Curriculum Library

Homeschool curriculum, curated.

13 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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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 · 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

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.