Curriculum reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 259 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Curriculum brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/homeschool, r/Homeschooling, r/ELATeachers, r/Teachers, r/Internationalteachers. Top-rated brands include Math with Confidence (4.4/5), Beast Academy (4.3/5), All About Reading (4.5/5).
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Reviews259
Subreddits10
Posts48
Brands99
Products13
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#1
Math with Confidence
4.4
(22)
"Another vote for Math w/ Confidence :) "
"My ADHD kid loves math with confidence."
"Another vote for math with confidence."
"Math With Confidence. It’s so good, especially with a learning disability."
"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 (pretty easy, but solid foundational work)"
#2
Beast Academy
4.3
(16)
"Beast Academy, Math With Confidence, Singapore Math, Math Academy."
"My 4th grader is loving Beast Academy."
"Beast academy is considered great for more advanced learners."
"Beast Academy."
"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."
#3
All About Reading
4.5
(13)
"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."
"All About Reading Pre reading and Math with Confidence K might be good or the Preschool or K pack from Critical Thinking co."
"All About Reading"
#4
Math Mammoth
4.0
(11)
"We use math mammoth for math"
"I have been using Math Mammoth for my own kids while homeschooling this year, and am pretty pleased."
"Math Mammoth"
"For math, you could consider doing Math Mammoth or (at least some versions of) Singapore."
"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"
#5
Singapore Math
4.4
(9)
"Singapore Math."
"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."
"The only curriculum wherever used was Singapore math for"
"Lots of options, Singapore Math, Math With Confidence, basic games, Kumon Numbers Board."
"Big kid hated Singapore and Math"
#6
IB Curriculum
4.5
(8)
"The IB. Hands down. It’s the most popular curriculum."
"Your greatest personal development will happen in a good quality full IB school."
"IB when it's working well is leagues apart from anything else."
"At its best, the IB curriculum teaches students thinking and metacognition skills and embeds them over a period of years."
"IB is great if you're an extremely driven, studious, capable student."
"Schools are getting IB certified en masse in Guangzhou."
"It definitely seems to be more prestige around the IB curriculum compared to the others."
"Industry is trending towards IB."
#7
Khan Academy
4.5
(8)
"Khan academy is free."
"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."
#8
The Good and the Beautiful
3.7
(6)
"We started with Good & Beautiful. They have an easy to use math program too!"
"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
Illustrative Mathematics
3.8
(5)
"I have some coworkers trialing IM full time and like it a lot better than Envision."
"We are required to use Illustrative mathematics. Desmos makes it 100% easier to use."
"I really like IM too! I've used it for Alg1, Geo and Alg2 in heterogenous classes."
"Unpopular opinion, I guess?? But I really like IM. I've used it for 7th grade, Algebra, and currently geometry for the first time."
"It’s great as a supplemental resource, but I can see how it would be challenging to use as a standalone curriculum."
#10
Science Mom
4.8
(4)
"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."
"Their earth science course is free so it’s a good place to start to see if you like it."
#11
Teaching Textbooks
4.5
(4)
"Teaching Textbooks 🎉"
"We switched to Teaching Textbooks last year for math and it’s been fantastic."
"Teaching textbooks is also 100% online, but it is only for math. It is a popular option for homeschoolers."
"My daughter also enjoys Beast Academy online and Teaching Textbooks."
#12
Math U See
4.5
(4)
"My daughter loves Math U See."
"Math U See is very visual and has a lot of repetition."
"Math-U-See."
"MathUSee is manipulative based."
#13
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."
#14
Right Start
4.5
(4)
"My kindergarten math recommendation is Right Start Math. I don’t honestly think there is a better foundation out there."
"Math: RightStart Level A. It’s very manipulative and game heavy but kiddo LOVES it."
"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."
#15
Logic of English
4.3
(4)
"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."
"Logic of English. They have a placement test on their website."
"I also regret choosing AAR and wish I’d gone with logic of English."
#16
Core Knowledge
4.0
(4)
"Core Knowledge"
"Core Knowledge, Wordly Wise."
"I will second Core Knowledge as a free option."
"Core knowledge is free and may be a good place to start while you figure everything out."
#17
Christian Light Education
4.0
(4)
"We ended up going with Christian Light Education for LA. Very traditional but it's simple there isn't any fluff."
"We really like Christian Light Education for LA I feel it's robust but there is a lot of review built in and each new concept is specifically taught."
"My math brain child liked CLE math best at that age."
"A lot of people switch from TGATB to Christian Light Education."
#18
Mystery Science
4.0
(4)
"Mystery Science is worth it if you have the screen time unreserved."
"Mystery Science."
"Mystery science if you are okay with the screen time."
"Mystery Science."
#19
My Perspectives
2.3
(6)
"I love MyPerspectives"
"I like myPerspectives. Good material"
"I’ve taught using MyPerspectives and Wit and Wisdom."
