So you’re a traditional homeschooler?! That’s awesome. (Not sure if you’re a traditional homeschooler? Take the quiz here.) Let’s quickly recap this style before we jump into the best homeschool curriculum.
What exactly is the traditional style of homeschooling?
Traditional homeschooling typically will imitate the “school at home” approach to education. It is a style that closely mirrors the curriculum and approach used in public school. Traditional homeschooling typically involves the use of textbooks and workbooks. Subjects are taught in a structured way and feedback from testing is highly valued. If you’re a traditional homeschooler, you probably also value a rigorous schedule and structured daily routine.
Ready to see some of the best homeschool curriculum options for your type? Here are some of the top choices for traditional homeschoolers:
Abeka: Abeka is a popular Christian curriculum that offers a comprehensive program for traditional homeschoolers. It includes subjects such as language arts, math, science, history, and Bible. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous and challenging, with a strong emphasis on traditional values and a biblical worldview. They also have two options for families: parent led and Abeka Academy. In the parent led option, the teaching falls on you, the parent, as you lead your children through their schoolwork. Abeka Academy is a video based homeschool curriculum, in which your child can stream his or her classes and do his or her work fairly independently.
Bob Jones University Press: BJU Press is another popular Christina curriculum that offers a comprehensive program for traditional homeschoolers. It includes subjects such as language arts, math, science, history, and Bible. This curriculum is also designed to be rigorous and challenging, with a strong emphasis on traditional values and academic excellence. BJU also offers a parent led and a video led option for their courses/grade level kits.
Alpha Omega Publications: Alpha Omega is a traditional homeschool curriculum that offers a comprehensive program for homeschoolers. They offer a variety of curriculum options, including a traditional textbook-based approach and a computer-based approach, depending on the needs and preferences of individual families. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including language arts, math, science, history, and Bible. The materials are designed to be rigorous, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and traditional values. One of the unique features of Alpha Omega is their online curriculum, which allows students to work independently and at their own pace. This can be a great option for families who are looking for a flexible and adaptable approach to homeschooling.
Saxon Math: Saxon Math is a popular math curriculum that is designed to provide a strong foundation in math skills. It is based on a traditional approach to learning, with a focus on the mastery of basic math concepts before moving on to more advanced topics. Saxon Math is often used by traditional homeschoolers who prefer a structured approach to math instruction. Although this is only a math program, meaning you would need to also choose curriculum options for other subjects, this is an incredibly strong and popular option for traditional homeschoolers.
Rod and Staff: Rod and Staff is a Christian curriculum that offers a comprehensive program for traditional homeschoolers. It includes subjects such as language arts, math, science, history and Bible. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous and challenging, with a strong emphasis on traditional values and academic excellence.
Calvert Education: Calvert Education is an online, secular curriculum that offers a comprehensive program for traditional homeschoolers. It includes subjects such as language arts, math, science, history, and geography. The customizable curriculum is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the needs and interests of individual students.
So there you have it! Those are our top picks for the best curriculum options for traditional homeschoolers. Each curriculum has its own unique approach to education, so be sure to consider your educational goals and teaching style. When choosing a curriculum, it’s also important to consider your child’s learning style and interests. (And be sure to subscribe to our email list, because we’ll have a new quiz soon for determining your child’s learning style.)
Any one of these curriculum options would give you a great start to providing your family with a rigorous traditional approach to homeschooling. But remember, the curriculum you choose is only meant to be a tool for you, it’s not meant to be your master. (You can read more about my thoughts on that in my Quick Start guide by purchasing that HERE.) And if you’re curious about what we use in our homeschool, check out the final post in this series. Still have questions? Reach out to us at support@homeschooltribe.com.
Happy Homeschooling!
