Big List of Secular Homeschool Curriculum Programs by Category

Thirty years ago, if you wanted secular homeschool curriculum, you pretty much had to make it yourself. Almost everything on the market was created for religious families, and the few neutral resources that existed were hard to track down.

These days, things look very different. While a lot of the homeschool movement is still religious, there’s been a noticeable rise in secular homeschooling in recent years — some say as much as a quarter of the homeschool population, though I haven’t found solid stats to prove it.

With that rise has come a big shift in the curriculum world. There’s now more secular homeschool curriculum than ever before, and new options keep popping up every year. In this post, we’ll look at some of the best choices out there and help you narrow in on the ones that will fit your family best.

What is secular homeschool curriculum?

Secular homeschool curriculum is simply non-religious. Though in its truest form, it’s built on evidence-based academics and information supported by the majority of experts in each field. The goal is to present material that’s unbiased and free from religious or political agendas, unless those topics are included for a clear academic purpose.

Secular vs. neutral vs. non-religious

In its basic sense, secular curriculum for homeschoolers is considered simply non-religious, like it is the opposite of religious curriculum. So you will find many curricula that simply remove religious material and call it secular. In fact, this curriculum is usually only considered neutral.

But true secular homeschoolers will take this a step further and say that you can’t just remove religion and associated beliefs, you must teach all the facts and principles on the topic that are considered to be part of the subject by current-day experts in the field. More info on this from SEA Homeschoolers.

For instance, many Christian homeschool programs will include young-earth creationism as part of their science programs. Remove this aspect from a curriculum, and the curriculum is then non-religious or neutral. Add in teaching on evolution, and the curriculum is then secular.

I will add that in my opinion, you will then find a few secular curricula that, while not teaching religious material, take things too far to the other end of the religious and political spectrum. Including material and opinions that could be considered by some to be a form of religion, or at the very least, anti-religious. But many would say that’s the point.

Since secular curriculum is supposedly non-religious, this makes me question whether the purpose of these curricula is to teach with a curriculum that is purely factual, or if the purpose is to create curricula with an opposing viewpoint. To me, there’s a difference. Let’s be honest in our terms.

Just something to ponder when we create and use these terms and definitions.

Looking for secular homeschool curriculum?

Here is a huge curated list of secular curriculum for homeschoolers. I have separated the list into sections to help you find the type of curriculum you are looking for.

Quick Note: I’ve labeled things secular or neutral as best I can, but everyone’s definition of these is a little different. Programs can also change over time, so be sure to give anything you’re interested in a closer look to make sure it works for your family. Think of this list as a jumping-off point, not the final word.

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Top secular homeschool programs

Here are some quick picks for some of the most popular homeschool curriculum companies. These are not necessarily my favorites or arranged in a set order of popularity. But they are definitely the most popular and most used secular curriculum choices.

• Oak Meadow: Offers a Waldorf-inspired K–12 secular curriculum featuring hands-on, nature-based, creative learning with an accredited option. 
• Build Your Library: A literature-rich, Charlotte Mason-inspired K–12 curriculum that weaves together history, literature, science, and art through engaging booklists. 
• Blossom & Root: A nature-based, hands-on secular curriculum for toddlers through grade 5, pairing art and exploration with academics in gentle, themed units.
• Torchlight: A flexible, literature-based secular program for Pre-K through 5th grade (and growing) that emphasizes global studies and critical thinking. 
• Moving Beyond the Page: A comprehensive, literature-integrated, unit-study secular curriculum for grades K–8 with daily structured lessons and varied activities. 
• Khan Academy: A free, self-paced online platform offering math, science, history, and more for all ages, highly regarded for its clarity and adaptability.
• Curiosity Chronicles: A narrative-driven secular global history curriculum designed to engage elementary and middle school learners through storytelling.
• Pandia Press: Publisher of secular curricula including REAL Science Odyssey (grades K–10, hands-on science with engaging readings and experiments), History Quest (Multi-age, story-based history curriculum), and History Odyssey (grades 1–12, history and geography through historical fiction and primary sources).
• Outschool: Live, small-group online classes across subjects for ages 3–18, offering flexibility to use as either core curriculum or enrichment.
• Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding (BFSU): A conceptually deep, secular science curriculum for families seeking rich foundations in scientific thinking.
• Calvert Education: Once known for its full K–12 boxed curriculum, Calvert is now split into Calvert Homeschool(print curriculum for PreK–5) and Calvert Academy (an accredited online school for K–12). It remains a trusted, secular option for families who want either parent-led elementary materials or accredited online learning. 

All-in-one secular homeschooling

Secular homeschooling curriculum is available in packages that cover all or most of the core subjects needed for a complete year of learning. These programs are often organized by grade levels similar to the public school system and can come as book-based sets or online courses. Some are even fully accredited.

Choosing an all-in-one program allows parents to select a single option rather than trying to piece together multiple resources to cover every subject. It’s an easy way to make sure everything is included, and because it comes as a complete package, it’s already planned and ready to use.

That said, all-in-one programs may not be the best fit for students who have strengths in some areas but struggle in others. For example, a child who dislikes writing but excels in science, or one who struggles with reading but enjoys math. Some programs let students advance at different levels in each subject, while others expect all subjects to progress at the same pace.

