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Harbor & Sprout Mathematics

Colorful, gentle secular workbooks with lots of hands-on activities, PreK to Level Two.

Updated September 2026 · 6 sources

GradesPreK–2 (Level Two)
ApproachGentle, multisensory
Who teachesThe parent teaches from a scripted guide
Parent prepModerate (gather materials)
Screen timeMostly offline (books and paper)
Video lessonsNone: audio/visual/kinesthetic activities, not video lessons
FaithNo religious content
Cost$129 per level in print; the PDF is $49.50 but needs lots of color printing (source)
PlacementReadiness assessments
Each level's page links its readiness assessment or placement guide.

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What parents say

Parents describe it as gentle but thorough, with colorful pages, one-skill lessons and many hands-on extension activities, and it's one of the few non-religious programs with a Charlotte Mason feel. Reviewers note that parents do most lessons alongside the child, gathering materials takes effort, and printing the PDF version in color can cost more than buying the printed books. It is new and only goes up to Level Two so far.

Parents love

  • Gentle, colorful lessons
  • Lots of hands-on activities
  • No religious content, Charlotte Mason feel

Common complaints

  • Gathering materials takes time
  • Color printing adds up
  • Only PreK–Level Two so far

Who it fits

Best for

  • Struggles or feels anxious. Gentle, one skill per lesson
  • Steady, about on pace. Gentle but thorough
  • Hands-on objects. 100+ hands-on extension activities
  • Pictures and diagrams. Bright, colorful pages
  • Mostly offline. Mostly books and hands-on work
  • Some screen time. Books-based, little screen time
  • Plenty: I teach it. You work alongside your child
  • Rusty. Scripted: tells you what to say
  • Master one topic, then move on. One objective per lesson, built in sequence

Less suited for

  • Video lessons a big plus. Audio/visual/kinesthetic activities, not video lessons
  • Minimal: solo work. Needs a parent for most lessons

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

Is Harbor & Sprout spiral or mastery?

Harbor & Sprout is described as gentle, multisensory. It's mastery-based: each topic is taught in depth before moving on.

What grades does Harbor & Sprout cover?

Harbor & Sprout covers grades PreK–2 (Level Two).

How much does Harbor & Sprout cost?

$129 per level in print; the PDF is $49.50 but needs lots of color printing. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is Harbor & Sprout Christian or secular?

Harbor & Sprout is secular: it has no religious content.

Is Harbor & Sprout online?

Mostly offline (books and paper). The parent teaches from a scripted guide.

Does Harbor & Sprout have a placement test?

Yes. Readiness assessments. Each level's page links its readiness assessment or placement guide.

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