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Free Back-to-School Resources for Families and Homeschoolers
Back-to-school time looks different for every family. These free back-to-school resources can help your child review key skills, explore new subjects, and learn at their own pace.
Whether your child is starting a new grade, learning at home, or looking for extra support, Khan Academy offers free courses and activities to help them begin the year with confidence.
Back-to-school resources at a glanceThese free back-to-school resources include courses, videos, articles, exercises, and activities across math, grammar, science, history, civics, test preparation, financial literacy, and career exploration. Students can work through a full course or focus on the lessons and skills that match their current goals.
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Khan Academy’s courses and practice resources are free. Parents and caregivers can also use the free Parent Dashboard to connect with their child’s account and stay informed about their activity and progress.
Families with children under 8 can also track progress in the Khan Academy Kids parent section inside the app.
For families looking for more personalized support, Khanmigo is a separate, optional paid subscription. Khanmigo can guide students as they work through questions and help parents understand assignments, explain challenging concepts in a new way, and have more productive homework conversations.
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Build math confidence
- Early math for ages 2 to 8: The free Khan Academy Kids app introduces counting, shapes, patterns, and number sense through games and stories, so children start building math confidence before they can read instructions on their own.
- Middle school and high school math: Updated Illustrative mathematics-aligned courses for 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, Algebra 1, and Integrated Math 1 give students visual models, real-world problems, step-by-step hints, and practice designed to help math make sense.
- AP and advanced math: AP Precalculus and AP Calculus AB support students taking challenging math courses with function practice, built-in Algebra 2 review, free-response support, and AP exam preparation.
Strengthen grammar skills
- Grade-level grammar: New grammar courses for 5th and 6th grade, 7th and 8th grade, and 9th and 10th grade help students practice sentence structure, commonly confused words, style, tone, and other essential language skills.
Make science easier to explore
- AP Physics C: Mechanics: Students taking AP Physics or studying advanced science at home can learn through videos, interactive articles, and rigorous practice for calculus-based mechanics.
- Biology activities: New middle school and 5th-grade activities invite students to investigate real science questions through models, data analysis, experiments, and guided activities.
- Science simulations: Interactive articles and exercises in our Middle School Biology course help students explore concepts that are difficult to observe directly, including natural selection, climate change, heat capacity, and conservation of energy.
Explore history, civics, and the world
- U.S. History: The revised U.S. History course helps high school students learn through shorter lessons, updated articles, new practice questions, unit overviews, and support for evidence-based writing.
- World History: The new World History course with OER Project takes students through 250,000 years of history using videos, articles, practice, and historical thinking activities.
Prepare for tests and future goals
- SAT Reading and Writing: New Challenge units help students practice some of the most difficult questions on the SAT Reading and Writing section.
- Career Exploration: Short, structured videos from real professionals help students compare career paths, connect school subjects to real jobs, and imagine what they might want to do next.
- Financial Literacy: The updated course helps students build practical money skills, including understanding credit reports, credit card statements, checks, healthcare terms, insurance, and everyday financial decisions.
Find state-specific support
- New Texas TEKS courses: Texas students can now explore TEKS-aligned courses 6th Grade Science, 7th Grade Science, High School Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Financial Mathematics, and Personal Financial Literacy.
- Florida Personal Finance and Money Management: Florida students can learn about banking, budgeting, credit, loans, taxes, insurance, saving, investing, and everyday financial choices.
- Florida B.E.S.T. Geometry: Florida students can strengthen geometric reasoning through modeling, constructions, proofs, right triangles, trigonometry, and real-world applications.
Start the youngest learners strong
Not every learner in the house is ready for a course catalog. Khan Academy Kids is a free app for children ages 2 to 8, built for kids who aren’t reading independently yet, so they can navigate it on their own.
- Early reading: letter sounds, phonics, sight words, and a library of read-aloud books.
- Early math: counting, shapes, patterns, and number sense through games and stories.
- A path that adjusts: the app meets each child at their level, so a 3-year-old and a 1st grader can both use it without a parent setting anything up.
- No ads, no subscriptions, and no wifi required once activities are downloaded.
Start the year feeling ready
Every learner starts from a different place. These free back-to-school resources give families and homeschoolers a flexible way to review important skills, explore new subjects, and keep learning throughout the school year.
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Khan Academy Frequently Asked Questions
Is Khan Academy free for families and homeschoolers?
Yes. Khan Academy offers free courses, lessons, videos, articles, exercises, and activities across a wide range of subjects and grade levels. Khanmigo is a separate, optional, paid subscription for families looking for additional AI-powered support.
What is Khan Academy reimagined?
Khan Academy Reimagined is an updated experience designed to make it easier for teachers to find content, manage classes, assign learning, and understand student progress. Students also get a clearer, more focused path through their assigned work.
What subjects can students study on Khan Academy?
Students can find resources in math, grammar, science, history, civics, SAT preparation, AP courses, financial literacy, career exploration, and more.
For children ages 2 to 8, the free Khan Academy Kids app covers early reading, phonics, writing, early math, and social-emotional learning.
Can homeschool students use Khan Academy?
Yes. Homeschool students can use individual lessons to supplement another curriculum or work through complete courses at their own pace.
Does Khan Academy offer SAT and AP preparation?
Yes. Khan Academy offers free SAT preparation and a growing library of AP courses with videos, articles, exercises, and exam-style practice.
How should my child get started?
Begin with one clear goal, such as reviewing a math skill, preparing for an upcoming course, or exploring a new subject. Choose the appropriate course and start with the lesson or practice activity that best matches your child’s needs.
Does Khan Academy have anything for preschool or kindergarten?
Yes. Khan Academy Kids is a free app for children ages 2 to 8, covering early reading, phonics, writing, early math, and social-emotional learning. It’s a separate app from khanacademy.org and is designed specifically with little learners in mind.
Can I use Khan Academy with children at different grade levels?
Yes. Families teaching multiple ages can pair Khan Academy Kids for the youngest child with khanacademy.org courses for older siblings. Both are free.