The best curriculum is the one you’ll actually use.
I don’t want to hand you a list and say “just use what I use.” I want to help you choose well for your family, and then show you where we’ve landed: not as a prescription, but as a starting point.
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Don’t get caught up in all the what-ifs, or the glitz and glamour of a beautiful catalog. Think about your family and what your kids are really like (not what you wish they were like). Pick something, then learn to adapt as you go. You’ll learn the most by trying and observing.
Know your family first
Before you look at any catalog, think about how you like to teach and how your kids learn best.
🧭 Homeschool Style Quiz
Discover your teaching style in about 5 minutes. You’ll get your results by email, with personalized curriculum and resource suggestions.
🗺️ Homeschool S.T.A.R.T.
Step-by-step help getting started, including how to resource wisely without curriculum overwhelm.
🔎 Cathy Duffy Reviews
Detailed, independent curriculum reviews when you want to dig into a specific option.
Avoid the common mistakes
Should you switch or stick it out?
Not sure whether it’s time to change? These walk through when to pitch it and when to persevere, and what did and didn’t work for us this year.
Choosing on a budget
Honest reviews
Honest reviews with real pros and cons, after long-term use.
Want to see what we use?
Here’s where our family has landed, with a quick note on who each one is best for. Use it as a starting point, not a prescription.
Choosing for a child with special needs? See the curriculum section of my Special Needs hub.
More help inside Made2Homeschool
Choosing is easier with people who’ve been there. My community has workshops, encouragement and moms who will tell you honestly what worked for them.
There’s a free plan, so you can look around before you commit.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me on social media or by email at lifeinthemundane@gmail.com.