The Best FREE Learning APPS for Homeschool Educators

Ahhh, the homeschooling journey! It’s definitely not for the faint of heart, especially if you have opted out of traditional school and have ultimately decided that homeschooling is best for your child(ren).

Regardless of the challenges, one thing is for sure … it is full of exciting learning experiences! However, it can be tricky to find reliable and helpful resources. That’s why I’ve put together a list of the best free learning apps that homeschooling parents would SURELY love!

The following apps transform subjects like reading, math, science, art, and problem-solving into lively experiences, making learning more interactive and fun than ever!

Let’s start with Reading & Language Arts, which was our main focus when we started our homeschooling journey.

• Khan Academy Kids
  Why Families Love It: This app makes learning to read an exciting adventure! It is our families’ all time favorite app as it encourages children to think, play, learn, and persist. We discovered this app from our older kiddos’ private tutor Ms. Dee! Big praise goes to her for her astounding patience and phenomenal skill to redirect.

  The biggest takeaway is their fun stories, phonics lessons, and playful games. It helps kids stay motivated as they build important reading skills. Plus, the app adjusts to their progress, creating a personalized learning experience for them!

  Overall, parents appreciate its user-friendly design and the fact that it’s completely ad-free allows kids to explore independently.

• Epic! (Free for Educators)
  Why Families Love It: This digital library is packed with thousands of books, audiobooks, and read-along stories tailored to different reading levels and interests. When our son Josiah King discovered EPIC, he enjoyed discovering new books easily without asking us for help picking out his next read. We love that it also allows homeschool educators to apply for free access, making it a fantastic resource for independent and guided reading.
• Starfall ABCs
  Why Families Love It: Learning letters and sounds becomes an exciting journey with fun songs, interactive games, and colorful animations. We love the newest update, where each “primary focus” now has its own standalone app, making the whole experience and learning easier to navigate for young learners. It’s an excellent choice for those just starting their reading adventure.

  Parents appreciate that the basic version is free to use, and there is a separate app available for a paid version that offers additional features.

• Endless Reader
  Why Families Love It: This app introduces sight words in a stress-free way through interactive puzzles and lively animations. Kids enjoy engaging with the app while reinforcing word recognition. While extra content is available for purchase, the free version provides a strong foundation for early readers.

Up next is Math & Logic …

• Moose Math
  Why Families Love It: With fun characters and interactive activities, counting, addition and subtraction become second nature. The game-like approach is the biggest highlight, keeping kids entertained while ensuring they grasp essential math skills. We love that Moose Math is aligned with Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students, and parents ultimately appreciate that the program adjusts the difficulty to match each child’s learning pace.
• Prodigy (Early Math)
  Why Families Love It: Prodigy transforms math into an immersive fantasy game where kids solve problems to explore new worlds and earn rewards. Parents love that it motivates kids to practice math daily. While the paid version unlocks more features, the free content is highly beneficial.
• Counting Caterpillar
  Why Families Love It: This vibrant app helps young learners recognize numbers and count with confidence. The levels gradually increase in difficulty, allowing kids to progress comfortably at their own speed without frustration.
• Monster Math
  Why Families Love It: This app makes learning math fun with story-driven challenges and customizable difficulty levels. Parents appreciate the detailed progress reports, which help identify areas where children might need extra practice.

Moving on to Science & Exploration

• PBS Kids Games
  Why Families Love It: Who else has kids that love nature and the exciting discoveries in the wild? As we were looking to expand our homeschooling subjects, we came across the Wild Kratts brothers. Since then, we’ve learned that they offer educational shows on PBS Kids and Amazon Kids+, as well as educational games through PBS Kids Games. We lvoe that the app is constantly updated and kids explore science through engaging games featuring beloved PBS characters. Whether learning about space, nature, or engineering, this app provides a safe, ad-free environment that parents trust.
• Toca Nature
  Why Families Love It: This creative app lets kids design their own ecosystems which encourages curiosity about nature, animals, and the environment. We discovered all about the Toca Boca line when I attended a Mom 2.0 summit event. Since then we have always been a big fan of their products.It’ss perfect for young explorers who love discovering the wonders of the natural world.
• National Geographic Kids
  Why Families Love It: Filled with amazing animal facts, incredible videos, and exciting quizzes, this app makes the world come alive for kids. Parents appreciate its high-quality content that fuels a lifelong interest in science and nature.
• Play and Learn Science
  Why Families Love It: Hands-on experiments and interactive challenges help children grasp real-world scientific concepts like shadows, water displacement, and physics. Parents love how the app encourages critical thinking and discovery.

… and up next is Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving for the inquisitive minds!

• Thinkrolls: Logic Puzzles
  Why Families Love It: This app introduces children to physics and logic puzzles through fun, progressively challenging levels. Parents love how it sharpens problem-solving skills while keeping kids entertained.
• Puzzingo Kids Puzzles
  Why Families Love It: This interactive app strengthens vocabulary and reasoning skills through colorful, engaging puzzles.It’ss particularly beneficial for kids with special needs, providing an inclusive learning experience.
• Busy Shapes & Colors
  Why Families Love It: Through trial and error, kids learn about shapes, colors, and spatial reasoning in a fun, hands-on way. Parents appreciate how it builds independent problem-solving skills.

… and last but never the least, is for Creativity & Art!

• Draw & Tell by Duck Duck Moose
  Why Families Love It: Be honest now, have you ever met a kid who never had any interest in scribbling? Throughout the years, whenever we have friends, family or even a small gathering, scriblling and painting is always one of those activities that never cease to amaze and keep the little ones occupied. Which is why we also love this app as it is more than just a drawing app, it encourages kids to create stories and narrate their artwork. In return it helps them express themselves and get creative.

  Overall, parents value its open-ended approach, which inspires imaginative play.

• ABCya Paint
  Why Families Love It: A bright and simple app that introduces children to digital painting. Kids can experiment with different brushes and colors, sparking their artistic curiosity.
• Toontastic 3D
  Why Families Love It: Young storytellers can bring their ideas to life by creating animated cartoons. Parents love how it promotes narrative skills and creativity through a fun, interactive experience.
• Lego Duplo World
  Why Families Love It: Kids explore a digital Lego world, building, solving puzzles, and creating structures. The ad-free environment makes it a safe and enjoyable choice for independent play.

Final Thoughts
The free learning apps mentioned above have been highly recommended by other homeschool families because they make education engaging, fun, and interactive. Whether your child is working on reading, math, science, art, or problem-solving, there’s an app to support their learning journey.

Whenever we discover other free learning apps, we will surely update this post! Do you have a favorite homeschool learning app? Let us know in the comments below!