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
Historical Education Standards
Discover how education standards have evolved from the 1880s to today. Access free public domain textbooks like McGuffey Readers and Ray's Arithmetic, or find modern curricula based on classical and historical methods.
Free Historical Textbooks
- • McGuffey Readers (1836-1920s)
- • Ray's Arithmetic Series
- • Harvey's Grammar Books
- • Baldwin's Readers
Browse by Era
- • 1880s-1910s: Classical Era
- • 1920s-1950s: Progressive Era
- • 1960s-1990s: Modern Era
- • 2000s-Today: Contemporary
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