Choosing a curriculum
Free homeschool math and reading curricula worth using
Free programs can carry a whole year, especially for a child who works well on their own. What free usually leaves out is a clear view of where your child stands, so each entry says how it handles levels.
The short answer. 5 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 |
| Khan Academy Math | 2 to 12 | Mastery, Video lessons | Little | Free |
| The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts | K to 8 | Literature based, Open and go | Some | Low cost |
| The Good and the Beautiful Math | K to 8 | Spiral review, Open and go | Some | Low cost |
| Zearn Math | K to 8 | Video lessons, Problem solving | Little | Free |
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
Khan Academy Math
Khan Academy · Math · grades 2 to 12 · Secular · parent time: Little
Teaching style: Mastery, Video lessons. Often chosen for: independent workers, visual learners.
- Free and comprehensive
- Short videos plus practice for any gap
- Parent dashboard through a teacher account
- Needs adult oversight to stay on task
- Thin as a full curriculum for younger kids
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
The Good and the Beautiful Math
The Good and the Beautiful · Math · grades K to 8 · Christian · parent time: Some
Teaching style: Spiral review, Open and go. Often chosen for: visual learners.
- Bright, attractive pages
- Free PDFs lower the risk of trying
- Short, varied lessons
- Publisher itself says it is not an advanced curriculum
- Parent-led in early levels
Zearn Math
Zearn · Math · grades K to 8 · Secular · parent time: Little
Teaching style: Video lessons, Problem solving. Often chosen for: independent workers, visual learners.
- Free and classroom-proven
- Visual models match many school programs
- Kids can work alone
- Built for classrooms, homeschool setup is roster-based
- Follows a fixed school sequence
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Questions parents ask
Which is the best free curricula worth using?
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.
Are these programs ranked?
No. They are listed alphabetically. No publisher pays to be listed and there are no affiliate links.
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Curriculum finder
Match math and reading programs to your child, your faith and your state.
Short lessons for busy minds
Programs with short lessons, games and quick wins.
Open-and-go curricula
Little or no prep for the parent, math and language arts.
Know where they stand before you buy the book.
About forty minutes at home, math and reading & writing, grades 3 to 10. The report is ready as soon as the test finishes.
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.