Curricula, Curriculum Types, and State Requirements

English Language Arts

We list various homeschooling resources that parents can review to determine if they would help homeschool their child(ren). We also help homeschooling parents navigate their homeschooling journey. Many resources are available for homeschooling across various subjects and grade levels. We list various references and resources to help parents. However, we do not list religious-based resources. 

We list several English Language Arts (ELA) resources to help with locating educational materials for your homeschool. We list special education options too.

ABCya provides over 300 fun and educational games for grades PreK through 6. Our activities are designed by parents and educators, who understand that children learn better if they are having fun. Games are categorized by grade and subject and cover topics such as multiplication, parts of speech, typing, pattern recognition, and more. We even have games that are just plain fun (and safe) to play! With so much variety, there is sure to be something for kids at all learning levels and styles.

Subjects: Art & Music, Language Arts, Math, Science, Skills, Social Studies

Resources: Mobile Game apps, Coloring pages, Worksheets, Activity Pages

Grades: K-6th Grades

Memberships: Free Subscriber | Premium Family 6 Months $44.99 | Premium Family 12 Months $69.99

Our K-6 curriculum, AdaptedMind, is research-based, common core aligned, and comprehensive – with over 300,000 math problems and explanations. But even better, students will feel like they’re playing a game.

Subjects: Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies

Resources: Online learning platform access

Grades:  K = 8th Grades

Memberships: Free One Month Trial | $9.95 Monthly

Our goal at All About Learning Press is to take the struggle out of reading and spelling—for you and your student. Our comprehensive programs, All About Reading and All About Spelling, are easy to teach and easy to learn. Uses Orton-Gillingham approach.

Special Education: Dyslexia, ADHD, Autistic

Subjects: Reading, Spelling

Resources:  Teacher’s Manual, Student Packet (Activity Book, Flashcards, Stickers), and Readers, Phonogram Cards, and Word Cards.

Grades:  PreK to K Grades

Memberships: Prices vary

At All in One Curriculum, we believe every child deserves a high-quality, flexible education tailored to their unique needs and learning styles. Our comprehensive K-12 program is designed to give families everything they need to successfully homeschool their children without breaking the bank.

Subjects: Math, English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies

Resources: PDF

Grades:  K – 12th

Memberships: Some Free | Prices vary based on Bundle

Boddle helps you easily tailor K-6th grade math and ELA instruction to each student’s needs—while keeping them wanting to learn more! We are a game-based learning universe where kids are Boddle characters that fill up on knowledge to earn outfits, grow pets, battle friends, and explore. Unlock your child’s confidence to learn.

Subjects: Math, English Language Arts

Resources: Game

Grades:  K – 6th

Memberships: $69.99 Annually | $9.99 a Month

Parents report that their kids who have taken our Brave Writer online classes and who’ve used our materials are ready to tackle any writing assignment as they get older because they feel confident in their powers to generate language and insight. In fact, they know they can write.

Special Education: ADHD, Dyslexia

Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

Resources: Bundles, Manuals, Classes, Semester Classes

Grades: K-12th Grades

Memberships: Some free resources | Prices vary for online classes

At Carson Dellosa Education, we believe that children learn everywhere—sometimes in unexpected ways. Whether on the go, in the classroom, or at the kitchen table, our high-quality and affordable solutions are all about capturing life’s many learning moments. From teaching supplies and classroom décor to hands-on learning and student workbooks, our products are trusted by teachers and families to create aha moments—because we know that education is everywhere.

Special Education: 

Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, Social Studies

Resources: Workbooks, Readers, Teaching Supplies, and Classroom Decorations

Grades: Pre-K-12th Grades

Memberships: Some free resources | Prices vary

Homeschooling is not always easy, and it can become overwhelming if you do not have a good plan. Erica Arndt, Confessions of a Homeschooler, has lesson plans, curriculum, and worksheets for you. 

