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Curriculum Directory

The Frederick Homeschool Mom Curriculum Directory is a free resource created to help local families explore trusted homeschool programs — all in one place.

From online platforms to hands-on guides, and from secular to faith-based options, the directory is designed to make it easier to compare curriculum styles and find what works best for your family.

This project was thoughtfully built with our local community in mind, and I’m so excited it’s now live and ready for you to explore!

💡 New curriculum companies are added regularly, so be sure to check back often as the directory continues to grow.
🚫 To maintain honesty and neutrality, this directory does not include any affiliate links.

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A Reason For

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

K-8th

Teaching Style(s):

Traditional, Scripted Teaching​

Subjects:

Handwriting, Spelling, Science, Reading, Math

About:

Whether it’s your first year homeschooling or your fifteenth, A Reason For® offers engaging, Bible-based programs to support your journey. Our comprehensive curriculum in Handwriting, Spelling, Science, and Reading equips students with academic excellence while consistently reinforcing Scripture values. Each subject is thoughtfully designed with options for differentiated instruction to meet a variety of learning needs.

BJU Press

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

PreK-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Traditional, Structured

Subjects:

Bible, Reading, English, Math, Science, Heritage Studies, Handwriting, Spelling

About:

BJU Press Homeschool is a publisher of K-12 textbooks and video courses for homeschool families. HomeWorks by Precept is a partner with BJU Press Homeschool because we share their core values of Biblical worldview, academic excellence, and critical thinking. Our consultants draw from their own personal homeschool experience and their knowledge of BJU Press Homeschool curriculum to offer solutions that help you to prepare lessons, become more efficient in homeschooling, and be able to meet your child’s unique learning needs.

Brave Writer

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Affiliation:

Neutral

Grades:

K-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Charlotte Mason-inspired, Classical, Eclectic, Unschooler-Friendly

Subjects:

Writing, Literature, Grammar, College-Prep

About:

Dare to think differently about writing! What would it be like to read wonderful books aloud and have your kids learn grammar at the same time? Imagine caring so much about the quirky insightful mind of your child, you can't wait to help them get those words to the page. Picture the exquisite gift of cultivating writing voice while your child learns writing formats. After 25+ years of teaching hundreds of thousands of families, Brave Writer has honed the art of coaching students into flourishing writers. You'll find literature guides that teach the mechanics of writing naturally, writing manuals that show you how to go from not writing at all to composing college prep essays, and a wild array of online classes (everything from Fan Fiction, Groovy Grammar, and World Building, to Essay Prep: Dynamic Thinking and Literary Analysis). Brave Writer serves homeschooling families as well as those who are in traditional school environments.

Build Your Library

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Affiliation:

Secular

Grades:

K-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Charlotte Mason-inspired, Literature-Based

Subjects:

History, Science, Literature, Unit Studies

About:

Build Your Library is a secular, literature-rich homeschool curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education. Our easy-to-follow lesson plans simplify homeschooling—just gather your books and start learning! You can choose from our full-year levels, engaging topical unit studies, or individual literature units called Lit Bites. With Build Your Library, you'll create a home library filled with captivating literature and nurture children who become lifelong learners!

Denison Algebra

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Affiliation:

Neutral

Grades:

Approximately 8th-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Traditional, Rigorous

Subjects:

Math

About:

We are a curriculum company built for homeschool families to provide quality, digital instruction in middle and high school math, particularly algebra. As homeschoolers ourselves, we understand the issues - from ill-fitting curriculum options to the onset of shaky confidence - that often come up when students hit higher level math. So, we set out to address the problem with clear, easy-to-understand courses designed for confidence-building retention and brain-friendly mastery. We offer courses in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry.

