Best Elementary Homeschool Curriculum (Grades 3-5)

Narrative world history told chronologically across four volumes, designed for read-aloud family learning. The standard elementary history spine for classical and literature-based homeschoolers.

K–2 3–5 6–8

$20–$48

IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing)

Institute for Excellence in Writing

Structured writing curriculum using the Structure and Style method with engaging video instruction. Teaches reluctant writers to produce organized, stylistic prose through nine structural models.

$169–$289/grade

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Acellus Academy

International Academy of Science

Fully accredited online K-12 school with WASC accreditation, AP courses, NCAA-approved cores, and military Tier I status. Same video content as Power Homeschool but with diploma, transcripts, and teacher support.

K–2 3–5 6–8 9–12

$2000–$4500/year

Generation Genius

NGSS-aligned K-8 science and Common Core math video lessons with kid hosts, paired with lesson plans, worksheets, and hands-on activity guides. Top secular science supplement.

K–2 3–5 6–8

$163–$325/year

Mathnasium @home

Mathnasium

Live online math tutoring delivered via webcam by trained Mathnasium instructors. Uses the proprietary Mathnasium Method. ESA-eligible in multiple states including AZ, FL, TN, UT, WV, and IA.

K–2 3–5 6–8 9–12

$2400–$4200/year

Khan Academy

Free, nonprofit, mastery-based online learning platform spanning PreK through college. Short video lessons paired with adaptive practice and unit tests, especially strong in math and SAT prep.

Veritas Press

Rigorous classical Christian curriculum offering three learning models: parent-taught, self-paced online, and live online classes. Known for the Omnibus Great Books program at the upper levels.

K–2 3–5 6–8 9–12

$249–$749/year

Time4Learning

Secular self-paced PreK-12 full curriculum with animated lessons, automated grading, and recordkeeping. Most popular secular all-subjects digital subscription.

$335–$479/year

Outschool

Marketplace of independent teachers offering 140,000+ live small-group video classes, 1:1 tutoring, and self-paced courses for ages 3-18. Supplemental enrichment, not a full curriculum.

$480–$2880/year

Apologia Science

Apologia Educational Ministries

Rigorous college-prep science curriculum written from a young-earth Christian perspective. Conversational writing style with notebook-based learning and strong lab components.

$42–$93/grade

Power Homeschool

International Academy of Science

Self-paced video curriculum sharing identical content with Acellus Academy but without enrollment, accreditation, or teacher support. Significant 2025 price increase from ~$31/mo to $99/mo.

$948–$1188/year

IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing)

Institute for Excellence in Writing

Structured writing curriculum using the Structure and Style method with engaging video instruction. Teaches reluctant writers to produce organized, stylistic prose through nine structural models.

$169–$289/grade

Compass Classroom

Streaming video classical Christian curriculum with engaging master teachers. Features Visual Latin (the flagship), history, writing, literature, science, and more.

$490–$890/year

BrainPOP

Animated explainer videos with Tim and Moby covering 800+ topics in science, social studies, ELA, math, and arts. Strong supplement for visual learners and topic intros.

K–2 3–5 6–8

$295–$430/year

Math-U-See

Demme Learning

Mastery-based math curriculum with physical manipulatives (Integer Blocks) and calm, clear video instruction. Each level focuses on one major concept until mastery.

$135–$215/grade

Teaching Textbooks

Self-teaching digital math curriculum with video instruction and automatic grading. Designed for maximum student independence — minimal parent involvement required.

$49–$84/year

Abeka

Pensacola Christian College

Highly structured traditional Christian curriculum with daily lesson plans, heavy drill and review, and optional filmed-classroom video instruction. One of the most comprehensive K4-12 programs available.

$450–$1884/year

BJU Press

Comprehensive traditional Christian curriculum with optional professional video instruction (Distance Learning). Rigorous academics with critical thinking emphasis across all subjects K4-12.

$600–$1500/year

Schoolhouse Teachers

The Old Schoolhouse

Christian all-access homeschool curriculum platform with 400+ courses, lesson plans, recordkeeping, and transcripts. One flat fee per family covers unlimited students.