Best homeschool history curriculum in Missouri

Prioritize chronology, geography, biographies, primary-source exposure, and discussion. Choose a program you can use consistently before chasing every enrichment option.

Reading, Mathematics, Social studies, Language arts, Science

Broad. Missouri bars the state from dictating a statewide curriculum for home schools, but families still need to provide the required instruction hours and cover the core subjects.

For children under 16, keep a plan book, diary, or similar record showing subjects taught and educational activities; samples of the child's work; and academic evaluations, or other written credible evidence that is equivalent. The HSLDA summary says families should always have at least two full years of records on hand, and high school records should be kept long term.

1. 1Check placement level before grade level.
2. 2Preview sample lessons.
3. 3Estimate parent prep time honestly.
4. 4Decide whether online, workbook, hands-on, literature-rich, faith-based, or secular fits best.
5. 5Keep receipts, samples, and a simple course description if the class matters for records.