Our 6th and 7th Grade Curriculum Picks for the 2026–2027 Homeschool Year
Homeschooling changes every year, and this year I felt a deep pull to pause, reflect, and truly evaluate where my children were academically. As a homeschool mom of six, I want to make sure I am giving each child exactly what they need, not just following a grade level because it is printed on a book cover. So before choosing curriculum for the 2026–2027 school year, I spent time looking closely at the academic progress of my three older children. I documented every test and quiz score from last homeschool season for their core subjects. I also opted to have them take national standardized tests, which gave me a clear picture of their academic growth. My children take the Iowa Basic Skills Test every December to measure progress from the previous homeschool year, and they take the Stanford 10 every May or June to measure growth in the current year’s coursework. These two tests together help me understand how they compare to age‑level peers nationwide. I share more about this in detail on my blog post titled: Why My Homeschooled Kids Take National Standardized Tests Every Year.
I also look at their mainstream grade level, meaning the grade they would be placed in if they were in public school based on age. This helps me compare their performance to national norms. After reviewing their homeschool scores and standardized test results, I decided to use a mixture of sixth, seventh, and even eighth grade curriculum this year. All three of my older children perform above grade level in different subjects, so a blended approach made the most sense. My oldest is mainstream seventh grade, my second oldest is mainstream sixth grade, and my third oldest is mainstream fifth grade. This blog post covers multiple grade levels because I am using different curriculum placements for each child.
Our Bible Curriculum Choices
This year I wanted our Bible time to be deeply meaningful and family‑style. I chose Foundations in Faith by MasterBooks because it does not rely on structured tests or quizzes. Instead, it offers rich content that helps my children develop a strong foundation in the Christian faith and learn how to defend what they believe. The pacing guide in the front of the workbook makes it easy to follow a consistent schedule. We read through the lessons together, use the accompanying book, and the kids answer questions and interact with the content in a way that feels natural and conversational.
We also rotate in Authentic Faith Junior by Not Consumed. I love this series and plan to continue through the Fearless series once we finish this devotion. The balance between these two Bible resources has been beautiful. We rotate them during our morning time, and both have sparked meaningful conversations about faith, identity, and spiritual growth.
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Another curriculum we added is Passport to Adulthood by Campfire Curriculums. We use this a few times per week, and it has quickly become one of my kids’ favorites. It teaches maturity and life skills through a Christian worldview. I purchased the digital download, which made it easy to print the parent guide and the age‑specific student versions. There are three age brackets, so each child can follow along at their level. This curriculum has opened the door to rich discussions about responsibility, adulthood, and character.
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Grammar and Writing in Our Homeschool
This year we are using Fix It Grammar, and I appreciate how simple and effective the structure is. On the first day of each lesson, I teach the new concept, which we call “learn it.” The kids are introduced to grammar usage and mechanics in a clear and manageable way. Each day of the four‑day rotation, they learn a new vocabulary word and correct one sentence filled with capitalization, punctuation, and grammar errors. After marking and fixing the sentence, they rewrite it correctly. This daily practice builds a strong foundation for editing and writing.
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Writing was an area where all three of my older children showed weakness on their national tests, so I chose Essentials in Writing Level 6. Each lesson begins with a short video, usually under ten minutes. My kids take notes in their composition notebooks while watching the video the first time a new concept is introduced.
The curriculum is divided into two units. The first unit focuses on grammar usage and mechanics for eighteen weeks. The second unit teaches writing composition, including the writing process, paragraph structure, and narrative development.
I also purchased the assessment notebook. Throughout the lessons, there are built‑in assessments marked with a stop sign at the bottom of the page. This helps us pace the course and gives me a clear picture of their mastery. The assignments are short, focused, and designed to build strong writing muscles without overwhelming them.
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Math in Our Homeschool
For math, I chose The Good and the Beautiful Math 7. It is divided into four units, each with its own workbook. Every unit ends with an assessment, which makes it easy to measure progress. The curriculum includes logic lessons that help strengthen critical thinking skills. I also purchased the scratch pad, which is set up like grid paper. This makes note‑taking and graphing much easier.
The lessons are short and approachable. If you choose, your child can watch a video lesson that is usually under ten minutes. During the video, the instructor encourages students to take notes, fill in blanks, and write down key concepts. If you prefer not to use technology, each lesson also includes a full written explanation that mirrors the video instruction. We watch the video family‑style, pause for note‑taking, and then move into practice problems. Each lesson ends with a spiral review of previously learned concepts. The structure is simple, consistent, and rigorous. By the end of Math 7, students begin exploring pre‑algebra concepts, which I appreciate.
