August Homeschool Goodies

As the summer sun begins to wane and the air turns crisp with hints of autumn, August presents a unique opportunity for homeschoolers to refresh their learning experiences and dive into new adventures. This month serves as more than just a transition; it’s a treasure trove brimming with innovative homeschool printables and resources designed to ignite curiosity and excitement in young learners.

Whether you're gearing up for a brand-new school year or simply looking to enrich your existing curriculum, August is the perfect time to explore tools that will inspire creativity and engagement in your home classroom.

Freebies

4 Part Insect Life Cycle Chart https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4-Part-Insect-Life-Cycle-Cha...

Free Workshop to help parents raise calm, capable and creative kids through music (even if nobody in the family is a musician): https://link.musicwithwill.com/justaddmusic

Difference between b and d Printable Literacy Poster https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Difference-between-b-and-d-P...

Math Resources

Make it easier for your child to learn addition and subtraction by teaching about place values.  Check out our FREE worksheets and activities that will help your child's math grow. Get our freebie and sign up to receive more math tips! https://tampabaytestprep.ck.page/f20ee93738

Math Journaling FREEBIE! Math journals allow children to tryout and explore solutions. It gives them independence and helps them refine their thinking. An engaging way to learn! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindergarten-Grade-1-Math-Journal-Prompts-FREEBIE-Common-Core-Aligned-9834323

Farm & Garden Math: This fun bundle of 7 worksheets teaches addition and multiplication facts with fun farm and garden watercolor illustrations. Buy now for $1 https://ko-fi.com/s/d9313fc19f

Science Resources

Try a sample class from Gina Jude Curriculum where each activity is designed with curiosity at heart. Imagine your kids donning their lab goggles and diving into a treasure trove of interactive lessons that bring biology to life like never before. Gina Jude Curriculum offers a free extraordinary laboratory every month! https://www.ginajudecurriculum.com/book-online

FREE Plant & Fungi Life Cycle Reading Passages with Q & A + Note-taking Pages - Maximize your biology teaching resources with these plant and life cycle reading passages. They are designed for middle and high school students. This comprehensive FREEBIE includes detailed reading passages, comprehension questions, and organized note-taking pages. https://tidewindacademyhomeschool.com/product/free-plant-fungi-life-cycles-reading-passages-with-q-a-notetaking-pages/

Looking for homeschool science worksheets and printables? From cell biology flashcards and labeling worksheets to animal reports, The Homeschool Scientist has you covered. Check out this page full of FREE and affordably-priced homeschool science printables with a little math thrown in. Each time a new printable is available, it will be added to the list. So, bookmark this page and visit often. https://thehomeschoolscientist.com/homeschool-science-printables/

Free 15 Minute Chemistry Tutoring Session: Unlock your chemistry potential with a free 15-minute tutoring session from a PhD chemist. Get personalized help and expert insights to boost your understanding and confidence in high school chemistry. https://www.drkscience.com/schedule.html

Free Ocean Animals Unit Study! Need an engaging way to introduce your students to ocean animals? Look no further than this free NO PREP 1-day unit study and research project! SIgn up and get access to Heather's whole resource library! https://store.heatherhuhman.com/b/free

Technology Resources

FREE ABCs to APIs: A Homeschooler’s Handbook for Teaching your Kids to Code. Introduce coding to your homeschool! This handy little guide will help you understand what to look for when choosing a coding curriculum for your kiddos, what is at the heart of a comprehensive coding education, and tips for getting started quickly, This guide includes: Why you should consider teaching coding in your homeschool, Where to start, Resource guide, Skills checklist. Great for all ages! https://saltandlightspeed.com/homeschool-coding-handbook/

Coding Activity Book: Journey into Python! This activity book is a beginner's guide to coding and algorithms. It includes computer science unplugged activities for kids to start their coding journey and learn problem-solving by breaking down tasks into steps. https://bit.ly/3V1Eexk

Language Arts Resources

Back to School Word Search Freebie! Kickoff the new school with a twist and download our free Back to School Word Search puzzles! These engaging puzzles are designed to boost vocabulary and concentration while featuring school-themed words and concepts. https://coloringpageshq.com/back-to-school-word-search/

Did you know that public speaking is the most common fear among adults? There are lots of things you can do now to prevent it from holding back your kids. These Beginner Debate classes are a fun and welcoming environment to build confidence, critical thinking, and communication skills! Try your first two classes free! Get $20 off with coupon code GREEN66ZZD20 but hurry this is a limited time offer. NEW Outschool families can pair it with ElizabethGr20 for an extra $20 off. https://outschool.com/classes/55efa5cb-4c65-43db-8593-7690499884e7?refuid=fWkMy7s8

Easy-to-Print Writing Warm Up Journal for 2nd-5th Grade with Editing Checklist. Want to cement that daily writing habit for your 2nd-5th grader this year? This writing warm-up journal in a printer-friendly format uses a variety of prompt formats to keep students motivated, and promote self-editing with the included checklist. https://payhip.com/b/ol8UP

