Build Your Library is a secular, literature-based homeschool curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason. Its digital programs span Kindergarten through Grade 12, with levels from 0 through 12 and a stated age range of 4–18. Full-year plans cover history, literature, poetry, art, and science. Materials include scheduled reading lists, narration cards, vocabulary, copywork, poetry memorization, map work, research projects, notebook pages, and science and art projects. Required books are scheduled, and families can use books they own or borrow them from a local library. The stated approach includes narration, copywork, dictation, artist study, living books, and short, varied lessons. The curriculum teaches evolution and treats the history of religion from a secular worldview. It does not include math, which must be purchased separately; families may also want separate spelling and grammar programs. Short, self-contained unit studies can be used alongside a full-year plan. Programs are PDF files delivered by download link after ordering. Level 0 costs 29.95 USD as a one-time purchase; digital programs cannot be returned or refunded.
Who it is for
Build Your Library suits families looking for a secular, literature-based homeschool program organized around Charlotte Mason ideas. It offers grade-level materials from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
What is good
- Full-year programs cover five subjects.
- Required books can be borrowed from a local library.
- PDF lesson plans are delivered by download link.
- Unit studies can accompany a full-year program.
What to know first
- Math is not included and must be purchased separately.
- Spelling and grammar may require separate programs.
- Digital programs cannot be returned or refunded.
- No free plan is listed.
Verdict
Build Your Library provides a broad range of literature-based homeschool plans, but families need a separate math program. Digital purchases are nonrefundable, so check the level and materials before ordering.
Build Your Library plans and pricing
All plansCompared on homeschool curriculum
- Free plan
- No
- Subjects included
- 5
- Curriculum format
- digital
- Grade range
- Kindergarten through Grade 12; ages 4-18
- Lesson plans
- Yes
