CROSS RIVER ACADEMY
Helpful Curriculum Information
Having scoured the internet for information regarding free and inexpensive curriculum, I have amassed quite a list. Though it is not all inclusive, this list should give you a good start on where to find free or almost free worksheets, activities and ebooks. If you find a website that is not included in this list, please email me the information and I will check it out and add it to the list.
This website has tons of worksheets and information for grades K – 12. Though they ask you to register to receive their email, it did not require me to join or pay a fee.
This wonderful website has worksheets all about English! You can print, or you can use the interactive version and it will grade it for you! You can register for the newsletter, but I was not required to pay a fee for any of the services provided.
For grades K – 12, this website was full of information on a variety of subjects. I was not required to register or pay a fee.
Easy Peasy allinonehomeschool.com
Grade levels and courses include 180 days of homeschool lessons and assignments. It covers reading, writing, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, math, history/social studies/geography, science, Bible, computer, music, art, PE/health, and logic. It uses only free materials found on the internet. This site is 100% FREE.
Easy Peasy High School allinonehighschool.com
This is the sister site to the one mentioned above. The site has courses for grade levels 9-12, including some AP courses. This site is also free. Though both may ask for a donation, it is not required.
This website has information and worksheets for grades K-6 and some for grades 7 – 12. Some of the worksheets can be accessed for free. They have two plans to choose from. The basic plan is $19.99 annually and gives you access to many worksheets. The “Everything” plan is $39.98 annually and allows you access to everything the website has to offer.
Offering worksheets, unit studies and lessons in all subjects for grades
K – 12.
This website not only has worksheets for grades K – 12 in all subject areas, but has a worksheet creator as well. With that handy tool, you can create your own worksheets and answer sheets quickly and neatly. While there are a lot of ads on this site, I was not asked to pay a fee.
Full access to over 50,000 printable worksheets, lessons, and teacher resources! The cost of 1 year (12-month) membership is $29.99.
Within this website you will find:
Reproducible free lesson plans, print ready worksheets for all levels, all abilities and all subjects from Pre-school to High School and cross-curriculum unit studies. These learning tools are all FREE for you to print and use for personal or educational purposes.
Within this site, you will find a ton of information on where to get free homeschool material and resources, articles on homeschooling any age and any grade student. This is a wonderfully informative website with resources beyond belief ... for FREE.
Interested in Science? This website has lots of Science information and worksheets. It also has a listing of places that you can order labs and experiments, though on some you may have to pay a small fee or return shipping. There are different levels of membership, but you can still get tons of information for free!
This is one of those websites that I must rave about. It includes information for all subjects and grade levels. This site is a must see! You can register for the newsletter or email and there is no fee, but there is a ton of information in one location.
This site is wonderful for finding used curriculum at low prices. You can buy or sell by subject, grade level or publisher. Most sellers accept paypal, so payment is easy and sellers are rated so you can know who you are buying from. There is also a section that will show you events, support groups and cover schools within a certain mile radius of your zip code. You must register to buy or sell, but not to browse.
This site has a free Kids Budget Tool available. It’s never too early to start teaching them to budget and it doesn’t hurt us moms either!
This is a free site where you can print pre-made writing worksheets OR make your own. The site specializes in handwriting and is very easy to use.
This site offers free printable worksheets in math from Kindergarten through 5th grade. No registration required.
This is a site full of idea for K – 12. It has craft ideas, grade level specific ideas, articles and more. Sign up for a grade specific newsletter. Free version and Premium versions available. $8.00 billed monthly or $60 billed annually. Cancel anytime.
This site offers state specific worksheets in Math from K – Algebra, which are done on the computer, through the website. Printing is available with membership beginning at $9.95 per month.
Printable Worksheets from 1st – 8th grade plus Algebra and Geometry. FREE! For an advertisement free environment $19.95 per year.
A wonderful site for information about Alabama State standards for public school children is the Alabama Learning Exchange at www.alex.state.al.us . It isn’t required for homeschool families, but it is an excellent guideline. It will show subjects and what is covered in each, for each grade year. The site also has links for additional information and lesson plans.
Kahn Academy offers instruction in many different subjects, via website and videos on YouTube, along with worksheets. All for F R E E ! ! !
Learn typing/keyboarding for free, or sign up for ad free premium plans.
A lot of information about Geology and Earth Science
Curriculum Sites: to purchase curriculum books/workbooks/computer programs
Alpha Omega Publishers for LifePac, Horizons, Switched on Schoolhouse and Monarch
www.teachingtextbooks.com Teaching Textbooks now has the 3.0 online version with new (lower) pricing!
Be sure to check out the used curriculum groups on Facebook!
USED HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM
Homeschool Buy Sell Trade (Facebook Group)
Where can I purchase used curriculum?
PLACEMENT TESTS
Internet for Classrooms: This site has many Placement Tests available in different subjects and grade levels ... all for FREE!
Math-U-See: Individual Math Placement Tool, taken on computer, smartphone or tablet.
Alpha Omega: This link has a multitude of placement tests for all of AlphaOmega curriculum courses, including LifePac, Horizons and Monarch.
Sonlight: Reading level placement tests.
Math Mammoth: Math Placement Tests for Grades 1 - 7
Teaching Textbooks: Free Printable Math Placement testing
Saxon Math: Free Printable Math Placement testing.
CREATE YOUR OWN TEST
Easy Test Maker: Has Free and Paid levels to make your own tests.