Book Report Printables $5 Writing a book report or using an organizer to respond to what they have read is a great way to help your kids with their reading comprehension. Using a template like this will help your kids organize their thoughts in the planning pages, so it’s easier for them to put the final review together. They will also see all of the important parts that need to go into their book reports, which will help them learn how to write effective reviews and recommendations. https://blessedhomeschool.com/product/book-report-template-for-kids/

Little Learner's Homestead Alphabet Printable: An alphabet workbook that focuses on homestead life with facts, coloring, and interactive activities. https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homestead-alphabet-printable/

Writing Prompt Bundle! The Story Quest writing prompts are perfect for homeschoolers ages 8-16. And the best part? All you need is a notebook, a pen, and a printer! Buy now for $5 https://smll.ink/WritingPrompt

Foreign Language Resources

Spanish Numeracy At Home: If you and your child want to learn Spanish numbers together and how to apply those Spanish numbers to REAL conversations, this is the course you need! Learn Spanish numbers up to the thousands all for only $10! Think of all the time you will save AND the time you will spend with your kids! https://smll.ink/SpanishNumeracy

Free Spanish Coloring Chart: Feelings. Do you need a jumping off point in Spanish, AND in navigating emotions? Here's a resource that can get you talking, and get you practicing simultaneously. Bingo, Worksheets, Audio, and short videos! https://www.flipflopspanish.com/products/free-coloring-chart-los-sentimientos-feelings

Bilingual Dramatic Pretend Play printable $3 - These Popsicle Stand Dramatic Play printables are the perfect addition to the popular book "Paletas for Sale". Includes a popsicle stand banner, open/closed signs, popsicle cut outs, menu sign, pretend money, pretend credit card, pretend cash register, name tags, coupons and so much more! https://raisingfaithfullittl.etsy.com/listing/1658928198

Social Studies Resources

History For Curious Kids! Knowable World: Social Studies & History for kids ages 4-8! Each weekly open-and-go lesson includes short videos, hands-on activities, and ideas for further exploration. Try it out for only $9/month! https://curriculum.knowableworld.com/courses/level-1-history-detectives

Discover the exciting world of ancient civilizations with this engaging homeschool history curriculum designed for kids! Dive into the rich cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome with a comprehensive package including a captivating reading book, workbook, and journal. Want to give it a try? Get the first chapter of the reading book and workbook for free! https://theinsightfulscholar.com/ancient-civilizations-mesopotamia-egypt-greece-and-rome/

Art & Music Resources

Complete High School Online Art Program in Google Classroom: Excellent Art Intensive. Perfect for your junior and senior kids wanting to learn more about drawing, painting, and composition.  Students learn techniques in media while looking at master artist's work on their own schedule. $25 per student to use the Google Classroom for the semester. Enroll now.  https://sharonjeffus.com/enroll-in-our-summer-art-program-for-high-school-and-junior-high-students/

Free 14 day trial: Discover Music Duo's premium K-6 online music curriculum. Enjoy a 14-day free trial with engaging video lessons that teach music literacy through fun folk songs, percussion, movement, and games. Grades: K-6 https://splendorproductions.com/pricing/

Transform your teen's artistic passion into practical illustration skills with digital Procreate classes. You can choose between watercolor illustration or character design for only $30 a class. Includes weekly design prompts and live step-by-step instruction by children's book illustrators Lara Saldana and Jered Salmond. Grade level: 6th-12th https://www.heartsparkhs.com/copy-of-i-want-to-learn-to-illustrate

Fox Directed Drawing Pack $1: Bring this adorable fox directed drawing activity to your homeschool! Kids can choose between a coloring page, a simple directed drawing, or an intermediate directed drawing. Perfect to add to a unit study! https://artventurousanimals.com/store-1-EMXaf/p/fox-directed-drawing-for-kids-how-to-draw-a-woodland-fox-printable-worksheets

Preschool Resources

Pre-K/Kindergarten Curriculum Companion: 1200+ pages of fun learning activities for pre-K and kindergarten-aged children! Supplement all curriculums with the week-by-week schedule or use the activities as you need them! Take advantage of the limited-time deep discount!  $27 (discounted from $99) https://smartmomhq.com/shop/kindergarten-curriculum/

2 Motivated Moms' Digital Preschool Curriculum! Easily teach preschool with 2 Motivated Moms’ engaging curriculums! The Digital PreK-3 Curriculum is perfect for ages 3-4 and is filled with hands-on activities to make learning fun. Detailed lessons with over 200 digital resources are included in the curriculum. Let 2 Motivated Moms support you on your preschool journey! Coupon code for 10% off: HOMESCHOOL10 https://www.2motivatedmoms.com/product-page/26-week-full-prek-3-curriculum

High School Resources

Homeschool Success Bundle - Say Goodbye to Guesswork! Includes tips and tools to inspire & track learning, streamline planning for college & career and bonus videos: hacks to skip the stress & enjoy the rest. $19.97 https://ontrackloripruett.podia.com/homeschool-success-bundle

