Search what homeschool families actually buy

Kuraplan →

Kuraplan is an AI planning workspace for creating lesson plans, unit plans, worksheets, slides and classroom-ready images. Homeschool parents can adapt materials to a child's age, subject, curriculum and learning needs rather than buying a fixed full curriculum.

Price

Free plan; Pro $9/month, with annual pricing and promotions varying

Model

flat account subscription, not priced per student

Ages

Parents and educators planning for K-12 learners

Apple →

Apple sells Mac computers, iPads, accessories and software that families may use for online curriculum, creative work, accessibility and recordkeeping. These are general-purpose devices, so an eligible technology category does not automatically make every Apple product or accessory reimbursable.

Price

Varies widely by device; verify education pricing and the program's device cap

Model

one-time per-device purchase; optional service subscriptions

Ages

All ages with parent oversight

Watch for: high upfront price; repairs and storage upgrades are expensive; many accessories and service plans may not qualify.

LEGO and LEGO Education →

LEGO building systems support open-ended construction, spatial reasoning and engineering projects, while LEGO Education sells structured classroom and STEM kits. Educational value varies by set, and a retail toy set is not equivalent to a curriculum-linked education kit for reimbursement purposes.

Price

Retail sets vary; classroom and robotics kits can cost hundreds of dollars

Model

one-time per-set or per-kit purchase; generally reusable across siblings

Ages

Pre-K-12 depending on set

Watch for: education kits are expensive; small pieces require storage and organisation; ordinary retail sets may be rejected without a clear instructional connection.

Time4Learning →

Automated, self-paced online lessons in language arts, math, science and social studies, with parent scheduling and reports. It is a curriculum platform, not an accredited school and not a substitute for active parent oversight.

Price

$30-$40/month for the first student; add-on students discounted

Model

per-student subscription · per-student cost

Ages

Pre-K-12

Watch for: often feels supplemental rather than deep enough for a sole curriculum; repetition and cancellation/billing complaints.

Sonlight →

A literature-heavy, Christian boxed curriculum with instructor guides, history, Bible, read-alouds and skill subjects. Several children close in age can share the read-aloud/history spine, but skill subjects and consumables are student-specific.

Price

$850-$1,500 for many all-subject yearly packages

Model

per-level package; reusable family books plus student consumables

Ages

Ages 3-18 / Pre-K-12

Watch for: large reading load; high upfront cost; Christian worldview is integral.

The Good and the Beautiful →

Visually polished, open-and-go Christian curriculum best known for language arts and math, with many free PDF courses. Families usually mix its subjects rather than treating it as a single K-12 school.

Price

Free PDF courses; printed sets commonly $25-$100 per subject/level

Model

flat-family digital downloads; print consumables often per student

Ages

Pre-K-8+

Watch for: phonics, writing and math depth are frequent concerns; religious framing may not fit secular families.

Abeka Homeschool →

A highly structured conservative Christian curriculum available as parent-led books or recorded classroom video through Abeka Academy. It is known for strong phonics and traditional academics, but the workload and worldview are integral rather than optional.

Price

$500-$1,200+ per grade for books/video; accredited enrollment may cost more

Model

per-student annual package/enrollment · per-student cost

Ages

Pre-K-12

Watch for: repetition and busywork; high workload; fundamentalist worldview; high-school videos can feel dated.

BJU Press Homeschool →

A traditional Christian textbook curriculum sold as parent-led books or teacher-led video courses. It is rigorous and structured, but much of the design and workload resembles a classroom program.

Price

$500-$1,200+ per grade depending on books vs video package

Model

per-student annual package/license · per-student cost

Ages

K-12

Watch for: heavy workload and busywork; conservative worldview throughout; video packages are expensive.

BookShark →

A secular, literature-based boxed curriculum related to Sonlight, with instructor guides, real books and integrated history/language arts. It is parent-intensive and reading-heavy, though siblings near the same level can share much of it.

Price

$800-$1,400 for many all-subject packages

Model

per-level package; shareable books plus consumables/online seats

Ages

Ages 4-18 / Pre-K-12

Watch for: expensive upfront; large daily reading load; science and math may need substitution.

Oak Meadow →

A secular, Waldorf-influenced curriculum emphasizing nature, arts, projects and narrative work. Curriculum-only buyers teach and grade themselves; Oak Meadow School enrollment adds teacher support and records.

Price

$400-$800 for many grade packages; accredited school enrollment costs more

Model

per-grade package; mostly one student, some reusable books

Ages

K-12

Watch for: wordy lessons; math is polarizing; gentle pacing may need supplementation.

Bridgeway Academy →

An accredited homeschool academy offering self-paced, textbook, online and live-class programs with advising and transcripts. The strongest value is customization and school records, not low-cost curriculum access.

Price

$2,000-$8,000+ per student/year by program

Model

per-student tuition · per-student cost

Ages

K-12

Watch for: very expensive; program quality varies by track; customer-service and technology complaints.

Monarch (Alpha Omega Publications) →

A browser-based Christian curriculum with automated grading, scheduling and five core subjects. It supports independent work but is primarily text-and-question based rather than live or video-led teaching.

