About this episode
324: Free Online Curriculum
In this episode, Meryl shares strategies and specific resources for stretching your homeschool budget by leveraging high-quality free curriculum. You’ll hear about four “all-in-one” programs, dozens of subject-specific tools, how to snag freebies from vendors, and tips for DIYing your own courses with AI assistance.
1. “All-in-One” Homeschool Curricula
These comprehensive platforms give you daily lesson plans for multiple grades and subjects—often covering 80–90% of what you need.
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool (grades 8–12; Christian worldview, but easily adapted)
Khan Academy (beyond math: science, history, arts; best as a supplement)
Ambleside Online (Charlotte Mason style; public-domain “living books”; year-based levels)
CK-12 Foundation (flexible “Flexbooks” in math, science, social studies, electives; built-in videos, quizzes, AI practice)
2. Subject-Specific Free Resources
If you need only one or two subjects, pick and choose from these specialized platforms:
Civics & Govern
