We’ve been a homeschool family since 2009 and have come across our share of homeschool resources over the years. Some have been exactly what we needed at the time we can across them and some, not so much.
This isn’t about the not-so good choices though. This is a list of our favorite homeschool resources, the curriculum and supplies we happily recommend.
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Our Favorite Homeschool Resources
Math Resources
Ah, math. We’ve had some fun (and not terribly fun) times with math in our homeschool. Here are the resources that have helped us keep our sanity through the years:
- Life of Fred – If you think you can only learn math using traditional methods, think again. Life of Fred’s story-based approach to math has been a great fit for both of my kids and I’m often blown away by how much they’ve learned through it.
Keep in mind that Life of Fred covers every stage of math learning: early elementary to pre-algebra to college level. Be sure to look for the series that covers your student’s specific math goals.
- Math-U-See – This is my recommendation for anyone looking for a traditional approach to math. Both of my kiddos used it at various points and it was a fantastic mastery-based option when we needed a lesson and workbook approach.
- CTC Math – CTC was our family’s first introduction to learning math online. We initially used it for my youngest kiddo’s kindergarten year but moved back to it as she finished her upper elementary years.
Language Arts Resources
There are quite a few language arts resources we’ve enjoyed through the years. Here’s a brief look at them:
- Learning Language Arts Through Literature (LLATL) – I’m a believer in this slow and steady literature-based language arts program. Lessons include grammar, copywork, spelling, literature, research, and more. It’s a solid curriculum and it’s available for kindergarten through 12th grades.
- Sheldon’s New Primary Language Lessons – There was a time earlier in our homeschool journey when my oldest kid dreaded language arts. We decided to give Sheldon’s New Primary Language Lessons a try after being curious about the gentle approach it promises. This single-volume curriculum was exactly what we needed when we needed it. It gave us some valuable time to regroup on language arts while showing us what to look for moving forward.
- Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons – Tried and true, this was a staple for teaching both of my kids to read.
- Reading Eggs – Reading Eggs helped my youngest kiddo in ways I never dreamed! It was the perfect blend of reading skills and online learning games!
- A Reason for Handwriting – I used this to teach handwriting to my oldest kiddo and I’m using it again for my youngest. Our favorite thing about this curriculum is the scripture-sharing page at the end of each week. It offers students a chance to share their handwriting progress and scripture at the same time.
- Handwriting Without Tears – After a rocky start in learning cursive, my oldest transitioned to Handwriting Without Tears and it was a great move for him. Learning this simplified, less ornate letter style was a much better fit for him.
- When it comes to foreign languages, our best experience thus far has been with Mr. D Math’s ASL course. See my review for more about my oldest kiddo’s experience with ASL 1.
Science Resources
For science, we have a few favorite homeschool resources to recommend. The one we’ve turned to most consistently are Sabbath Mood Homeschool’s Charlotte Mason-inspired curricula. My oldest kiddo used these units almost exclusively in his middle and high school years and had great experiences with them.
When we needed to outsource science, College Prep Science has been our go-to. They offer several self-paced and live classes, along with science labs, and non-science classes.
Finally, we’ve had great experiences with the science unit studies from The Waldock Way. These were perfect for my younger kiddo when she was in the upper elementary years and wanted to deep dive into specific science topics. We also loved how they combine video learning with notebooking and reading.
History and Geography Resources
In our time homeschooling, we’ve come across two favorite homeschool curriculum options for history and geography. The first of these is Beautiful Feet Books. While I have several sponsored reviews of their history curricula, I am also a customer who has purchased their curriculum packages through the years.
Here are a few of our geography and history favorites from Beautiful Feet Books.
- US Geography
- American History for Intermediate Grades
- Ancient History for High School
- Medieval History for High School
However, if you’re looking for a curriculum that approaches history from a single narrative rather than multiple books, don’t miss The Mystery of History. This Christian curriculum is one of our favorites.
Art & Music Resources
We have two favorite homeschool resources for music. The first of those is music appreciation from Beautiful Feet Books. It’s a multi-grade approach to music that covers composers, movements, instruments, and more.
The second of our favorite music resources is Music in Our Homeschool. This is the perfect approach to music in your homeschool if you’re looking for lots of options that use the same open-and-go approach. They offer seasonal courses, 15-minute lessons, high school fine arts, elementary world music, and more.
We enjoy lots of different art resources in our homeschool, but our favorites from Masterpiece Society. My kids and I have learned a ton through their courses and I even had a chance to collaborate by creating Masterpiece Society’s Historical ARTchives course.
Worth noting, they offer seasonal courses, Art 101 courses, literature-based projects, and memberships, among other options. Point being, Masterpiece Society has you covered whether you’re homeschooling a younger kiddo, high schooler, or anywhere in between.
Other Favorite Resources
Here are a few other favorite homeschool resources that don’t fall into the other categories:
- The Waldock Way – You can find lots of great resources here for homeschooling younger and elementary kiddos. Our favorites are the unit studies, Who Was mini units, and Discovery Decks, but they can also help you add some fun to your homeschool with their fun packs.
- Khan Academy – This non-profit is a go-to for home educators and classroom teachers alike. It offers online courses for nearly every subject and is especially helpful for middle schoolers and high schoolers.
- Notebooking Pages – Notebooking is a great way to document learning with any homeschool curriculum and any homeschool method. What’s better is that Notebooking Pages has a fantastic freebie bundle available with their free membership and regularly offers discounts on lifetime memberships.
Good news: you can now find lots of my favorite homeschool resources on my Amazon Storefront! That’s especially nice if you’d like to take a look at these resources, my recommended reading for homeschooling parents, and some of my favorite learning toys all in one place.