Books:

  • Homeschooling 101: A Guide to Getting Started ($12)
  • Taking Charge of Your Child’s Education ($10)
  • Lesson Plans (1st-12th)

Special Education: 

Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, Social Studies, History and Geography, Foreign Language, Handwriting Help

Resources: Planner and Records, Lesson Plans, Editable PDF, PDF

Grades: PreSchool, K – 12th

Memberships: Prices vary

The mission of the Core Knowledge Foundation is to advance excellence and equity in education for all children. To achieve this mission, we offer detailed curricular guidance and materials to schools, teachers, parents, and policymakers—to anyone who believes, as we do, that every child in a diverse democracy deserves access to enabling knowledge.

Subjects: Language Arts, History and Geography, Science, Math, Music, Visual Arts

Resources: Teacher Guides, Activity Pages, Image Cards, Flip Book, Transition and Learning Center Cards

Grades: PreK to 8th Grades

Memberships: Free Core Curriculum, Music, and Art Purchase

Dash into Learning books are ideal for the parent who wants to supplement their child’s school education and for the home school family who wants a complete early phonics reading program.  Being proactive and teaching your children how to read correctly will give them the best foundation for their entire education.  Schools do their best, but we are here to help our children do even better.

Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

Resources: Early Reading Program, Books, Activity Packs, Handwriting, Emotional Resilience, Grammar Game, and Wooden Toys

Grades:  K to 2nd Grades

Memberships: Free, Product prices vary

Essentials in Literature is a complete video-based literature curriculum for grades 7-11 students. We have designed corrective plans to act as an online literature tutor to your child and give them the tools they need to catch up to grade level. The literature courses are broken down into four units, each focusing on a different type of literature.

Special Education: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia

Subjects: Literature

Resources: textbook/workbook, video components, novel

Grades: 7th – 12th

Memberships: Starting at $89.99

Gemiini is a clinically-proven program that provides therapy support videos, quizzes, and assessments for those with special needs like AutismDown Syndrome, and Speech Delay. Our discrete video modeling method focuses on presenting one concept at a time to teach speech, language, reading, and behavioral skills.

Special Education: Autism, Down Syndrome, Speech Delay

Subjects: Speech, Language, Reading, and Behavioral skills

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Grades: 

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    Master word parts and high-frequency sight words to strengthen your vocabulary and spelling skills.

    Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA), Typing, Social-emotional, Digital Citizenship

    Resources: Videos, colorful illustrations and stories

    Grades: K-12th Grades

    Memberships: Free

    Our Five Senses Literature Lessons programs work with your child and their natural curiosity about the world. Your child will learn with all five of their senses with playful games, activities, and hands-on experiences designed to create a deep understanding of the material.

    Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

    Resources: Unit Studies, Books, Activity Sheets, Worksheets

    Grades:  Based upon level, not age or grade

    Memberships: Product amounts vary.

    Freckle believes that teachers know best. That’s why Freckle is designed to be both student-paced and teacher-led. These mathematical self-paced exercises meet students exactly where they are and accelerate literacy equitably with differentiated resources.

    Subjects: Math, English Language Arts (ELA)

    Resources: 

    Grades:  K-12th Grades

    Memberships: Sign-Up for Free

    This free spelling website acts like an online computer program, in which you can create your own spelling lists, and have word games with your own words. All the games and the other educational interactive activities on this website are totally free!

    Subjects: Spelling

    Resources: Online interactive activities

    Grades: K-4th Grades

    Memberships: Free

    At Hooked on Phonics, we believe that every child loves to learn, so we focus on nurturing that thirst for knowledge with products that are fun, effective, and easy to use. Because as children master reading skills, they also lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

    Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

    Resources: App, Bundles, Kits

    Grades:  PreK to 2nd Grades

    Memberships: Prices vary

    LAMP Words for Life® is structured to enable early success and allow the client’s vocabulary and communication skills to grow in a way that doesn’t require re-learning along the way. Because this is a pre-programmed vocabulary program, Words for Life doesn’t require extensive customization.

    Special Education: Autism

    Subjects: Word Finder, Vocabulary Builder, Motor Pattern

    Resources: App

    Grades: 

    Memberships: $299.99 | Offers In-App Purchases

      Through 40 years of experience, Handwriting Without Tears has evolved to meet educator needs and always to provide the best possible student outcomes. Explore new and improved features and benefits.