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Language Arts and Reading
For language arts, I chose The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts Level 6. In the past, my children had separate classes for reading, English, handwriting, and other subjects. This year I wanted a curriculum that combined multiple subjects into one. Language Arts Level 6 covers literature, writing, spelling, grammar, usage, punctuation, art, geography, and vocabulary. I also purchased the quick reference guide for grades four through eight, which has been incredibly helpful. (Please note that one novel is not pictured: The Journals of June Jefferson. That is by accident)
Each unit has a theme and includes a novel. I purchased my own copy of each novel so we could read them family‑style. We do popcorn reading, where I begin reading and then call on one of my kids to continue. This helps build fluency, encourages deeper conversations, and strengthens comprehension.
The curriculum includes online components such as introductory videos, audio narration for art studies, and project lessons. The project lessons allow the kids to pause and complete an art activity connected to the unit theme.
There are end‑of‑unit assessments, grammar and geography cards, and built‑in spelling practice. The spelling program allows kids to hear a word, type it, and practice only the words they struggle with. Instead of memorizing long weekly lists, they focus on targeted improvement. My kids enjoy this approach, and we plan to use it for the full homeschool year.
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We also added Good and Beautiful Handwriting Level 6. I wanted my children to continue practicing penmanship without a structured video‑based course. This curriculum allows them to copy meaningful sentences and practice cursive daily.
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History in Our Homeschool
This year we are using two history curriculums. The first is America the Beautiful by Notgrass History. I chose this because I wanted my children to learn American history through a Christian worldview while also strengthening their skills with maps and timelines. All three of my older children struggled with maps and timelines on their standardized tests, so this was important to me.
America the Beautiful includes two main textbooks, a We the People book, a student workbook, a timeline book, and a maps book. We read the lessons family‑style, pause for discussion, and look at the full‑color images together. At the end of each lesson, there are activities that correlate with the content, including map work, timeline entries, workbook pages, vocabulary, and creative writing. The timeline book spans from the beginning of time to the present day, which helps the kids visually place historical events in context.
We use America the Beautiful two days per week and rotate with our second history curriculum, The Good and the Beautiful History Year One. This curriculum is also family‑style. I purchased student explorer journals for my kindergarten through second grade children and separate journals for my older kids. We read from the history book, use the maps and timeline book, and read stories from the Big Book of History Stories. The timeline includes stickers that the kids place as we learn about different events. There is no screen time required, and the lessons include hands‑on visuals such as photos of artifacts like the Rosetta Stone. The parent guide outlines everything needed for each lesson, including questions to ask and steps to follow. This curriculum allows me to be fully present in their learning.
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Science in Our Homeschool
We rotate between two science curriculums. The first is Apologia General Science. My kids struggled with certain science concepts on their standardized tests, so I wanted a curriculum that allowed me to lead lessons family‑style. The textbook includes full‑color images and clear explanations. Each child has a student notebook with a suggested daily schedule. The notebook includes vocabulary sections, summaries, timelines, and questions. There are fourteen modules, each with a simplified ten‑question test. I also purchased the solutions and test book to make grading easier. If you are interested in Apologia General Science, use my code GERVASE10 after clicking the link below.
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The second science curriculum is The Good and the Beautiful Family Science Units. I chose space science, chemistry, ecosystems, and health and the physical body. These units include learning journals for grades seven through eight, journals for grades three through six, and journals for kindergarten through second grade. Each lesson includes hands‑on activities, experiments, and living books. This aligns beautifully with my Charlotte Mason approach this year. When you visit their website it is very easy to find. Visit goodandthebeautiful.com and click on “Shop,” from there select “Science,” and it will take you to the collection of science units for all ages, and you will find all the family Science units.
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Electives in Our Homeschool
Because my older children would be in fifth, sixth, and seventh grade in public school, we decided to be intentional about electives. We voted on electives in May, and I spent the summer gathering resources. We chose Good and Beautiful Cooking One, which teaches kitchen safety, tools, seasonings, and recipes. It guides me through teaching skills I might forget to explain because they feel instinctive.
We also chose Good and Beautiful Music Appreciation 1. My kids expressed interest in playing instruments, and this course introduces them to music vocabulary and concepts. The lessons are short, and each child has a workbook.
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Another elective is Simply Piano. Each child has a profile and progresses through lessons that increase in complexity. They learn songs, practice regularly, and enjoy leveling up. We purchased a keyboard for our home, and they practice a few days per week.
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We are also doing the Good and Beautiful Fifty Books Club. My kids aim to read fifty books this year, with at least twenty‑five being chapter books. They write an overview for each book, including the title, author, main characters, setting, and a personal note. The bookshelf visual in the curriculum helps them see their progress.
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Typing is another elective. This is our second year using Typesy. My kids practice typing with external keyboards and complete grade‑level exercises.
We also use IXL Learning once a week. The diagnostic arena helps identify grade‑level equivalency for math and reading. It recommends skills to practice and tracks progress through certificates and stars. We use IXL more heavily during the summer as a bridge between homeschool years.
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Gervase Ware is a homeschool mom of six, educator, and motherhood and lifestyle creator who shares real‑life homeschool routines, curriculum reviews, family systems, and trusted resources for intentional living at GervaseWare.com.
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