"My Perspectives is straight trash"
"Uuuuugh myPerspectives is the literal worst!"
"I’ve never met anyone who likes My Perspectives. I hated using it and ditched it asap."
#20
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."
#21
Real Science Odyssey
4.3
(3)
"We really like the courses from Real Science Odyssey"
"Real Science Odyssey is worth it."
"Real science Odyssey"
#22
Miacademy
4.3
(3)
"We have loved miacademy. Honestly it’s been my sanity. They even have printable pdf that allows for offline practice."
"We just do Miacademy. It’s online, they can mostly do it on their own, and you can track their progress."
"We just started Miacademy and like it so far."
#23
Saxon
4.3
(3)
"Love Saxon for math! They include so much review that you can fill in any gaps if you start in the middle."
"You don't have to follow a traditional schedule for Saxon."
"For our main, we use Saxon and easy peasy all in one."
#24
Lightning Literature
4.0
(3)
"Lightning Literature is another great option and they have printable t"
"Lightning Literature."
"We like lightning literature. My son is also an advanced reader and resistant to writing."
#25
Math-U-See
3.7
(3)
"My kid is adhd, 1st grade, we use Math-u-See."
"Have you looked at Math-U-See? It’s very hands on."
"MathUSee or Singapore Math."
#26
CommonLit
5.0
(2)
"CommonLit all the way!"
"We just adopted CommonLit. It got good teacher and student feedback during the pilot."
#27
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."
#28
Sightwords.com
5.0
(2)
"Both of them might like Sightwords.com."
"Sightwords.com has a curriculum for basic math for Pre-K/K."
#29
Desmos
5.0
(2)
"I LOVE Desmos."
"I like the curriculum from Desmos the most outside of house made."
#30
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."
#31
Amplify
3.0
(3)
"I use amplify and enjoy it."
"We use a combination of Amplify and Commonlit (which is totally free btw)."
"I hate Amplify with all my being."
#32
Abeka
4.5
(2)
"I love Abeka for phonics (I especially love their Special Sounds cards) and math."
"I'll look into the abeka cursive."
#33
Essentials in Writing
4.5
(2)
"Essentials in Writing is great for all grades."
"Essentials in Writing"
#34
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."
#35
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."
#36
Apologia
4.5
(2)
"Apologia Math! There’s a hands on lesson at the beginning of the lesson, and then the actual lesson is quick. She actually gets excited when I pull the math out."
"Apologia or unit studies for science"
#37
Singapore
4.5
(2)
"We love it."
"Singapore math might be more what you are looking for."
#38
Denison
4.0
(2)
"Denison math works great"
"I’ve heard great things about it from friends who have used it."
#39
Critical Thinking Co.
4.0
(2)
"Preschool or K pack from Critical Thinking co."
"Math- any grade appropriate workbook; we like critical thinking co."
#40
Blossom and Root
4.0
(2)
"Check out Build Your Library or Blossom and Root."
"I’m not aware of any that are built for preschoolers but you could look into blossom and root."
#41
Big Ideas Math
4.0
(2)
"Big ideas math has “easy access” textbooks online. It is the older editions, but they are still pretty good."
"One that I feel gets some hate that I've really succeeded with is Big Ideas Math."
#42
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."
#43
Master Books
4.0
(2)
"I’m using the Master Books curriculum."
"I like the masterbooks if you’re looking for (Christian) religious."
#44
Homeschool Pro
4.0
(2)
"Try Homeschool Pro, it has many good reviews."
"[Homeschool Pro](https://remotelearning.school/curriculum.html)"
#45
Veritas Press
4.0
(2)
"I've been using Veritas Press."
"I've been using (and plan to continue using) Veritas Press."
#46
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."
#47
Oak Meadow
4.0
(2)
"Maybe oak meadow, depending on their ages."
"You could try looking into Oak Meadow."
#48
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."
#49
Rightstart Math
4.0
(2)
"RightStart math. Lots of games, hands on, and drawing."
"Rightstart Math might be a good one."
#50
Rod and Staff
3.5
(2)
"Rod and staff is Christian based but not in your face on math."
"Rod and staff for grammar and other things"
#51
Wit & Wisdom
3.0
(2)
"I'm glad to hear from someone else that uses WW and finds it monotonous!"
"Wit & Wisdom is good at its core, but some of the books are not all that interesting."
#52
Law and Justice
5.0
(1)
"They have a general law and a specific criminal justice curriculum broken out into units and lessons."
#53
Street Law
5.0
(1)
"Street Law is really good for the HS level. I taught a semester long intro to law course using it."
#54
Flip Flop Spanish
5.0
(1)
"We really like flip flop Spanish."
#55
Dreaming Spanish
5.0
(1)
"For example, there is a channel called Dreaming Spanish that teaches Spanish this way."