Price

About $40/month or $400/year for five subjects

Model

per-family subscription with limited student seats; verify current seat count

Ages

Grades 3-12

Watch for: limited direct instruction; screen-heavy; less rigorous than some textbook programs.

Calvert Homeschool →

A long-running secular, workbook-based curriculum with teacher guides and a clear sequence. Current availability is strongest in elementary print packages; families should distinguish it from older Calvert online-school products.

Price

$400-$600 per grade/year

Model

per-student grade package · per-student cost

Ages

K-5

Watch for: science can feel light; long lessons; brand/product transitions have caused confusion.

Homeschool Complete →

An all-in-one Christian elementary curriculum that combines lesson plans, workbooks, literature and projects in one package. It reduces planning but is less flexible than subject-by-subject selection.

Price

$500-$900 per grade package

Model

per-student package, with some reusable books · per-student cost

Ages

Pre-K-6

Watch for: high upfront cost; limited upper grades; less choice for uneven subject levels.

Compass Classroom →

A Christian video-course library focused on humanities, economics, Latin, writing and electives. It works best as a course provider or family library, not a complete elementary-to-high-school curriculum.

Price

$40-$50/month family membership; individual courses also sold

Model

flat-family membership

Ages

Middle school-high school

Watch for: limited elementary coverage; some courses require substantial reading; worldview is explicit.

Veritas Press Self-Paced →

A classical Christian provider offering self-paced history/Bible courses, curriculum and an accredited online academy. Its memorization-rich sequence is structured and academically demanding.

Price

$300-$700 per self-paced course; live academy tuition higher

Model

per-student, per-course · per-student cost

Ages

K-12

Watch for: cost adds up across subjects; heavy factual load; not secular.

Well-Trained Mind Academy →

Live online classical courses with scheduled meetings, graded work and teacher feedback. It is a course marketplace for serious academics rather than an all-in-one subscription.

Price

$700-$900 per semester/year course depending format

Model

per-student, per-course · per-student cost

Ages

Grades 5-12

Watch for: fixed schedule; substantial homework; costly for a full load.

Whitmore School →

A self-paced accredited online high school with mastery-based courses and teacher feedback. Students can enroll full-time for a diploma or take individual courses.

Price

$1,700-$2,000+ per student/year

Model

per-student tuition · per-student cost

Ages

Grades 9-12

Watch for: text-heavy interface; requires self-management; limited live interaction.

Miacademy / MiaPrep →

Miacademy provides K-8 video lessons, quizzes, printable guided notes, parent scheduling and reporting, electives, and a moderated game-like learner world; MiaPrep carries the same system into grades 7-12. Families can mix course levels and get broad coverage from one login, but this is curriculum rather than an accredited school, worksheets still require printing, and academic depth varies by course.

Price

$1.99 first month, then $48/month per learner; annual and lifetime plans available

Model

per-student subscription; annual, lifetime, promotion, and sibling pricing varies and Miacademy and MiaPrep lifetime plans are separate · per-student cost

Ages

Grades K-8 Miacademy; grades 7-12 MiaPrep

Watch for: depth varies by course; many PDFs and projects require printing and parent support; games and social features can distract; annual and lifetime pricing changes sharply; cancellation and billing complaints exist.

IXL →

An adaptive practice platform with diagnostic data and a very large standards-aligned skill library. It is excellent for targeted practice and gap-finding but is not a full, explanation-rich homeschool curriculum.

Price

$10-$25/month by subject bundle

Model

flat-family base plan with additional-child fees

Ages

Pre-K-12

Watch for: point system can frustrate children; practice can feel repetitive; weak as a sole curriculum.

Outschool →

A marketplace for live small-group classes and tutoring across academic and interest-led topics. Quality depends heavily on the individual teacher, so reviews and class samples matter more than the platform brand alone.

Price

$5-$40+ per class/session; ongoing courses bill weekly

Model

per-student, per-class · per-student cost

Ages

Ages 3-18

Watch for: teacher quality varies; ongoing classes can become expensive; refund/scheduling terms vary.

Varsity Tutors →

A large tutoring platform matching students with individual tutors and group classes. Breadth and scheduling are strengths, but tutor fit and sales/billing experiences vary.

Price

Often $50-$100+ per private tutoring hour; memberships/bundles vary

Model

per-student, per-session or membership · per-student cost

Ages

K-12 and adult

Watch for: expensive; tutor quality varies; sales and contract complaints.

Art of Problem Solving →

A rigorous problem-solving math curriculum, book series and live online school for advanced learners. It emphasizes deep reasoning and contest-style problems rather than routine grade-level coverage.

Price

$60-$80 textbooks; online courses commonly $350-$800

Model

per-student, per-course; books reusable · per-student cost

Ages

Grades 5-12

Watch for: steep difficulty curve; not ideal for students needing gentle repetition; live courses move quickly.

Beast Academy →

AoPS’s comic-based elementary math program combines conceptual instruction with challenging problems. It is engaging for strong math students but intentionally harder than conventional grade-level programs.

Price

$100-$160/year online; books sold by level

Model

per-student online subscription; books reusable except workbooks · per-student cost

Ages

Ages 6-13 / Levels 1-5

Watch for: can trigger frustration; levels do not map neatly to grades; not enough routine practice for some.