It’s worth noting that some programs allow you to purchase only specific subjects rather than the entire package, which is perfect for creating a more customized, individualized curriculum.

• Adventure Academy: A secular, self-paced, game-based online program for grades K–8 that integrates multiple subjects into an immersive virtual-learning environment. 
• Beelieve Academy: A free or subscription-based secular all-in-one curriculum for preschool, offering both full-year and flexible short-term options. Kindergarten coming soon.
• BookShark: A secular, literature-based boxed curriculum for K–12 that spans most subjects through rich booklists and content—flexible with secular adjustments.
• Build Your Library: A literature-rich, history- and art-integrated curriculum covering multiple subjects for K–12, following a historical timeline for an engaging, book-based education (though math and phonics are separate).
• Calvert Homeschool: A traditional program offering step-by-step lesson plans across all key subjects from PreK to grade 5, ideal for families seeking a structured at-home school alternative. 
• Core Knowledge: Well-structured, content-rich curriculum with a strong focus on building knowledge in history, science, and literature for K–8.
• Discovery K12: A free, open-source online curriculum for K–12 that provides structured daily lessons covering core subjects and electives, ideal for families seeking a traditional secular framework.
• Evan-Moor: Publisher of educational workbooks and resources for PreK–8 across all core subjects, offering easy-to-use, teacher-friendly materials for skill-building and review.
• Forest Trail Academy: Offers secular, self-paced correspondence-style curriculum packages for K–12, allowing parents to monitor progress and customize pacing.
• Funcation Academy: Hands-on, project-based secular curriculum for elementary grades blending science, history, reading, and math through engaging activities.
• GeoMatters: Literature-rich geography and history curriculum for K–12, often used in a Charlotte Mason or unit study style, combining living books, maps, and hands-on projects. Also offers some non-secular materials.
• Homeschool Complete: An open-and-go package for elementary grades, offering daily lesson plans covering language arts, math, social studies, science, fitness, art, and music—all secular and organized by grade level.
• Magic Forest Academy: Secular, nature- and literature-based curriculum for early elementary students emphasizing exploration, creativity, and multi-sensory learning.
• Memoria Press (charter version): Classical-style curriculum with literature and Latin focus, k-12 packages available without religious content.
• Moving Beyond the Page: A literature-integrated, unit-study curriculum for grades K–8, weaving together language arts, science, social studies, and math in a hands-on, cross-disciplinary design.
• Oak Meadow: A Waldorf-inspired, nature-based accredited curriculum for PreK–12, renowned for its creative, holistic approach to covering all subjects through experiential and artistic learning. 
• Savvas One: A digital, single-student K–12 curriculum that provides online access to core subjects like math, literacy, science, and social studies for one year, making it a flexible option for homeschool families who want a fully online, standards-aligned program.
• Schoolio: Online and print curriculum platform offering secular, easy-to-use lesson plans and materials for all core subjects (K–12).
• SEA Publishing: Publisher offering a variety of secular, evidence-based homeschool curriculum and resources across multiple subjects and grade levels (K–12), often emphasizing inquiry and critical thinking.
• Study.com: A secular, self-paced online program covering grades 3–12, offering a full suite of academic subjects via subscription-based all-in-one courses. 
• Time4Learning: A self-paced online curriculum for PreK–12 featuring animated, standards-aligned lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies, delivered with a secular approach. 
• Timberdoodle: Customizable full-year kits for all grade levels that include materials and lesson plans across language arts, math, science, history, STEM, art, and thinking skills—which can be tailored to be non-religious.
• Wildwood Curriculum: A free, secular, literature-based Charlotte Mason–style program covering multiple subjects up to mid-teens (age ~14–15), ideal for families seeking a gentle, open-and-go approach.

Homeschool secular curriculum by subject (print options)

The lists below are secular curriculum companies that do not offer all subjects typically desired. Some companies offer multiple options, while others only specialize in one main subject.

With these lists, you will likely want to piece together curriculum from several companies to create a curriculum with all the subjects desired for a full education.

Note that many of the above listed companies from the all-in-one and online lists also allow you to use only one to two subjects at times. So the lists below do not include all of the options for each subject. For instance, you may want to use BookShark for history and ELA (listed in the all-in-one list above), but R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey (listed below under science options). That would absolutely work well!

This is the joy of homeschooling. That you can pick and choose what works for your family! For some help choosing curriculum based on your family’s unique needs, check out this post with 10 easy steps for choosing homeschool curriculum! Free printables included!

History/Social studies

History options for secular homeschool curriculum is coming up next! Don’t forget that many of the companies from the all-in-one and online lists above also offer individual (and fabulous!) history options. Check out this next group below.

