Member discount available
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- American, Online
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Individual video lessons and courses available in drawing and painting as well as live lessons and lesson plans. Some are free others require membership.
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- American
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Makes it easy to visualise a story as fast you can draw stick figures. Quickly draw to test if a story idea works. Create and show animatics to others. Express your story idea without making a movie. Free download.
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Fun series of drawing books and online lessons. Free lessons available on YouTube channel, and there are paid subscriptions for more complete collections of lessons. Look for discounted subscriptions on homeschoolbuyersco-op.org website.
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- American, Online
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An art teacher blog with inspiration for all ages.
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Primary art ideas.
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Primary art inspiration, particularly for collaborative projects. What the Art Teacher Wore posts showcase Cassie’s wonderful art inspired outfits.
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Register to download three free high quality projects per month, additional purchases available.
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Inspiration for art at home.
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- Australian, Store
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Educational art supplies store with a physical gallery of student works that changes every term. Online gallery with ideas and curriculum links. Quarterly newsletter and catalogues available. Huge variety of art supplies, great for specialty art resources.
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- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- Worldwide, Online
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Learn words from real world context, using video clips. Many languages to choose from.
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- Worldwide, Online
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Bite size lessons feel more like a game than a textbook, and that’s by design: learning is easier when you’re having fun. Available as an app and on desktop PC.
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- Australian, Online
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Rosetta Stone is a paid program for learning languages other than English. An immersion method that works: no translation required.
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- HEN Member Discount available
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- American
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Modern Greek language learning, via a model of immersion.
Victorian School of Languages (VSL)
A government school which provides language programs for students in years 1 to 12 who do not have access to the study of those languages in their schools. Delivered through face-to-face teaching in language centres across the state and through Distance Education mode – home educated students may join.
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- Australian, Online
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First Languages Australia is working with regional language centres nationally to develop a map of Australia’s first languages that reflects the names and groupings favoured by community. Teachers’ notes have been compiled to assist teaching about Australia’s first languages.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Worldwide, Online
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Choose from over 10,000 teachers for 1-on-1 lessons based on your goals and interests.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Worldwide, Online
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Developed by the BBC, MUZZY’s simple and effective program works by teaching through fun and animated stories featuring Muzzy and friends. These stories use the natural immersion method.
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- Primary
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Open and go languages kit for kids aged 4-10. Everyday language taught in multidisciplinary way – culture and games included. Available as physical or PDF products.
Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian
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LMERC is a specialised library for teachers in the areas of EAL, Languages and Intercultural capability.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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Interactive tasks and printable worksheets that introduce, reinforce and recycle vocabulary. Activities are self-paced, self-correcting and help students practice listening, speaking, reading and writing. Many languages.
Bibly Publishing – Sign Language
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- Multi Age
- Australian
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Sign Language Resources for teaching and learning. These include a range of dictionaries for both Adults and Children. Childrens story books, Home learning courses and material on DVD. Flash Cards and Games. Deaf culture and Awareness resources; novelties, Gifts and Teaching Guides.
Lisa Mills Online – Sign Language
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- Multi Age
- Australian/British
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Helping people learn sign language online – the fun, easy and accessible way. Very popular with home educators.
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- Multi Age
- Australian
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Offer a wide and flexible range of Auslan courses and products, designed to meet the requirements of workplaces, the community, and families.
Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children – an App
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- Multi Age
- Australian
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RIDBC Auslan Tutor is a multimedia tutorial which has been designed for use on mobile devices to help anyone wanting to learn Australian Sign Language (Auslan) and communicate with someone who is deaf. It is designed for families of young deaf children to assist them to learn Auslan and promote early communication between parent and child.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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Thousands of free curriculum-linked resources for school teachers and students.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American/Worldwide, Online
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Online classes from thousands of independent teachers via group video chat. Some classes are live, some are in your own time.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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Cool Australia is an online resource that provides ready to go lessons and units based around various subjects and topics. Mostly science, environment, history and geography. Includes videos, worksheets, lesson plans and more.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online store with downloadables
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Teacher created resources for every area, projects, games and interactive notebooks.
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- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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Skwirk caters to different teaching and learning styles across the curriculum, with a variety of content including videos, animations, activities, worksheets and assessments
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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Courses for most subjects. Students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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Teen and Kids courses in every area. Engaging and high quality.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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Engaging videos and online lessons in many different areas.
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- Secondary
- American, Online
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College/uni level course content placed online for free. No credit/certificates but great for self directed study.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American
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Learn how to make anything, one step at a time, from the stove top to the workshop. Home educators can register as teachers to be able to download PDFs.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American
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Resources for every area, most are available as e-books.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American
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Lots of suggestions for free resources.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online store
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Magazines with a selection of books designed to appeal to all ages, as well as teacher resources. Home ed families can sign up as a school.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American
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Home ed collective who organise educational subscriptions. Generally only available for a period of time at substantial discount. Only digital materials are available in Australia.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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High quality worksheets and resources for every area, some free content.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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Activities for kids with a strong focus on inquiry, problem-solving skills and imaginative / creative thinking
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- Primary, Secondary
- British
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Free lapbooks and resources. Muslim, but some resources are suitable for all.
