Here’s a comprehensive look at what you’ll receive and learn with Level B—a top choice for homeschoolers seeking a rich and balanced education.

Instructor’s Guides

The 36-week, 4-day schedule is designed to allow one free day each week for activities like co-ops, music lessons, sports, or field trips. The guide includes colorful map answer keys, engaging discussion questions, answers, and background notes to enhance the time you spend with your child, making this one of the best 1st grade homeschool curriculum packages available.

Virtual Learning (Optional)

Our supplementary online platform allows students to access their reading schedules, take assessments, and receive instant auto-grading. Parents can track progress, customize assessments, and communicate with students through a computer or mobile device. For those purchasing between April and June, access begins as early as July 1st. Courses must be started within 6 months of purchase, and you have 12 months to complete the course from your start date.

History & Geography | Intro to World History - Year 1 of 2

In this Level B homeschool curriculum, your child will embark on a two-year journey through world history, covering early civilizations to the fall of the Roman Empire. Literature-rich content offers engaging insights into how different cultures live, build, talk, and dress. Through vibrant books like The Usborne Book of World History and Time Traveler, children will develop a deep understanding of life in ancient times, including Ancient Egypt and Rome. The timeline activities, Great Wall of China explorations, and hands-on projects make history come alive. You can add the optional Hands-On History: World History I for more interactive learning.

Read-Alouds

Reading aloud promotes vocabulary development, listening skills, and imagination. Your child will meet beloved characters from Charlotte's Web and Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, solve mysteries in ancient Rome, and laugh along with Henry Huggins and Mr. Popper’s Penguins. These classic stories will ignite a passion for learning and contribute to cognitive growth, making this a great choice for a 1st grade homeschool curriculum.

Readers

Our Level 1 Readers encourage independent reading while fostering a love for books. If you're unsure of your child's level, use our Quick Reading Assessment to find the right fit.

Language Arts

Our popular Language Arts program teaches reading, writing, and spelling using the exclusive I Can Read It! series. You’ll receive the matching level of Language Arts based on the reading level you choose. You can also add the optional Explode the Code 1, 2, 3 Set, which is scheduled in the guide but not required.

Handwriting Without Tears | My Printing Book

With Handwriting Without Tears: My Printing Book, children experience daily success, no matter their motor skill level. You may choose another level of Handwriting Without Tears if needed.

Science

Our literature-based science course meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Through captivating stories and experiments, your child will explore light and sound waves, animal survival, the solar system, and engineering design. The program includes a beautifully illustrated children’s encyclopedia, engaging picture books, and fun stories from The Magic School Bus. Science lessons are enhanced with interactive activities like building balloon rockets and bird nests, providing an enriching homeschool curriculum.

Math

The Math-U-See Alpha Universal Set comes with this package. However, you can select from other math programs like Saxon, Singapore, or RightStart using the customization tab. Unsure if your student is ready for Alpha? Use the Alpha Readiness Assessment to find out.

Required Resources

A few key resources add extra value to this program, including the Timeline Book, Markable Map & Markers, and a 3” Binder with tabs to organize your Instructor’s Guides. These tools help make this the best 1st grade homeschool curriculum for families who value structure and hands-on learning.

This Level B homeschool curriculum offers everything you need for a successful and enriching year of learning.