Get Involved Guide for Homeschool Teens: Explore diverse engagement opportunities with our guide, presenting a range of volunteer, club, and organization options tailored to student interests and passions. Includes: Step-by-step directions on how to find involvement opportunities, a comprehensive list of clubs, organizations, and more for your teen to get involved in, worksheets to help find the best opportunity & reflect on experience, and volunteer hours tracker. FREE (normally $14) https://adulting-university.myflodesk.com/homeschoolquestgetinvolved

Specialty Resources

Learn through play! Unbox a world of educational and fun play-learning! Each interactive activity box contains three unique crafts and a workbook to foster cognitive skills like building, symbolic play, and problem solving. These all-in-one boxes save you hassle and come with everything you need for your adventure. Buy now for $24.95 with $10 off coupon code: learn https://www.liliguanausa.org/activity-boxes/

The Ultimate Umbrella School: Homeschooling on a budget? Partner with the only full-service umbrella school that offers day to day support with curriculum, compliance and record keeping, assessment options, community and live academic specialist to help your homeschool thrive. August special: just $30 per student a year for iugoPro members. https://www.iugo.world/academy

Start Teaching Values for FREE Today! This 20 page activity book will help you blast off on your journey to teaching values at home! It has discussion questions and thoughtful exercises to help you teach kindness, patience, and anger management to your little ones ages 4 to 7. https://tinyvalues.com/myvaluesfunbookhq

10-Steps to Starting a Homeschool Co-op: Your Co-op Blueprint! The 10 Steps to Starting a Successful Homeschool Co-op e-book offers clear, actionable guidance to help you create a thriving educational community. Whether you're just beginning or refining an existing co-op, this resource provides expert insights, practical tools, and customizable strategies to turn your vision into a reality. Free download! https://www.discoveryjunctionhomeschool.com/start-your-own-e-book

Independent Activities: List of Quiet, Independent Activities for Every Month of the YEAR!  All activities are Little to No Prep!! https://homeschoolreadingresources.com/b/VU4PO

Printable Monthly 2024-2025 Calendar with Free Updates. This 2024-2025 school calendar is perfect for planning your kids’ activities. I print a copy for each of my kids, use one to plan unit studies, and one for meal planning. I use the year-at-a-glance calendar to mark completed homeschool days. This calendar is updated for free every year. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2022-2023-Printable-Monthly-Calendars-7946189

Free Parent Workshops: Get unique insights and practical parenting strategies in free 15 minute workshops for parents from a former therapist and homeschool mom Kimberly Bennett from Homeschool Counseling Network. https://smll.ink/HCNVideos

Logic Escape Room! Use your knowledge of logical arguments and fallacies to escape the mysterious room! This is a print-and-play for ages 8+; printer-friendly and no setup required! $4.97 https://gypsygameschooler.thrivecart.com/logic-escape-room/

Subscriptions & Club Resources

Join My Homeschool Village Online Co-op! Learn, Play, and Relax! Want a co-op where your kids can learn from other mothers, make friends, and explore amazing things? All while you get a nap? Welcome to My Homeschool Village Online Co-op, run by experienced homeschool moms. We offer over 40 hours a month of activities and learning inside our Village! Classes and Activities: Interactive Minecraft Education Groups, Exciting Book and Art Clubs, Live Spanish Classes, and Exclusive Live Classes and Workshops! Join today and be part of a thriving community where homeschooling families grow together! Visit us at MyHomeschoolVillage.com only $25/month! https://smll.ink/MyHomeschoolVillage

Affordable Membership classes aligned to support ADHD, neurodivergent, and reluctant readers and writers. Classes begin in September! Save your spot now. Each grade level curriculum has over 250 practice exercises - that's 9 per week on the reading, writing, and grammar skills practiced in the week. Plus, there are three tests that cover each skill in one test. If your kiddo doesn't do well on one, they can try a different test two more times before it's in the gradebook. That's right, there is an official gradebook. So you can enjoy being a family without the added hassle of doing grading. Bonus: Live group class once a week! https://www.lightupliterature.com/memberships

A letter subscription that your child will adore! Spark your child's imagination and foster a love for reading and learning with The Adventure Letters, an educational letter subscription service for kids. Twice a month, enchanting letter stories with interactive activities and delightful surprises will arrive in the mail. Start now for only $12.99 a month! https://www.theadventureletters.com/adventures

Free 30-day Trial! Blue Manor's Online Christian Homeschool Academy brings the elite curriculum of a prep school, plus so much more, to all of your children, any time of day, for only $25 a month. We teach children the essentials: purpose, character, networking, faith, leadership, wealth, essential information, and more! bluemanoracademy.com

MagiCore Academy All Access Free 10 Day Trial! MagiCore Academy provides unlimited access to over 950 digital learning lessons and activities for elementary school aged learners. Students stay engaged while learning and practicing reading, math, social studies, and more through an easy to use online learning platform. https://smll.ink/magicore-issue7