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Homeschool Curriculum Reviews From 7 Years of Real Experience

ByClare BrownUpdated on

These homeschool curriculum reviews are based on seven years of trial, error, and a lot of real-life experience.

We’ve used over 70 programs across every subject, some were a perfect fit, others not so much.

This guide brings them together so you can find options that match your child’s learning style and your teaching goals.

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Curriculum Reviews by Subject

Every child learns differently, so finding the right curriculum often depends on their learning style, interests, and grade level.

Over the years, we’ve explored a variety of programs, some that became instant favorites and others that didn’t quite work for us.

We’ve grouped everything by subject to make it easier to find what you need—math, science, language arts, history, and more.

Whether you’re looking for a hands-on approach, a digital program, or a structured textbook-based curriculum, these insights will help you make an informed choice.

Choosing a Homeschool Math Curriculum

Math looks different for every child. Some need hands-on practice, others prefer clear structure or interactive lessons.

After trying a range of programs over the years, these are the math options that worked best for us:

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Homeschool History

History clicked best for us when it felt like stories instead of memorizing timelines.

These are the history programs and tools we’ve used over the years, from literature-based learning to hands-on projects:

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Homeschool Language Arts

Language arts worked best for us when we mixed structured lessons with creative and literature-based learning.

These are the secular homeschool programs we’ve used over the years, from handwriting through advanced writing and reading:

A teen boy studying with Learning Language Arts Through Literature curriculum.

Homeschool Science Curriculum

Science worked best for us when it stayed hands-on and curiosity-driven instead of worksheet heavy.

These are the science programs we’ve used over the years, covering everything from general science to anatomy and biology:

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Foreign Languages

Learning a new language worked best for us when it felt interesting and low-pressure instead of rigid.

These are the language programs we’ve used, from self-paced books to video-based learning and ASL:

young boy studying Japanese with a japanese from zero workbook and a Japanese picture dictionary

Social Studies

Social studies worked best for us when it connected real-world skills with hands-on learning.

These are the programs we’ve used for economics, government, geography, and unit studies:

Tenn boy sitting in fron of a Beyond Personal Finance book and a laptop

Coding and Keyboarding

Typing and basic coding skills became more important as my son got older, especially once more schoolwork moved online.

These are the tools we’ve used for keyboarding practice and early programming:

Learning to touch type with Typesy Typing Program

Educational Subscription Boxes

Hands-on kits were an easy way to add variety without a lot of prep.

These are the subscription boxes we’ve used across science, geography, art, and reading:

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Extra Curriculum and Learning Tools

Not everything we used fit neatly into one subject. Over the years, we added a mix of full programs, online classes, and creative tools to fill gaps or shake things up.

These are the extra resources that worked well for us:

We’ve spent years figuring out what works, and what doesn’t, in our homeschool. Whether you’re just starting out or changing things up, I hope these give you a clearer path forward.

Last Updated on 6 February 2026 by Clare Brown

Clare Brown is the founder of Homeschool of 1, where she shares free printables and creative learning activities for kids in preschool through 8th grade. Her work has been featured in Parade, HuffPost, Business Insider, Motherly, AOL, and Yahoo. Read more.

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