Sidekick Learn

Homeschool · Preschool–8th grade

Every child learns their own way. We build the path around them.

Sidekick Learn gives you ready-made lessons, printable worksheets, and a gentle weekly plan — so you spend less time planning and more time right beside your child, cheering them on.

14-day free trial · No credit card required · Private family accounts

A delighted young child with colorful hair building and creating during a homeschool lesson while a caregiver leans in to encourage them
Made for real kidsBig curiosity, wiggles, and all — at their own pace.

A real lesson sample

Peek inside a lesson you can teach on a hard day

Short, gentle lessons give you the words, the practice, and the worksheet — so you can stay close when your child needs support most.

G1.R.02 · Life skills · Grade 1 · 20 min

Calm-down tools

Use one calm-down tool — belly breath, count to five, or ask a grown-up — when big feelings show up.

Big feelings are normal. They are not bad — they tell us something matters.
Belly breathHand on belly. Breathe in, then out, slowly.
Count to fiveSay 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with space between each number.
Ask a grown-upSay, "I need help calming down."
Done when: Student demonstrates one calm-down tool during role-play and can name which tool they picked.

Printable worksheet

Mango's Mission Pause!

Mango's tower fell and he wants to kick the blocks. Time to call "Mission pause!"

Circle the calm-down tool you'd try first:

  • Belly breath
  • Count to five
  • Ask a grown-up

There's no wrong answer — the goal is to pause and pick one that works for you.

Lessons stay calm and clear. Worksheets bring the playful practice.

You shouldn't have to build curriculum from scratch

Homeschool parents juggle lesson planning, worksheets, and progress tracking across subjects and grade levels. Sidekick Learn organizes the path so you can spend your energy on teaching — not hunting for what comes next.

Illustration of an organized lesson path with progress tracking

For parents who want to teach — not spend every night planning.

Less planning. More teaching. A clear next step, every day.

Built for parent-led learning, not screen time

Sidekick Learn is your teaching dashboard — not another app to hand your child.

No child logins

Parents manage the account. You mark progress, control the plan, and decide what comes next — your child never needs their own login.

Taught together, at the table

Every lesson is written for a parent and child to read together. You lead; the lesson gives you the words, the steps, and the worksheet.

Real work on paper

Printable pencil worksheets keep learning off the screen where it counts. Print, teach, and mark done — no tablet required for the child.

How it works

From signup to your first lesson in minutes.

  1. 1

    Add your child

    Create a profile with their grade level. Sidekick Learn shows the curriculum path that fits.

  2. 2

    See this week’s plan

    A ready-made weekly schedule across subjects — so you know exactly what to teach before the week starts.

  3. 3

    Open today’s lesson

    Bite-size lessons you can read together — clear objectives, no guesswork about what comes next.

  4. Printable worksheet, pencils, and tablet for a homeschool lesson
    4

    Print and teach

    Pair each lesson with a printable worksheet. You stay in the loop; your child builds confidence step by step.

  5. Progress dashboard with lesson checkmarks and a streak
    5

    Mark progress

    Check off completed lessons and watch momentum build on the family dashboard.

Why families choose Sidekick Learn

Ease of use

Lessons, worksheets, checklists, and progress live in one place — not scattered folders and bookmarks.

Parent and child celebrating a completed worksheet

Teaching confidence

A clear path through each subject so you can focus on your child, not rebuilding curriculum every week.

Room to grow

Structured steps that help kids take on more independence over time — with you alongside them.

Everything in one teaching companion

  • Structured lessons across core subjects
  • Printable pencil worksheets
  • Per-student progress tracking
  • Family dashboard with next-up lessons
  • Per-child weekly plan you can customize
  • Co-adult access for two parents or tutors
Visual path from preschool through eighth grade across subjects

Preschool through 8th grade

A growing curriculum across math, language arts, science, social studies, and more. New grades and subjects are added regularly — one platform that grows with your family.

Safe, private, and secure

Your children's names and progress deserve the same care you bring to teaching.Sidekick Learn is built for families — not ad networks.

Encrypted connections

Every page and sign-in uses HTTPS (TLS), so data travels between your browser and our servers over an encrypted connection — the same protection you expect from online banking.

Your family, your data

Student profiles and lesson progress live inside your family account. Other families cannot see your children’s names or progress — access is scoped to adults you invite.

Minimal information about kids

Children do not create their own logins. You add a display name and grade level — we do not require a full legal name, birth date, or photo. We do not sell personal information or run ads against student data.

Protected passwords

Adult passwords are stored hashed, not in plain text.

Try it free for 14 days

Full access to lessons, worksheets, progress tracking, and the family dashboard. No credit card required to start.

Create your free account

Questions

How long is the free trial?
You get 14 days of full access when you sign up. We'll remind you during a 3-day grace period before your account pauses.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. Create your account and explore everything — no payment required upfront.
What grades do you cover?
Sidekick Learn is built for Preschool through 8th grade. New grades and subjects are added regularly.
Does my child get their own login?
No — parents manage the account. You mark lessons complete on your child's behalf, or together at the end of a session.
Can a co-parent or tutor join?
Yes. Invite another adult by email — they get their own login with equal access to your family's students and progress.
How many children can I add?
Each family plan supports up to five children — enough for most homeschool families. Running a daycare or childcare center? Our classroom plan offers unlimited students for $20/month. Learn more
Is my family's data private and secure?
Yes. Connections are encrypted with HTTPS. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. Progress is isolated to your family account — we do not sell personal information or use student data for advertising. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
How do I contact support?
Email [email protected] for account, billing, or product questions. After you sign in, you can also use Contact support in the app for a tracked reply in your inbox.

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Sidekick Learn — Homeschool Curriculum & Worksheets (Preschool–8th Grade)