Curriculum Library

Homeschool curriculum, curated.

40 picks across math, language arts, science, history, and more — every entry hand-reviewed for grade fit, teaching philosophy, religious content, and cost. Use the filters to narrow to your family.

Math · K–12

Khan Academy Math (K-12)

Khan Academy

Top pick

Khan Academy uses short, high-quality video instruction paired with adaptive practice problems to build conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Learners progress through topics at their own pace, with the system adjusting difficulty based on mastery. Parents can monitor progress and identify gaps in real time.

Seculareclectictraditional textbook

History · 1–6

Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times

Peace Hill Press

Top pick

Story of the World uses engaging storytelling to teach history chronologically, making abstract events memorable through vivid narratives rather than dry facts. The approach emphasizes understanding historical context and cause-effect relationships, fitting classical and Charlotte Mason homeschool philosophies well.

Neutral / non-religiousclassicalcharlotte mason

Fine Arts · 1–12

Meet the Masters Art Curriculum

Meet the Masters

Top pick

Meet the Masters combines art history study with hands-on drawing instruction, teaching children about master artists while developing technical skill. The curriculum spirals through famous artists and movements across grade levels, emphasizing observation and appreciation alongside technique. Minimal materials and flexible pacing make it accessible for multi-age homeschool settings.

Neutral / non-religiouseclecticcharlotte mason
Top pick

Singapore Math uses a mastery-based, model-drawing approach that emphasizes deep understanding over rapid skill accumulation. Students progress from concrete manipulatives to pictorial representations to abstract algorithms, building strong conceptual foundations in number sense and problem-solving.

Seculartraditional textbookeclectic

Language Arts · 2–3

The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts Level 2

The Good and the Beautiful

Top pick

The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts Level 2 uses a Charlotte Mason-inspired, literature-rich approach emphasizing high-quality stories, copywork, and systematic phonics. Children develop reading fluency, handwriting, and grammatical understanding through engaging narratives and consistent, gentle practice without worksheets or busywork.

Christian (light)charlotte masonclassical

Full Curriculum · K–2

Five in a Row Volume 1

Five in a Row

Top pick

Five in a Row uses classic picture books as springboards for integrated, thematic learning across all core subjects. Each unit unfolds over five days with read-alouds, hands-on projects, and activities that weave together language arts, history, science, and art. The approach emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and deep engagement rather than lockstep progression.

Neutral / non-religiousunit studiescharlotte mason

Reading · 1–3

All About Reading Level 2

Peace Hill Press

Top pick

All About Reading Level 2 uses systematic phonics instruction with multisensory tools (letter tiles, hand motions) to build decoding skills. Lessons progress from simple to complex sound patterns, with decodable stories that immediately apply new skills. The parent-led format emphasizes daily, consistent practice with clear teacher guidance.

Seculareclecticcharlotte mason

Language Arts · K–1

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind Level 1

Peace Hill Press

Top pick

First Language Lessons Level 1 uses a phonetic, copywork-based approach rooted in classical education principles. It emphasizes oral narration, recitation, and gradual handwriting development through short daily lessons designed for emerging readers and writers.

Neutral / non-religiousclassicalcharlotte mason

Writing · 2–3

Writing With Ease Year 1

Peace Hill Press

Top pick

Writing With Ease uses Charlotte Mason's dictation and copywork methods to develop handwriting and sentence-building skills in young writers. Students narrate stories and copy passages, then progress to independent writing. The approach prioritizes confidence-building and natural writing development over formal grammar rules.

Neutral / non-religiouscharlotte masonclassical

Language Arts · 1–3

IEW Fix It! Grammar Book 1: The Nose Tree

Institute for Excellence in Writing

Top pick

Fix It! Grammar uses daily mentor sentences from a charming story to teach grammar inductively. Students mark, copy, and correct sentences, building mechanics awareness through pattern recognition and repetition rather than rules memorization.

Seculartraditional textbookeclectic

Full Curriculum · K–2

Five in a Row Volume 2

Five in a Row

Top pick

Five in a Row uses beloved children's books as anchors for interdisciplinary exploration. Each week, families read one book five times and complete activities integrating art, music, nature study, and social studies around its themes. The approach emphasizes slow, rich engagement with literature and creative expression over workbooks.

Neutral / non-religiouscharlotte masoneclectic

Full Curriculum · 1–2

Ambleside Online Year 1

Ambleside Online

Top pick

Ambleside Online Year 1 is a literature-rich, Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum that emphasizes "living books" over textbooks, nature observation, and artistic exposure. Students engage with quality literature, develop narration skills, and build foundational academic habits through carefully curated reading selections and activities. The approach values depth of understanding and cultivating a love of learning over quantity of information.

Christian (light)charlotte masoneclectic

History · 1–5

The Mystery of History Volume I

Peace Hill Press

Top pick

A classical, parent-led history curriculum that weaves biblical narrative into world history chronologically. Students learn through reading, discussion, activities, and memory work, with an explicit Christian worldview framework throughout.

