Homeschool Curriculum, Grades 1–6
Full-year, standards-aligned curriculum guides developed by the foundation for homeschool families. Each grade includes quarterly lesson plans, book lists, planning templates, and downloadable resources.
Skills & Progression Roadmap
Click a grade to explore skill milestones and standards by subject area.
Phonics & Decoding
- Letter-sound correspondence
- Blending CVC words
- Sight word fluency (Dolch list 1)
- Reading leveled texts aloud
- Listening comprehension with picture books
RF.1.3 – Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills
Skills from Grade 1 build directly into Grade 2 expectations.
Free Templates & Planners for Every Grade
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First Grade
Building FoundationsFoundational skills in reading, writing, and math while exploring community, science, and the world around us.
Second Grade
Expanding HorizonsExpand reading fluency, mathematical thinking, and scientific inquiry while exploring history, geography, and creative expression.
Third Grade
Deepening UnderstandingDeepen reading comprehension, master multiplication, and develop independent research skills across all subject areas.
Fourth Grade
Reading to LearnSupporting the crucial fourth-grade shift from learning to read, to reading to learn. Social Studies focuses on New York State history.
Fifth Grade
American PerspectivesExplore American history, fractions and decimals mastery, and increasingly complex literary analysis through an integrated curriculum approach.
Sixth Grade
Ancient CivilizationsTransition to middle school learning with challenging content exploring ancient civilizations, pre-algebra concepts, and sophisticated writing skills.
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