Spelling Power
Spelling Power is a comprehensive spelling curriculum that covers the 5,000 most used words. It is appropriate for grades 2 and up. Read more about it here.
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Notgrass History
Notgrass History is Christian-based history for middle school and high school. America the Beautiful is a one year middle school course that combines history, geography, and literature. American History and World History are high school courses that are rich with… Continue Reading
Steck Vaughn Critical Thinking
Steck Vaughn Critical Thinking secular workbooks are designed for grades 1-6. The teacher’s editions provide lesson plans. Read more about them at Rainbow Resource Center.
Art of Argument
Art of Argument is the first in a series of three books from Classical Academic Press. This classical Christian curriculum gives 7th-12th grades practice identifying fallacies. Read more about it at ChristianBook.com.
Oak Meadow
Oak Meadow is a creative child-centered educational model. You can use the homeschool materials or enroll in a distance learning program through Oak Meadow. Oak Meadow pays close attention to the natural development of children and introduces abstract concepts gradually.
Math in Focus
Math in Focus is a Singapore math curriculum that uses a focus on problem solving as a way to learn math. It is available for grades K-5. Read more about it at ChristianBook.com.
Chalkdust Math
Chalkdust Math is a math program available on CD-ROM for grades 3-5. DVD-based instruction is available for Basic College Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Statistics, College Algebra, ACT and SAT Math Review, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus 1. Read… Continue Reading
Very, Very Vocabulary
Very, Very Vocabulary is a series of two workbooks for grades 2-4. Each book will have your child look up a word in the dictionary, draw a picture, and use the word in a sentence. Read more about it and… Continue Reading
Veritas Press Literature Guides
Veritas Press Literature Guides are published by a classical Christian publisher. The guides are designed for select books that begin with early readers and go all the way through a high school reading of the great books. Read more about… Continue Reading
Spellwell
Spellwell is a spelling program designed for 2nd-5th grade. A weekly pre-test and post-test help you assess your child’s progress. Word lists contain words that follow a spelling rule as well as some sight words. There is an option to… Continue Reading
Mapping the World with Art
Mapping the World with Art combines drawing lessons with geography and history. It is designed for grades 6 and up. Read more about it on their website.
Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop
Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop combines systematic vocabulary instruction with preparation for standardized tests. Available for grades 2-12. Read more about it here.
K12
K12 curriculum features online lessons and hands-on materials for your K-12th grader. K12 curriculum covers subject areas of language arts, math, science, history, foreign language, art, and music.
Winning with Writing
Winning With Writing is a workbook based curriculum for grades 1-8. It contains daily lessons. Read more about it and see samples at the Winning With Writing website.
Steck Vaughn Spelling
Steck Vaughn Spelling is a workbook curriculum for grades 1-6. It teaches spelling words according to the sound patterns. Exercises are related to fiction and nonfiction. Find out more about it at Rainbow Resource Center.
First Language Lessons
First Language Lessons is a secular curriculum that incorporates memory work, narration, copying, dictation, and grammar. It is designed for grades 1-4. Read more about it at ChristianBook.com.
Daily Geography Practice
Daily Geography Practice from Evan-Moor is a secular workbook-based curriculum that asks two questions per day. This curriculum is geared for grades 1-6. Read more about it on ChristianBook.com.
Campbell’s Biology
Campbell has three different secular biology textbooks. The Exploring Life textbook is designed for high school. The Concepts and Connections as well as the Biology text are AP textbooks.
Art with a Purpose
Art with a Purpose is a Christian-based curriculum designed to teach a child how to draw and apply color. Read more about it on the Rod and Staff website.
Christian Liberty US History
Christian Liberty US History is a Christian-based curriculum that can be used from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Find out more about this textbook-based curriculum at Rainbow Resource Center.
NOEO Science
NOEO is a Christian science curriculum for grades 1-8. Three different levels are available in the topics of physics, chemistry, and biology. The approach combines the classical and Charlotte Mason approach. Read more about it on their website.
Considering God’s Creation
Considering God’s Creation is a Christian science curriculum that approaches learning in the style of Charlotte Mason. This curriculum can be adapted for children in 2nd through 7th grade. Read more about it on their website.
Primarily Logic
Primarily Logic is part of the Dandylion Logic Series. This secular book gives your 2nd-4th grader practice with thinking skills. Read more about it on Amazon.
Konos History
Konos History of the World is a series of 4 unit studies designed for the high school level. This Christian curriculum covers the Ancient World, the Medieval World, the Renaissance and Reformation,and American History. Read more about it on Konos… Continue Reading
Harold Jacobs Math
Harold Jacobs Math consists of three books: Elementary Algebra, Geometry, and a more general math course called Mathematics: A Human Endeavor. This curriculum was created with the idea that anyone can learn math with the correct instruction. This spiral style… Continue Reading
Miquon Math
Miquon uses a hands-on approach to math using Cuisenaire Rods. It is designed for 1st-3rd graders. Read more about it at the Miquon Math website.
A Reason for Handwriting
A Reason for Handwriting is a Christian-based handwriting curriculum designed for Kindergarten through sixth grade. Read more about it at ChristianBook.com.