Five in a Row (FIAR)

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Affiliation:

Christian, Secular

Grades:

PreK-8th

Teaching Style(s):

Literature-based, Charlotte Mason-inspired, unit study approach

Subjects:

Literature, Social Studies, Art, Science, Geography, Language Arts

About:

Five in a Row was created to bring excitement and fun to learning and to enrich children’s lives through wonderful children’s literature. The lesson plans are simple in concept, but rich in results. Read the chosen book in its entirety to your child each day for a week. After each reading, choose a lesson to share with your student, and watch their world expand as you begin to show them facets of the story they would never have recognized without your purposeful guidance. As a teacher of this material, you will find that you become excited and interested in a vari­ety of subjects too. You’ll rediscover the joy of learning and you’ll build a special bond between you and your student as the two of you go on a learning adventure together.

Habitat Schoolhouse

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Affiliation:

Secular, Christian

Grades:

PreK-2nd

Teaching Style(s):

Charlotte Mason-inspired, Eclectic

Subjects:

Language Arts, Math, Science, Health & Wellness, Art, Social Studies, Unit Studies

About:

Habitat Schoolhouse works with families across the world to provide children with wholesome education at home through hands-on learning that encourages play and exploration. Habitat Schoolhouse offers full curriculum for Preschool to Grade 2 families as well as individual unit studies to supplement your homeschool journey.

Mammoth Math

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Affiliation:

Secular

Grades:

1st-7th

Teaching Style(s):

Mastery-based, Traditional

Subjects:

Math

About:

Mammoth Math offers a comprehensive, mastery-based math curriculum designed for independent learners. With a strong focus on developing number sense, mental math skills, and deep conceptual understanding, Mammoth Math presents clear, self-teaching lessons written directly to the student. The curriculum is structured to minimize teacher preparation, making it an excellent open-and-go option for homeschoolers and educators alike. Available in both digital and print formats, Mammoth Math provides an affordable and flexible approach to building strong mathematical foundations.

MiaPrep

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Affiliation:

Neutral, Secular

Grades:

7th-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Student-Centered, Self-Paced

Subjects:

Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music & Arts, World Languages, Life Skills, Biblical Studies

About:

At MiaPrep, we’re elevating online learning and making it more fun and effective than ever before! By combining our highest-quality, accredited 7-12th curriculum with both virtual and hands-on learning opportunities, our uniquely customizable approach to education exceeds the possibilities of traditional classrooms everywhere. Our holistic approach emphasizes quality, accessibility, and whole-child development, allowing learners of all interests and abilities to discover joy and success in their learning.

Mystery of History

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

Approximately 1st-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Classical, Family-Style

Subjects:

History

About:

The Mystery of History is an award-winning world history
curriculum—written from a biblical worldview—to guide students
through a meaningful, engaging, and historically accurate journey from
ancient times to modern. Easy? Yes—with age-appropriate activities for
hands-on fun, enriching research, and purposeful discussion. Accurate?
Yes—as well as chronological—to help students trace cause and effect,
relevance, and the timeless significance of world history. Biblical? Yes—by
integrating sacred and secular history on one continuous timeline,
students will “see” God’s hand in history. Please join The Mystery of History
family for a breath-taking journey through time!

Oak Meadow

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Affiliation:

Neutral

Grades:

PreK-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Waldorf-Inspired, Progressive, Relaxed/Creative Homeschooling

Subjects:

Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies/History, Fine Arts, Health, World Languages

About:

Oak Meadow’s secular, print-based homeschool curriculum for PreK–12 supports a balanced, experiential approach to education. Our thoughtfully designed materials promote creativity, critical thinking, and a deep connection to nature. With flexible pacing and engaging lessons, families can tailor learning to their needs. Students may use our curriculum independently or enroll in our accredited distance learning school.

Right Start Math

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Affiliation:

Secular

Grades:

Approximately K–8th

Teaching Style(s):

Montessori-Inspired, Hands-On, Visual-Spatial​

Subjects:

Math

About:

RightStart™ Mathematics is an elementary and middle school math curriculum that uses Math Card Games to help everyone learn more easily and with greater enjoyment of math! We will help your child/student understand, apply and enjoy mathematics using games to learn concepts, strategies and to practice math facts. This unique program uses visualization of quantities, de-emphasizes counting, and provides strategies (visual pictures) for learning the facts. We also offer a RightStart Tutoring series for math for students needing help. We want to help your child/student achieve success!

