K-2 Curriculum Planning Guide

You don't need more curriculum options. You need a plan.

This 27-page guide walks you through every decision you'll make in your K-2 homeschool year, from choosing math and reading programs to building a realistic schedule to knowing when something isn't working.

What's inside:

• A framework for understanding where your child actually is (not where the grade label says they should be)
• Subject-by-subject guidance for math, reading/phonics, writing, science, history, and the arts
• Building Math Fluency: games, apps, and real-life practice that work better than worksheets
• Four sample daily schedules based on different homeschool styles (Structured, Charlotte Mason, Relaxed, and Classical), each with time blocks from 9am-2pm
• Choosing curriculum without overwhelm: what to ask before you buy, free and low-cost options that work, and when to switch vs. push through
• Normal struggles vs. red flags: how to tell the difference between a bad day and a real problem

Planning pages you'll actually use:

• Your Child's Learning Profile (fill out before you buy anything)
• Curriculum Evaluation Worksheet (compare up to 3 options side by side)
• Curriculum Plan (program, level, days/week, minutes/session for each subject)
• Year at a Glance (quarterly planning by subject)
• Weekly Schedule Template
• Daily Checklist (printable, designed for your child to check off independently)
• Semester Goals
• Budget Planner
• Quarterly Reflection
• Recommended Read-Alouds for K, 1st, and 2nd grade

Written by a special education teacher, reading specialist, and homeschool parent of 8+ years. This is the guide I wish I'd had when I started.