Homeschool Curriculum Guide
Find the perfect curriculum for your family. Compare approaches, explore options, and make an informed decision.
Popular Curriculum Approaches
Pre-packaged curriculum with lesson plans, textbooks, and materials for all subjects. Great for new homeschoolers.
Abeka
Traditional, Christian-based curriculum
Cost: $400-600/year
Best for: Structured learners
Sonlight
Literature-based, multi-level
Cost: $500-800/year
Best for: Read-aloud families
The Good and the Beautiful
Affordable, Charlotte Mason inspired
Cost: $100-200/year
Best for: Budget-conscious families
Classical Conversations
Classical approach with community
Cost: $400-600/year + tuition
Best for: Community-minded families
Computer-based learning with interactive lessons, automatic grading, and progress tracking.
Time4Learning
PreK-12 interactive online curriculum
Cost: $20-40/month
Best for: Tech-savvy students
Khan Academy
Free online lessons and practice
Cost: Free
Best for: Math & science supplement
Outschool
Live online classes by topic
Cost: $10-50/class
Best for: Enrichment & electives
Power Homeschool
Accredited online program
Cost: $25-35/month
Best for: Independent learners
Combine different resources for each subject, tailored to your child's interests and learning style.
- Use different publishers for different subjects
- Combine online and traditional materials
- Create your own unit studies around topics
- Flexibility to change what's not working
Budget-Friendly Options
Free Resources
- • Khan Academy (all subjects)
- • Easy Peasy All-in-One (complete curriculum)
- • Library books and resources
- • YouTube educational channels
- • PBS LearningMedia
- • Starfall (early elementary)
Low-Cost Options ($100-300/year)
- • The Good and the Beautiful
- • Teaching Textbooks (math)
- • Used curriculum from co-ops
- • Rainbow Resource discounts
- • Curriculum swaps with friends
- • Public library partnerships
Popular Curriculum by Subject
- Saxon Math
- Singapore Math
- Teaching Textbooks
- • Math-U-See
- • Beast Academy
- All About Reading/Spelling
- Institute for Excellence in Writing
- • Brave Writer
- • Sonlight readers
- • The Good and the Beautiful
- Apologia Science
- • Berean Builders
- • Mystery Science
- • Crash Course (YouTube)
- • Real Science 4 Kids
- Story of the World
- • Mystery of History
- • Beautiful Feet Books
- • Notgrass History
- • Crash Course History
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Consider your teaching style
Do you prefer structured lessons or flexibility?
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Know your child's learning style
Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or combination?
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Set your budget
Free to $1,000+ per year - options at every price point
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Read reviews
Ask other homeschoolers what worked for them
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Start small
Try samples before buying full year curriculum
Connect with Other Homeschoolers
Get curriculum recommendations and reviews from experienced homeschool families