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Common Sense Press

Simple to teach. Easy to learn.

​CREATING EASY TO USE HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM SINCE 1989
We teach in a spirit of profound common sense
so that we can bring each person to maturity.
​Col. 1:28

Why use Common Sense Press
​homeschool curriculum?

  • Complete homeschool programs that require minimum planning
  • Designed for students to work independently
    ​as much as possible
  • Created by experienced homeschool authors
  • Free from busywork
  • Affordable homeschool curriculum books
  • Supported with personal, extensive customer service
  • Versatile homeschool curriculum with one of a kind additional resources​

LEARNING LANGUAGE ARTS THROUGH LITERATURE

AN INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM BASED ON CLASSIC LITERATURE.
FOR FIRST GRADE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

Simple to teach

  • Open-and-go lessons
  • Conversational Tone
  • Assessments for evaluating student’s progress
  • Integrated lessons teach spelling, reading, writing, etc.

easy to learn

  • Quality, engaging literature
  • Weekly reviews
  • No busy work
  • Encourages working independently
Are you ready to get started? Use the following resources to learn more information about each level and to help you assess your student’s skills.

What are others saying?

Katelyn

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Made the switch this school year! My husband used this curriculum as a child and now our children love it! I love that we cover a variety of LA concepts in each daily lesson! She practices reading and can tie in those grammar skills, into the passage. I love it!

Katelyn

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Adrienne

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I have been homeschooling for 12 years and this is the best LA curriculum. It is the most comprehensive and my children have loved every grade level! It really teaches the joy of reading and writing. I will also add that over the years every time I have called or emailed you have helped me with everything and been so nice and encouraging. 

Adrienne

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Dana

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I just love these books. I used them with my older kids for several years. They helped instill a love for good literature while helping them master the basics of language. It’s a gentle way to teach language arts.

Dana

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My daughter and I love LLATL! I love that it's just open and go. I don't have to prep anything before hand. She loves the stories that are interwoven into the lessons.

Sarah

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Honestly, it is the only LA curriculum that my kids don't argue about doing. If they love it, I love it!

Amanda

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​We already worked through the blue book and the red book with 2 of our boys and wow, it is so interesting, keeps them excited about learning a language and English being our second language, it is actually amazing how fluently they read and understand. Amazing curriculum.

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​It’s easier to teach because of the bite sized lessons - such a benefit when you have two active boys who dislike writing.
The lessons are short but efficiently written with lots of “meaty” information.

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​WORDSMITH

A WRITING PROGRAM THAT WORKS AND STUDENTS LOVE!
FOR 4TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE.
​For more information about Wordsmith and to contact the author directly:

student-friendly

  • Light, humorous tones
  • Students work at their own pace
  • Fun images keep it interesting

easy-to-use

  • Open-and-go lessons
  • Affordable homeschool supplies
  • Students work independently

Complete Writing Program

  • Each book is a full year program
  • For grades 4th - 12th
  • Everything you need in one book
The Great Science Adventures series is currently being updated to Common Sense Science. The content is the same and includes Dinah Zike’s wonderful Graphic Organizers for hands-on learning. The revised series is easier to use and has clearer instructions.

COMMON SENSE SCIENCE

A MULTI-LEVEL, HANDS-ON SCIENCE
For grades 3 through 6, with activities for 1st and 2nd grades to facilitate multi-level teaching.

Student-Friendly

  • Students work at their own pace
  • Hands-on Graphic Organizers reinforce concepts

Easy-To-Use

  • Open-and-go lessons
  • Scripted homeschool curriculum guide​
  • All materials needed for Graphic Organizers are found in the Student Materials Packets

Versatile

  • Labs that use common household items
  • Multi-grade level assignments coded by ability level
GSA titles will be available as long as supplies last.

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FAQs

What is a homeschool curriculum and how do I choose the best one for my family?
A homeschool curriculum is a set of educational materials for home-based learning. Selecting the right one involves understanding your child’s learning style and educational goals. There are many excellent homeschooling programs that cater to various educational philosophies and learning styles. When choosing the best homeschool program, consider your family's goals, budget, and your child's specific needs. Our guide helps you create a tailored homeschool curriculum list to fit your family's needs. CSP’s customer support team is happy to help you in any way they can.
​What subjects are included in CSP's homeschool programs?
CSP offers a variety of curriculums and supplements.  Curriculum includes Learning Language Arts Through Literature, a comprehensive language arts curriculum for grades 1-1; Wordsmith writing program; and Common Sense Science.  In addition, we offer supplemental math, writing, spelling, and editing tools.​
​Can I print Common Sense Press’ e-books?
Yes, you have permission to print our e-books for your family’s use. The books come in a printable .pdf format.​
What makes our language arts curriculum unique?
Learning Language Arts Through Literature focuses on classic works of literature, fostering a deeper love for reading and helping students develop critical thinking and analytical skills. The program takes an integrated approach that eliminates the need for separate workbooks for each subject. As the program progresses, students are encouraged to work more and more independently. With our open-and-go approach, parents can easily guide lessons with minimal prep.
Can I customize the homeschool curriculum?
Absolutely! Our curriculum is flexible and can be customized to fit your family's unique needs and learning styles. There are a variety of supplements from which you can choose to enhance your educational goals. The weekly lessons can be consolidated into a four day week to allow for participation in co-ops, ministry, work, etc.​
Do you ship to AP or APO addresses?
​We do ship to AP addresses. If the website won't let you put the correct address in at checkout, we usually instruct people to put the address in the best that they can and then put the actual address in the "notes" section when they are checking out.
How can I save money when ordering from Common Sense Press?
We would recommend that you purchase the books from one of our resellers such as Rainbow Resource Center or Christianbook.  We sell to them at a discount which they are able to pass on to you.  You can also check out our imperfect books.  These are books that may have a bent corner or small scratch on the cover.  We sell these at 50% off.  Since the supply is always changing, we cannot guarantee we will have the title you are looking for.
Need more information? Check out our full FAQs page.