Singapore Math

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Affiliation:

Secular

Grades:

K-8th

Teaching Style(s):

Mastery + Depth and CPA (Concrete - Pictorial - Abstract)

Subjects:

Math

About:

The Singapore math method is a highly effective teaching approach originally developed by Singapore’s Ministry of Education in the 1980s for Singapore public schools. Singapore Math® programs instill conceptual depth and math mastery. Students are introduced to problem variation at an early stage. Instead of pushing through rote memorization, they are asked to think creatively and mathematically, relying on knowledge gained in previous lessons and trying new techniques.

The Gentle + Classical Press

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

Preschool-6th

Teaching Style(s):

Blend of Charlotte Mason-Inspired, Classical

Subjects:

Unit Studies

About:

The Gentle + Classical Press is a Charlotte Mason- and classical-inspired homeschool curriculum company that emphasizes developing a biblical worldview through gentle, developmentally appropriate learning rooted in beauty, wonder, and truth. Their materials focus on nurturing a love of learning through living books, hands-on activities, nature study, and character formation. Designed for flexibility, their resources support parents in creating a peaceful, rich home education that honors the child’s heart and mind. The company offers programs for various ages, from preschool through elementary.

Timberdoodle

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Affiliation:

Christian, Neutral

Grades:

PreK-12th

Teaching Style(s):

eclectic, hands-on, critical thinking, neurodiversity-friendly

Subjects:

Language Arts, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Phonics, Math, Science, History, Art, Health, Handwriting

About:

Inspiring young minds since 1985. As a family-owned company, we personally test and curate award-winning homeschool resources we use with our own children and grandchildren. Our kits foster hands-on learning and critical thinking, ensuring a perfect fit for your family's unique needs.

Treehouse Schoolhouse

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

PreK-8th

Teaching Style(s):

Charlotte Mason-Inspired, Waldorf-Inspired, Family-Style

Subjects:

Unit Studies

About:

Our resources are designed with family-style learning in mind to be used across multiple ages. We design our curriculum to be easy to follow with minimal prep needed. Our products educate more than just a child's mind through music, poetry, art, nature, scripture, and rich literature.

All About Learning

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Affiliation:

Neutral

Grades:

Pre-reading - Level 4

Teaching Style(s):

Orton-Gillingham Approach, Multi-sensory

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, (Math coming soon)

About:

We offer a complete, mastery-based curriculum designed to take the struggle out of reading, spelling, and math. Our programs are easy to teach and easy to learn—built to help every student succeed.
All About Reading covers phonics, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension through Orton-Gillingham-based, explicit instruction.
All About Spelling teaches encoding skills, spelling rules, and multisensory strategies to build confident, capable spellers.
All About Math—currently in development—is a joyful, multisensory program that helps children deeply understand how our number system works, using a research-based approach.
Each program offers complete and comprehensive instruction, using proven, mastery-based methods to support lasting learning.

Berean Builders

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

1st-12th

Teaching Style(s):

narrative + hands-on, activity-based approach

Subjects:

Science

About:

Berean Builders is a Christian science curriculum by Dr. Jay Wile that teaches from a biblical worldview. Lessons are hands-on, experiment-based, and taught in historical order. It’s perfect for multi-age homeschooling and families seeking creation-based science.

Breaking the Barrier

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Affiliation:

Neutral

Grades:

Approximately 6th-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Grammar-Based, Immersion-Friendly, Real-Life Communication

Subjects:

Spanish, French

About:

Breaking the Barrier offers a comprehensive curriculum, including Homeschool Packages, for Middle School Spanish (Beginner "A" and "B") as well as High School Spanish and French (Levels 1–3). Founded in 1997 by educators, Breaking the Barrier is a leader in language education, equipping students with a strong foundation in language fundamentals while offering cultural insights from around the world. The curriculum provides students the fastest path to fluency.

