Free Resources for Families
Free learning tools by subject, with the freemium ones labeled
Everything below is free to use. Sites that also sell add-ons are labeled Freemium. Nobody paid to be listed.
Free Printables
84 worksheets, anchor charts, drills and reference charts for grades K to 7, written for Roots of Reason students and aligned to Common Core. Filter by grade, topic or standard, then print what you need.
Browse the printables →Student Hub
Interactive activities for kids, sorted by grade. Curated by Roots of Reason, with several built in-house.
Full Resource Library
A searchable, filterable catalog of vetted learning tools across every subject and grade.
Parent Center
The parent hub: guides, tips, and tools for supporting your student's learning between sessions.
Parent FAQ
Sessions, scheduling, pricing, and how tutoring works week to week.
Free tools by subject
Subject
Grade
Math
Practice that meets a student where they are, plus tools for seeing the math behind the steps.
Cool Math Games
Logic and puzzle games that quietly build reasoning. A reasonable swap when a child wants screen time and you want it spent thinking.
Desmos
A free graphing calculator that turns equations into something you can see and drag. Useful from middle school algebra onward.
Khan Academy
Short videos, guided practice, and a parent-visible dashboard. Strong for filling specific gaps in arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra.
Mathigon
Interactive textbooks and virtual manipulatives. Good for a curious student who wants to play with an idea, not just answer questions.
Prodigy Math
Game-based math practice that hooks reluctant learners. The core practice is usable without paying; a paid membership adds extras you can decide about later.
Zearn Math
Self-paced lessons with on-screen manipulatives. A gentle landing spot for elementary students who freeze up on traditional worksheets.
Reading and Writing
Real texts at the right level, with feedback that helps a student see their own writing more clearly.
CommonLit
A wide library of fiction and nonfiction passages with built-in comprehension questions. Useful for building stamina with longer texts.
Newsela
Current-events articles rewritten at multiple reading levels. The free tier covers a meaningful amount of content for home use.
ReadTheory
Adaptive reading comprehension that quietly adjusts to the student. Short sessions work well as a daily habit.
Starfall
Phonics-first activities for early readers. The free pages cover the foundations most kindergarten and first-grade families need.
Write & Improve
A Cambridge English writing tool with a free tier that gives instant feedback on student writing. Helpful for middle and high schoolers revising their own drafts.
Science and Discovery
Projects, videos, and articles that turn a quiet weekend into a small experiment.
History for Kids
Readable, kid-friendly history articles across cultures and eras. A solid free supplement for social studies units.
Mystery Science
Lesson-length science videos built around a single question, with simple hands-on follow-ups. A handful of mini-lessons stay free.
National Geographic Kids
Photo-rich articles, animal facts, and short videos. Good for curious elementary readers who want to follow their own questions.
Science Buddies
Hundreds of vetted project ideas with materials lists and step-by-step guides. A reliable starting point when a science fair appears on the calendar.
Coding, Logic, and Early Learning
Tools that teach kids to build something, not just consume something.
PBS Kids
Games and short videos tied to public television shows. A calmer choice for younger children than most app stores.
Scholastic Learn at Home
Day-by-day learning journeys across reading, writing, science, and social studies. Handy for school breaks or slow afternoons.
Scratch
A free block-based coding environment from MIT. Students make games, stories, and animations, and pick up real programming logic along the way.
All-Subject Study Tools
The habits, review, and small skills that make every other subject easier.
Duolingo
Bite-sized language practice with a strong free experience. Useful for students keeping up with Spanish, French, or a heritage language at home.
Kahoot!
Quick review games that work well as a family activity or a study warm-up. A free account is enough for casual home use.
Quizlet
Flashcards your student can build, search, or borrow from other learners. The free tier covers honest study; the paid tier adds extras most families do not need.
Typing Club
Free typing lessons that build real fluency. A small daily session pays off across every other subject by the end of middle school.
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Twenty to thirty minutes by phone or video, about which of these fit your student and whether sessions would help.
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