Homeschool curricula come in all shapes and sizes from literature-based studies to textbooks and online resources. But how do you choose the right Social Studies curriculum for your family? Our comprehensive curriculum reviews are here to help. With over 7 years of eclectic homeschooling experience, we provide valuable insights into different Social Studies programs. Whether you prefer literature-based studies, textbooks, or online resources, we probably tested it all. Read our reviews to find your ideal approach.
Inside: Our honest Dad in Chad board game review after playing with one teenager and three adults. See how this Africa geography game works, what it teaches, and how we’d use it in homeschool. Geography is probably one of the easiest subjects to enrich with games and we have tried…
The Nomadic Professor’s World History sequence is rigorous, global, and built around evidence rather than memorization. In this review, I look at the two courses, the 16-region structure, workload, grading, credits, museum project, and the adaptations I plan to make for a STEM-focused student.
Inside: If you’re looking for a country study for kids that uses audio stories, recipes, and hands-on activities to teach world geography without a screen, Around the World Stories is worth a serious look. Here’s how we used it across four countries—and why I wish I’d found it years ago….
After spending time with the lessons, we found Wild World of History to be a structured, video based homeschool history curriculum that presents history as a clear, connected narrative rather than scattered topics.
IXL has a reputation, and not always a good one. Some homeschool parents swear by it. Others say it’s caused more tears than progress. After using it with my curious (and easily frustrated) son, I’ve seen both sides. This review walks you through exactly how IXL works in a homeschool setting, what it’s great at, where it stumbles, and how we’ve made it work without burnout.
Looking for an American history homeschool curriculum that actually teaches your teen to think? In this review, I share our experience with Nomadic Professor’s final two courses—rigorous, college-prep level history that helps high schoolers analyze, reflect, and connect the past to the modern world.
Teaching geography, especially topics like the polar regions, can be challenging. We want kids to go beyond just memorizing places and facts—to understand, connect, and get curious. The Arctic and Antarctic regions aren’t just faraway locations; they’re home to incredible landscapes, animals adapted to extreme conditions, and unique ecosystems. My…
Teaching young children about the people who help keep our communities running smoothly can be both rewarding and tricky. Community helpers like police officers, firefighters, and mail carriers play vital roles, but explaining their work in ways that resonate with kindergarteners and first graders can sometimes be a challenge. Many…
From the very first moment I opened our BookShark curriculum box over a year ago, I had a strong feeling that this was a homeschooling gem we’d treasure for years to come. And I wasn’t wrong. Because, honestly, what’s not to love about it? If you love reading, you’ll love…
UPDATED: May 21, 2025 High school history curriculum. Are you considering any? Skipping history altogether? While it may be tempting to focus on more practical subjects, teaching high school history offers numerous benefits that extend far beyond this particular subject. While I am guilty of shoving history to the bottom…
After 6 years of homeschooling, I can finally say I am head over heels in love with our curriculum choices, especially our homeschool history curriculum: Bookshark History Level F- Eastern Hemisphere. (Read more about our other 6th-grade curriculum choices). Ok, this is the LONGEST article I’ve written to date because…
Over the years I’ve been hoarding a lot of materials to use for history. The problem I have now is tying them all up to paint a broader picture. This is where timelines and timeline figures come in. The latest addition to our collection, the timeline figures from Amy Pak,…
When it comes to history, I didn’t want to fall into the single-point-of-view trap. That’s why I decided to switch our whole approach to a literature-based homeschool history curriculum. Reading different accounts of an event would create a broader picture of what actually happened and provide us with the chance…
One subject I cannot recall much about from school is history. Boring textbooks and dry teachers didn’t help me develop an interest in it and I wish they had the materials to present an interactive history to us back then. Thankfully, homeschoolers nowadays have so many options for history and…
I have to admit that our homeschool geography is mostly done on the fly. It’s not a perfect setting, but I didn’t feel the need for more so far. Read about how we did geography in 4th grade to see what materials we pieced together. This is a post in…
Since Pandia Press just pre-released their second volume of History Quest, I decided to write about their history curriculum. I like it a lot and M is waiting eagerly for me to print the second volume and start reading. So far, there is only one complete volume (Early Times) which…
Inside: An engaging curriculum for 4th grade geography is a combination of books and hands-on resources. Read on to find out more details about each of them and get more ideas you can incorporate in your geography study for 4th grade. Welcome to our journey through 4th grade geography! As…