Homeschooling for Elementary
Your guide to choosing the right curriculum and approach to teach your elementary school child!
Top 5 Elementary School Curriculums - Voted by YOU!
One of the many blessings of homeschool is the freedom to handpick your child’s learning path.
The people spoke and these are some of the most popular home school curriculum’s for elementary school from parents that have used these programs and have a lot of positive things to say.
- Sonlight— Top-ranked for elementary language arts
- Apologia—Top ranked for elementary science
- Math-U-See—Top ranked for math
- Explode The Code—Elementary Reading and Phonics
- Answers in Genesis–Bible Curriculum is the #1 ranked Bible curricum.
Sonlight is a top-rated elementary home school provider that offers a per grade “all-subjects” package.
Sonlight is a Christian educational company that offers courses in science, math, history, the Bible, reading, writing, language arts, and more.
Elementary Homeschool Resources
3 Key Differences Between Horizons and LIFEPAC
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My Children’s School Is Closed…Now What?
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Top 10 Homeschooling Elementary Spelling & Vocabulary Curriculum Choices
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Top 10 Homeschooling Elementary History, Geography, and Social Studies Curriculum Choices
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Top 10 Elementary Homeschooling Reading & Phonics Curriculum Choices
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End-of-Year Homeschool Checklist
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A New Outlook On Art
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20 Ways to Make Homeschooling Fun
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Valuable Christian Homeschooling Curriculum
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Community is the secret ingredient that can take your home school from good to GR-R-R-REAT!!!!
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Compelling Primary Sources to Study Abraham Lincoln
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Online Learning Opens Doors
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11 Tips for Homeschool Success
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Spice Up Your Homeschool in the New Year
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Strategies for Reading Aloud to Your Children
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Enjoyable, Exceptional, Free Color by Vowel Winter Pack
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Teaching Kids about God’s Love with Engaging Bible Activity
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Conquering the Challenge of Homeschooling Boys
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Relax on Schooling through the Holidays
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Helping Kids Focus on the True Meaning of the Holidays – Easy Advent Placemat Craft
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Beautiful Daughters and Growing Strong Leaders
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Create Engaging Unit Study Options for Young Children
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Fantastic Typing Programs for Kids
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Teaching the History of Thanksgiving
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Encourage Responsibility in Your Homeschool
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Teach Reading with Word Sort to Young Children
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7 Tips to Help Your Child Love Math
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Useful Source for Teaching Elementary Science
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What You Need to Train Young Kids About Money
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Homeschooling Elementary Students with Special Needs
Students with special needs deserve every opportunity to have a learning environment that will allow them to thrive.
Some special needs students need a space with limited distractions and others may work better doing multi-sensory activities.
A lot of times, teaching elementary students with special needs in a home environment is more beneficial. It allows the students to have a more of a flexible curriculum that can be customized so they can achieve their full potential.
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