Homeschool Curriculum Recommendations

Hello teachers and parents! This resource should help you to narrow down which curriculum and materials are best for your students and family. Before you get started, here are some questions you may want to consider:

1. Do you want a Christian or a secular curriculum?

2. Do you prefer fully online or some physical workbooks?

3. Do you want to follow a school schedule with deadlines or do you want to work at your own pace?

4. Is the grade level you chose available with your preferred curriculum?

5. Can your child complete work independently or do they need support in completing all the assignments?  

At the top, you’ll find Christian curriculums both online and with physical books. Then, some secular curriculums with online and physical options as well. At the end, you’ll find curriculums with a focus on one specific subject. These prices were pulled in January of 2024 but they might change so we suggest looking at the curriculum website directly for final prices. This is just to give you an idea of some free and affordable curriculum options. 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out as you are making the decision. We would be happy to help!

Christian Curriculums

Online only

1. Enlightium Academy - https://www.enlightiumacademy.com/ 

   1. Full curriculum or just one subject available 

   2. Accredited

   3. More of a set schedule with due dates (4-day schedule)

   4. Can be completed in 8 hours per week for full-time homeschooling

   5. $100 off enrollment code fft (FFT2023) and payment plans available

   6. Price: $125-$148/mo depending on support level 

2. Monarch - https://monarch.aop.com/ 

   1. Core subjects: Bible, History and Geography, Language Arts, Math, and Science. Electives are also available.

   2. Complete customization and automatic grading

   3. Fully flexible coursework 

   4. 20-40 min per class per day (180 day total) 

   5. Free trial with possible annual plan discounts 

   6. Price: 

      1. Core package- $39.95 for one student and $19.95 for each additional student

      2. Single course and electives- $9.95/mo

3. Liberty University Online Academy– https://www.liberty.edu/online-academy/ 

   1. Core subjects as well as electives 

   2. K–12 plus associate's degree and online certificate programs

   3. Known for flexibility, affordability, and quality

   4. ASCI accredited

   5. Price: $170 to $362 per month depending on grade

4. Easy Peasy Homeschooling - https://allinonehomeschool.com/ 

   1. Daily subjects: Math, Language Arts, Reading, History, Science, Bible. Weekly extracurriculars available

   2. Student grade placement: https://allinonehomeschool.com/placement-guides/

   3. Lower levels do not have grades or tests built into the curriculum, but high school courses have quizzes, midterms, finals, grading rubrics, and grade sheets.

   4. Curriculum only – unaccredited

   5. Very flexible and can be completed quickly

   6. Price: Free!

Physical books

1. Bob Jones - https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/ 

   1. Full curriculum or just one subject

   2. Books and videos 

   3. Established by Bob Jones University in 1974 

   4. Self-paced lessons and videos teaching critical thinking

   5. Interest-free payment plans are available

   6. Price: Around $1000 for a year’s books and videos, individual courses available 

2. Abeka - https://www.abeka.com/ 

   1. Full curriculum or just one subject

   2. Affiliated with a Christian school (Pensacola Christian Academy) with accreditation 

   3. Books and videos 

   4. Self-paced lessons focused on memory and long-term learning 

   5. Price: $300-$500 for student curriculum $500-$800 parent grading kit 

3. The Good and the Beautiful - https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/ 

   1. Full curriculum workbooks and resources for language arts and math 

   2. “Family-style homeschool” history, science and extra-curriculars- read and discuss with all ages

   3. Requires no daily prep time

   4. Select free homeschool resources https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/free/ 

   5. Quick lessons that are great for independent work 

   6. Focus on moral character and valuable literature 

   7. Price: Ranges from $50-$80 for entire math and language arts courses $10-$20 for elective and family-style books 

4. Apologia - https://www.apologia.com/ 

   1.  Math, science, literature, Bible, and worldview

   2. Christian, K-12 homeschool curriculum developed by leading scholars

   3. Helps your students reach their academic goals and nurture their love of God. 

   4. Encourages independence and cultivates a lifelong love of learning 

   5. Conversational tone written directly to the student

   6. Includes hands-on activities and experiments.

   7. Price: ranges, The ultimate science pack is $340, but the basic pack is $136. Individual textbooks start at around $60 and go up with added resources. 

