The core subjects are a necessity for homeschooling but it is often hard to choose —

Here are our top favorites and reviews of each with resources and websites included.

Math-u-See curriculum at its core is not your standard math textbook and workbook with worksheets. The purpose behind this curriculum is driven by excellence in every facet – it integrates a scaffolded math discipline in a easy to use and kid-friendly, kid-driven format.

What I love most about Apologia Science curriculum is that it is fun for me as a parent as much as the child. The format is user-friendly and colorful. I even find myself learning something new when I work on a craft or lesson with my son. 

Not only does Story of the World curriculum reinforce ancient history concepts in a fun and creative way but it also adds educational depth to the concept in a kid-friendly format.

No matter what your child needs or how they learn, spelling is a very important aspect of schooling. I would even consider it as one of the core subjects. We have found the Natural Speller to be a priceless resource to help us navigate the spelling world in a simple and easy fashion.