If you’re selecting Language Arts or Math curriculum for your homeschool, here’s a resource that many of us in our homeschool community love—especially if you’re still figuring out how to cover all the skills!

Start with this free worksheet:

Family Curriculum Planning Worksheet from Rainbow Resource
www.rainbowresource.com/pdfs/resources/Worksheet_CurriculumPlanning.pdf

It breaks Language Arts into its key skill areas:

• Phonics

• Reading Skills

• Literary Skills

• Grammar

• Composition

• Spelling

• Vocabulary

• Handwriting

This breakdown can be incredibly helpful. Some programs are “all-in-one,” while others only cover a few of these areas. The worksheet helps you see what your curriculum already includes—and what might need to be added.

As one mama in our homeschool group put it, “This is my favorite homeschool planning sheet!”

Keep in mind:

Not every skill applies to every age. For example, phonics is usually for early elementary, while spelling and grammar tend to span upper elementary through high school. This worksheet can help you build a program that fits your child’s stage—and avoid over- or under-teaching any one area.

If this feels a little overwhelming, reach out. I genuinely enjoy helping families find the right fit for their homeschool!

Looking for trusted curriculum reviews?

These two websites are excellent for exploring your options:

Cathy Duffy Reviews

(Hundreds of objective homeschool curriculum reviews, look for the apples! 🍎)

• curricula/composition-and-grammar/composition-and-grammarMath: www.cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula/math/math

• Phonics & Reading: www.cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula/phonics-reading/phonics-reading

• Spelling & Vocabulary:​​​​​​​ www.cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula/spelling-vocabulary/spelling-vocabulary

• Composition & Grammar:​​​​​​​ www.cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula/composition-and-grammar/composition-and-grammar

Rainbow Resource Comparison Charts

(Side-by-side curriculum comparisons by subject)

• Language Arts: www.rainbowresource.com/pdfs/resources/LanguageArts_CurriculumChart.pdf

• Phonics: www.rainbowresource.com/pdfs/resources/Phonics_CurriculumChart.pdf

• Spelling: www.rainbowresource.com/pdfs/resources/Spelling_Chart.pdf

• Handwriting: www.rainbowresource.com/pdfs/resources/Handwriting_CurriculumChart.pdf

• Math: www.rainbowresource.com/pdfs/resources/Math_CurriculumChart.pdf

• Saxon Math: www.rainbowresource.com/pdfs/resources/SaxonMath_CurriculumChart.pdf

• Singapore Math: www.rainbowresource.com/pdfs/resources/SingaporeMath_CurriculumChart.pdf

• Latin: www.rainbowresource.com/pdfs/resources/Latin_CurriculumChart.pdfculumChart.pdf

As homeschool families, you're encouraged to choose your own Language Arts and Math programs. This planning process is a beautiful opportunity to customize your homeschool based on your child’s needs. No two homeschools look alike—and that’s a good thing.

Need a little help putting the pieces together? Reach out. I'm always happy to chat through it with you.