#56
Kulea Ukulele
5.0
(1)
"For curriculum Kulea Ukulele - www.myuke.com is fantastic!"
#57
Ed with HMH
4.0
(1)
"We just switched to Ed with HMH. So far, I prefer Ed over My Perspectives."
#58
Brave Writer
4.0
(1)
"I've also purchased the Brave writer program and pull for inspiration."
#59
Brain Quest
4.0
(1)
"Brain quest actually makes a great summer break workbook."
#60
DK
4.0
(1)
"Geography - DK workbook"
#61
Agroprep
4.0
(1)
"Social studies - Agroprep workbook"
#62
History Quest
4.0
(1)
"History Quest"
#63
Fast Phonics
4.0
(1)
"Phonics : fast phonics monthly subscription"
#64
Busy Toddler
4.0
(1)
"Check out Busy Toddler for purposeful activity ideas."
#65
Fishtank
4.0
(1)
"Fishtank has the widest range of novels and isn’t boring"
#66
Facing History and Ourselves
4.0
(1)
"Facing History and Ourselves has a lot of great resources."
#67
Toddlers Can Read
4.0
(1)
"Toddlers Can Read, moving through Primary Phonics and onto SPIRE."
#68
Kumon Tracing
4.0
(1)
"Kumon Tracing Revised->Handwriting Without Tears."
#69
Progressive Phonics
4.0
(1)
"Progressive phonics is free and fun."
#70
Magic Playbook
4.0
(1)
"I think you’ll get good mileage out of a subscription to Magic Playbook."
#71
Learning Print
4.0
(1)
"Learning Print – Handwriting for the Elementary Students."
#72
Nessy
4.0
(1)
"Nessy."
#73
Luvinci Kids Learning
4.0
(1)
"My daughter is interested in 'Luvinci Kids Learning' and Khan Kids a lot."
#74
New American Cursive
4.0
(1)
"New American Cursive."
#75
McGraw Hill
4.0
(1)
"We use McGraw Hill California Math and it’s fine. It has spiral review, decent sequencing, plenty of examples and explanations."
#76
Explode the Code
4.0
(1)
"Explode the Code is a great option and they have books or online."
#77
Evan-Moor
4.0
(1)
"Evan Moor has great options and with a teacher file box subscription you can print out whatever you want for any subject."
#78
Word Mastery
4.0
(1)
"You could use the free to print Word Mastery to finish up phonics, it goes to the 3rd grade level."
#79
MobyMax
4.0
(1)
"I like MobyMax for math. Again has a placement test, which is nice. Worth the small monthly fee."
#80
Tara West
4.0
(1)
"I have actually started using my old Tara West PreK-K lit curriculums because it is giving actual results such as building vocab"
#81
Key To
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking to supplement, I recommend the Key To… series."
#82
Science Explorer
4.0
(1)
"We use the science explorer series published by Prentice Hall."
#83
Funnix Phonics
4.0
(1)
"Funnix phonics program has a placement test. Online, used to be pretty cheap."
#84
Jacob's Algebra
4.0
(1)
"Jacob's Algebra is very conversational and includes some cartoon illustrations."
#85
IXL
4.0
(1)
"Some of our favorite supplements are ixl (the workbooks)."
#86
Classical Academic Press
4.0
(1)
"It's not a heavy curriculum, but I felt it was perfect to use for an introductory family curriculum."
#87
Well-Trained Mind
4.0
(1)
"I'm using a combo of Well-Trained Mind's First Language Lessons and Soaring With Spelling currently."
#88
Eat Your Spanish
4.0
(1)
"We like the podcast eat your Spanish, not a curriculum but a fun starting point."
#89
Humble Math
4.0
(1)
"You can buy Humble Math workbooks online very affordably."
#90
Rosetta Stone
4.0
(1)
"The Rosetta Stone online, due to my very beneficial experience with it in the past."
#91
TG&TB Math
4.0
(1)
"TG&TB’s math is available for free as a pdf you print, without manipulatives."
#92
BJU
4.0
(1)
"The only video based lessons I’ve used have been religious. BJU - we’ve used math and spelling."
#93
Eureka Math
3.0
(1)
"Eureka Math is another technically free curriculum, where the bare bones PDFs are free, but they want you to pay for physical books, manipulatives and workshops on how use it."
#94
HMH
3.0
(1)
"My peers say that it's an okay curriculum, not amazing and it does have problems, but that it is at least effective."
#95
Alphaphonic
3.0
(1)
"Alphaphonic to start to read"
#96
IGCSE
3.0
(1)
"I prefer IGCSE over MYP for many reasons."
#97
Savvas
2.0
(1)
"Savvas had ELA as well. I hated it until I got used to it then switched to a district that uses HMH."
#98
British Curriculum
2.0
(1)
"British curriculum is the most old school, backwards, regimented curriculum on the planet."
#99
BJUP
2.0
(1)
"We eventually went with BJUP."
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