5 Websites You Could Be Using in Your Homeschool

We all know that the Internet has a vast wealth of information and helpful resources; however, sometimes that very size can actually get in the way of finding tools that are worthwhile and beneficial. To help you, see what you think about these five websites you could be using in your homeschool:

Codecademy
Used by over 25 million learners around the globe, Codecademy is a free online coding school that offers classes in 12 different programming languages. With the need for more computer programmers only growing, this site is a great place to explore your child’s interest in computer languages without the investment.

DIY
This website and app offers a safe online community where members younger than 18 can upload, share, and view pictures and videos of projects they make. Members can earn patches for completing challenges to learn new skills.

Duolingo
This free language learning program offers written lessons and speaking practice of foreign languages. Beginners can test out of lessons or start learning new languages from scratch. Daily goals and experience points keep users motivated.

Funbrain
This site offers single-player games for kids with educational lessons in math, grammar, science, spelling, and history. The site originally published Diary of a Wimpy Kid before it became a successful book series.

Pinterest
For many moms, this social media site has helped solve one of life’s great questions: “What’s for dinner?” In addition to a plethora of meal ideas, Pinterest is a great tool for sharing ideas on lots of other topics (including homeschooling) and organizing them in a way that works for your family.