The Educating Parent – Beverley Paine
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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Hundreds of links, and downloadable resources and items in hardcopy format. Lots of information about unschooling.
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- Secondary
- American, Online
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College/uni level course content placed online for free. No credit/certificates but great for self directed study.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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You can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images.
Environmental and Zoo Education Centres
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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A variety of resources for primary and secondary levels, covering science, geography and wellbeing. Produced by the Environmental and Zoo Education Centre network in NSW.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American
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Lapbooks and notebooking pages for hundreds of different topics.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American
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Free worksheets for all areas of maths, and some other topics.
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- Primary, Secondary
- British, Online
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BBC contains an educational section incorporating English, maths and science. Generally comprising of small bitesize videos followed by an activity such as a game or answering some questions. Fairly basic, but perfect as a mini-supplement. Also has pieces on Welsh language.
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- All Ages
- American, Online
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With thousands of documentaries, including exclusive originals, CuriosityStream delivers shows across the full spectrum of the non-fiction genre to demystify science, nature, history, technology, society, lifestyle and more.
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- Secondary
- American, Online
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Lifelong learning in humanities, science and languages.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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An open resource for educational learning, courses in maths, humanities, nature, religion and English.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian
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This program, created by home educators uses real life and quality literature as the base for learning. Multiple children can learn together as the program is flexible.
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- HEN Member Discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Hardcopy, Downloadables
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Black line masters and other materials for teachers.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Store
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Well priced craft and STEAM materials.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Store
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The Educational Warehouse is an online supplier of educational supplies, including some which are difficult to get from overseas because of international postage costs.
Bellbird Kidz Educational Resources
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- Primary
- Australian, Store
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Primarily a school supplier, Bellbird sell Montessori materials, natural wood products and art materials.
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- American
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Curriculum supplier – Christian.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American
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Eclectic with Waldorf influences, this is an established curriculum supplier.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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Free Christian curriculum for all ages.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Hardcopy
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Literature based curriculum to cover all subject areas. Sonlight is Christian, Bookshark is the secular version.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Hardcopy
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ACE paces. Christian paper based curriculum for all areas.
Australian Christian Homeschooling
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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Structured Christian homeschool program.
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The original site of Practical Homeschooling magazine. Links to many home ed resources and advice.
Australian Home Education Advisory Service
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- Australian, Online
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AHEAS offers consultancy services to home educating families in Australia.
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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Victorian home education regulator. Information on registration and reviews, and resource suggestions.
Victorian Distance Education materials from 2015
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian
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Not particularly engaging, but free. Can give you an idea of what’s covered in each school year. Printing costs will be high, so read first to find the important pages.
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian, Online
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FUSE is a website from the Victorian government for the use of teachers and parents to create, share and use resources with each other. Covers most key learning areas, and most of the resources are free to access and use. Home educators do not have a way to create an account to share their own resources.
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- Australian
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Independent learning activity with a board and collection of books to develop literacy and numeracy skills and much more. Educational game for the age group 5-9 years old.
For children with diverse learning needs, we don’t usually recommend an all-in-one curriculum package as many children may be asynchronous learners. Instead, it is often more helpful to piece together individual resources that you can tailor to your child’s individual needs.
Home educating parents often ask for home ed friendly professionals, such as paediatricians and psychologists. Please see this listing where recommendations have been provided by home educating families: Home Ed-Friendly Professionals.
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As successful for older learners as for younger children, not ‘babyish’ and popular with parents whose children have struggled with other methods.
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- HEN Member discount available
- Primary, Secondary
- British, Online
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Combine spelling and typing in a programme which works as well for teens as it does for younger children.
Nessy: Reading, Writing and Spelling Help for Children with Dyslexia
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Nessy programs are designed to help students of all abilities learn to read, write, spell and type.
Fun-Schooling resources: Dyslexia, ADHD and Dyscalculia
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- Primary
- American, hardcopies with some printables
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Games and lessons designed to work well for playful children with dyscalculia, dyslexia, ADHD, memory problems, math fears, and ‘bad’ calculating habits.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online with Downloadables
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A structured and visual system to help children with organisation and completion of ‘work’, where the work is broken up in to boxes. Note that some families report that they do not use the schedule strips or picture cards, but the boxes are the core component of this system.
Sue Larkey autism courses and resources
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- Primary, Secondary
- Australian
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Paid and free resources from a well known autism educator.
Inspiring Kids program by Josh Langley –
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- Primary
- Australian
- Paid
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Inspiring Kids is a unique program for home-schooling families to include valuable social and emotional learning into their individual lesson plans. It’s a series of fun videos and activities over 4 modules aimed at developing self-acceptance, confidence, self-belief, emotional regulation, and resilience in children aged 6 to 10. Inspiring Kids is also designed to be accessible for kids who have autism, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, physical disability, a chronic illness or learning difficulty.
Discount available to HEN members
Bridge the Gap Maths AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND EDITION
WHO FOR?
