Helpful Educational Links & Recommendations

Worksheetzone is an all-in-one platform that makes creating, customizing, and sharing educational materials easy for teachers, parents, and students. They offer printable worksheets, lesson plans, and fun interactive tools like auto-grading features and classroom games similar to Kahoot. I love that their resources are flexible because you can print them or use them online, and they are designed to keep kids engaged while making teaching simpler. Whether you are homeschooling, tutoring, or in the classroom, Worksheetzone is a great way to bring learning to life and track real progress.

TumbleBook Library is a digital collection of animated talking picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, non-fiction titles, and more designed for kids in grades K-6. With over 1,100 titles, it’s a great way to build literacy skills while keeping reading fun and interactive. Kids can enjoy read-alongs, puzzles, games, and even books in French and Spanish, making it especially useful for ESL and bilingual learners. Schools and libraries also get access to lesson plans, quizzes, and resources aligned with Common Core standards, which makes integrating TumbleBooks into the classroom seamless. It’s an engaging platform that supports young readers at every level and can be accessed from home, school, or the library.

Reading Rockets is a wonderful resource for parents, teachers, and anyone helping young children learn to read. Their site is filled with research-based strategies, classroom videos, articles, and parent tips that explain how kids learn to read and how to support those who struggle. I love that they make complex research easy to understand and practical to use. They even offer author interviews, self-paced courses, and video series that bring literacy to life. It’s an incredible free resource for building confident, successful readers.

The Teaching & Learning Collaborative (TLC) is an organization dedicated to creating equitable access to high-quality education for all students, especially those from underserved and marginalized communities. Their team of experienced educators partners with schools, teachers, and community organizations to design programs that honor students’ strengths, cultures, and unique learning needs. TLC also provides professional learning for teachers working in diverse classrooms, helping them deliver instruction that supports both academic and social-emotional growth 

All for the Boys is a fun family blog that started with crafts and activities for boys but quickly grew into a go-to spot for all kinds of kids’ activities, printables, and ideas. As the family grew, so did the blog, and now it also shares technology reviews and plenty of travel adventures from local trips in Phoenix to Southern California and beyond. It’s a great place to find hands-on inspiration, creative projects, and family-friendly ideas that kids of all ages will enjoy.

BrainPOP is one of those resources that kids actually look forward to using, and it has become a trusted tool for teachers and parents like myself. With engaging videos, interactive activities, and the lovable robot Moby, BrainPOP makes complex topics easier to understand while keeping learning fun. It’s designed for grades K-8 and covers everything from science and history to math and literacy, helping kids build background knowledge and think critically.  BrainPOP is a fantastic way to spark curiosity and make learning the best part of a child’s day. We are also a fan of their physical workbooks we've incorporated into our homeschool routine.

Kiddo Worksheets is a free educational resource that offers printable worksheets for kids of different grade levels. They cover subjects like math, phonics, reading, writing, and more.  This site is perfect for both classroom and homeschool use. What I love is that the worksheets are designed to keep kids engaged in hands-on learning while giving them a healthy break from screens. They’re created by educational experts and align with national standards, making them fun and effective. Whether you’re a parent, tutor, or teacher, Kiddo Worksheets is a great way to keep little learners curious, confident, and busy with meaningful practice.

NewPath Learning® creates award-winning, hands-on print and digital resources that make teaching and learning more engaging. Their newest site, NewPathWorksheets.com, offers a wide variety of printable curriculum resources for Math, Science, ELA, and Social Studies, all aligned with National and State standards for grades 1–10. These materials are perfect for classroom use, homeschooling, academic intervention, or extra enrichment at home. Developed by educators and tested in real classrooms, NewPath’s resources are practical, research-based, and designed to support both teachers and parents.

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series has turned millions of kids into readers, and the Wimpy Kid Club makes it even more fun to bring these books into the classroom or homeschool. They offer free teaching resources like discussion guides, activity sheets, lesson plans, and even special packs to celebrate each book release. These materials are perfect for getting reluctant readers excited about books while also supporting literacy, writing, drama, and art skills. Whether your kids are brand new to Greg Heffley’s world or already big fans, the Wimpy Kid Club is a great way to keep reading fun and engaging.

Hooked on Phonics has been around for YEARS so you probably alreayd know it's all about supporting families in their learning journey with playful, easy-to-use tools for reading. I didn’t start out using Hooked on Phonics to teach my son to read, but once we gave it a try I noticed a big improvement as far as his progress, confidence and reading fluency. The program makes phonics fun and simple to follow, and my son actually looks forward to using it. We’ve also added Hooked on Spelling and recently started Hooked on Math, which have been just as helpful. I was pleasantly surprised at how affordable everything is, especially for how much it’s helped in our homeschool. It’s been such a valuable resource for us. I highly recommend checking it out if you haven't already.