Best curriculum on Reddit
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#1
Math with Confidence
4.3
(15)
"I second math with confidence and all about reading."
"We loved Math With Confidence!"
"We love math with confidence. Very hands on and engaging."
"Math With Confidence is popular at this age."
"My absolute favorite math curriculum is math with confidence."
"Math with Confidence is designed for the review games to supply a lot of the practice."
"We also use Math With confidence, and going back and playing the games again is the main thing we do for more practice."
"We started with Math with confidence, All about reading, and Blossom and root."
"Math With Confidence and Right Start are both good options for kindergarten, depending on how manipulative-heavy you want to go."
"I'd also add Math with Confidence for your consideration."
#2
All About Reading
4.6
(11)
"For my own kids, I use All About Reading. It’s great for kids without learning disabilities or mild dyslexia."
"We switched to all about reading and went slow...she really enjoys the program too loves the games."
"I personally prefer a very strict phonics approach, which aligns best with Orton-Gillingham methodology. All About Reading was at the top of my list."
"I have successfully taught two children to be fluent readers who love reading thanks to All About Reading."
"We have loved All About Reading! My oldest finished the program and can pretty much read anything."
"AAR is one of the gold-standard phonics curriculums."
"I am currently using All About Reading with my kids, and I LOVE it."
"All About Reading could be your best friend here."
"I did All About Reading and Right Start Math with my oldest."
"AAS will get the job done for phonics, but their spelling instruction is seriously lacking."
#3
Beast Academy
4.1
(12)
"It’s very engaging and it helps teach great number sense."
"Beast Academy is a math curriculum using comics to explain the concepts."
"Beast academy has been a hit with my now 5th grader since we started in 1st grade."
"We love beast academy and/or Singapore math."
"Beast Academy and Singapore Math are probably your best two other choices."
"One benefit of Beast Academy is the comics include both boys and girls, so it will help her avoid that trope."
"I would try beast academy AND math with confidence."
"We use paper Beast Academy."
"For the 9 y/o, check out Beast Academy."
"We started with Wild Math, and I really like it."
#4
Khan Academy
4.4
(7)
"Khan Academy is great."
"Khan Academy is also amazing as support for other resources."
"Khan Academy is free and has every grade."
"As supplements, we love Khan Academy and mathletics."
"Khan academy"
"My 3rd grader likes Khan Academy."
"Check out Khan Academy. We are using it almost exclusively."
#5
Singapore Math
4.4
(7)
"It's less about memorization and more about mastery."
"I'd go with Singapore or, since you mentioned this is an area of difficulty for your daughter, Math With Confidence."
"We love Singapore Math Dimensions."
"Highly recommended, with the proviso that one does sometimes hear fr"
"We love Singapore math for math."
"Lots of options, Singapore Math, Math With Confidence, basic games, Kumon Numbers Board."
"Big kid hated Singapore and Math"
#6
Math Mammoth
4.0
(7)
"If you're wanting extra practice, I'd go with Math Mammoth."
"We like math Mammoth."
"Look at Math Mammoth."
"Math Mammoth might be a decent fit for her."
"Math Mammoth is very cheap/year."
"We liked math mammoth"
"Math Mammoth"
#7
Math U See
4.6
(5)
"My daughter loves Math U See."
"Math U See is very visual and has a lot of repetition."
"Made a big difference for my daughter in math when she was really struggling."
"Math-U-See."
"MathUSee is manipulative based."
#8
The Good and the Beautiful
3.6
(5)
"We use the good and the beautiful for ELA."
"We’re enjoying the good and the beautiful + mathematical reasoning."
"The good and the beautiful"
"The Good and the Beautiful - the PDFs are free check out their free K books for LA and Ma."
"I really wanted to like it. However, I’ve tried it at different points over the years with all 3 of my kids."
#9
Blossom & Root
4.5
(4)
"They should be having a sale this month."
"I really liked Blossom & Root's books for language arts."
"If you're looking for an all-in-one (all the subjects from one publisher), I know a lot of people have been happy with Blossom & Root."
"Blossom and root. Hands on, easy to follow."
#10
Science Mom
5.0
(3)
"Science Mom is fantastic."
"Science Mom is fantastic. It’s geared toward upper elementary and middle school."
"Science Mom is great. My kids enjoyed it and learned and retained so much."
#11
Mathseeds
4.7
(3)
"Each one is comprehensive, effective, open and go and affordable."
"Check out the free trial of Mathseeds. We've tried several math curriculums and have returned to Mathseeds each time."
"We’re using Mathseeds."
#12
Teaching Textbooks
4.7
(3)
"Teaching Textbooks 🎉"
"We switched to Teaching Textbooks last year for math and it’s been fantastic."
"My daughter also enjoys Beast Academy online and Teaching Textbooks."
#13
Right Start
4.3
(3)
"My kindergarten math recommendation is Right Start Math. I don’t honestly think there is a better foundation out there."
"Right Start is pretty parent intensive but amazing."