Easy Grammar
Easy Grammar is a workbook based curriculum for grades 2-12. It teaches grammar using a step by step method while providing plenty of practice. Students are instructed to identify prepositions first. Read more about the curriculum and see samples at ChristianBook.com.
Critical Thinking Company Word Roots
The Critical Thinking Company offers a Word Roots curriculum designed for grades 3-12. This secular curriculum teaches Latin and Greek word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. It is available in a workbook or as software. Read more about it at the Critical… Continue Reading
Ambleside Online
Ambleside Online is a free Charlotte Mason style booklist with a weekly schedule. The books required are purchased separately. You will need to add a math curriculum because Ambleside Online does not cover math.
Evan Moor Beginning Geography
This secular geography curriculum from Evan Moor is designed for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. It will teach your child map skills and introduce them to the continents and oceans. Read more about it on Amazon.
Abeka
A Beka offers fully accredited video and parent-directed curriculum enrollment. A Beka is Bible-based and Bible teaching is found thoughout their curriculum. Abeka Phonics is a Christian-based phonics curriculum for K4-2nd grade. It starts by teaching the sounds of… Continue Reading
Canon Press Logic
Canon Press Logic is available in two books: Introductory Logic and Intermediate Logic. This Christian-based curriculum is designed for students in 7th grade and up. Read more about it on ChristianBook.com.
Weaver
The Weaver Curriculum is a unit-based curriculum that is centered around the Bible. This activity based curriculum covers Bible, Social Studies, Science, Geography and History, Language Arts, Health, and Art. Go to Christianbook.com to read more and see samples. Success in… Continue Reading
Spelling Workout
Spelling Workout is a secular workbook curriculum for grades 1-8. The spelling words are focused on rules or word patterns. Workbook exercises contain activities, games, and puzzles. Read more about it and see samples at ChristianBook.com.
Landmark’s Freedom Baptist Math
Landmark’s Freedom Baptist Math is a Christian-based curriculum designed for grades 1 through high school. High school math is offered through Algebra 2 and an additional class in Business Math. Read more about Landmark’s Freedom Baptist Math at ChristianBook.com.
Vocabulary Cartoons
Vocabulary Cartoons by Sam Burchers is a series of 3 books designed to present unfamiliar vocabulary words with pictures designed to help you remember what the word means. The first book is suitable for late elementary or middle school. The… Continue Reading
McRuffy Phonics and Reading
McRuffy Phonics and Reading is a secular curriculum for grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. It is available in full-color or black and white. Read more about it at the McRuffy website.
Around the World in 180 Days
Around the World in 180 Days is a curriculum guide that uses a notebook approach. It can be used for grades K-12. Read more about it on the Rainbow Resource website.
Ray’s Arithmetic
Ray’s Arithmetic is a classic textbook series first published in the 1800s. These books teach using story problems and are designed to build up a child’s understanding in arithmetic. Available for grades 1-8. Read more about them at McGuffey’s. They can… Continue Reading
Purposeful Design Science
Purposeful Design Science is a Christian science curriculum for grades 1-6. It comes with a student book and teacher’s edition. Read more about it on ChristianBook.com.
Bob Jones
Bob Jones University offers a distance learning program as well as a textbook and workbook program for homeschoolers. They offer Bible, History, English, Spelling, Math, Music, Science, Art, Spanish, Drama, and more. Go to Christianbook.com to read more and see… Continue Reading
McRuffy Math
McRuffy Math curriculum is available for Kindergarten through 5th grade. Hands-on manipulatives are an important part of the curriculum. Instruction is done in a tight spiral. Read more about it at McRuffy.com.
Connect the Thoughts
Connect the Thoughts studies are available for history, science, music theory, music history, literature, and more. The pdf files are written directly to the student with step by step instructions that the student is to follow. The secular courses are… Continue Reading
Classical Composition
This classical writing curriculum is published by a Christian publisher. It teaches the progymnasmata and can be started in 4th grade or later. Read more about it on Amazon.
Saxon
Saxon Phonics is a program where concepts are introduced incrementally using a scripted teacher’s manual. It is available for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Read more about it at the Rainbow Resource Center website. Hake’s Grammar and Writing (Saxon) uses a incremental… Continue Reading
Hands of a Child
Hands of a Child offers a wide selection of lapbook studies on subjects like science, history, language arts, math, and geography. There are studies available for little ones and older children. Read more about it and download titles at Currclick.
Music Appreciation for the Elementary Grades
Music Appreciation for the Elementary Grades from Zeezok Publishing is designed for Kindergarten through 6th grade. Their Great Musicians books can also be used with the curriculum. Together they cover music history and music appreciation. Read more about them on… Continue Reading
Into All the World Country Unit Studies
The Into All the World Country Unit Studies are Christian-based studies designed to teach your child about different countries around the world. Suitable for grades 4-6 the different unit studies are available for China, India, Mexico, Russia, and Vietnam. Read… Continue Reading
Rainbow Science
Rainbow Science is a two year Christian-based science curriculum. Designed for 12-14 year olds, this curriculum covers physics, chemistry, and biology. Read more about it on their website.
Thinkwell Science
Thinkwell Science is a secular video-based curriculum that covers AP Biology and AP Chemistry as well as college level Biology and Chemistry courses. You would purchase a 12 month subscription for video lessons that come with daily lesson plans. Read… Continue Reading