Christian (moderate)classicalcharlotte mason

Language Arts · K–2

All About Spelling Level 1

All About Learning Press

Top pick

All About Spelling Level 1 uses a multisensory, phonics-based approach to teach spelling and early reading skills. Students manipulate letter tiles and cards while learning sound patterns and spelling rules, reinforcing learning through multiple sensory channels. The structured, daily lesson format emphasizes mastery before progression.

Seculartraditional textbookeclectic

Foreign Language · K–12

Duolingo

Duolingo, Inc.

Strong alternate

Duolingo uses spaced repetition and gamification to build habit-driven language acquisition through short, interactive lessons. It adapts to individual performance but emphasizes engagement and consistency over structured grammar instruction.

Seculareclecticunschooling leaning

Math · K

The Good and the Beautiful Math Level K

The Good and the Beautiful

Strong alternate

Simply Good and Beautiful Math K uses a spiral approach with hands-on activities, games, and short stories to build foundational number sense. Lessons combine manipulative work, visual representations, and play-based learning in 10-12 minute parent-led sessions. The program emphasizes conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning alongside skill practice.

Christian (light)eclecticcharlotte mason

Math · K

Math With Confidence Kindergarten

Well-Trained Mind Press

Strong alternate

Math With Confidence Kindergarten uses a middle-of-the-road approach that combines hands-on manipulative instruction with conceptual understanding and skill practice. Lessons are scripted, short (15 min), and designed to be parent-friendly, with topical units plus daily spiral review. The program emphasizes building number sense through games, ten-frames, and real-world connections.

Seculartraditional textbookeclectic

Math · K–1

Life of Fred: Apples

Polka Dot Publishing

Strong alternate

Life of Fred uses storytelling and humor to teach foundational math concepts in a narrative format rather than drill-based worksheets. The protagonist Fred encounters real-world situations that naturally introduce counting, addition, and problem-solving. This approach makes math exploration playful and context-rich, ideal for early learners who respond to character-driven learning.

Seculareclecticcharlotte mason
Strong alternate

Foundations Bible uses classical Christian pedagogy to teach biblical truths and theological foundations through engaging stories, activities, and workbook exercises. The curriculum emphasizes mastery of core Christian concepts appropriate to each grade level through structured daily lessons and parental guidance.

Christian (heavy)classicaltraditional textbook

Logic · 1–3

Mind Benders Beginning Book 1

Critical Thinking Co.

Strong alternate

Mind Benders Beginning Book 1 uses illustrated logic puzzles to build deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills in early elementary students. Each puzzle is self-contained and designed for independent work with light parent guidance, making it ideal for supplementing core curriculum.

Seculareclectictraditional textbook

Logic · K–2

Building Thinking Skills Level 1

The Critical Thinking Co.

Strong alternate

Building Thinking Skills Level 1 uses illustrated puzzles and logic problems to develop early reasoning without requiring advanced reading. The workbook follows a spiral approach, reinforcing key problem-solving strategies across diverse visual and spatial tasks. Minimal prep required; self-contained and easy to integrate into any curriculum.

Seculareclecticclassical
Strong alternate

Real Science-4-Kids uses a narrative-driven, inquiry-based approach to introduce foundational science concepts without heavy reliance on reading. Each lesson combines illustrations, simple text, and hands-on exploration to build scientific thinking and vocabulary in young learners.

Seculareclectictraditional textbook

Reading · K–1

Explode the Code Book 1

School Specialty Publishing

Strong alternate

Explode the Code uses explicit, systematic phonics instruction with a mastery-based approach to teach early decoding skills. Each lesson introduces letter sounds and simple code patterns that students apply immediately through decodable words and sentences, building confidence in sound-symbol relationships.

Seculartraditional textbookeclectic

Reading · Pre-K–K

All About Reading Pre-reading

All About Learning Press

Strong alternate

All About Reading Pre-reading uses explicit, systematic phonemic awareness instruction with multisensory letter tiles and picture cards to prepare young learners for formal reading. It emphasizes listening, rhyming, and sound manipulation before introducing letters, following a gradual progression into early literacy skills.

Seculartraditional textbookeclectic

Language Arts · K–1

Logic of English Foundations A

Logic of English

Strong alternate

Foundations A uses structured, systematic phonics to teach early literacy through phonograms and explicit spelling rules. Lessons combine oral practice, handwriting, and phonetic decoding in a mastery-based progression suitable for emerging readers in K–1st grade.

Seculartraditional textbookeclectic

Writing · 2–3

Writing With Ease Year 2

Peace Hill Press

Strong alternate

Writing With Ease Year 2 uses Charlotte Mason's copywork and dictation methodology to build writing skills through observation and imitation. Children progress from copying short sentences to taking dictation, developing penmanship, spelling, and grammar naturally without formal rules instruction.

Christian (light)charlotte masonclassical

Full Curriculum · Pre-K–12

Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

Strong alternate

Easy Peasy is a free, self-directed online curriculum using video lessons, interactive activities, and spiral review. It emphasizes accessibility and flexibility, allowing students to progress at their own pace with minimal parental involvement. The platform combines traditional subject instruction with project-based and faith-based (optional) elements.

