SmoothCourse™ - How to pick your curriculum

Choosing your Sonlight homeschool curriculum is an easy process of just three steps and you'll be on your way to your very own #sonlightboxday! This guided tool will help you build a complete and personalized curriculum package for your students.

If at any point you need help with building your package, we are here to help! Contact our Homeschool Advisors for personalized assistance.

PLEASE NOTE: The SmoothCourse™ Curriculum Builder Tool is currently unavailable.

Stay tuned to your email or check our social media profiles for the announcement of when it is online. In the meantime, below you will find an overview of how to build an All-Subjects Package and you can use our NEW All-Subjects Bundler Tool, available in the shopping cart, to build a customized All-Subjects Package and save 20%!

Choosing your Sonlight homeschool curriculum is an easy process of just three steps and you'll be on your way to your very own #sonlightboxday! This guided tool will help you build a complete and personalized curriculum package for your students.

If at any point you need help with building your package, we are here to help! Contact our Homeschool Advisors for personalized assistance.

That's it. Simple. Smooth. And you're ready for your homeschool year.


Step 1: Select First Student's Age

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Step 2: Select a History / Bible / Literature Program

Based on your first student's age selection, here are the recommended History / Bible / Literature programs. Choose which program appeals to you most to begin. Then click the CUSTOMIZE PACKAGE button to move to Step 3 where you'll build and customize your curriculum choices.

That's it. Simple. Smooth. And you're ready for your year.

Step 1: Pick a History / Bible / Literature Program

Choose a History / Bible / Literature program that includes Bible, history, geography, read-alouds, readers, and an Instructor's Guide for one child for one year.

Use the chart on the right to see which levels are appropriate for your child’s age. Then choose a level based on the topics you want to study. If you aren’t sure which topic to choose, we recommend selecting the middle level for your child’s age. For example, if your student is 7 years old, Levels A and B would be fitting.

Teaching Multiple Students?
Combine students within a 3-year age range into one level. When choosing a single program for two or more children, we recommend choosing the lowest level suitable for your oldest child.

    • For example, if you have a 6 and an 8-year-old, choose the lowest level suggested for an 8-year-old—Level A.
    • If you have an 8 and a 10-year-old, you would choose the lowest level suggested for a 10-year-old—Level C or B+C.

Don't worry about your older student being challenged enough. They will experience impactful and lasting connections between the people, places, and events they learn about through vivid stories and engaging discussion.

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Step 1: Select First Student's Age

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Step 2: Select a History / Bible / Literature Program

Based on your first student's age selection, here are the recommended History / Bible / Literature programs. Choose which program appeals to you most to begin. Then click the CUSTOMIZE PACKAGE button to move to Step 3 where you'll build and customize your curriculum choices.

That's it. Simple. Smooth. And you're ready for your year.

Step 2: Add Other Subjects & Electives

After you've picked your History / Bible / Literature program, add the other subjects that you want to teach. Sonlight offers choices for every subject and all ages to round out your year and provide extra enrichment for your children. Browse each subject below. We offer placement tests as needed to ensure you choose the appropriate level for each student.

Match Science with the Sonlight HBL program you choose.

Choose one for each student. For Sonlight K-C, pick according to ability. For Sonlight D-W, match with the Sonlight program.

Choose one program for each student.

Required for levels K-C. As needed, through elementary school.

Included in Sonlight Language Arts K-4. Required for levels D-F. Order separately as desired.

Bring your history studies to life with hands-on schooling projects and lap books


Step 3: Review & Order

Before you check out, take a quick look to ensure you have everything you need and have received the maximum savings.

  • A History / Bible / Literature program is automatically discounted at 15% off retail and includes SonlightCares™ benefits.
  • Add science, language arts, math, handwriting (HBL K-C), and spelling (HBL D-F) to your History / Bible / Literature program and you'll qualify for an All-Subjects Package, which automatically provides you with a 20% off retail discount and SonlightCares™ benefits.

Have Questions? Get Expert Help Now.

Our experienced Homeschool Advisors are standing by to answer any questions you have. Plus, they can review your order to ensure you have everything you need—free! Contact an Advisor or use the CHECK CART feature during checkout.

Get Everything You Need In One Easy-to-Order Package

Get what you need in one simple order with a Sonlight All-Subjects Package. An All-Subjects Package includes everything you need (all academic subjects, all materials) to teach one child for one school year and is completely customizable. Combine multiple students into a single All-Subjects Package by adding skill-based subjects (math, handwriting, spelling, phonics) according to each student's skill level.

buildyourown

Get Everything You Need In One Easy-to-Order Package

Get what you need in one simple order with a Sonlight All-Subjects Package. An All-Subjects Package includes everything you need (all academic subjects, all materials) to teach one child for one school year and is completely customizable. Combine multiple students into a single All-Subjects Package by adding skill-based subjects (math, handwriting, spelling, phonics) according to each student's skill level.

buildyourown

Get Everything You Need In One Easy-to-Order Package

Get what you need in one simple order with a Sonlight All-Subjects Package. An All-Subjects Package includes everything you need (all academic subjects, all materials) to teach one child for one school year and is completely customizable. Combine multiple students into a single All-Subjects Package by adding skill-based subjects (math, handwriting, spelling, phonics) according to each student's skill level.

*A $40 discount will be applied to your cart with coupon code PRIME40 on a qualifying purchase of an ASP, an HBL, or any order over $499. Discount cannot be combined with other coupons or offers. The 6-month payment plan is available during the checkout process. These prime deals are valid through July 17, at 11:59 PM (MT).

Build Your Curriculum Package

Create your complete and personalized curriculum in three easy steps.

Select your student's age below to get started. Start with your first student and add or combine multiple students as you go. Need help building your package? We’re here to help! Contact our Advisors.

That's it. Simple. Smooth. And you're ready for your homeschool year.


Step 1: Select First Student's Age

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  • 9
  • 10
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  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
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Step 2: Select a History / Bible / Literature Program

Based on your first student's age selection, here are the recommended History / Bible / Literature programs. Choose which program appeals to you most to begin. Then click the CUSTOMIZE PACKAGE button to move to Step 3 where you'll build and customize your curriculum choices.

That's it. Simple. Smooth. And you're ready for your year.

Get Everything You Need In One Easy-to-Order Package

Get what you need in one simple order with a Sonlight All-Subjects Package. An All-Subjects Package includes everything you need (all academic subjects, all materials) to teach one child for one school year and is completely customizable. Combine multiple students into a single All-Subjects Package by adding skill-based subjects (math, handwriting, spelling, phonics) according to each student's skill level.

buildyourown

Get Everything You Need In One Easy-to-Order Package

Get what you need in one simple order with a Sonlight All-Subjects Package. An All-Subjects Package includes everything you need (all academic subjects, all materials) to teach one child for one school year and is completely customizable. Combine multiple students into a single All-Subjects Package by adding skill-based subjects (math, handwriting, spelling, phonics) according to each student's skill level.

buildyourown

Get Everything You Need In One Easy-to-Order Package

Get what you need in one simple order with a Sonlight All-Subjects Package. An All-Subjects Package includes everything you need (all academic subjects, all materials) to teach one child for one school year and is completely customizable. Combine multiple students into a single All-Subjects Package by adding skill-based subjects (math, handwriting, spelling, phonics) according to each student's skill level.