Five resources to help with homework

As parents, we’ve all been asked to help with homework and found we haven’t a clue of the answer, struggled to recall the method for getting to the answer in the first place… or worse, found out that the answer has changed since our time at school! 

Give yourself a break with these top five resource sites that are designed to help with homework. Whether you want supporting resources as you help your kids learn, or need platforms where your kids can learn independently, these websites are a great place to start…

Help with homework

1. National Geographic Kids

Okay, so we’re biased, but hear us out. National Geographic Kids compliments the curriculum and prides itself on being an ‘edutainer’ – that is, kids have so much engaging with our content, they don’t even realise they’re learning!

There are lots of ways for National Geographic Kids to help with homework, so here’s a quick run-down…

• – Our top-selling monthly magazines cover everything from science to nature to world culture, giving kids a helping hand with all sorts of topics that might come up at school. Plus, it’s FUN, filled with brain-boosting activities and games alongside top tips to help our planet.

• – While our printed magazine is great for cutting down on screen time, our website is bursting with free homework help. Here, kids can find fact files, features and quizzes on everything from the Great Wall of China to the structure of the Earth.

• – Finally, whether you’re a parent, teacher or home educator, it’s worth exploring our online Primary Resources section. These curriculum-aligned, downloadable resources cover Science, Geography, Maths, English and everything between. Plus, they come with activity suggestions and guidance on how best to use them.

2. Twinkl Homework Help

This website is packed with facts, information and helpful resources to help kids and parents alike figure out tricky topics. It covers subjects from English, science and maths to art, cooking, history, geography, phonics and more. Visit it here!

3. BBC Bitesize

With just the kind of top quality content you’d expect from the BBC, the Bitesize website has videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes, organised by level and subject. Great for parents supporting kids’ learning or for learning independently, too. Head over to their website to find out more.

4. Ducksters

This educational site covers history, science, geography, maths and more through games and activities in a digestible, family-friendly format. Find out more at ducksters.com!

5. The Learn Den

Bursting with curriculum-aligned topics, this site is perfect for adults working with kids to improve their knowledge. It’s packed with high-quality free content including videos, interactive online activities, printable worksheets and educator-led explainers, as well as reassuring guides and tips to help YOU help them! Visit it here.

How do YOU help with homework? Let us know by leaving a comment below.