Best Homeschool Reading Curriculum for Kindergarten
A reading curriculum gives you a sequence to follow, so you don't have to piece lessons together. These programs cover kindergarten (age 5) in our directory. Check each publisher's site for current levels and pricing.
1. All About Reading
Curriculum · Ages 4-8 · Paid
A multisensory, scripted phonics and reading program. Paid.
2. Logic of English
Curriculum · Ages 4-8 · Paid
Systematic phonics, spelling and handwriting (Foundations). Paid.
3. The Good and the Beautiful
Curriculum · Ages 4-8 · Free + paid
An open-and-go language arts curriculum, with some free PDFs (Free + paid).
4. Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool
Curriculum · Ages 4-8 · Free
A complete free online curriculum, including reading, with Getting Ready levels for Pre-K and K.
5. Reading Eggs
App · Ages 2-8 · Paid · 4.7 ★ (7k) App Store · Oct 2026
Guided online reading lessons and games. Paid subscription.
6. BOB Books
Curriculum · Ages 3-6 · Paid
Simple, sequenced phonics readers for first-time readers. Paid. Often used alongside a curriculum.
7. Blossom and Root
Curriculum · Ages 4-8 · Paid
A secular, nature-based, creative curriculum that includes reading. Paid.
Whatever you choose, extra practice on short vowels helps new readers blend CVC words.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free kindergarten reading curriculum?
- Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool is free and includes reading. The Good and the Beautiful offers some free PDFs alongside its paid products.
- Which programs are scripted or systematic phonics?
- All About Reading is a multisensory, scripted phonics program, and Logic of English teaches systematic phonics, spelling and handwriting.
- What are BOB Books?
- BOB Books are simple, sequenced phonics readers for first-time readers. They are paid books, often used alongside a curriculum.