Curriculum Resources

The most widely used reading textbooks in American history (1836-1960). Teaches reading through classic literature, moral lessons, and phonics. Used by an estimated 120 million Americans.

Multiple editions available. The 1879 revised editions are most commonly used.

Beginning reader focusing on phonics and simple words. Perfect for teaching reading the traditional way.

Classic grammar textbook teaching sentence structure, parts of speech, and composition through systematic exercises.

The famous sentence diagramming method that taught generations of Americans to analyze grammar visually.

Sentence diagramming is still considered one of the best ways to understand grammar.

America's most popular math curriculum from 1834-1913. Emphasizes mental math, practical word problems, and mastery before advancing. Known for producing exceptional math skills.

Includes Primary, Intellectual, Practical, and Higher Arithmetic levels.

Beginning arithmetic focusing on counting, addition, subtraction with strong mental math emphasis.

Mental arithmetic problems designed to be solved without pencil and paper. Builds strong number sense.

Standard algebra textbook used in American schools from 1880s-1920s. Rigorous and thorough.

Narrative history of ancient Greece written for young readers. Engaging storytelling approach.

Companion to Story of the Greeks covering Roman history in narrative form.

Classic stories from history (King Alfred, William Tell, etc.) used to teach both reading and history.

Traditional geography textbook teaching physical features, map skills, and world regions.

Comprehensive geography series emphasizing physical geography and human-environment interaction.

The definitive nature study guide by Anna Botsford Comstock. 900+ pages covering plants, animals, and earth science through observation.

Still considered the gold standard for nature study. Used by Charlotte Mason educators.

Michael Faraday's famous Christmas lectures for young people. Teaches chemistry through a burning candle.

High-quality reprints of the original McGuffey Readers with study guides and comprehension questions added.

Complete reprints of Ray's Arithmetic series with answer keys. The classic mental math approach.

Reprints of Harvey's classic grammar series with answer keys.

Complete classical curriculum based on the Trivium (grammar, logic, rhetoric). Uses many historical texts and methods.

Includes Latin instruction, classical literature, and traditional grammar.

Classical homeschool community program using memorization, discussion, and rhetoric. Based on historical Trivium model.

Christian classical curriculum emphasizing primary sources, classical literature, and the Trivium.

Complete curriculum based on Charlotte Mason's methods (1880s-1920s): living books, nature study, narration, copywork.

Based on the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason who taught from 1880s-1920s.

Free online Charlotte Mason curriculum with book lists, schedules, and nature study guides.

Uses many public domain living books. Very thorough and well-organized.

Traditional workbook-based curriculum emphasizing phonics, grammar, and arithmetic. No frills, rigorous approach.

Mennonite publisher. Very affordable and thorough.

Incremental math curriculum with constant review. Developed in 1980s as "back to basics" response.

Online courses based on the Great Books tradition. Read and discuss primary sources from Western civilization.

Massive collection of scanned historical textbooks from 1800s-1900s. Free to read and download.

Free ebooks including many historical textbooks and classic literature.

Academic digital library with millions of scanned books including historical textbooks.

Free audiobooks of public domain literature. Great for bringing classic texts to life.

Volunteer-read audiobooks of classic literature from all eras.