• American YAWP: Open-access, secular U.S. history textbook designed for high school and college-level learners.
• Curiosity Chronicles: A secular, story-driven K–8 history curriculum designed to teach world history from a global perspective. 
• History Odyssey (Pandia Press): Multi-level secular history curriculum with literature, maps, and activities, K–12.
• History of US: Popular secular American history textbook series by Joy Hakim, engagingly written for upper elementary and middle school students.
• History Quest: A secular, literature-based history program for grades 1–6 that uses engaging stories, maps, and hands-on activities to explore ancient, medieval, and early modern times.
• The Homeschool Historian: Secular, engaging history courses for upper elementary to high school students, combining storytelling, primary sources, and critical thinking skills.
• Story of the World (Peace Hill Press): Narrative, secular world history for elementary grades with hands-on activities.

Science

The next group of secular curriculum for homeschoolers is companies that offer science options. Don’t forget that many of the companies from the all-in-one and online lists above also offer individual language arts options. But here are some more:

• Be Naturally Curious: Literature-rich, nature-focused secular curriculum for elementary students designed to foster curiosity through living books, nature study, and hands-on activities.
• Mr. Q Science: A secular science curriculum for grades K–12, offering downloadable, conversational textbooks that cover life science, earth science, chemistry, and physics with hands-on activities and clear explanations.
• Real Science-4-Kids (Updated Science Series): An atoms-first K–12 science curriculum available as Books 1–7 (elementary through middle/high school), each integrating chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy in a spiral, inquiry-based format, with flexible print and digital options.
• R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey (Pandia Press): Hands-on science curriculum with secular text and experiments, K–10.
• Story of Science: Narrative-driven secular science curriculum that weaves the history and concepts of science together for middle and high school learners.
• Rock by Rock: Secular science curriculum for grades K–8 combining hands-on experiments, detailed lesson plans, and scientific exploration in a user-friendly format.
• Science Matters (Marshall Cavendish): A secular, inquiry-based science curriculum spanning grades 7+. The series uses real-world contexts, visuals, and infographics to encourage conceptual understanding and critical thinking.
• Science Naturally: Hands-on, secular science curriculum for K–8 that integrates experiments with reading and writing to build science skills and understanding.

English Language Arts

Here is a list of great language arts options for secular homeschoolers. Don’t forget that many of the companies from the all-in-one and online lists above also offer individual options. But here are great ones to add:

• All About Reading / All About Spelling: Multi-sensory, scripted reading and spelling programs suitable for secular families.
• Brave Writer: Writing curriculum emphasizing creativity and communication skills.
• Easy Grammar: Straightforward, secular grammar worktexts designed to build writing mechanics from elementary through high school.
• Explode The Code: Phonics-based workbooks and materials to develop foundational reading skills.
• Fix It! Grammar: Literature-based grammar program that teaches grammar and writing skills through story editing.
• Handwriting Without Tears: A secular handwriting curriculum widely used in homeschool for print and cursive writing instruction.
• Hearth and Story: A Charlotte Mason-inspired secular curriculum for preschool through elementary emphasizing living books, narration, nature study, and gentle language arts.
• Lightning Literature: Literature-focused curriculum with rigorous reading and writing study for Middle and High School.
• Logic of English: Multi-sensory phonics, spelling, and grammar program emphasizing logic and pattern recognition in language.
• The Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading: Step-by-step phonics instruction in workbook format.
• Rooted in Language: Language arts curriculum and resources for K–12, grounded in research-based, evidence-driven practices, focusing on reading, writing, spelling, and grammar through explicit instruction, analysis, and application.
• Shurley English – A structured, grammar-focused language arts program for grades K–8. Known for its repetitive question-and-answer flow, jingles, and strong emphasis on grammar and writing, it provides a step-by-step approach that helps students master English skills with plenty of practice and review.
• Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons: A scripted, phonics-based reading program for ages 4–7, using the Distar method to teach decoding and fluency in short daily lessons.
• Treasure Hunt Reading: Early reading program for ages 4–7, using engaging, treasure-themed activities to teach phonics, sight words, and comprehension in a fun, story-driven format.

Math

This group of options is all about math for secular homeschoolers. Check them out!

• Life of Fred: Story-based math lessons blending humor and real-world applications, K–12.
• Math Mammoth: Comprehensive, affordable, mastery-based math curriculum with print worktexts for grades 1–7.
• Math with Confidence: Secular math curriculum for early elementary focusing on building conceptual understanding and math fluency.
• Math-U-See: Manipulative-based math curriculum emphasizing conceptual understanding for K–12. Some supplemental materials are not considered secular.
• RightStart Mathematics: Manipulative and visual learning-focused math for K–8, secular-friendly.
• Saxon Math: Incremental and mastery-focused math curriculum widely used in secular and religious homeschool settings, K–12.

Other

Here are some more great options that don’t fit into those other categories:

• The Art of Argument: Logic and reasoning curriculum designed for middle and high school students.
• Artistic Pursuits: Art curriculum with secular, technique-based lessons and projects for all ages.
• Critical Thinking Co.: Workbooks and curriculum focused on problem solving, logic, and reasoning skills for K–12.
• Well-Trained Mind Press: Offers a secular, classical-style K–12 homeschool curriculum focused on literature, history, and the liberal arts, providing structured, rigorous, and evidence-based learning for families seeking a classical approach.

Online secular homeschool curriculum

This list of online secular homeschool curriculum includes options that are found and used online. These options are not necessarily all-in-one, but are secular curriculum programs that are used online. Some will be video-based, while others will be mostly links to read and such.