      Special Education: Autism, ADHD, Dysgraphia

      Subjects: Reading, Handwriting, and Keyboarding

      Resources: Activity Workbooks, Handwriting Kits, Worksheet Maker, A-Z for Mat Man and Me, Handwriting with Tears, Keyboarding without Tears, Phonics, Reading, and Me, and more.

      Grades: Pre-K to 6th Grade

      Memberships: Price varies

      Whether you are homeschooling or need help, Lernsys Homeschooling Academy has a premium selection of complete math video courses by qualified teachers. Our full-feature math courses include engaging video lessons, downloadable activities, exercises, and worksheets, follow-along activity review videos (teachers correct each problem on the board step by step), quizzes, tests, and additional support resources to ensure a productive, easy, and exciting math learning experience.

      Subjects: Math, Science, Language, Social Studies and History, Music and Art, Health and Wellness, Foreign Languages

      Resources: Videos, Downloadable Activities, Exercises, Worksheets, Follow-Along Activity Review Videos, Quizzes, Tests, and Support Resources.

      Grades:  K to 12th Grades

      Memberships: Per Course

      Approach the process of teaching your child to read, spell, and write with confidence! Uncovering the Logic of English will walk you through the phonograms and spelling rules you will need to explain 98% of English words. Likewise, introduce your child to the concept of reading with How Your Brain Learns to Read. These tools and information will help both of you as you begin this rewarding journey.

      Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

      Resources: Digital Products

      Grades:  3rd to 12th Grades

      Memberships:  Various Prices

      NewPath Learning® is an award-winning publisher of research-based, hands-on print and interactive digital learning resources for teaching the most current academic standards in Science, Math, Literacy/ELA, Social Studies, and Health and Nutrition, grades K-10.

      Special Education: 

      Subjects: Science, Math, Literacy/ELA, Social Studies and Health & Nutrition

      Resources: Mastery games, learning centers, 3D models, activity kits, lab kits, flip charts, learning guides, learning modules, posters and charts, study and vocabulary cards, eBooks and worksheets, digital resources, online and remote learning and printable worksheets

      Grades: K – 10th Grades

      Memberships: Prices vary

      At Nessy, we are best known as advocates for children with dyslexia around the globe. But the Nessy programs are not only for dyslexia. Nessy is widely used for the whole class, phonics, math, typing, and early reading instruction. Nessy collaborates with some of the world's leading academics, and follows the Science of Reading, to ensure our programs are based upon proven research. Our goal is to provide effective learning to all children, at an affordable cost.

      Special Education: Dyscalculia, Dyslexia

      Subjects: Math, Reading, Writing. Spelling

      Resources:  Worksheets, Phonetic Sound Cards, Games, Videos, and more.

      Grades: K-4th Grades

      Memberships: Free

      With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

      Resources: Digital game-based learning

      Grades: Master Math Grades 1-8 & English Grades 1-6

      Memberships:  Math Level Up $9.95 a month | Math Ultimate $14.95 a month | Math & English Bundle (Ultimate) $19.95 a month

      Reading Eggs was created by experienced teachers to help your child learn to read and prepare for school. And it works! Watch your child’s confidence grow as they follow the guided, one‑on‑one lessons that perfectly match their ability. They’ll fall in love with the fun games, colorful animations, catchy songs, and exciting rewards.

      Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

      Resources: App

      Grades: Ages two to 13

      Memberships:  Apple | Google Play

      The Reading Bug Box is a subscription box that matches the best in children’s literature and other educational extras to your child’s age, gender, interests, and reading level – ensuring that each delivery gets children and their parents excited about reading, learning, and discussing new topics. From read-aloud books for the whole family to enjoy, to early-reader and chapter series for new readers, the Reading Bug Box will grow with your child, adjusting and improving as they acquire new skills and interests.

      Subjects: Reading

      Resources: Curated and Personalized Readers

      Grades:  Ages 0 – 13 Years

      Memberships: Subscriptions from $18.00 to $27.00 a month

      Read&Write is a literacy support tool that helps with everyday tasks such as reading text aloud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments, and proofreading written work.

