Episode Details

358: 5 Free Homeschool Resources That Still Hold Up in 2026 with Melissa Muir

Melissa is a longtime homeschool mom of four, a licensed teacher, and the founder of Curio. She shares five free homeschool resources her family still uses regularly today—resources that have stood the test of time and continue to work well for real homeschool families.

These aren’t just quick links. Melissa explains how her family actually uses each tool, from self-paced science lessons to gap-filling math, audiobooks for reluctant readers, gamified learning for younger kids, and leveled current events for middle and high schoolers.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Nearpod – Interactive, student-paced lessons with VR, activities, and assessments  Also listen to episode 293 where Melissa goes into more detail about Nearpod.

• Khan Academy – Free courses for gap filling, mastery, and exploration. And listen to episode 317 where Meryl shares more ideas about Khan Academy

• Libby – Using library audiobooks and ebooks to support reading and spelling

• Freckle – Gamified math and reading practice for younger learners

• ENGOO Daily News – Leveled current events with discussion and writing prompts

Where to find Melissa