CURRICULUM DIRECTORY
Homeschool Curriculum Directory
Our honest favorites, by style. We don't sell curriculum and we don't take pay for placement, so when we say who something isn't for, we mean it.
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Worldview tags: Christian (faith woven in), Secular (no religious content), or Faith-neutral (works for either). Faith-neutral can still carry small assumptions, so check each card's notes. We label every option and never hide faith-based picks.
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Half-a-hundred Acre Wood
Classical
ChristianBudgetParent-ledOpen-and-goK to 12, with most depth in the elementary years
Best for: Christian families, often Classical Conversations users, who want low-prep Charlotte Mason style copywork and a missions-focused curriculum with the planning done for them.
Not for: Not for families wanting secular materials, the faith content is central and not removable.
A rich resource hub for Classical homeschooling families, offering curriculum guides, unit studies, lesson plans, and printable materials. Especially helpful for those using or inspired by Classical Conversations.
Visit Half-a-hundred Acre WoodClassical Academic Press
Classical
Faith-neutralModerateMix of bothK to 12, organized elementary, middle, and high school
Best for: Families pursuing a rigorous classical education who want strong standalone courses in Latin, logic, and writing and can teach or supervise the lessons.
Not for: Not for parents who want one open-and-go all-in-one program, you assemble and teach subject by subject.
A leading provider of Classical education resources, offering rigorous curricula in Latin, logic, writing, and more. Blends classical content with modern pedagogy.
Visit Classical Academic PressAmbleside Online
Charlotte Mason
ChristianFreeParent-ledK (Year 0) through Year 12, roughly ages 6 to 18
Best for: Self-directed, budget-conscious parents who want a rich free Charlotte Mason curriculum and are willing to read ahead and gather their own books.
Not for: Not for parents who want zero prep, it is volunteer-run with detailed schedules but no open-and-go boxed materials.
A free Charlotte Mason homeschool curriculum built by experienced educators. Rich living book selections, weekly schedules, and whole-child guidance.
Visit Ambleside OnlineLiving Books Press
Charlotte Mason
ChristianModerateParent-ledK to 8
Best for: Families who want a Charlotte Mason approach built on quality living books with narration and discussion at the center.
Not for: Not for parents who want a scripted hands-off program, it relies on parent-led conversation and narration.
A complete Charlotte Mason-inspired education for Preschool through Grade 8 using narrative-rich literature. Gentle, faith-centered structure with flexibility.
Visit Living Books PressHometessori
Montessori
Faith-neutralBudgetParent-ledRoughly ages 2.5 to 6, preschool and primary Montessori.
Best for: Parents who want authentic Montessori lessons at home and are willing to prep materials and present lessons themselves.
Not for: Not for parents wanting zero prep, the site states plainly it is not open-and-go and requires preparing materials and presenting lessons.
A Montessori-inspired curriculum for hands-on, child-led learning at home. Simple structured lessons and printable materials foster independence and curiosity.
Visit HometessoriMontessori Services
Montessori
SecularVariesParent-ledMaterials for infant and toddler through elementary, roughly ages 0 to 12.
Best for: Families who already have a Montessori plan and need quality practical-life, sensorial, and classroom materials to prepare the environment.
Not for: Not for families looking for an actual curriculum or lesson plans, it is a supply shop that provides materials, not instruction.
High-quality, child-sized tools and materials supporting practical life and hands-on learning. Rooted in authentic Montessori principles.
Visit Montessori ServicesMontessori Generation
Montessori
SecularVariesParent-ledToys organized by age from 0 to 12 months up through 5 plus years.
Best for: Parents wanting Montessori-aligned educational toys to support independence and hands-on play at home.
Not for: Not for families seeking a structured curriculum or lesson plans, it sells toys and offers no instructional program.
Montessori materials and child-sized tools for hands-on learning at home. A commission-path companion to the Montessori Services listing.
Visit Montessori GenerationOutschool
Online Classes
Faith-neutralVariesIndependentOpen-and-goAges 3 to 18
Best for: Families who want live, teacher-led online classes to fill gaps or add electives and socialization without a parent doing the teaching.
Not for: Not for families wanting a single complete core curriculum, since it is an a-la-carte class marketplace and costs add up class by class.
A vast library of live, online classes for ages 3-18 across every subject. Certified instructors, flexible scheduling, interactive expert-led enrichment.
Visit OutschoolCTCMath
Online Classes
Faith-neutralModerateIndependentOpen-and-goK to 12, math only
Best for: Families who want a self-paced, video-based math program their child can largely run alone with parent monitoring through reports.
Not for: Not for kids who need a hands-on or manipulative-heavy approach, since it is video and worksheet driven, and it only covers math.
Online math curriculum for K-12 with short video lessons, adaptive questions, and detailed parent reporting. A strong fit for structured homeschoolers.
Visit CTCMathDaily Wonder Home Learning
Waldorf
SecularModerateParent-ledKindergarten through Grade 7.
Best for: Parents who want a gentle, story-rich Waldorf morning-lesson rhythm and are happy to teach and lightly customize lessons.
