Honest reviews and comparisons of the top homeschool curricula for every grade level, subject, and learning style.
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Sonlight
Literature-Rich, All-in-One
★★★★½
4.8/5
PreK–12Literature-Based$$$
✓ Pros
✓Excellent literature selections
✓Complete packages available
✓Strong history integration
✓100% satisfaction guarantee
✗ Cons
✗Higher price point
✗Heavy reading load
Classical Conversations
Community-Based Classical
★★★★½
4.7/5
K–12Classical / Trivium$$$
✓ Pros
✓Strong community component
✓Rigorous classical education
✓Memory work system
✓Trained tutors
✗ Cons
✗Requires weekly co-op attendance
✗Significant time commitment
The Good and the Beautiful
Beautiful, Affordable, Faith-Based
★★★★½
4.9/5
PreK–12Charlotte Mason Influenced$
✓ Pros
✓Very affordable
✓Beautiful materials
✓Strong language arts
✓Free printables available
✗ Cons
✗Newer curriculum
✗Limited high school options
Teaching Textbooks
Self-Teaching Math Program
★★★★½
4.6/5
3rd–Pre-CalculusSelf-Paced / Digital$$
✓ Pros
✓Truly self-teaching
✓Automated grading
✓Works on any device
✓Great for independent learners
✗ Cons
✗Subscription required
✗Math only
Apologia
Award-Winning Science
★★★★½
4.7/5
K–12Textbook / Lab-Based$$
✓ Pros
✓Excellent science content
✓Young Earth perspective
✓Lab-based learning
✓Notebooking journals available
✗ Cons
✗Dense reading for some students
✗Young Earth only
Khan Academy
Free, Comprehensive Online
★★★★½
4.5/5
K–12Mastery-Based / DigitalFree
✓ Pros
✓Completely free
✓Excellent math and science
✓Progress tracking
✓SAT prep included
✗ Cons
✗Requires internet
✗Not a complete curriculum
✗Limited writing instruction
FAQ
Curriculum Questions Answered
For beginners, we recommend starting with an all-in-one curriculum like Sonlight, My Father's World, or The Good and the Beautiful. These programs provide structured lesson plans, teacher guides, and all materials in one package, making the transition to homeschooling much easier.
Consider your child's learning style (visual, auditory, kinesthetic), your teaching style, your family's values (secular vs. faith-based), your budget, and your state's requirements. Our curriculum comparison tool can help you narrow down the options.
Classical Conversations is an excellent choice for families who want a structured, community-based approach to classical education. It works best for families who can commit to weekly co-op meetings and are comfortable with the classical model of education.
The most popular homeschool curricula include Abeka, Sonlight, Classical Conversations, The Good and the Beautiful, Teaching Textbooks (math), and Apologia (science). The best choice depends on your child's needs and your family's approach.