Read: The huge list of online homeschool programs!

Online classes can make things easier on parents, as there is sometimes included grading and planning. But there is debate as to whether the screen time is good for children. Luckily we get to choose what works best for our unique family!

All-in-one online options

These options cover most or all core subjects in one platform.

• ABC Mouse: A fun learning program for 2-8 year olds. You can use as a complete curriculum or as a supplement to bring a little fun to homeschooling. Subscription-based.
• Adventure Academy: An interactive learning program for kids ages 8-13. Can be used as a full program or fun supplement to curriculum. From creators of ABCMouse. 
• Apex Learning (K–12): Accredited, flexible online courses including core subjects, electives, and AP options. 
• Branches Curriculum: A multi-age, secular digital program for K–5 with immersive thematic units combining science, social studies, arts, and language arts in a fully-planned e-book format.
• Bridgeway Academy: Secular, blended K–12 online homeschool programs combining digital courses with offline materials and robust support.
• Calvert Academy: Accredited PreK–12 online school with structured lesson plans and teacher support, available in full-year packages.
• Clonlara School: A secular online school serving grades 5–12, known for its flexible, learner-centered approach. Also offers an off-campus program that is fully personalized for your student.
• Discovery k12: Online secular homeschool curriculum that is free for students Prek-12. Parent account with grading available with upgrade.
• Earthschooling Curriculum: An award-winning secular, theme-based program for families, offering annual lessons in math, science, writing, and crafts with lifetime access after one payment.
• ESA Essential Skills Advantage: A complete online K–6 secular learning program featuring over 14,000 lessons used widely in schools and homes.
• Forest Trail Academy – Offers secular, self-paced online curriculum packages for K–12, allowing parents to monitor progress and customize pacing.
• Homelife Learning: An online learning program for students k-12. Options range from live classes to self-paced options.
• Homeschool+: An adaptive online learning program for Prek-grade 2. Covers all necessary subjects. From creators of ABCMouse.
• IXL: Online Math and Language Arts for grades k-12. Math and Science also available for k-8.
• Khan Academy: Free online video-based classes for all ages. Does not offer all subjects for all levels, but catalog is always expanding.
• Keystone school: Flexible online learning for k-12.
• Magic Forest Academy: A nature-based, literature-integrated online curriculum for grades K–5 covering a broad range of subjects like science, history, crafts, and more.
• Miaprep.com: Online learning program for high schoolers. This is the unaccredited version of Miaprep Online high school. Associated with Miacademy.
• MobyMax Families: A secular online platform for grades K–8 offering adaptive, multi-subject lessons, from math and reading to science and social studies, with diagnostics, progress tracking, and gamified rewards under a single family account.
• Next Level Homeschool: Online self-paced courses for grades 2–12 in science, history, language arts, and electives, with project-based, interactive learning designed for secular homeschoolers.
• Oak Meadow Online: Waldorf-inspired accredited K–12 program offering a creative, nature-based education online or in print.
• Origins curriculum: Virtual nature-based learning program for Prek-grade 5. Secular and globally minded.
• Power Homeschool: Online video homeschool program for prek-12 grade. Unaccredited and self-paced version of Acellus.
• Starfall: Online games and activities for pre-k to grade 5. As well as downloadable curriculum and worksheets for Pre-k and Kindergarten.
• Study.com: Subscription-based curriculum for grades 3–12 offering complete core courses plus electives, test prep, and credit-earning opportunities.
• Time 4 Learning: Online interactive homeschool program for prek-grade 12. Includes core subjects as well as electives.
• Well-Trained Mind Academy – A secular, online middle and high school offering live, teacher-led classes in a classical education style, providing rigorous academics without religious content.

Multi-subject options

These sites allow you to choose classes individually, mix and match the subjects you need. These companies offer multiple subjects, but not necessarily all the core subjects. You can choose one or several for your kids!

