Free Resources for Families
Honest, useful tools your child can open tonight
A student struggling with fractions may be missing something from years earlier, and the right free tool can quietly fill that gap on a Tuesday evening at the kitchen table. Everything below is genuinely free to use. Some sites also sell premium add-ons, which we label Freemium so you know what to expect. These are tools we point families to because they work, not because anyone paid us to list them.
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
Straight answers about sessions, scheduling, pricing, and how tutoring actually works week to week.
Curated, and Actually Free
Math
Practice that meets a student where they are, plus tools for seeing the math behind the steps.
Khan Academy
Short videos, guided practice, and a parent-visible dashboard. Strong for filling specific gaps in arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra.
Zearn Math
Self-paced lessons with on-screen manipulatives. A gentle landing spot for elementary students who freeze up on traditional worksheets.
Desmos
A free graphing calculator that turns equations into something you can see and drag. Useful from middle school algebra onward.
Mathigon
Interactive textbooks and virtual manipulatives. Good for a curious student who wants to play with an idea, not just answer questions.
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.
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.
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.
ReadTheory
Adaptive reading comprehension that quietly adjusts to the student. Short sessions work well as a daily habit.
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.
Newsela
Current-events articles rewritten at multiple reading levels. The free tier covers a meaningful amount of content for home use.
Starfall
Phonics-first activities for early readers. The free pages cover the foundations most kindergarten and first-grade families need.
Science and Discovery
Projects, videos, and articles that turn a quiet weekend into a small experiment.
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.
National Geographic Kids
Photo-rich articles, animal facts, and short videos. Good for curious elementary readers who want to follow their own questions.
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.
Coding, Logic, and Early Learning
Tools that teach kids to build something, not just consume something.
Scratch
A free block-based coding environment from MIT. Students make games, stories, and animations, and pick up real programming logic along the way.
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.
All-Subject Study Tools
The habits, review, and small skills that make every other subject easier.
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.
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.
Duolingo
Bite-sized language practice with a strong free experience. Useful for students keeping up with Spanish, French, or a heritage language at home.
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.
Want Help Putting These to Use?
Free tools go further with a plan behind them. A free consultation is the fastest way to figure out which of these fit your student, and where a few sessions would help most.
Book Free Consultation