      Special Education: Dyslexia

      Subjects: Readers, Writers

      Resources: online learning platform

      Grades:  

      Memberships: $170 a year | Free Teacher Account not available for homeschooling

      Rooted in Language’s mission is to teach you how to teach your students to become successful readers and writers.

      Subjects: Readers, Writers

      Resources: PDF

      Grades:  PreK to to 4th Grades

      Memberships: Free

      At Simplify Writings, our structured writing system makes teaching your child to write simple.

      Special Education: Dyslexia

      Subjects: Readers, Writers

      Resources: Simple directions, video lessons, printable student organizers, and grammar lessons with bonus material regarding handwriting, spelling, and grammar practice.

      Grades:  K to 5th Grades

      Memberships: $49.00 for Homeschooling * New Release Price | $99.00 

      Our goal is to deliver the highest quality, literature-based education, adapted for the needs of modern children. You’ll find STEM-inspired activities, current events, and a rich collection of interesting, inspiring, and hands-on invitations to learn throughout every level of the Story Weaver program.

      Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

      Resources: Digital language arts program

      Grades:  K to 8th Grades

      Memberships: Prices vary

      TouchChat is a full-featured Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. It gives an individual the ability to choose a vocabulary file which consists of pages and buttons that contain words, phrases, sentences, and other functions. Messages are spoken with a built-in voice synthesizer or by playing a recorded message. 

      Special Education: Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, other conditions

      Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

      Resources: App

      Grades: 

      Memberships: $299.99 | Offers In-App Purchases

        For over 25 years, TTRS has offered a comprehensive touch-typing course based on a structured program of phonics. The program aims to build literacy skills and increase confidence and self-esteem in users as they master the art of keyboarding. Because it takes a multi-sensory approach to tuition, TTRS is also suitable for users who struggle with physical impairments and specific learning difficulties, like dyslexia.

        Special Education: ADD / ADHD, Autism (ASD), Down syndrome, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, and Stroke Recovery

        Subjects: English Language Arts (ETA)

        Resources: Online Program

        Grades:  Ages 7+ to 18

        Memberships: Subscription $14.99 a month ($179.88) | $96.95 a year

        At Vocabulary.com, we’re passionate about growing strong readers, writers, and thinkers. That’s what drives us to create innovative tools and engaging experiences that go above and beyond basic definitions to teach for depth of knowledge and enduring understanding.

        Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

        Resources: Dictionary, Vocabulary Lists, VocabTrainer

        Grades: 6th-12th Grades

        Memberships: Learner Subscription Monthly $12.99 | 6 Months $39.99 | 12 Months $59.99

        Vooks Activities and Resources help parents and teachers extend the learning beyond each storybook. Each one provides themes, summaries, talking points, discussion topics, activity ideas, and even vocabulary cards.

        Subjects: Books

        Resources: PDF

        Grades:  Ages 2 – 8

        Memberships: Subscription $49.99 a year or $4.99 a month

        WriteAtHome has offered online writing courses since 2001 and has since added literature, ELA, and history courses for students of all abilities in grades 4-12. Our writing courses include personalized tutoring from our writing coaches, and our other classes provide teacher and TA support, so you never have to grade another paper! WriteAtHome supports families by helping students reach their writing potential and develop a love for literature, language, and history.

        Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA), History

        Resources: Online learning portal

        Grades: 4th – 12th

        Memberships: Annual Courses (Writing, Live Literature, History, and English Language Arts): $549 |Semester Courses (Writing, Government, and Economics): $299 | 8-Week Writing Workshops: $199 | Self-Paced Literature and History Classes: $249

          WriteShop teaches kids to write and shows you how to teach them to write! Putting words on paper might come naturally to you, but how do you pass on what you know and love to a child?

          Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

          Resources: Lessons, Printables

          Grades:  WritekShip Primary (5-8 years old), WriteShop Junior (8 to 13 years old), WriteShop I & II (Middle and High School)

          Memberships: Prices vary

          Writing Wizard is designed to help every child learn how to trace letters, numbers, and words through a fun system carefully designed to maintain motivation.

          Special Education: ADHD, Autism

          Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA)

          Resources: App

          Grades: 

          Memberships: $6.99

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