Not for: Not for parents wanting fully scripted, video-based, hands-off instruction, it is practically low-prep but still requires the parent to present lessons.
Inspired by Waldorf principles, holistic screen-light curriculum plans nurturing head, heart, and hands. Supports rhythm, creativity, and connection.
Visit Daily Wonder Home LearningEarthschooling
Waldorf
SecularPremiumParent-ledPreschool through Grade 12.
Best for: Families committed to a full secular Waldorf path across many years who value lifetime access, teacher tutorials, and extras like eurythmy and French.
Not for: Not for parents wanting a cheap or open-and-go option, it is a substantial upfront investment with heavy lesson planning and prep.
A complete, nature-based curriculum rooted in Waldorf philosophy. Blends academics with art, music, and seasonal rhythms. Video tutorials and teacher support.
Visit EarthschoolingSchoolhouse Teachers
Traditional/School-at-home
ChristianModerateParent-ledPreK to 12
Best for: Christian families wanting one affordable all-subjects, all-grades membership with done-for-you lesson plans for the whole household.
Not for: Not for families wanting secular materials, and not ideal for those who prefer a single polished sequence over a large mix-and-match library.
All-in-one curriculum platform with 400+ self-paced courses across grade levels. Christian-based, with lesson planning tools, videos, and printables in one membership.
Visit Schoolhouse TeachersPower Homeschool (Acellus)
Traditional/School-at-home
Faith-neutralModerateMix of bothOpen-and-goPreK to 12
Best for: Families wanting video-taught core courses their child can mostly work through independently while the parent supervises and motivates.
Not for: Not for families wanting an accredited diploma or teacher support, since that is the more expensive Acellus Academy, and the parent is still the official teacher of record.
At-home version of Acellus Academy. Video-based courses in core subjects and electives for K-12. Self-paced with built-in assessments and progress tracking.
Visit Power Homeschool (Acellus)All About Learning Press
Reading & Spelling
SecularModerateParent-ledOpen-and-goReading and spelling, roughly PreK to grade 6, with a pre-reading program for early learners
Best for: Parents wanting open-and-go, scripted, multisensory Orton-Gillingham lessons that work well for struggling or dyslexic readers in short daily sessions.
Not for: Not for parents who want a hands-off program their child runs alone, since the parent must sit and teach each lesson one-on-one.
Open-and-go reading and spelling programs (All About Reading, All About Spelling) built on the Orton-Gillingham approach. Multisensory, mastery-based, and famously parent-friendly.
Visit All About Learning PressBrave Writer Lifestyle
Unschooling
SecularModerateParent-ledAges 5 to 18, organized in six writing stages
Best for: Parents who want a relaxed, language-rich approach to writing and want to grow into a confident writing coach for their child.
Not for: Not for parents who want an open-and-go scripted writing program, the Brave Writer Lifestyle expects active parent involvement.
Reimagines language arts through connection, conversation, and creativity. Gentle structure with joyful learning - poetry teas, nature walks, deep book dives.
Visit Brave Writer LifestyleEasy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool
Free/Christian
ChristianFreeIndependentOpen-and-goPreK to 8 on the main site, with high school on the separate allinonehighschool.com.
Best for: Best for Christian families wanting a no-cost, low-prep program where the child clicks through daily assignments largely on their own.
Not for: Not for families wanting secular materials or those who prefer fully printed workbooks over screen-based daily lessons.
A free, Christian-based online curriculum covering preschool through high school. Full day-by-day schedule across all core subjects. Simple and accessible.
Visit Easy Peasy All-in-One HomeschoolMasterbooks
Free/Christian
ChristianBudgetMix of bothOpen-and-goAges 3 to 18 (preschool through high school), organized in age brackets.
Best for: Best for Christian families wanting affordable, low-prep books with light scheduling and a young-earth biblical perspective.
Not for: Not for families wanting secular content or a strictly evolutionary/old-earth science approach.
Popular Christian homeschool publisher with high family value and gentle, Charlotte Mason-friendly pacing.
Visit MasterbooksThe Good and the Beautiful
Free/Christian
ChristianBudgetParent-ledOpen-and-goPreK through high school, with full pathways K to 8 and growing secondary options.
Best for: Best for Christian families wanting beautiful, open-and-go books with no daily prep and a strong free option to try first.
Not for: Not for families wanting secular materials, and some families find the soft non-denominational Christian framing does not match their own doctrine.
Popular faith-centered curriculum known for beautiful open-and-go materials and generous free PDF levels. High average order value.
Visit The Good and the BeautifulSEA Books & More
Eclectic/Relaxed
SecularVariesParent-ledSpans roughly ages 3 through high school across the products it carries.
Best for: Best for secular, eclectic families who want vetted non-religious resources and are comfortable assembling their own curriculum.
Not for: Not for families wanting a single open-and-go program, since it is a marketplace of separate products rather than one boxed curriculum.
Secular, Eclectic, Academic homeschool resource store for families who blend approaches. Wide range of secular books, curricula, and educational tools.
Visit SEA Books & More
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