• home learners
• Now being used in schools for intervention G7 & 8.. KS 2/3
• adult use
• International students
• ESL / E2L
• special ed: learning differences/dyslexia/dyscalculia/autism/ADHD
• math anxiety
Great for Intermediate students, or older (including adults) who need to back track a little (but retain dignity).
‘JUST-the-often-missing-but-really-need-to-know-bits from the Intermediate Math curriculum’… a SINGLE book, with parent (teacher) SCRIPT and only ONE PAGE per concept.
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- Secondary
- Australian, Online
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A self-paced program which covers methods and applications of differentiation, integration, probability and statistics.
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- Australian, Online
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Online TAFE courses, more convenient for some people than attending TAFE.
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- Australian, Online
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Online courses for students in NSW, prices vary depending on level/funding.
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- Australian, Online
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Single Subjects and Complete courses from universities across Australia, all in one place. Fees vary. Single subjects can sometimes be used to gain entry into University.
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Created by leading universities and organisations, lectures and non-graded course materials is free. You can choose to pay for certification.
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- American, Online
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College/uni level course content placed online for free. No credit/certificates but great for self directed study. No interaction with staff.
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- British, Online
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Free courses at high school and university level from 1-50 hours in length.
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Learn practical digital skills using this free project-based video curriculum.
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- Free
- Ebooks
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A diverse range of subjects. Most courses are six to ten weeks long but some short courses are available. Pay for certificates if you wish.
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A non-profit, massive open online course (MOOC) provider, partnering with the world’s leading universities and organizations to offer high-quality online courses. Great for self directed study in preparation for higher education, career, or personal interest.
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- Australian, Online
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Free online resource by the ATO to help students improve their understanding of the Australian tax and super systems.
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- Australian, Online
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Broadcasting from a purpose-built studio on the campus of John Monash Science School. Emerging Sciences Victoria (ESV) makes it possible for Year 9 and 10 students in Victoria to access specialised STEM subjects through a virtual classroom. Has graded homework and assessments.
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- American, Online
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Online courses, masterclasses and videos on advanced science themes.
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- American, Online
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Free course, lectures and seminars covering many areas of learning.
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- American, Online
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2000 free online courses for teens and adults.
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- American, Online
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This site links to multiple online providers, as well as having interesting articles.
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- Paid
- Secondary
- Worldwide, Online
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Choose from 155,000 online video courses
CAREERS HELP
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- Australian, Online
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Virtual Reality career advice platform lets you explore different workplaces in a new and exciting way.
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The Bullseye posters reflect possible career options and training requirements for 33 school subjects.
Grandshake – We have officially partnered with Grandshake, a national online skills platform that provides meaningful virtual work experiences & upskilling opportunities to students 14-24.
Since we are a ‘school partner’, our members get to enjoy Grandshake’s catalogue completely FREE. This means our students can: (details on how to access in the members menu)
- Gain real-world industry skills: Work on real-world projects designed by leading national companies
- Get exposure and recognition: Have their work recognised and the potential for it to be showcased by employers
- Give a small commitment, for a big reward: Join a virtual experience anytime and anywhere for only a few hours a week
- Earn an industry microcredential: Build a credible portfolio by completing Grandshake virtual experiences & Upskilling microprograms
- Join a nation-wide community: Grow your network. Join an inclusive community; full of professionals, students and mentors who are there to support your passions.
APPRENTICESHIP LEARNING HELP
Free Practice Aptitude Tests: Automotive, Building & Construction, Electrical and Electronic, Engineering, Hospitality and Plumbing
Free Tools & resources to assist students researching apprenticeship & traineeship career pathways. Job & Training Descriptions, Find my work type, Pathway charts, Literacy & Numeracy Quizzes
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- A+ National Pre-accreditation Maths and Literacy – various trades can be found in various online bookstores
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A+ National Pre-apprenticeship Maths and Literacy for various trades are write-in workbooks that help to prepare students seeking to gain a variety of apprenticeships and traineeships. It combines practical, real-world scenarios and terminology specifically relevant to their chosen industry, and provides students with the mathematical and literacy skills they need to confidently pursue a career within that trade.
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- American, Hardcopy
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Products for the Classical home educator.
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- Primary
- Australian, Hardcopy
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Charlotte Mason style program with copywork, spelling, dictation, narrations, picture study, observations, poetry, writing and grammar.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American
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Free Charlotte Mason curriculum which aims to prepare children for a life of rich relationships with everything around them: God, humanity, and the natural world.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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A complete, free Charlotte Mason curriculum for Catholics. It covers all year levels.
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- Primary
- American, Online
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Free Charlotte Mason Maths ideas, book reviews, and email list, as well as paid lesson plans.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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Yahoo Group specifically for discussing and sharing information about living science books. It is secular but inclusive.
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- Primary
- Worldwide, Online
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Montessori blog with free and paid printables.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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Articles and posts to inspire the Steiner parent. It also has paid content such as helpful videos and CDs.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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Free articles, and paid booklets about different subject areas and a guide to getting started.
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- Primary, Secondary
- American, Online
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Curriculum well-regarded by HEN steiner members as a comprehensive manual providing a grade-by-grade description of the curriculum. Free and paid.