Curriculum Library

Homeschool curriculum, curated.

15 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.

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

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

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

History · 3–5

The Good and the Beautiful US History Year 1

The Good and the Beautiful

Top pick

The Good and the Beautiful US History Year 1 combines Charlotte Mason principles with a narrative, literature-rich approach to American history. Students engage with beautiful illustrations, copywork, and art projects while learning historical concepts through storytelling and character studies.

Christian (light)charlotte masoneclectic

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

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

History · 6–12

Beautiful Feet Books Modern American and World History

Beautiful Feet Books

Top pick

Beautiful Feet Books uses a literature-immersive approach to history, engaging students through narrative-driven trade books rather than textbooks. Students read primary and secondary historical sources alongside discussion questions and activities that develop critical thinking and historical understanding.

Christian (light)classicalcharlotte mason

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

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

Language Arts · 3–4

The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts Level 4

The Good and the Beautiful

Strong alternate

The Good and the Beautiful uses a Charlotte Mason-inspired approach emphasizing beauty, narration, and copywork. Level 4 builds writing skills through exposure to quality literature and structured composition while maintaining engaging, visually appealing materials. The program balances skill instruction with meaningful practice in a low-pressure environment.

Christian (light)charlotte masonclassical

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

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.