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Choosing a Worldschooling Curriculum

3/5/2025

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Choosing a Worldschooling Curriculum by exquisitEXPLORATIONS Travel Blog
Choosing a Worldschooling Curriculum
Choosing your curriculum is one of the most important steps in starting your worldschooling adventure. What curriculum you choose to use will determine how you structure your days, your semesters, and your whole schoolyear. 

Read on to see great curriculum options for your worldschooling journey.


Curriculum options for worldschooling vary widely, from structured programs to DIY approaches.

Paid Curricula

Time4Learning

Time4Learning runs $24.95 per month for K-8 and $34.95 per month for high school. Based in Dallas, Texas, they offer interactive lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies. The curriculum features a self-paced, automated system with engaging activities, quizzes, and progress tracking. Designed for flexibility, it can be used as a full curriculum or a supplement to other educational programs. Time4Learning is especially popular among homeschoolers for its ease of use, affordability, and built-in record-keeping tools.

Oak Meadow

Oak Meadow is a secular, Waldorf-inspired homeschooling curriculum that emphasizes creativity, hands-on learning, and a strong connection to nature. Designed for PreK-12th grade, it offers a comprehensive, literature-rich program with engaging, project-based lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies. Families can use Oak Meadow as an independent curriculum or enroll in their accredited distance learning school for teacher support and transcripts. Because of its gentle, holistic approach to education, it typically works well for worldschooling families. Full-year packages start at $375.

BookShark

BookShark is a literature-based, open-and-go curriculum for PreK-12 that emphasizes reading, discussion, and hands-on activities. It provides a full year of lesson plans covering subjects like history, science, language arts, and math, using high-quality books instead of traditional textbooks. Designed for flexibility, BookShark offers secular and faith-neutral options, making it a great choice for families who love learning through stories. BookShark virtual is their online platform that complements their literature-based homeschool curriculum that offers digital access, parent tools, and integrated subjects. This setup provides a structured yet flexible approach, allowing students to learn at their own pace while keeping parents informed and involved in the educational process.

All About Learning Press

All About Learning Press is a popular homeschool curriculum provider specializing in reading and spelling instruction through its All About Reading and All About Spelling programs. The curriculum is hands-on, multisensory, and phonics-based, making it particularly effective for struggling learners, including those with dyslexia and other learning challenges.

Grafari by Constructor Tech

​Grafari is an innovative reading and writing program designed to help children improve spelling, reading, and writing skills, making it especially beneficial for those with dyslexia. Using a multisensory learning approach, Grafari engages visual, auditory, and motor skills to reinforce correct spelling and phonetics, ensuring a deeper understanding of language concepts. Its AI-powered personalization adapts to each child’s unique learning pace, providing targeted support for better literacy development. Ideal for students ages 6 and up, Grafari is a powerful tool for children struggling with spelling, reading fluency, and writing skills, offering an effective and engaging way to build strong literacy foundations.

Calcularis by Constructor Tech

Calcularis is a cutting-edge math and numeracy program designed to help children develop strong mathematical skills and overcome dyscalculia (difficulty with numbers). Using adaptive learning technology and neuroscientific principles, Calcularis enhances number sense, arithmetic, and problem-solving abilities, making math more accessible and engaging. The program follows a gradual progression, starting with basic number recognition and advancing to more complex calculations and mental math strategies. Ideal for children ages 6 and up, Calcularis is especially beneficial for students who struggle with math anxiety and numerical comprehension, providing a personalized and supportive learning experience.

DIY Curriculum Resources

Teachers Pay Teachers

Designed for educators to design resources for fellow teachers, Teachers Pay Teachers offers affordable lesson plans, unit plans, graphic organizers, and activities for every grade level. Prices range from $1 and up per resource. 

Khan Academy

​Khan Academy is a free, online educational platform offering a comprehensive, self-paced curriculum in math, science, history, and more for students of all ages. Its interactive lessons, instructional videos, and practice exercises provide a strong foundation in core subjects, making it a popular choice for homeschoolers. With personalized learning paths and progress tracking, Khan Academy is a flexible and accessible resource for both full curricula and supplemental learning.

Duolingo

​Duolingo is a free, game-based language learning app that makes acquiring new languages fun and interactive. With bite-sized lessons, speech recognition, and adaptive exercises, it helps learners build vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills in over 40 languages. Popular among homeschoolers as a supplement to language studies, Duolingo offers a self-paced, engaging approach that motivates students through rewards and streaks.

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Throughout your worldschooling journey, combine structured curricula with experiential learning for a balanced approach. Consider spending your mornings doing structured learning and your afternoons learning from nature or historical sites. Whatever your schedule, choose your curriculum carefully, and tailor it to your kids' learning needs.

​Check back for more worldschooling tips in this multi-part worldschooling series.

Need a Sample Day-to-Day Worldschooling Schedule?

Sample Elementary Worldschool Schedule

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This sample schedule allows for structured learning each morning and educational activities each afternoon. Designed for elementary students, it breaks each class day Monday through Friday.


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Sample Middle School Worldschool Schedule

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This sample schedule allows for structured learning each morning and educational activities each afternoon. Designed for middle school students, it breaks each class day Monday through Friday.


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Sample High School Worldschool Schedule

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This is a sample schedule, Monday through Friday, for worldschooling high school students.


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