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Best Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum

6 curricula in this guide

Language arts covers a lot: phonics, reading, spelling, grammar, writing, vocabulary, and literature. Most homeschool families piece together one or two dedicated programs rather than relying on a single all-in-one. Our top picks span structured Orton-Gillingham programs ideal for beginning and struggling readers, writing curricula with proven frameworks, and integrated programs that bundle multiple subjects together.

Review each curriculum's grade range carefully — some focus on early elementary, others on middle and high school. Match the program to your child's current reading level rather than their chronological grade for the best results.

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All About Reading

All About Learning Press

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Orton-Gillingham-based multi-sensory reading and phonics program using letter tiles, decodable readers, and scripted lessons. Effective for all learners including those with dyslexia.

PreK K–2 3–5

$120–$160/grade

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.

3–5 6–8 9–12

$169–$289/grade

Logic of English

Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham-based phonics, reading, spelling, and grammar program that teaches the rules behind English spelling. Effective for struggling readers and dyslexia.

PreK K–2 3–5

$88–$227/grade

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The Good and the Beautiful

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Charlotte Mason-inspired, open-and-go curriculum with integrated subjects and beautiful design. Free PDF downloads available for Language Arts and Math K-8.

PreK K–2 3–5 6–8 9–12

$0–$124/grade

Compass Classroom

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

3–5 6–8 9–12

$490–$890/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.

PreK K–2 3–5 6–8 9–12

$600–$1500/year

Veritas Press

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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

Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

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Free, complete online Christian homeschool curriculum covering PreK-12 with daily lessons assembled from curated internet resources. The most accessible entry point for families with no curriculum budget.

PreK K–2 3–5 6–8 9–12

$0–$100/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.

PreK K–2 3–5 6–8 9–12

$389–$476/year

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