PencilGo may fit if you want
- daily practice that costs nothing
- everything at home, with no drive to a center
- no screen time for your child
- writing, grammar, spelling, science and social studies too
- the marking done for you, in about 5 minutes a day
PencilGoFree · Pre-K to Grade 5 · On paper
A free Kumon alternative, on paper at home
Your child does one printed sheet in pencil. You scan it with your phone. PencilGo marks it and picks the next sheet. About 5 minutes a day for you, no screen time for your child, no center visits and no tuition.
- CostFreeKumon: tuition varies by location, usually a monthly fee per subject
- WhereAt homeKumon: most students attend a center twice a week
- Subjects7 subjectsKumon: math and reading
PencilGo and Kumon side by side
| What you get | PencilGo | Kumon |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for families | Free for families. No card, no trial clock. | Tuition varies by location, usually a monthly fee per subject. Contact your local center. |
| Ages and grades | Pre-K to Grade 5 | Ages 3 through high school |
| Subjects | Math, reading, writing, grammar, spelling, science and social studies | Math and reading |
| Where it happens | At home. No center visits. | Most students attend their center twice a week and work at home daily. Many centers also offer virtual classes. |
| Daily work | Today’s printed sheet, picked for your child. About 5 minutes a day for you to print and scan. | Daily assignments, typically under 30 minutes per subject |
| How practice moves on | Each scanned sheet is marked, and PencilGo picks the next sheet | Repetition is deliberate, for mastery, speed and accuracy |
| Screens | None for your child. A parent’s phone scans the finished sheet. | Kumon Connect lets students work on a tablet |
| Getting started | Create a free account online, or print a sample sheet with no account | Contact your local center |
How a PencilGo day works
Print today’s sheet
PencilGo picks it for your child’s grade and level. One page, ready when you sign in.
Your child uses a pencil
At the kitchen table, at their own pace. No tablet and no screen time.
Scan the finished sheet
Take a photo with your phone. PencilGo marks it, so you don’t have to.
The next sheet is ready
Picked from what your child got right and what needs another try. About 5 minutes a day for you.
Which one fits your family
Kumon may fit if you want
- an in-person instructor and regular visits to a center, usually twice a week
- one program from age 3 through high school, beyond Grade 5
- math and reading built on deliberate repetition
- the option of tablet work through Kumon Connect, or virtual classes
Not sure yet? Print a free sheet for your child’s grade from our 1,189 printable worksheets. No account needed.
Questions parents ask
Is PencilGo really free?
Yes. Daily sheets, printable worksheets, scan marking and weekly reports are free for families, with no card.
Does my child need a screen?
No. Your child works on a printed sheet with a pencil. Only a parent’s phone is used, to scan the finished sheet.
How is PencilGo like Kumon?
Both are built around a short piece of practice every day, done on paper. Kumon’s FAQ describes daily assignments, typically under 30 minutes per subject. PencilGo gives your child one printed sheet a day, picked for their grade and level.
How is PencilGo different from Kumon?
Kumon says most students attend their center twice a week and work at home daily, with tuition set by each center. With PencilGo everything happens at home and it is free for families: you print the sheet, scan it when it’s done, and PencilGo marks it and picks the next one. PencilGo also covers writing, grammar, spelling, science and social studies.
Which grades does PencilGo cover?
Pre-K to Grade 5. If your child needs work beyond Grade 5, Kumon runs from age 3 through high school.
How much of my time does it take?
About 5 minutes a day: print the sheet PencilGo picked, and scan it when your child is done. PencilGo does the marking and chooses what comes next.
Is PencilGo part of Kumon?
No. PencilGo is a separate company and is not affiliated with Kumon. Our worksheets are our own.
Can we use both?
Yes. Some families add PencilGo sheets for subjects outside math and reading, like writing or science. Nothing in PencilGo depends on another program.
Daily paper practice, marked for you.
Free, no card. Add your child and PencilGo picks their first sheet.
Start freeKumon is a trademark of Kumon Institute of Education. PencilGo is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kumon. Details about Kumon come from its public FAQ as of October 30, 2026.