5. Sonlight – https://www.sonlight.com/ 

   1. Core subjects: History, Bible, Literature 

   2. Literature-based fully planned and flexible lessons

   3. Non-traditional grades and learning structure 

   4. Choose a 4 or 5-Day per week program

   5. Price: Around $1000 for an all-subjects package, $500 for one-course packages with all resources, and individual books for under $100

6. Masterbooks –  https://www.masterbooks.com/ 

   1. Complete curriculum 

   2. Over 25+ years of homeschooling experience. 

   3. Effective, individualized experience based on their strengths, readiness, and interests.

   4. Basic plans or mix-and-match available 

   5. Tutor recommendations: “One of my favorite math curriculums I have used with a homeschooled student! Love the practical application for this student who struggled to 'get it' in math and ELA!”

   6. Price: Around $350 for an entire year’s curriculum with math, science, history, and writing

Secular Curriculums

Online only

1. Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/ 

   1. All grades, all subjects 

   2. Videos explaining concepts followed by practices, quizzes, and tests 

   3. Good for guided learning 

   4. Price: Free

2. Time4Learning - https://www.time4learning.com/curriculum/faq.html#membership

   1. Math, language arts, science, social studies, and electives for middle school and high school

   2. Automated grading and reporting tools

   3. Customize the curriculum to your student’s skill level

   4. No contracts and month-to-month billing

   5. Price: $300-$500 per year

3. Miacademy - https://miacademy.co/#/ and https://miaprep.com/online-school/ (high school)

   1. English, math, science, foreign language and more

   2. Miaprep is accredited as a Supplementary Education Program by the Accreditation Commission for Schools, the Western Association for Schools and Colleges (WASC).

   3. Fully-customizable schedule and a world-class customer service team

   4. Price: $36/mo for academy or $270/yr 

4. K12 - https://www.k12.com/ 

   1. Cognia-accredited corporation

   2. Hands-on and online curriculum

   3. Each child progresses at their own pace

   4. Live online instruction and discussion, virtual quizzes and assessments, and offline assignment

   5. Price: K12 online public school is available in many states and is completely tuition-free

Physical books

1. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - https://www.hmhco.com/classroom-solutions/homeschool 

   1. K-12 core curriculum and supplementals 

   2. Literature, science, math, social studies, and electives 

   3. Math in Focus®, Saxon Math™, and Head for Home Math 

   4. Saxon® Grammar and Writing, Core Skills workbooks, and Head for Home Reading Skills

   5. Many pricing options depend on online or physical book format 

Individual Subject Curriculums: 

1. Commonlit - https://www.commonlit.org/en 

   1. Literature for all grade levels 

   2. Student-paced reading and grammar 

   3. Research-Based

   4. Effective, as proven by third-party review

   5. Price: Free

2. Grammar galaxy – https://funtolearnbooks.com/grammar-galaxy/

   1. Grammar for K-8th  

   2. Online or in print 

   3. Immersive and fun lessons 

   4. Price: About $60 for a year’s book set

3. All about reading/ spelling https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/ 

   1. Reading levels 1-5 and spelling 1-7 

   2. Physical books and manipulatives 

   3. Price: $42 for one-time materials purchase, $48 for student and teacher books 

4. Singapore Math - https://www.singaporemath.com/ 

   1. Math only k-8

   2. Dimensions Math® or Primary Mathematics

   3.  Focused on mastery

   4. Placement resource

   5. originally developed by Singapore’s Ministry of Education in the 1980s for Singapore public schools 

   6. Price: Under $200 for the entire year book and supplies 

5. Mystery Science –https://mysteryscience.com/ 

   1. Science for K-5 

   2. Standards-aligned with state requirements 

   3. Hands-on learning 

   4. About 5-minute videos, 40-minute activities 

   5. Price: Kindergarten & 1st Grade $320 per pack/ 2nd-5th Grade–$430 per pack

6. REAL science - https://www.pandiapress.com/real-science-odyssey/

   1. Higher and lower levels of secular science books 

   2. Narrative-style hands-on science lessons

   3. Price-  $52.99–$87.99/year (online vs. physical book) 

7. History Odyssey - https://www.pandiapress.com/product-category/history-odyssey/

   1. K-12 history books 

   2. Secular 

   3. Storytelling, creative hands-on activities, literature suggestions, cultural exploration, and more

   4. Around $70 for one year of books

8. Clearwater Press - https://clearwaterpress.com/ 

   1. Upper-level English 

   2. Hands-on, practical, and immersive lessons

   3. Write a magazine or novel during the school year 

   4. Price: between $150 and $200 depending on the format 

9. Big Ideas Math - https://bim.easyaccessmaterials.com/index.php?location_user=va 

   1. Textbooks for many MS and HS math curriculums 

   2. Free!