• Amoeba Sisters: A YouTube channel on all concepts Biology. Fun animated videos for middle and high schoolers. Accompanying resources available.
• AoPS Academy: An advanced, rigorous math and language arts program for grades 2–12, designed for students who enjoy challenge and deep problem-solving.
• Beyond Personal Finance: An interactive video course designed for teens to simulate real life and real budgets.
• Bilin Academy: A neutral-worldview all-in-one online program offering structured year-long or semester formats for preschool through high school, blending traditional and flexible delivery methods. 
• Book Adventure: Online books quizzes, word lists, writing suggestsions, and games based on books. Use to encourage reading with leveled book lists. An alternative to the accelerated reader. Does not include books.
• CK-12: Free online textbooks, flashcards, and practice for all ages. Subjects include Science, Math, and Social Studies.
• Code Academy: Coding and Computer Science classes for high schoolers and beyond. Free and paid levels.
• Code.org: A free k-12 online curriculum for coding and computer science designed for public schools, but accessible by homeschoolers as well.
• Crash course: Free video courses on more than 45 topics in humanities and sciences. High school level and beyond. Available on Youtube or their site. Channels also available with videos for kids and topics in spanish.
• CTC Math: An online math program that offers unlimited access to all levels and lessons (k-12) for one subscription price for the whole family.
• DuoLingo: An online language learning app that is free. Includes 40 languages with short fun lessons. Ad-free subscription available.
• Elevate Science: A hybrid science program offered currently for k-8. Print book with digital video curriculum. By Savvas Learning.
• Epic Reading App: A kid safe reading platform for ages 12 and under. 40,000+ books, audiobooks, and learning videos. Subscription-based.
• Explode the Code Online: The online version of the phonics workbook program Explode the Code. Subscription-based.
• Fishtank Learning: Secular, customizable homeschool curriculum with integrated lesson plans for k-12 ELA and math, focusing on flexibility and parent ease.
• IXL: Online Math and/or Language Arts for grades k-12. Math and Science also available for k-8.
• Kids Cook Real Food: Video cooking courses for kids of all ages and skill levels. From measuring and pouring to knife skills and cooking meals independently.
• Literary Adventures for Kids: Online book clubs and literature resources for students.
• Middle School Chemistry from ACS: A full online chemistry program for middle schoolers. This free program is laid out with easy to read lessons, accompanying videos and experiments, as well as activity sheets for each topic.
• Mr D. Math: Both live and self-paced Math classes offered for high schoolers. More subjects being added including economics, Literature, and ASL.
• Mystery Science: Elementary science videos and lessons on a lot of topics. Free subscription for one school year.
• MyTek Lab: Online technology and computer science classes. Live and flex options available.
• Night Zookeeper: An online reading and writing program for kids 6-12 set up in a fun game format.
• Outschool: An education platform full of live video classes from passionate teachers. Classes are for small online groups on practically every topic from prek-grade 12. Topics include core classes and electives galore.
• Raz-Kids: Hundreds of interactive leveled ebooks for kids with quizzes and reports to track reading progress.
• ReadingIQ: A digital library with thousands of books, all categorized according to age and reading level. Kids can read on their own or app will read to them. For prek-grade 6. From creators of ABCMouse. Subscription based.
• ReadnQuiz: An online quizzing platform for leveled readers. Thousands of book quizzes included. Subscription-based.
• Rosetta Stone: The most well-known online laguage learning platform. Choose from 25 languages, or get lifetime access to them all.
• Savvas Learning: A curriculum company that offers print and digital resources for k-12. They offer math, literacy, humanities, and science. Most known for their Elevate Science program (listed above).
• Science Mom, Math Dad: Video based Science and Math courses for upper elementary and middle school.
• Sequential Grammar Online: Online grammar lessons in basic parts of speech and mechanics. 5 levels with short video lessons and drills. Free.
• Sequential Spelling Online: A progression of Online spelling lists with words read aloud for students to type. Based on word families and syllable instruction.
• Skillshare: Online classes taught by experts in the field. Topics range from creative writing, to computer coding, to crochet, and even music. Great for exploring creative interests. Subscription required.
• Spark Learning Pals: Online classes for Prek-grade 12 for homeschoolers. Multiple subscription options. Includes an option for pen pals.
• Study.com: An online learning platform full of short animated lessons on tons of class topics. Use it for supplementation or for credit. For elementary through college age. Multiple subscription levels.
• Teaching Textbooks: Online math program for grades 3-12. Interactive video lessons with practice problems and tests. Grading included.
• Thinkwell: Online video courses for 6-12 grade. Offers all math courses as well as some economics and government.
• Typing.com: Free self-paced online typing program that’s fun for all ages. A few computer lessons also offered beyond typing.
• Typing Club: Free online typing program that’s fun for all ages. Self-paced lessons and practice.
• Udemy: Online classes in business, technology, and design topics. Subscription-based.
• Unlock Math: Online interactice video math classes for grades 6-12.
• Video Chemistry Textbook: High school chemistry in videos, all free on YouTube. Made by Tyler DeWitt.
• Vocabulary Spelling City: A free site for spelling and vocabulary practice. Enter a word list and gamify the practice!

Subject-Specific Secular Online Programs

Use these options to piece together all the subjects individually. Core subjects typically include math, science, history, and language arts.

Language Arts / Writing

Here is a list of great language arts options for secular homeschoolers. Don’t forget that many of the companies from the all-in-one and online lists above also offer individual options. But here are great ones to add:

• Brave Writer Online Classes: Writing and language arts classes for K–12 focused on nurturing creative, confident writers.
• Hooked on Phonics: A step-by-step, phonics-based reading program for preschool through 2nd grade, combining workbooks, readers, and interactive digital lessons to build strong reading skills.
• Night Zookeeper: Creative writing and grammar platform for ages 6–12 with gamified activities.
• Literary Adventures for Kids: Year-long or a la carte neutral online book clubs and language arts courses for elementary through high school.
• WriteAtHome: Online writing instruction and coaching for middle and high school students.

Math

This group of options is all about online math for secular homeschoolers. Check them out!

