Choosing a curriculum
The best Christian and Catholic language arts curricula, compared
Reading, grammar and writing programs written from a Christian or Catholic point of view. Each entry says how much teaching it asks of you and what parents watch out for.
The short answer. 6 programs fit, listed alphabetically, not ranked. The best one is the one that fits your child's level and the way they learn, so find out where they are before you buy.
At a glance
| Curriculum | Grades | Style | Parent time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool (reading and language arts) | Pre-K to 8 | Open and go, Literature based | Little | Free |
| English for Young Catholics | 1 to 8 | Textbook | Some | Low cost |
| Language of God (Catholic Heritage Curricula language arts) | 2 to 8 | Textbook, Open and go | Little | Low cost |
| Learning Language Arts Through Literature | 1 to 12 | Literature based | Some | Low cost |
| Memoria Press Literature Guides and Classical Composition | 1 to 12 | Classical, Literature based | Some | Mid price |
| The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts | K to 8 | Literature based, Open and go | Some | Low cost |
The programs, one by one
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool (reading and language arts)
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool (Lee Giles) · Language arts · grades Pre-K to 8 · Christian · parent time: Little
Teaching style: Open and go, Literature based. Often chosen for: independent workers.
- Completely free
- Daily lessons laid out online
- Levels set separately per subject
- Relies on outside links that can break
- Uneven depth across levels
English for Young Catholics
Seton Press · Language arts · grades 1 to 8 · Catholic · parent time: Some
Teaching style: Textbook. Often chosen for: children who like structure.
- Traditional grammar with diagramming
- Catholic content
- Inexpensive
- Plain, workbook-heavy
- Grammar focus, writing light
Language of God (Catholic Heritage Curricula language arts)
Catholic Heritage Curricula (CHC) · Language arts · grades 2 to 8 · Catholic · parent time: Little
Teaching style: Textbook, Open and go. Often chosen for: independent workers, children who like structure.
- Self-contained worktexts, almost no prep
- Very low cost
- Catholic content woven into every lesson
- Little composition in the early levels
- Levels A-D repeat many concepts
- Fits only families wanting overt Catholic content
Learning Language Arts Through Literature
Common Sense Press · Language arts · grades 1 to 12 · Christian · parent time: Some
Teaching style: Literature based. Often chosen for: children who like structure.
- All language arts skills from real books
- 36-week plans ready to use
- Covers many grades
- Older-looking materials
- Some levels feel light on writing
Memoria Press Literature Guides and Classical Composition
Memoria Press · Language arts · grades 1 to 12 · Christian · parent time: Some
Teaching style: Classical, Literature based. Often chosen for: children who like structure, advanced children.
- Classic books with guided comprehension and vocabulary
- Composition built step by step on the progymnasmata
- Fits cleanly into a wider classical program
- Heavy workload, pitched above grade level
- Teacher guides carry no ready schedule
- Plain, text-heavy pages
The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts
The Good and the Beautiful · Language arts · grades K to 8 · Christian · parent time: Some
Teaching style: Literature based, Open and go, Spiral review. Often chosen for: visual learners.
- Beautiful, open-and-go lessons
- Combines phonics, spelling, grammar and writing
- Free PDFs
- Parent-led through Level 3
- Content values-driven, not neutral
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Questions parents ask
Which is the best christian language arts?
There is no single best. The right program depends on your child's level, how they learn and how much time you have to teach. Start from where your child really is: a program that fits their level beats a better program at the wrong one.
How do I know which level to buy?
Use the publisher's placement test where there is one. If you are not sure where your child stands, an independent adaptive test such as Point of Progress (grades 3 to 10, about forty minutes at home) shows their level and the exact skills that need work before you choose.
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Test your child, $9.99 →or with the ten-week workbook, $19.99This page is Point of Progress's own research, compiled in November 2026 from publishers' websites, placement materials and parent reviews. Publishers update their products, levels, placement tests and prices from time to time, so please verify all information with the provider before you buy. Point of Progress is independent and is not affiliated with any publisher named here.