Christian (light)eclecticunschooling leaning

Science · 1–5

Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 1: Zoology

Sassafras Science Adventures

Strong alternate

Sassafras combines read-aloud adventure stories with embedded science lessons and hands-on activities, allowing children to learn zoology concepts through narrative engagement. The unit-studies approach weaves observation, simple experiments, and notebooking into a cohesive story about animal exploration.

Neutral / non-religiousunit studiesclassical

Latin · 1–3

Classical Academic Press Song School Latin Book 1

Classical Academic Press

Strong alternate

Song School Latin Book 1 uses music and melody to encode Latin vocabulary into long-term memory, making classical language accessible to early elementary students. The program combines auditory learning with hands-on workbook activities to build foundational Latin exposure without the rigor of formal grammar.

Secularclassicaleclectic

Writing · K–2

Brave Writer Jot It Down!

Brave Writer

Strong alternate

Jot It Down removes the handwriting barrier so young children (ages 5-7) can express their ideas while parents transcribe. The program builds writing confidence through ten flexible projects combining oral narration, arts and crafts, and parental transcription, embedded within the Brave Writer Lifestyle of poetry, conversation, and language-rich activities. Writing is treated as capturing thoughts, not perfecting mechanics.

Neutral / non-religiouscharlotte masoneclectic

Science · 1–3

Real Science Odyssey Life Level 1

Pandia Press

Strong alternate

Real Science Odyssey uses discovery-based, hands-on science with guided observation journals to build foundational understanding of life science concepts. Students engage with nature through simple experiments, outdoor exploration, and illustrated narration that emphasizes curiosity-driven learning.

Seculareclecticcharlotte mason

Language Arts · 1–2

Spelling Workout Book A

Modern Curriculum Press

Strong alternate

Spelling Workout uses a structured, phonics-based approach to teach spelling patterns and word families through daily practice exercises. Each lesson builds progressively on prior knowledge, emphasizing mastery of sound-symbol relationships and common spelling rules appropriate for early elementary.

Seculartraditional textbookeclectic

Science · 1–3

Real Science Odyssey Earth and Space Level 1

Real Science Odyssey

Strong alternate

Real Science Odyssey uses observation-based, hands-on exploration to teach earth science and space concepts. Students record observations and findings in a consumable journal workbook, with minimal parent prep required beyond gathering simple household materials. The approach emphasizes curiosity and scientific thinking over textbook memorization.

Seculareclecticunit studies

Language Arts · 1–2

Spelling You See Level B: Jack and Jill

Braxo Publications

Strong alternate

Spelling You See integrates spelling instruction with handwriting through tracing and copying passages from classic children's literature. Students internalize spelling patterns and letter formation naturally without heavy rule-based instruction, aligning with Charlotte Mason principles.

Secularcharlotte masoneclectic

Science · K–2

Berean Builders Science in the Beginning

Berean Builders

Strong alternate

Science in the Beginning combines hands-on observation and activities with biblical creation principles, designed for young learners in early elementary grades. The curriculum emphasizes God's design in nature while teaching foundational science concepts through direct instruction and experiential learning.

Christian (moderate)classicalcharlotte mason

Bible · K–12

Bible Study Guide for All Ages

Positive Action for Christ

Strong alternate

Bible Study Guide for All Ages uses Scripture-based lessons combined with character development activities suitable for mixed-age families. Each weekly lesson includes reading, reflection, and practical application designed to be accessible across multiple grade levels simultaneously.

Christian (moderate)eclectictraditional textbook

Fine Arts · 1–3

Music in Our Homeschool Year 1

Grapevine Studies

Strong alternate

Music in Our Homeschool Year 1 uses a narrative, unit-study framework to introduce young students to classical composers, musical concepts, and listening skills through stories, activities, and creative projects. The program emphasizes experiential learning and cross-curricular connections rather than formal music notation or performance training.

Neutral / non-religiousunit studieseclectic

Fine Arts · Pre-K–2

Atelier Art Beginnings

Atelier

Strong alternate

Atelier Art Beginnings introduces early learners to visual art fundamentals through hands-on, developmentally appropriate projects. The program balances guided instruction with creative expression, helping children build confidence and observational skills while exploring various media.

Seculareclecticcharlotte mason

Reading · K–2

Build Your Library Level 1

Peace Hill Press

Strong alternate

Build Your Library Level 1 uses structured phonics with real literature to develop early reading fluency and comprehension. It emphasizes careful word study and meaningful text engagement in the Charlotte Mason tradition.

Secularcharlotte masonclassical

How we curate

Every entry is researched against the publisher's official page plus at least two independent reviews — Cathy Duffy, Rainbow Resource, and homeschool community sources — so the grade range, religious content, philosophy fit, and cost reflect reality, not guesses.

We tag each curriculum on a 9-value religious-content scale (secular through classical Christian) and a 6-value teaching-philosophy axis (classical, Charlotte Mason, eclectic, traditional textbook, unit studies, and unschooling-leaning), so you can find something that fits your family without reading 30 reviews first.

Each row is reviewed before it's published. Pricing is approximate; always confirm with the publisher before purchasing.