• ALEKS: AI-driven personalized math instruction aligned to standards, K-12. 
• Art of Problem Solving (AoPS Online): Advanced math courses for grades 5–12, ideal for gifted or competition-oriented students.
• Beast Academy Online: Comic-style math for grades 1–5 that emphasizes problem solving and logical thinking.
• CTCMath: K–12 video-based math instruction with adaptive practice and instant grading.
• Denison Math: Video-led lessons with accompanying textbooks designed for homeschoolers.
• DreamBox Learning: Adaptive online lessons for Math K–8.
• Elephant Learning: An adaptive online platform focusing on intervention and prevention in math through gameplay.
• eSingapore Math: Offers structured lessons and games with options for remedial or advanced learning via online tutoring. 
• Math Seeds: Gamified math lessons for grades 3-9 tailored for early learners with joyful visual learning.
• Mr. D Math: Offers engaging virtual math classes for high school level with video lessons, practice problems, tests, and semester exams.
• Teaching Textbooks: Interactive lessons with self-grading and structure, Grades 3–Precalculus.

Science

The next group of secular curriculum for homeschoolers is companies that offer science options. Don’t forget that many of the companies from the all-in-one and online lists above also offer individual language arts options. But here are some more:

• Chemistry 4 Homeschool: A secular, guided-inquiry chemistry curriculum for high school students, centered around hands-on exploration, real-world investigations, and foundational chemistry concepts.
• ChemExplained: A high school chemistry course designed for grades 9–12, providing clear, conversational explanations, video lessons, and practical labs without any religious or political content.
• Conceptual Academy: Offers secular, video-based science courses (middle school through high school) built around the Conceptual Physics, Conceptual Chemistry, and Conceptual Biology textbook series, with self-paced lessons, quizzes, and labs.
• Fascinating Education: Online science courses for middle and high school using story-based, visual instruction.
• Friendly Sciences: A secular, upper-level science curriculum for high school students that presents approachable, conversation-style lessons complete with student workbooks, labs, and optional video instruction.
• Generation Genius: A K-8 teaching resource that brings school science standards to life through fun and educational videos paired with lesson plans, activities, quizzes, reading material, and more.
• JASON Learning: A secular STEM resource offering real-world science content with opportunities to interact with scientists.
• Middle school chemistry from ACS: A full online chemistry program for middle schoolers. This free program is laid out with easy to read lessons, accompanying videos and experiments, as well as activity sheets for each topic.
• Mystery Science: Elementary project-oriented science videos and lessons on a lot of topics. Free subscription for one school year.
• OpenSciEd: A free, fully secular K–12 science curriculum that uses real-world phenomena to guide students through hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
• Science Mom: A secular, self-paced K–12 science and math curriculum designed for grades 4–8. Each lesson includes videos, notes, quizzes, and optional hands-on projects, all in an open-and-go format ideal for homeschool families.

Supplemental online options

These options may include enough teaching to really cover a topic, but can be great for added fun and practice!

• ABC Mouse: A fun learning program for 2-8 year olds. You can use as a complete curriculum or as a supplement to bring a little fun to homeschooling. Subscription based.
• ABCYa: Learning games for kids prek-grade 6. Much of it is free or remove ads with a subscription.
• Adventure Academy: An interactive learning program for kids ages 8-13. Can be used as a full program or fun supplement to curriculum. From creators of ABCMouse.
• Beyond Labz: Virtual interactive lab programs for high school sciences. Easily coordinate with a curriculum.
• BrainPOP: Fun learning activities, games, movies, and quizzes to boost learning. Grades K-8.
• Curiosity Stream: A huge collection of documentary movies and shows on all topics. From the founder of the Discovery Channel. Subscription-based.
• Education.com: Online supplemental library of tons of games, lessons, songs, and books. Also includes worksheets for download. FOr students prek-grade 8. Subscription based.
• Endless Apps: Wonderful learning apps with cute little monsters. Apps include the Endless Alphabet, Reader, Wordplay, Numbers, Spanish and now MathTango! From Originator. Subscription based.
• History.com: A site full of articles and videos on history topics. Great for supplementing or as a base for learning.
• Math Seeds: A fun learning app for kids age 3-9. Has math games and activities that make learning fun. From the creators of Reading Eggs. Subscription based.
• MathTango: A fun math learning app to practice math facts for ages 5-10. From Originator. Subscription based.
• MonsterMath: Fun math learning app with cute monsters. Subscription based.
• Night Zookeeper: An online reading and writing program for kids 6-12 set up in a fun game format. Can be used as a full program or fun supplement. Subscription based.
• Prodigy: Adaptive learning games for Math (grade 1-8) and English (grade 1-6).
• Reading Eggs: Engaging learning app for students age 2-13 with reading games and activities. Subscription required.
• Scratch: Offered free by MIT, this is the “world’s largest coding community for kids.”
• Sequential Spelling Online: Online spelling lists with words read aloud for students to type. Based on word families and syllable instruction.
• Snap!: A platform for learning computer science and programming with Berkley’s build-your-own-blocks programming language.
• Starfall: Online games and activities for pre-k to grade 5. As well as downloadable curriculum and supplemental worksheets for Pre-k and Kindergarten. Free and paid versions.
• Teach Your Monster: Free reading and math games for kids. By the Usborne Foundation.
• Video Chemistry Textbook: High school chemistry in videos, all free on YouTube. Made by Tyler DeWitt.
• Vocabulary Spelling City: A free site for spelling and vocabulary practice. Enter a word list and gamify the practice! (previously known as Spelling City)
• Xtra Math: An interactive site for drilling math facts in a fun way. Free to use or upgrade for more support. For grades k-8.
• Youtube: This online public archive of videos has no shortage of educational videos on every topic. Easily add some fun videos as a supplement to any topic.
• Zearn: Free online supplementary math lessons and activities for kids. Elementary and Middle school.

