Secular Curricula and Educational Resources We've Used and Loved While Homeschooling. Resources on this list for Elementary-Middle School transition.
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Math
Science
ELA
History
Art
Other Stuff
Math
We preferred 2022 to Dimensions, the sheer volume of problems with Dimensions was overwhelming.
Singapore Math – Singapore Math Inc.
Scholastic magazines have been a HUGE hit. We used them in so many ways. We also use the Teachables subscription for printable resources.
Scholastic SuperSTEM | Where Stories Power Problem ...
Fun game to increase math fluency.
Math for Love Prime Climb
Science
I am NOT an experiment mom, but we have managed pretty well with this series. I like that they're doing focused lab science instead of scattershot generalized science. It was a good transition from My Pals Are Here!
REAL Science Odyssey
What we did when they were younger. They blew through all six levels in two years, though.
My Pals Are Here! Science
My kids LOVE this show. We were also thrilled to see Carly join the cast, because they grew up with her on Sprout.
Watch Weird But True!
This whole series is just STUNNING. We also get the activity books, as well.
Anatomicum: Welcome to the Museum
ELA
Great program, and I can vouch for zero tears as a result of these resources 😜
Learning Without Tears® | Handwriting Without Tears® Program
Questionable ties to Scientology (they say none whatsoever), but this is a very good spelling program...the only one we've liked.
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So much more than an online book club, we started with The Bookish Society at the outset of the pandemic, and we’re still going strong. This community of families has been an absolute game-changer for all of our lives. If your kid likes reading, stor...
The Bookish Society
History
Tons of free lesson plans, resources, and reading suggestions.
Teaching People's History | The Zinn Education Project
This series is FANTASTIC, and the host is a delight.
Lost Kingdoms of Africa S1 | Prime Video
Really great, thorough history curriculum. Formatted in dialogue between two characters. Audio books available. Minecraft enrichment activities, if your kiddo is into that.
The Curiosity Chronicles: History
Good history program, the last few lessons feel like 10 lbs of info in a 5 lb sack, but we trimmed a fair amount.
Modern History Bridge
Art
This is such a robust, fun, comprehensive art subscription with a LOT of live and on-demand video support.
The Glitter Bomb Shop
Other Stuff
Fun, visual series. My kids loved to draw from this collection of books.
The Julia Rothman Collection: Farm, Nature, Food Anatomy
Very fun and educational game for the whole fam.
Continent Race Geography Game for Kids 7+
Print basically any page from Evan-Moor's extensive resource collection for one low monthly fee.
