How to Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Student

Choosing a homeschool curriculum doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. The best place to start? Look at how your student naturally learns. When you match the curriculum to your student’s learning style, everything else gets a little easier and a lot more fun.

Step 1: Understand Your Student’s Learning Style

Every student is different, and that’s a good thing! Knowing your child's learning style can help you pick the right materials and teaching approach.

Here are a few styles to consider:

Hands-On Learners: They love projects, building, experimenting, and moving. A project-based curriculum with real-world activities will help them stay engaged.
Visual Learners: They learn best with visual aids, such as pictures, videos, charts, and diagrams. Online programs with lots of visuals often work really well for them.
Auditory Learners: Absorb information primarily through hearing. Look for lessons with strong narration, podcasts, or interactive discussions.
Reading/Writing Learners: These students thrive with textbooks, worksheets, journaling, and writing-based activities.

Most kids use a mix of styles, so don’t worry if your child doesn’t fit into just one category.

Step 2: Mix and Match for the Best Fit

You don’t have to stick with one type of curriculum across every subject. Many families find that blending different formats works best. Maybe your student prefers a visual online program for math but enjoys hands-on projects for science. That’s normal and, in fact, one of the biggest strengths of homeschooling.

At FunCation Academy, many families combine our:

Video-based online curriculum for core subjects,
Hands-on learning through our Biz Town activities,
And text-based online electives that mix in videos and audio to keep learning fresh and engaging.

Building a balanced routine like this keeps students interested and supports different learning styles throughout the week.

Step 3: Stay Flexible

Choosing a curriculum isn’t a lifetime commitment. If something isn’t clicking after a few months, it’s perfectly okay to adjust.

Here are a couple of helpful tips:

Focus on your students' needs, not what's trending.
Don’t be afraid to switch things up if needed.

Homeschooling gives you the freedom to create an education that truly fits your student. Trust yourself, you know your child best!

Sources:

"Learning Styles and Preferences" — The Learning Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
"VARK: A Guide to Learning Styles" — Fleming, 2006
"Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style" — Homeschool.com