Curricula, Curriculum Types, and State Requirements
Pre-K Resources
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.
English Language Arts (ELA)
Mathematics
Science
History / Geography
The CK-12 Foundation was founded to enable everyone to learn in their way. We pair high-quality content with the latest technologies. We equip students, teachers, and parents with everything they need—for free.
Subjects: Math (Interactive and Conventional), Science, English, Social Studies, Astronomy, Engineering, Health, Photography, and Technology
Resources: Digital tutor, textbooks, study guides, adaptive practice, and stimulations
Grades: Pre-K through 12th
Memberships: Free | International Studies
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 through 12th
Memberships: Prices vary
The Core Knowledge Foundation‘s mission 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: Pre-K through 8th
Memberships: Free Core Curriculum, Music, and Art Purchase
Kindergarten Ready Shop is designed to educate and empower you to teach your child exactly what they need to know for Kindergarten while having fun along the way.
Subjects:
Resources: Activity Packs, Learning Kits, and Bundles
Grades: Pre-K
Memberships: Prices Vary
IXL is personalized learning. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. IXL’s Real-Time Diagnostic pinpoints students’ grade-level proficiency in key math and English language arts strands in just 45 minutes per subject.
Special Education:
Subjects: Math, English Language Arts (ELA), Science, Social Studies, Spanish
Resources: Skills, Lessons, Videos, Games
Grades: Pre-K through 12th
Memberships: Core Subjects $19.95 / month | Combo Package $15.99 / month | Single Subject $9.95 / month | Spanish $5.00 (+$4 additional student)
My name is Alina, and I’m the teacher behind My Nerdy Teacher Shop. I’m so happy you’re here, and I can’t wait to share my fun Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st-grade printables and resources with you.
Subjects: Math, English Language Arts (ELA)
Resources: Bundles, Digital Kits
Grades: Pre-K through 1st
Memberships: Prices vary
At Oak Meadow, we see you as a traveler on a learning journey—a fellow educator, not just a customer. Our book-based curriculum can be used independently by homeschoolers or through enrollment in our teacher-supported distance-learning school.
Special Education:
Subjects: English, Social Studies, Science, Math, Fine Arts, World Languages, and Health
Resources: Curriculum packages, individual courses and subjects, readers, craft supplies, books, planners, teacher manuals, digital e-books, and supplemental materials.
Grades: Pre-K through 12th
Memberships: Prices vary
90 percent of a child’s brain develops between birth and age five. During these early years, building the foundational cognitive and social-emotional skills that kids need to be successful lifelong learners is critical. That’s why PBS KIDS is dedicated to offering free access to media content and community-based experiences that support learning for young children. Our mission is to use the power of media to open worlds of possibilities for all children so that every child can reach their full potential in school — and life.
Subjects: Emotions and Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Character, Literacy, Math, Science, and Arts
Resources: Crafts, Printables, Articles, and Shows
Grades: Ages: 2 – 8 Years
Memberships: Free
The Scribbles, our preschool curriculum, is crafted to help you instruct your child in letters, numbers, foundational logic skills, writing, and even introductory science concepts in just 20-30 minutes each day. Say goodbye to extensive, intricate teaching outlines and welcome engaging instruction.
Special Education:
Subjects: Logic skills, writing and science
Resources: 36 Weeks (700 pages) of educational worksheets and printable activities
Grades: Pre-K
Memberships: $39.99 (Regularly Priced at $185) | Bonus #1: Free (Reg. $24)| Bonus #2: Free (Reg. $27) | Bonus #3: Free (Reg $19)
Time4Learning is a standards-based, grade-appropriate curriculum with thousands of interactive math, language arts, social studies, science, and more lessons.
Special Education: ADHD
Subjects: Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and more.
Grades: Pre-K through 12th
Memberships: Pre-K through 8th $24.95 | 9th through 12th $34.95
Questions, Concerns, or Comments
We welcome all those considering homeschooling, whether new to the journey or seasoned professionals, to our Facebook Group. This group supports families with diverse learning needs, providing curriculum, adaptive technology, strategies, and methods to help their children learn, explore, and thrive.
We encourage engaging posts with limited links and promotions. We understand many families are looking for free or affordable curriculum ideas and resources, and we're committed to helping you find them. Whether you need answers to learning changes due to autism, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyslexia, anxiety, sensory processing disorders, or if your child is neurodivergent, we're here to support you.