Curiosity Chronicles

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Affiliation:

Secular

Grades:

1st-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Narrative-based, Multi-sensory

Subjects:

History

About:

Curiosity Chronicles is a secular, inclusive, world history curriculum for elementary to high school students. Our books are told in a dialogue format as Ted and Mona discuss history back-and-forth, ask questions, tell stories, and look for answers. Our unique textbook style brings history to life and teaches critical thinking skills.
Our books are interdisciplinary, covering science, art, philosophy, culture, and more along with the traditional wars and politics of history.
We offer a variety of products that allow you to customize your history studies to meet the needs of your unique learning situation.

Essentials In Writing (EIW)

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Affiliation:

Neutral

Grades:

1st-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Video-based, Traditional, Step-by-step instruction

Subjects:

Writing, Grammar

About:

EIW, a writing curriculum that offers a systematic, transformative, step-by-step approach to teaching grammar and composition for students in grades 1-12. Our (4) Core Elements of Learning: Flexible Content, Targeted Instruction, Student Reflection and Ownership, and Data Driven Results.

Grammar Galaxy

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

1st-8th

Teaching Style(s):

Narrative-Based, Story-Driven Learning

Subjects:

English, Language Arts, Grammar, Spelling, Writing, Reading

About:

Grammar Galaxy is story-based language arts kids love. Instead of learning with worksheets, students are guardians of the galaxy, completing missions in their mission manual. While they defeat the Gremlin, they learn key concepts in literature, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and public speaking.

Logic of English

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Affiliation:

Neutral

Grades:

Approximately PreK-8th

Teaching Style(s):

Explicit & Systematic, Multisensory / Orton-Gillingham–inspired

Subjects:

Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Vocabulary, Handwriting

About:

Logic of English is a research-based language arts curriculum that demystifies English spelling and reading through 75 phonograms and 31 spelling rules. It offers a structured, multisensory approach ideal for all learners, including those with dyslexia or other reading challenges. The program includes Foundations for early readers, Essentials for older students, and Rhythm of Handwriting to support penmanship. With its neutral worldview and flexible structure, Logic of English fits well into secular, classical, Charlotte Mason, or eclectic homeschools.

Masterbooks

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

PreK-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Traditional with Charlotte Mason Influences

Subjects:

Math, Language Arts, Science, History, Bible, and Worldview

About:

The best way to describe the Master Books style of homeschooling is eclectic. By definition, eclectic is to derive ideas, styles, methods, philosophies from a variety of sources. Our curriculum development team has over 25+ years of homeschooling experience. They have worked with gifted to special needs students, implemented top selling homeschool solutions, and employed a number of cutting-edge teaching methods and philosophies of learning. Using that wealth of experience, we take the “best of” ideas to create an effective, individualized learning experience for students based on their strengths, readiness, and interests.

You may see parts of our style that follow a traditional approach, the living stories and shorter lessons similar to a Charlotte Mason approach, or a child-centered, hands-on approach like the Montessori method. Our focus is on developing solutions that are neurodevelopmentally appropriate and use recognized cognitive learning practices to get the best results in a real-world environment.

Miacademy

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Affiliation:

Neutral, Secular

Grades:

K-8th

Teaching Style(s):

Student-Centered, Self-Paced

Subjects:

Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music & Arts, World Languages, Life Skills, Biblical Studies

About:

At Miacademy, we’re elevating online learning and making it more fun and effective than ever before! By combining our highest-quality, accredited K-8 curriculum with both virtual and hands-on learning opportunities, our uniquely customizable approach to education exceeds the possibilities of traditional classrooms everywhere. Our holistic approach to education emphasizes quality, accessibility, and whole-child development, allowing learners of all interests and abilities to discover joy and success in their learning.