Accredited secular homeschool programs

Using an accredited secular homeschool program isn’t required, but many families choose to do so. Accredited programs often include scheduled lessons and deadlines, though some allow students to move through the material at their own pace.

These programs can be more expensive, but they offer formal accreditation and ensure adherence to state standards without being tied to public schools. Accreditation means that both the curriculum and your child’s work meet established standards, so the school typically monitors progress more closely.

For most homeschoolers, accreditation isn’t necessary, but it can be useful if you plan to transition back to public school. Here’s a list of some accredited secular homeschool programs to consider.

• Acellus Academy: Online private school for prek-12. Accredited version of Power Homeschool.
• Archway Online: Online Accredited program for students k-12.
• Bridgeway Academy: Online accredited school with a variety of membership options. K-12.
• Brightspire Virtual School: Virtual school for grades 6-12. Accredited version of Time4Learning curriculum.
• Calvert Academy: A fully accredited online private school for grades K-12.
• Forest Trail Academy Online School: A neutral-worldview, self-paced all-in-one online curriculum covering K–12 with teacher- and computer-graded courses suited for families seeking flexibility. 
• K12: Offered in some areas as a private school with parents paying the tuition fees. K-12.
• Miacademy: Accredited online learning program for grades k-8. Includes core subjects and electives.
• Miaprep Online High School: Online high school. Accredited version of Miaprep and associated with Miacademy.
• Penn Foster: Online self-paced and fully accredited high school program. Also has a large assortment of adult certificate programs.

Free secular homeschool curriculum

Did you know there are several FREE secular homeschooling programs? Here are a few to check out.

• American YAWP: Open-access, secular U.S. history textbook designed for high school and college-level learners.
• Amoeba Sisters: A YouTube channel on all concepts Biology. Fun animated videos for middle and high schoolers.
• C-k12: Free online textbooks, flashcards, and practice for all ages. Subjects include Science, Math, and Social Studies.
• Code.org: A free k-12 online curriculum for coding and computer science designed for public schools, but accessible by homeschoolers as well.
• Code Academy: Coding and Computer Science classes for high schoolers and beyond. Free and paid levels.
• Connections Academy: A k-12 tuition-free online public school offered by most states.
• Crash course: Free video courses on more than 45 topics in humanities and sciences. High school level and beyond. Available on Youtube or their site. Channel also available with videos in spanish.
• Crash Course Kids: Free video courses for kids with topics in sciences. Found on Youtube.
• Discovery k12: Online secular homeschool curriculum that is free for students Prek-12. Parent account with grading available with upgrade.
• HippoCampus: Free multimedia lessons in math, science, and social studies for middle and high school students.
• iCivics Education: Free civics and government games and lessons for grades 4–12.
• K12: A k-12 tuition-free online public school offered by most states. Also offers tuition-based private school options.
• Khan Academy: Free online video-based classes for all ages. Does not offer all subjects for all levels, but catalog is always expanding.
• Library of Congress: Extensive free resources, archives, and lesson plans for American history and civics.
• Math is Fun: Free math lessons, games, and worksheets covering many topics from elementary to high school.
• Middle school chemistry from ACS: A full online chemistry program for middle schoolers. This free program is laid out with easy to read lessons, accompanying videos and experiments, as well as activity sheets for each topic.
• Mystery Science: Elementary science videos and lessons on a lot of topics. Free subscription for one school year.
• NASA for Students: Free space and science resources, activities, and lessons from NASA for K–12.
• OpenSciEd: A free, fully secular K–12 science curriculum that uses real-world phenomena to guide students through hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
• Oxford Owl: Free ebooks and literacy resources for ages 3–11.
• Project Gutenberg: Free downloadable classic literature for all ages.
• ReadWorks: Free reading comprehension passages and question sets for K–12.
• Science Buddies: Free project ideas, experiments, and resources for elementary to high school science.
• Science Mom: Free Earth Science class for grades 4/5. Also offers other (not free) video-based Science and Math courses for upper elementary and middle school.
• SciShow Kids (YouTube): Free educational videos explaining science topics for younger children.
• Scratch: Offered free by MIT, this is the “world’s largest coding community for kids.”
• Sequential Grammar Online: Online grammar lessons in basic parts of speech and mechanics. 5 levels with short video lessons and drills. Free.
• Starfall: Online games and activities for pre-k to grade 5. As well as downloadable curriculum and supplemental worksheets for Pre-k and Kindergarten. Free and paid versions.
• Storyberries: Free online collection of children’s books and stories for early readers.
• Typing.com: Free self-paced online typing program that’s fun for all ages. A few computer lessons also offered beyond typing.
• Typing Club: Free online typing program that’s fun for all ages. Self-paced lessons and practice.
• Video Chemistry Textbook: High school chemistry in videos, all free on YouTube. Made by Tyler DeWitt.
• Vocabulary Spelling City: A free site for spelling and vocabulary practice. Enter a word list and gamify the practice! (previously known as Spelling City)
• Youtube: This online public archive of videos has no shortage of educational videos on every topic. Many channels even include full class teachings.
• Zearn: Free online supplementary math lessons and activities for kids. Elementary and Middle school.

