Homeschool Learning Style & Curriculum Guide (K–8)
This guide helps parents understand learning preferences, explore homeschool curriculum options, and
find free educational resources for K–8 students.
1. Free Learning Style Quizzes
Children’s Learning Style Quiz – link
VARK Learning Style Quiz – link
Learning Style Quiz for Kids – link
General Learning Style Assessment – link
Learning Styles Assessment for Children – link
Homeschool Philosophy Quiz – link
Homeschool Methods Quiz –link
Tip: Take several quizzes and compare results. Learning styles are helpful clues, but most children
benefit from a blend of approaches.
2. Curriculum by Learning Style (this is a small sample to get you going)
Learning Style Examples of Curriculum
Visual: BookShark, Build Your Library, Sonlight, Story of the World, Mystery Science
Auditory: Living Books Press, Veritas Press, Outschool, Sonlight, BookShark
Kinesthetic: Math-U-See, Timberdoodle, Berean Builders, Real Science Odyssey, Oak Meadow
Reading/Writing Simply Charlotte Mason, All About Learning, Build Your Library, Easy Peasy
3. Popular Homeschool Curriculum (Quick Guide)
Curriculum Grades Christian Secular/Neutral Best Fit
Sonlight K–12 – Christian, Visual, Auditory
BookShark K–12 – Secular, Visual, Auditory
Build Your Library K–8+ – Secular, Reading, Visual
Mystery Science K–8 – Secular, Visual, Kinesthetic
Math-U-See K–12 – Optional Christian/Secular, Kinesthetic, Visual
All About Learning K–4 – Secular, Reading
Berean Builders K–12 – Christian, Hands-on Science
Timberdoodle PreK–12 – Secular, Hands-on
Real Science Odyssey K–10 – Secular, Science
Oak Meadow K–8 – Secular, Creative
Simply Charlotte Mason K–12 – Secular, Reading/Auditory
4. Top Free Homeschool Learning Resources
Both full curricula options and subject area resources
Full Curricula
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool – link
Ambleside Online – link
Khan Academy – link
Subject Area Resources
Prodigy Math – link
Starfall – link
Mystery Science – link
PBS Learning Media – link
Crash Course Kids – link
National Geographic Kids – link
Project Gutenberg – link
Storyline Online – link
Duolingo – link
Code.org – link
Education.com Worksheets – link
Super Teacher Worksheets – link
Final Thought: Most homeschool families combine multiple programs. For example: Math-U-See
(hands-on math) + Sonlight (literature-based history) + Mystery Science (video & experiments).
Mixing approaches often works best. Yes, you can successfully pull from many resources per subject area and develop your own curriculum. That also works well with unschooling approaches – when the child expresses an interest in something, you find the resources to supplement and enhance their learning exploration experience. There are many approaches to home education instruction. Most homeschoolers use an eclectic approach. Even if you buy a complete curriculum package, likely you will still find other supplementals that are fun learning tools to include, also.