Supporting your child’s learning at home,
after school, and on weekends
The Core Knowledge curriculum series is designed not just for classrooms but for the real learning that happens at home: bedtime reading, weekend curiosity, and everyday conversations that build knowledge over time.
Whether your child is in school or learning at home, these resources help you reinforce and extend what they’re learning in ways that feel natural, not like extra schoolwork.
High-quality instructional materials are free to download, with additional print options available for purchase.
Getting started: small routines that build strong learners
The goal isn’t “more school at home.” It’s joyful conversations, stronger reading habits, and reinforcing connections with what your child is already learning.
Shared reading is one of the most effective ways to build knowledge and language skills.
Our free online library includes 40+ illustrated, full-length texts designed for read-alouds and independent reading. These are ideal for:
- Bedtime reading routines
- Quiet weekend time
- Building vocabulary and comprehension naturally over time
When children are interested in a topic, learning sticks.
Whether it’s space, Ancient Egypt, music, maps, art, or storytelling, you can extend that interest at home using structured, knowledge-rich materials across:
- History & Geography
- Language Arts
- Science
- Visual Arts & Music
This helps children connect ideas, build background knowledge, and develop deeper understanding—not just memorization.
If you want more guidance, the Teacher Guides are your best starting point—even if you’re not a teacher.
They are designed to make it easy for parents to confidently support learning at home using units from CKLA, CKHG, and CKSci.
Each Teacher Guide includes:
What your child will learn (and why it matters)
Clear overviews so you understand the purpose of each unit and how it builds knowledge.
Simple pacing guidance
Suggestions for how to spread lessons across days or weeks—ideal for home or weekend learning.
Step-by-step lesson support
Easy-to-follow instructions for activities, discussions, and learning moments you can do together.
Reading and comprehension support
Guidance for using texts with your child and checking understanding without pressure or testing.
Activity pages and answer support
Everything you need to keep learning structured, but still flexible for home use.
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The joy of learning together
A few consistent, simple moments at home – reading together, talking about new ideas, exploring topics your child is curious about – can significantly strengthen your child’s vocabulary, comprehension, confidence, and long-term academic success.