Choosing curriculum can be a challenging task. How do you choose the right one for your child? Before jumping in and buying a curriculum, it is a good idea to research different types of homeschooling. Once you have an idea what kind of homeschool you would like to setup, then you can narrow down what curriculum might be a good fit for your family.
There is lots of free information online but we do recommend checking out Cathy Duffy's Homeschool Curriculum Reviews.
Take some time to learn about your child’s learning preferences. Read up on it here.
Learning about various education methods will help you narrow down what kind of curriculum to look for. Check out different methods here.
Once you have an idea of what you might be looking for, check out some curriculum providers that we have put together for you below.
If you are still feeling a bit lost, take advantage of Canadian curriculum suppliers that offer free consultations:
📚 LANGUAGE ARTS (Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar)
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All About Learning Press – All About Reading/Spelling (Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy)
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Brave Writer (Literature-Based, Relaxed/CM-Inspired)
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Easy Grammar (Traditional, Skills-Based)
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Essentials in Writing (Traditional, Video-Based)
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Evan-Moor (Traditional, Skills-Based)
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Handwriting Without Tears (Developmentally-Based, Occupational-Therapy-Informed)
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Logic of English (Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy)
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Pathway Readers (Traditional, Mennonite)
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Peppermint Stick Learning Company (Eclectic, Canadian)
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Progeny Press – Literature Guides (Literature-Based, Christian)
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Rod & Staff (Traditional, Conservative Christian)
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Usborne Books (Literature-Based, CM-Friendly)
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Christian Liberty Press (Traditional, Christian)
🔢 MATHEMATICS
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The Grand Math Connection (Mastery-Based)
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Jump Math (Mastery-Based, Guided Discovery)
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Life of Fred (Story-Based, Conceptual)
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Math-U-See (Mastery-Based, Manipulative-Based)
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RightStart Math (Montessori-Inspired, Abacus-Based, Mastery)
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Saxon Math (Spiral, Traditional)
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Singapore Math (Mastery-Based, CPA Approach)
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Teaching Textbooks (Spiral, Independent/Learning-Software)
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Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) (Mastery-Based, Independent Work PACEs)
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Christian Light Publications (math) (Mastery-Based, Workbook-Driven)
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Denison Math (often works well for students with Dyscalculia)
🔬 SCIENCE
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Apologia (Christian Worldview, Conversational, Classical-Friendly)
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Berean Builders (Jay Wile) (Inquiry-Based, Classical-Friendly)
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MasterBooks (Science) (Simplified, Christian/Young-Earth)
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Answers in Genesis (Apologetics-Focused, Creation-Based)
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Creation Ministries International (Apologetics/Science Resources)
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Northwoods Press (Canada) (Canadian Science/Geography; Literature-Based)
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Evan-Moor (Traditional, Skills-Based)
🏛️ HISTORY & SOCIAL STUDIES
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BookShark (Literature-Based, CM-Friendly)
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Sonlight (Literature-Based, CM-Friendly)
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Tapestry of Grace (Classical + Unit Study)
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Classical Conversations (Classical/Trivium)
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Memoria Press (Classical)
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Veritas Press (Classical, Christian)
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Mystery of History (Chronological, Christian Classical-Friendly)
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Diana Waring – History Revealed (Unit Study, Literature-Based)
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Headphone History (Audio-Based, Literature/Story Approach)
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Northwoods Press (Donna Ward) (Canadian Literature-Based)
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Roots by the River (CM-Friendly)
📦 FULL CURRICULUM / MULTI-SUBJECT PROGRAMS
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Abeka (Traditional/School-at-Home)
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Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) (Mastery-Based, Independent)
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Alpha Omega (Lifepac / Monarch / Horizons) (Mastery-Based/Traditional)
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Apologia (Science Focused, Classical-Friendly)
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Bob Jones University Press (BJU) (Traditional/School-at-Home)
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Christian Light Publications (CLE) (Mastery-Based, Traditional)
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Christian Liberty Press (Traditional, Christian)
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Gather Round Homeschool (Unit Study, Faith-Based)
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Konos (Unit Study, Character-Based)
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MasterBooks (Open-and-Go, Christian, Gentle)
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Memoria Press (Classical)
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Simply Charlotte Mason (Charlotte Mason)
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Sonlight (Literature-Based, CM-Friendly)
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BookShark (Literature-Based, Secular CM-Friendly)
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Tapestry of Grace (Classical + Unit Study)
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Veritas Press (Classical)
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Well Trained Mind (Classical)
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Roots by the River (Charlotte Mason-Inspired)
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Switched On Schoolhouse (through AOP) (Traditional/Computer-Based)
🎨 ART, MUSIC & ENRICHMENT
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Artistic Pursuits (Charlotte Mason-Friendly, Open-and-Go)
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Lamplighter Publishing (Character/Literature-Based)
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Jim Hodges Audio Books (Literature-Based Audio Learning)
🌐 FOREIGN LANGUAGE
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Rosetta Stone (Immersion-Based, Software)
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Ecoutez Parlez (French) (Audio-Based, Traditional)
📦 HOMESCHOOL RETAILERS / DISTRIBUTORS
(Do not produce their own curriculum, but supply many brands)
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Tree of Life School & Book Service (CM-Friendly Store)
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Christian Books (Christianbook.com) (General)
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Heritage Resources (General)
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Homeschool Canada (General)
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Rainbow Resource (General)
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The Learning House (Christian General)
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Canadian Home Education Resources (CHER) (General)
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Roots by the River (CM-leaning)
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Usborne Books (Literature-Based/CM-Friendly)
USED CURRICULUM
FRENCH CURRICULUM PROVIDERS