"Math With Confidence and Right Start are both good options for kindergarten, depending on how manipulative-heavy you want to go."
#14
Logic of English
4.3
(3)
"They are both open and go and have a script you can follow, are very thorough and engaging."
"I'm extremely impressed. It goes extremely in depth but it's all packages in a way that kids can understand."
"I also regret choosing AAR and wish I’d gone with logic of English."
#15
Mystery Science
4.0
(3)
"Mystery Science."
"Mystery science if you are okay with the screen time."
"Mystery Science."
#16
Homeschool Pro
4.0
(3)
"Try Homeschool Pro, it has many good reviews."
"[Homeschool Pro](https://remotelearning.school/curriculum.html) has a good math curriculum"
"[Homeschool Pro](https://remotelearning.school/curriculum.html)"
#17
Sightwords.com
5.0
(2)
"Both of them might like Sightwords.com."
"Sightwords.com has a curriculum for basic math for Pre-K/K."
#18
Newsela
5.0
(2)
"It has a feature that allows students to select their Lexile level."
"I really liked. It had this cool feature that allowed you to adjust the reading level."
#19
Autism Helper
5.0
(2)
"Autism Helper has a great curriculum that’s easy to prep and implement."
"I really like Autism Helper’s curriculum."
#20
CTC Math
4.5
(2)
"We use a mix of curricula. CTC Math+ fact flashcards."
"CTC math is an online curriculum that could be used as a supplement."
#21
The Story Weavers
4.5
(2)
"Check out The Story Weavers. They have placement tests and free two week trials."
"I really have loved using the story weavers, it is a book based secular curriculum."
#22
Singapore
4.5
(2)
"We love it."
"Singapore math might be more what you are looking for."
#23
Critical Thinking Co
4.5
(2)
"The whole series is good, I used all the levels available at the time."
"It's by the same author as Math with Confidence and I definitely remember some lessons on patterns."
#24
Veritas Press
4.0
(2)
"I've been using Veritas Press."
"I've been using (and plan to continue using) Veritas Press."
#25
Master Books
4.0
(2)
"I’m using the Master Books curriculum."
"I like the masterbooks if you’re looking for (Christian) religious."
#26
Fusion Science
4.0
(2)
"Fusion Science, Scientific Connections Through Inquiry (SCI), Friendly Science Biology are all great resources."
"Fusion Science, Build Your Own Library, SCI."
#27
Miquon Math
4.0
(2)
"I have heard good things about Miquon Math for kids that age."
"Miquon Math is a good one for this age."
#28
Christian Light Education
4.0
(2)
"My math brain child liked CLE math best at that age."
"A lot of people switch from TGATB to Christian Light Education."
#29
Rightstart Math
4.0
(2)
"RightStart math. Lots of games, hands on, and drawing."
"Rightstart Math might be a good one."
#30
Unique Learning System
4.0
(2)
"I use a combination of Unique Learning System and TouchMath."
"For students in alternate curriculum we use 'unique learning system.' it’s by the people who make news2you."
#31
Denison
4.0
(2)
"Denison math works great"
"I’ve heard great things about it from friends who have used it."
#32
Cambridge Business English Series
5.0
(1)
"I recommend using the Cambridge Business English series. These resources offer practical language skills for the workplace."
#33
LeapFrog - Letter Factory
5.0
(1)
"My son learned all his letter sounds by watching Leap Frog Letter Factory."
#34
Desmos
5.0
(1)
"I like the curriculum from Desmos the most outside of house made."
#35
Right Start Math
5.0
(1)
"We’re using right start math, all about reading and beautiful feet book lists/maps for history/geography."
#36
Teaching Drama - The Essential Handbook
5.0
(1)
"I specifically used this for an after-school drama program for my elementary school and it worked spectacularly."
#37
Ukulele Karate
5.0
(1)
"Ukulele Karate is great"
#38
Real Science Odyssey
5.0
(1)
"We really like the courses from Real Science Odyssey"
#39
Sleeping on the Wing
5.0
(1)
"There’s a really great, short poetry collection called Sleeping on the Wing."
#40
Teachers Pay Teachers
5.0
(1)
"Best poetry unit. Simple modern, meaningful poetry."
#41
Little School of Smiths
5.0
(1)
"Little School of Smiths have some units that are perfect for that age!"
#42
Phonics Pathways
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is Phonics Pathways. It used to be more popular--it goes to 4th grade level in one inexpensive book."
#43
Bob Books
5.0
(1)
"My kids learned to read with Bob Books."
#44
Runestone Academy
5.0
(1)
"I got a five with the help of the above site."
#45
OpenStax
5.0
(1)
"[Here’s] a free online textbook."
#46
Open Book Project
5.0
(1)
"Open Book Project - free social studies, civics, etc."
#47
Brookes Publishing
5.0
(1)
"Comprehensive Literacy for All would be a great resource for you."
#48
Core Knowledge Foundation
5.0
(1)
"I love Core Knowledge Foundation."
#49
Evan-Moor
5.0
(1)
"It's affordable, easy to use and really well done."