Secular literature-based homeschool curriculum

Literature-based homeschooling is a style based around reading good books. Some companies sell the books along with the plans, while others will just sell the plans and you buy the books separately.

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This list of secular homeschool curriculum options is stellar, so be sure to check these out!

• Be Naturally Curious: Literature-rich, nature-focused secular curriculum for elementary students designed to foster curiosity through living books, nature study, and hands-on activities.
• Blossom and Root: A nature-based, hands-on secular curriculum for toddlers through grade 5, pairing art and exploration with academics in gentle, themed units.
• BookShark: Secular literature-focused curriculum packages for K–12 featuring comprehensive reading lists alongside history, science, and language arts.
• Build Your Library: A literature-rich secular curriculum for K–12 that integrates history, language arts, geography, and fine arts using quality living books and multi-age activities.
• Five in a Row: A secular, literature-based curriculum for ages 4–8 (PreK–2), guiding children through one picture book per week with activities in reading, writing, math, history, science, and character development.
• GeoMatters: Literature-rich geography and history curriculum for K–12, often used in a Charlotte Mason or unit study style, combining living books, maps, and hands-on projects. Also offers some non-secular materials.
• Guest Hollow: Guest Hollow provides religious-neutral literature-based curriculum options with a focus on science and history, incorporating a variety of resources and activities. This company offers unique options for various levels, including many for high school.
• Hearth and Story:  A Charlotte Mason-inspired secular curriculum for preschool through elementary emphasizing living books, narration, nature study, and gentle language arts.
• Magic Forest Academy: Secular, nature- and literature-based curriculum for early elementary students emphasizing exploration, creativity, and multi-sensory learning.
• Moving Beyond the Page: Secular, literature-based units for K–12 combining reading, writing, science, and social studies with hands-on projects and critical thinking.
• Oak Meadow: Offers a Waldorf-inspired K–12 secular curriculum featuring hands-on, nature-based, creative learning with an accredited option. 
• Torchlight: A flexible, literature-based secular program for Pre-K through 5th grade (and growing) that emphasizes global studies and critical thinking. 

Family-style secular homeschool programs

Family-style secular curricula let you teach multiple kids of different ages together using one curriculum. This approach can make homeschooling simpler for families, save you planning time, and create shared learning experiences that naturally bring everyone closer together.

• Branches Curriculum: Digital secular curriculum for K–5 featuring thematic units that can be easily customized for siblings learning together in a shared setting.
• Build Your Library: Literature-rich, secular curriculum designed for multi-age families with integrated history, literature, and language arts activities suitable for all grade levels.
• Hearth and Story: A secular, Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum focused on living books, nature study, and gentle multi-age learning for relaxed homeschooling.
• Moving Beyond the Page: Inquiry-based, secular curriculum with units designed to be adapted for family learning across elementary and middle school grades.

Unit-study secular curriculum for homeschoolers

Unit-study secular curricula dive deep into one topic at a time, weaving together subjects like history, science, language arts, and art around that single theme. They’re great for kids who love exploring a subject in a hands-on, connected way and for families who want learning to feel connected rather than segmented.

• Five in a Row: Emphasizes close repetitive reading of high-quality books, incorporating multiple subjects through discussions and activities. Bible curriculum is sold as a separate purchase so the base curriculum is non-religious. 
• Branches Curriculum: Digital, secular thematic units for K–5 designed for multi-age learning with literature, science, and art integration.
• Build Your Library: Literature-focused unit studies that combine history, language arts, and geography for a multi-age secular approach.
• Hands of a Child: Unit studies with secular, hands-on activities covering history, science, and literature for elementary grades.
• The Homeschool Historian: History-focused secular unit studies that include storytelling, primary source exploration, and engaging projects for upper elementary and middle school.
• Home School in the Woods: History-based unit study projects, focusing on hands-on and timeline activities. Many products are secular friendly, though it is a Christian company.
• Moving Beyond the Page: Secular, inquiry-based unit studies covering multiple subjects with hands-on projects and critical thinking for K–12.
• Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT): Marketplace offering countless secular unit study packs created by teachers and homeschoolers across all subjects and grade levels.

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Homeschool secular curriculum options

The truth is, there’s no one “perfect” secular classical curriculum. What works beautifully for one family might feel like pulling teeth for another. The good news is that you have options now, and plenty of them.

Whether you lean toward a full, ready-to-go program or prefer to piece things together from different sources, there’s a secular path out there that can work for your kids and your homeschool style. Hopefully, this list helps you find it, or at least gives you a few solid starting points to explore.

Do you have a favorite secular homeschool curriculum I have left off this list? Let me know in the comments below!

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