Best secular homeschool curriculum for 1st grade in Louisiana

1. 1Start with 1st grade math and language arts before buying a full bundle.
2. 2Match the program to your child’s current level, not just the grade label.
3. 3Confirm the publisher is truly secular if that matters to your family, especially in science and history.
4. 4Make sure your plan can cover Louisiana's required subjects: For the home study option, a sustained curriculum of quality at least equal to public schools, Subjects taught at the same grade level used in public schools, Declaration of Independence in elementary school for the home study option, The Federalist Papers in high school for the home study option.
5. 5Keep a curriculum list and samples in case your Louisiana records ever need review.
6. 6Avoid overbuying in the first month; routines matter more than a perfect cart.

Look closely at science, history, and literature samples. Some programs are fully secular, some are neutral, and some are faith-integrated even if the sales page is not obvious.

For the home study option, a sustained curriculum of quality at least equal to public schools, Subjects taught at the same grade level used in public schools, Declaration of Independence in elementary school for the home study option, The Federalist Papers in high school for the home study option

Moderate overall. Parents choose the curriculum, and the DOE says it does not maintain a list of approved programs, but the home study option must offer a sustained curriculum of quality equal to public schools and at the same grade level.

For home study renewals, keep enough records to show that you offered a sustained curriculum of quality. The captured source says the renewal packet can include subject outlines, a list of books and materials, work samples, standardized test results, third-party statements, and other evidence of program quality. For the nonpublic school option, keep copies of withdrawal notices when relevant and the annual attendance report.