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Best all-in-one homeschool curriculum for kindergarten

In kindergarten, an all-in-one should be short, gentle and done together: phonics, early math, read-alouds and play. These programs fit that age best.

Updated September 2026 · 25 programs compared · rankings from our published scoring rules

Every child is different. Add your children's grades, whether you want math included and your teaching time for a personal ranking.

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What matters for kindergarten

Keep lessons short. Fifteen to twenty minutes at a time is plenty for most kindergartners.

Reading readiness varies a lot at this age. Choose a program that lets you slow down or speed up phonics.

Read-alouds are the heart of kindergarten. Programs built around good books make it easy.

Our top 6 for kindergarten

  1. Sonlight

    Christian, literature-based all-subjects box built around daily read-alouds

    • Covers your grade (PreK–12th)
    • Daily read-alouds and discussion take real parent time
    • Watch for: heavy daily read-aloud load
    Grades PreK–12thLiterature-based: history, Bible and read-alouds anchor every subjectCost: $1,128.65: Grade 3 (Level C) All-Subjects Package incl. Bible/history/literature, language arts, science and Math-U-See math, at Sonlight's 20% package discount

  2. BJU Press Homeschool

    Traditional Christian textbooks and video lessons for every subject, grade by grade.

    • Covers your grade (PreK–12th)
    • Teacher's editions require real daily hands-on instruction
    • Watch for: teacher's editions are large and easy to under-use
    Grades PreK–12thTraditional textbooks/worktexts with explicit Christian worldview integrationCost: $1,044.60: BJU Press Complete Grade 4 homeschool kit, all subjects incl. math (25% off Christianbook.com list price; a Grade 3 kit was not listed at time of research, so nearest verified grade shown)

  3. Oak Meadow

    Waldorf-inspired, nature-based curriculum with hands-on projects and literature.

    • Covers your grade (PreK–12th)
    • K-3 needs daily read-alouds, crafts, and hands-on projects
    • Watch for: not open-and-go: expects daily parent involvement, especially k-3
    Grades PreK–12thWaldorf-inspired: nature study, literature, and hands-on projectsCost: $584.25: Grade 3 all-subjects package incl. math (list $615)

  4. BookShark

    Secular literature-based all-subjects box; Sonlight's sister company

    • Covers your grade (PreK–10th)
    • Daily read-alouds and discussion, though a trimmed book list vs. Sonlight
    • Watch for: still a substantial daily reading/discussion load
    Grades PreK–10thLiterature-based: secular read-alouds and living books drive history & scienceCost: $962.78: Level D All-Subject Package (grades 3-5) incl. history, language arts, science and Math-U-See math, at BookShark's 20% package discount

  5. Moving Beyond the Page

    Secular literature unit studies: language arts, science, social studies (math separate)

    • Covers your grade (PreK–9th)
    • Discussion, writing and hands-on projects take real daily time
    • Watch for: dozens of unit titles can make it hard to know where to start
    Grades PreK–9thSecular literature-based unit studies blending language arts, science and social studiesCost: Unknown

  6. My Father's World

    Christian unit-study curriculum blending Charlotte Mason, classical and hands-on projects

    • Covers your grade (PreK–12th)
    • Five days a week of family-style lessons plus material prep
    • Watch for: math and language arts usually sold separately
    Grades PreK–12thUnit studies: Bible, history, science and art woven into one family-style themeCost: $442.14: MFW Adventures (grade 2-3) Deluxe package incl. Bible, history, science, art & music; math and language arts are separate required add-ons

Questions parents ask

Does my kindergartner need a full curriculum?

Not strictly. Many families use a gentle all-in-one for structure, but reading aloud and play-based learning cover a lot at this age.

How long should kindergarten homeschool take?

Often 1 to 2 hours a day, including read-alouds.

Should I start phonics in kindergarten?

Most programs do, at a gentle pace. Follow your child's readiness.

How this list is made: each program is scored against the needs above using features documented in parent reviews and publisher materials (sources are listed in each program's profile). It's a starting point, not medical or educational advice.