Notgrass History

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

1st-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Charlotte Mason-Inspired

Subjects:

History, Geography, Economics

About:

Notgrass History helps history learners become history makers with
flexible, easy-to-use curriculum for all ages and abilities.
Your family can study American history, world history, geography, civics,
government, and economics. Notgrass History *
*exists to glorify God by producing materials centered in His Word that
help parents train their children to honor God with heart, soul, and mind.

Progeny Press

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

K-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Classical-friendly, eclectic, Charlotte Mason

Subjects:

Unit Studies, Literature, English Language Arts (ELA)

About:

Progeny Press offers Christian literature study guides that help students in Kindergarten through 12th grade grow in both faith and understanding of great literature. Our guides go beyond busywork—they’re designed to spark meaningful discussions, develop critical thinking, and encourage thoughtful connections between timeless stories and biblical truth. Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned pro, Progeny Press equips you with everything you need to make literature engaging, enriching, and Christ-centered. Trusted by families for over 30 years, we’re here to support you every step of the way!

Rooted in Language

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Affiliation:

Secular

Grades:

K-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Comprehensive Literacy, Science of Reading, Multimodal & Multisensory, Language Therapy & Literacy Intervention

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Language Arts, Handwriting, English

About:

Give your child the gift of literacy! Rooted in Language provides research-based reading, writing, and spelling curriculum, instructional materials, educator training, and support. Offering comprehensive programs and resources, we partner with parents to help children of all ages and learning levels develop their literacy skills, using evidence-based practices and explicit strategies steeped in the Science of Reading. Our team of experts has over four decades of experience in speech-language pathology, reading & writing intervention, and linguistics. Everything produced by Rooted in Language incorporates teaching methods that support all learners, including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, developmental language disorder, and other literacy-based learning difficulties. With Rooted in Language, grow your child’s literacy skills—and watch their confidence soar!

Teaching Textbooks

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Affiliation:

Neutral

Grades:

3rd-PreCalc

Teaching Style(s):

Spiral approach, self-paced & independent learning, open and go, audio-visual based instruction.

Subjects:

Math

About:

Teaching Textbooks is the award-winning homeschool math app that experts describe as beyond open and go. No other homeschool curriculum lifts the entire burden of math education off the parent. TT does this by: Eliminating the need for lesson plans, being available on any device, anytime, anywhere, even offline, grading every one of the thousands of problems in each grade level, providing step-by-step audiovisual solutions for every single problem, and offering a free tutor helpline for any customer that needs extra help.

The Peaceful Press

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

PreK-6th

Teaching Style(s):

Charlotte Mason, Montessori, Waldorf-Inspired

Subjects:

Unit Studies

About:

We help you cultivate wonder and connection through our literature-based homeschool curriculum at The Peaceful Press. Joy is the secret ingredient of an effective homeschool. Learning at home is an incredible way to pass on your values to your children, nurture strong bonds, and inspire wonder—but tedious resources can steal the joy. The Peaceful Press provides open-and-go parent guides that help you spark joy through fun projects, hope-filled poetry, and classic literature that nurtures your child’s imagination for good.

Training Aliens

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Affiliation:

Christian, Neutral

Grades:

K-6th

Teaching Style(s):

Story-based, Roleplay-driven

Subjects:

Social-Emotional Learning

About:

Training Aliens is story-based social and emotional skills curriculum kids love. Alien siblings have arrived at Space Camp, so NASA has asked fellow campers to teach them social and emotional skills. Using funny stories, video lessons, discussions, role plays, games, missions, and STEM activities, students learn key skills in communication and friendship, emotion management, and group membership.

Veritas Press

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Affiliation:

Christian

Grades:

K-12th

Teaching Style(s):

Trivium approach, Classical

Subjects:

Bible, History, Literature, Grammar, Writing, Math, Science, Latin

About:

Online History, Bible, and Omnibus courses, combining engaging videos, interactive exercises, fun games, and built-in quizzes and exams that create a stress-free option for parents who need to take some of the load off of teaching yet keep children excited and eager to learn.

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