#50
Core Knowledge Curriculum
5.0
(1)
"I’ve found both of them to be well written and they have lots of support for developing reading skills."
#51
iCivics
5.0
(1)
"ICivics is great and free."
#52
Everyday Speech
5.0
(1)
"Everyday speech has a great social skills curriculum for different grade levels."
#53
Circles
5.0
(1)
"A curriculum named Circles is perfect for this age group."
#54
RSO
4.0
(1)
"We kinda like RSO, although I find them easier."
#55
Danica McKellar - Math Doesn't Suck
4.0
(1)
"Danica McKellar has some good math books that are tailored towards girls."
#56
Rooted in Language - Pinwheels
4.0
(1)
"We’ve had a lot of success with this program even though prepping before getting started is miserable."
#57
SplashLearn
4.0
(1)
"I've found SplashLearn (on tablet) to be pretty solid, good interactive gamified tools to learn the problems."
#58
Singapore Math - Primary Mathematics
4.0
(1)
"If you use Singapore Math Primary Mathematics...there are supplementary Challenging Word Problems and Intensive Practice books."
#59
Paul Hewitt - Conceptual Physics
4.0
(1)
"Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt."
#60
Oak Meadow
4.0
(1)
"You could try looking into Oak Meadow."
#61
RightStart
4.0
(1)
"Very hands on."
#62
Dragonbox
4.0
(1)
"And a fun gaming option is Dragonbox."
#63
Jump Math
4.0
(1)
"Jump Math."
#64
Math Plus Academy
4.0
(1)
"I worked for a really awesome small business that provides its own math curriculum."
#65
Rainbow
4.0
(1)
"Rainbow Ukulele is widely suggested."
#66
Elemental
4.0
(1)
"Elemental ukulele from music is elementary."
#67
School Zone
4.0
(1)
"School zone big science 2-3."
#68
Torchlight
4.0
(1)
"Torchlight or Blossom and Root are good, and very adaptable."
#69
Easy Peasy Homeschool
4.0
(1)
"Check out Easy Peasy Homeschool."
#70
The Well Trained Mind
4.0
(1)
"Check out The Well Trained Mind forums for planning each grade."
#71
BFSU
4.0
(1)
"BFSU."
#72
The Ordinary Parent's Guide
4.0
(1)
"My favorite is The ordinary Parents Guide because each lesson is its own page."
#73
Core Knowledge
4.0
(1)
"Core Knowledge preschool/K level - the units are free to download."
#74
OakMeadow
4.0
(1)
"OakMeadow is solid."
#75
Mia
4.0
(1)
"Mia's online high with the live teachers and tutoring, clubs, and things it offers, it sounds really neat."
#76
Accelus
4.0
(1)
"We have friends using Mia and Accelus."
#77
Seasons of Seven
4.0
(1)
"We have friends using Seasons of Seven (a Waldorf one)."
#78
Alveary
4.0
(1)
"We have friends using Alveary and Plenary (Charlotte Mason ones)."
#79
Plenary
4.0
(1)
"We have friends using Alveary and Plenary (Charlotte Mason ones)."
#80
Adulting Made Easy
4.0
(1)
"Hey there is an Adulting Made Easy by Amanda Morin- it is written for new grads."
#81
Attainment Company
4.0
(1)
"Early literacy skills builder? https://www.attainmentcompany.com/early-literacy-skills-builder"
#82
UFLI Foundations
4.0
(1)
"Here are some ideas about adapting UFLI Foundations: [https://www.aacvoices.org/ufli-resources.html]"
#83
LaLilo
4.0
(1)
"LaLilo.com, STmath.com."
#84
Conceptual Science
4.0
(1)
"We started Conceptual Science this year."
#85
New Zealand Curriculum
4.0
(1)
"I think the New Zealand curriculum would be a good fit."
#86
Kumon
4.0
(1)
"Kumon has a 'Same and Different' and 'Spatial Reasoning' at the Pre-k and K levels."
#87
Saxon
4.0
(1)
"We like Saxon math. It’s a spiral approach versus a mastery approach."
#88
McGuffey's
4.0
(1)
"Those two resources are in the public domain."
#89
CTC
4.0
(1)
"Ctc math"
#90
Guest Hollow
4.0
(1)
"Is an almost complete language arts course."
#91
Character Strong
4.0
(1)
"Our district uses Character Strong. I think it costs money but maybe you could get a classroom subscription?"
#92
Lightning Literature
4.0
(1)
"We like lightning literature. My son is also an advanced reader and resistant to writing."
#93
MagicachoolAI
4.0
(1)
"MagicachoolAI is great too."
#94
Beautiful Feet Books
4.0
(1)
"An alternative to the TGATB for some subjects could be Beautiful Feet Books."
#95
The Thinking Co.
3.0
(1)
"Maybe a problem solving book like from The Thinking Co."
#96
Time4Learning
3.0
(1)
"I tried both Time4Learning and Study.com."
#97
Study.com
3.0
(1)
"I tried both Time4Learning and Study.com."
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