Curriculum Reviews & Comparisons

Homeschool Curriculum Guide

Honest reviews and comparisons of the top homeschool curricula for every grade level, subject, and learning style.

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Top Homeschool Curricula

Sonlight

Literature-Rich, All-in-One
★★★★½
4.8/5
PreK–12 Literature-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–12 Classical / 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–12 Charlotte 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-Calculus Self-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–12 Textbook / 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–12 Mastery-Based / Digital Free
✓ 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.