These are our current favorites. I’ve tried a lot of curriculum over the years, and just because something isn’t on this list doesn’t mean I don’t like it. These are simply what’s working best for our family right now.
Remember, the best curriculum is the one you’ll actually use. Not sure what fits your family? Start with the free Homeschool Style Quiz, or get step-by-step help choosing in the Homeschool S.T.A.R.T. course.
All-in-one curriculum
Christian Light Education
Best if you like workbooks and a straightforward, academically rigorous curriculum. A great fit if you don’t want a lot of manipulatives and your kids are motivated by the frequent wins of finishing small workbooks.
Sonlight
Great if you have kids close in age and love a literature-heavy curriculum. Your kids learn through excellent books and get lots of practice with narration. All you have to add is math.
Master Books
For the mom who wants open-and-go: no separate teacher’s book and student materials, with short, light lessons. Keep in mind it isn’t academically rigorous.
Reading & spelling
All About Reading
A multisensory, step-by-step reading program built on Orton-Gillingham principles.
Math
All About Math
Hands-on and game-based, levels 1–5. It works for one child but is great for teaching several kids at once, and it’s reusable.
Science
History
Notgrass
Christian history that tells the story through real people, literature and primary sources.
Literature guides
Writing
Writing & Rhetoric
A classical writing series from Classical Academic Press that builds skills step by step through fables and model stories. Use code LITM15 for a discount.
IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing)
Structure and Style writing instruction that gives kids a clear, repeatable way to write well.
Free curriculum
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