2025 Homeschool Curriculum Picks and Practical Planning Tips - Aby Rinella and Yvette Hampton
Ready to discover the best homeschool curriculum options for 2025? In this special annual Curriculum Picks episode, Aby Rinella and Yvette Hampton dive deep into what’s working for their families—from early years to high school graduation. Get candid insights on how to choose curriculum, why prayer and family goals matter, and how to create a joyful, individualized homeschool experience!
Learn about:
How Aby & Yvette choose curriculum based on learning style and family needs
Full subject walk-through: history, science, math, language arts, Bible, and more
High school homeschooling resources and planning strategies
Integrating family, faith, and fun into every homeschool day
Tips for relaxed, joy-filled homeschooling (ignite the fire, don’t just fill the bucket!)
Save time, stress less, and find real-life answers to your curriculum questions—no “one size fits all” here! Don’t forget to check out the show notes for links to all the resources mentioned!
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Recommendations:
Creating a Family Vision - Zan Tyler
50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home - Dr. Josh Mulvihill
Flexible Homeschool Planning – Pam Barnhill
Demystifying Learning Styles - Tyler Hogan
Back to School 2024: Homeschool Curriculum Picks with Aby Rinella
Homeschooling Every Subject Series
Homeschooling Through the Years Series (Preschool to Graduation)
Homeschool Survival Series (Thriving from Start to Finish)
Curriculum Recommendations:
BASICS:
Homeschool High School: A Handbook For Christian Education by Carrie De Francisco
Bonus: listen to this 3-episode series on Homeschooling High School with Carrie De Francisco
High School Homeschool Planner by Not Consumed (planners also available for all other grade levels)
BIBLE:
Bible Doctrines by BJU Press Homeschool
Foundation Careful Thinking Curriculum by Foundation Worldview: (Listen to this podcast with Elizabeth Urbanowicz)
RVL Discipleship by Focus on the Family
Becoming A Servant Bible Study by Not Consumed
Navigating Friendships Bible Study by Not Consumed
SCIENCE:
Health And Nutrition Curriculum Course Set by Apologia
General Science By Apologia
Wonders Of The Human Body, Vol 1 (Anatomy and Physiology) by Master Books
Wonders Of The Human Body, Vol 2 (Anatomy and Physiology) by Master Books
Anatomy Coloring Book by Apologia
Exploring Creation with Botany by Apologia
Elements Of Faith by Master Books
Survey Of Science by Master Books
Functional Nutrition by Wild Root (Use Discount Code Aby for 10% off)
MATH:
Pre-Algebra by BJU Press Homeschool
Consumer Math for Real Life by Not Consumed
Foundations In Personal Finance: Homeschool Edition by Ramsey Solutions
HISTORY:
The History Of Religious Liberty by Master Books
Early Church Fathers by Master Books
New Testament iWitness by Apologia
Old Testament iWitness by Apologia
Jesus iWitness by Apologia
Pacific Northwest History by Sparrow Homeschool
American Civics with Michael Ferris – (Use Code ABY20 for 20% off)
LANGUAGE ARTS / WRITING & GRAMMAR / LITERATURE:
Writing Strands Intermediate 2 by Master Books
Writing Strands Beginner 2 by Master Books
A Word Write Now by IEW
Strengthening Structure by IEW
High School Reading Journal by Not Consumed
Literature Study Guides by Progeny Press
BOOKS WE’RE READING:
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel
Case For Christ For Kids by Lee Strobel
The Case For Christ Young Reader's Edition by Lee Strobel
The Case For Christ Movie by Lee Strobel
The Five Silent Years Of Corrie ten Boom by Pamela Rosewell
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham
Saint Augustine: Early Church Father by Heroes Of The Faith by Rachael M. Phillips
The Door In The Wall by Marguerite De Angeli
50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home: Raising Children to Godly Adults by Josh Mulvihill (Listen to this 3-part episode with Josh Mulvihill on 50 Things)
EXTRA CURRICULAR:
NCFCA - Speech/Debate (National Christian Forensics And Communication Association)
Sponsors:
Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
BJU Press Homeschool is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation
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