Buying guides
Homeschool curriculum and supplies, explained
What each option is good for, who it suits and what to know before you buy. Updated November 2026.
MathBest Homeschool Math CurriculumSaxon, Singapore, Math-U-See, Beast Academy and more, compared by teaching style, prep time and the kind of kid each one suits. Pick the right homeschool math.Read the guide ReadingBest Homeschool Reading and Phonics CurriculumThe phonics programs and early readers homeschool families use to teach reading: All About Reading, 100 Easy Lessons, Logic of English and more, compared.Read the guide ScienceBest Homeschool Science CurriculumHands-on homeschool science for elementary and middle school: Apologia, Real Science Odyssey, BFSU, Berean Builders and the kits and tools that make experiments easy.Read the guide HistoryBest Homeschool History CurriculumThe Story of the World, A History of US, Who Was? biographies and more: history books and programs homeschool families use from first grade to high school.Read the guide Language artsBest Homeschool Writing, Grammar and Handwriting CurriculumWriting With Ease, First Language Lessons, Fix It! Grammar, Handwriting Without Tears and All About Spelling: language arts that work at home, compared.Read the guide KindergartenHomeschool Kindergarten Curriculum and SuppliesEverything you need to homeschool kindergarten: a phonics book, simple math, hands-on supplies and read-alouds, without overbuying.Read the guide SuppliesHomeschool Supplies ListA practical homeschool supplies list: records, printing, school basics, math and science tools and storage, so you buy what you will use and skip the rest.Read the guide PrintingBest Printer and Laminator for HomeschoolWhich printer type is cheapest per page for homeschool worksheets, when color is worth it, and the laminator, paper cutter and binding tools that go with it.Read the guide PlanningBest Homeschool PlannerHow to choose a homeschool planner: dated or undated, printable or bound, for the parent or the student. Plus free planning tools you can use today.Read the guide