Discovery K12
The #1 Online Homeschool Platform.
Overview
Discovery K12 is an online homeschool platform that provides a free, secular curriculum for students in grades PreK through 12. The curriculum is organized into 180 days of daily assignments, covering seven core subjects: Language Arts, Reading/Literature, Math, Science, History/Social Studies, Visual/Performing Arts, and Physical Education. The platform is designed to be open-and-go, with all assignments and links laid out for each day. While the curriculum itself is free, an optional Parent/Teacher Account is available for purchase to access grading, reporting, and transcript tools.
✨ Key Features
- Free PreK-12 curriculum
- Secular curriculum
- 180 days of pre-planned daily assignments
- Covers 7 core subjects
- Optional parent/teacher account for record-keeping
- No textbooks required; uses online resources
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Completely free core curriculum
- Secular worldview
- Structured, day-by-day lesson plan for the full school year
Unique Value: Provides a complete, structured, and secular PreK-12 homeschool curriculum entirely for free.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Free, all-in-one secular curriculum for PreK-12
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Families who want a Christian curriculum
- Students who need a highly interactive, gamified platform
- Parents who want built-in, free automated grading and reporting
🏆 Alternatives
It is the secular counterpart to the free, Christian-based Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool. Unlike Khan Academy, it provides a complete, structured daily curriculum. Unlike paid programs like Time4Learning, its core curriculum is free, though reporting tools require a paid upgrade.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The entire student curriculum is free.
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