Curriculum Library

Homeschool curriculum, curated.

8 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.

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

Full Curriculum · K–1

Sonlight History-Based Learning A

Sonlight Curriculum, Ltd.

Top pick

Sonlight HBL A uses a history-based, read-aloud approach appropriate for kindergarten and early first grade. Daily read-alouds anchor learning across subjects while Bible instruction and simple workbook activities build foundational skills. The curriculum emphasizes enjoyment and discussion over formal academics.

Christian (moderate)unit studiescharlotte mason

Full Curriculum · 1

My Father's World First Grade Adventures

My Father's World

Top pick

My Father's World First Grade Adventures uses thematic unit studies to integrate Bible, reading, math, science, and history around character and biblical themes. Parent-led with read-alouds, activities, and discussion, it emphasizes a nurturing, slower pace appropriate for emerging readers. Phonics instruction and spiral review support foundational skills.

Christian (moderate)unit studieseclectic
Strong alternate

God's Creation from A to Z combines unit studies with Charlotte Mason principles through 26 weekly themes that teach letter sounds alongside creation science topics. The multi-sensory phonics approach introduces letters in an order that facilitates early blending (short vowels only), not alphabetically. Each week integrates Bible concepts, hands-on activities, read-alouds, and gentle math/art/music exposure with minimal worksheets.

Christian (moderate)unit studiescharlotte mason

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

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

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

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.