Our 4th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks (2026–2027)

This year my two youngest boys will both be in fourth grade, and honestly, time is flying. It feels like I can’t catch it.

Because they are in the same grade, I have traditionally moved them along at the same pace and on the same schedule. But as they have gotten older, I have realized that I want to help them develop a little more independence. I don’t want them to always have to wait for me to move on to the next thing throughout the day, and I also don’t want them to necessarily have to wait for each other.

My hope is that increasing their independence this year will allow them to take a little extra care and pride with their work. I am excited to see them continue to grow and take ownership of their education.

Heritage Studies

Curriculum: Heritage Studies 4 (BJU Press Homeschool)

One of the biggest changes in our homeschool this year is that my boys will begin using BJU Press Homeschool’s streaming curriculum for several subjects. My hope is that these courses will help them become more independent while giving us greater flexibility throughout our homeschool day.

Heritage Studies 4 introduces students to American history and culture while helping them understand God’s hand throughout history. I am looking forward to seeing them continue developing a love for history this year.

Science

Curriculum: Science 4 (BJU Press Homeschool)

My boys will also be taking Science 4. The course introduces foundational scientific concepts while pointing students back to God’s amazing creation.

I am excited to watch their curiosity continue to grow as they learn more about the world God has made.

Bible

Curriculum: Bible 4 (BJU Press Homeschool)

Bible 4 provides daily instruction rooted in Scripture and helps students develop a biblical worldview. One of the things I appreciate most about BJU Press Homeschool is that every subject consistently points students back to God’s truth.

Spelling

Curriculum: Spelling 4 (BJU Press Homeschool)

Handwriting

Curriculum: Handwriting 2 (BJU Press Homeschool)

Although handwriting isn’t always the most exciting subject, I still believe it is an important skill to develop. Handwriting 2 provides continued practice in penmanship while encouraging neatness, attention to detail, and good writing habits.

Math

Curriculum: Saxon Math 6/5

The boys will continue along the Saxon Math pathway with Saxon Math 6/5. We have used Saxon since kindergarten and have appreciated its incremental approach and continual review. It has provided a solid mathematical foundation for all four of our children, and at this point I see no reason to change what has been working well.

Writing

Curriculum: Discoveries in Writing (IEW)

Writing was the area where I had the hardest time deciding which IEW curriculum pathway to choose for fourth grade.

My two older children completed Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A streaming course taught by Andrew Pudewa during their fourth-grade year. Over the years, the boys have listened as their older siblings read many of their completed papers aloud, so part of me wanted them to complete those same assignments and share that experience.

At the same time, since they will already be spending more time on the computer with their BJU Press Homeschool streaming classes, I was hesitant to add yet another subject taught through a screen. For that reason, I decided to use Discoveries in Writing so that writing could remain something we do together.

Discoveries in Writing looks absolutely wonderful. The engaging topics—including the Bayeux Tapestry, tsunamis, Jerusalem, and the Crusades—are sure to capture their interest throughout the year. I also appreciate that the course was developed in collaboration with Hillsdale College K–12 Education.

I love that IEW equips students with a clear structure for writing while making the process enjoyable and approachable. I’m looking forward to walking through these lessons alongside my boys and watching their confidence as writers continue to grow.

Latin

Curriculum: Latina Christiana (Memoria Press)

Although we are adding several BJU Press Homeschool courses this year, Memoria Press continues to serve as the backbone of our homeschool.

This year the boys will complete the second half of Latina Christiana. Since this course is designed to span both third and fourth grade, we will simply continue the journey we began last year.

Watching my children grow in confidence as they work through the challenges of learning Latin has been incredibly rewarding. They are learning that difficult things are worth pursuing and that, with patience and perseverance, they are capable of more than they might have realized. It has become one of the unexpected blessings of our homeschool.

Classical Studies

Curriculum: D’Aulaires’ Greek Myths (Memoria Press)

We will finish our study of D’Aulaires’ Greek Myths. I have really enjoyed watching the boys become familiar with these stories, especially knowing how they will continue building on this foundation in the years ahead.

One of the things I appreciate most about Memoria Press is how intentionally each year prepares students for what is coming next. It is exciting to watch those connections unfold over time.

Literature

Curriculum: The Blue Fairy Book, Homer Price, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Dangerous Journey (Memoria Press)

Their literature selections include The Blue Fairy Book, Homer Price, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Dangerous Journey.

Just as I do with all of my children, we will read these books together by taking turns reading every other page.

I have to admit that I am especially excited to revisit Homer Price. This will actually be my fifth time reading it, and somehow it never seems to get old. I was also happy to see Winnie-the-Pooh added to the literature selections this year.

On the other hand, The Cricket in Times Square was replaced, and I can’t say I was disappointed to see it go.

Some books become old friends over the years, and one of the unexpected blessings of homeschooling multiple children is getting to revisit those stories with a new audience. It is always fun to watch another child experience a favorite book for the very first time.

Reading together continues to be one of my favorite parts of homeschooling, and I know these books will create memories that extend far beyond this school year.

Final Thoughts

Sometimes I look at my two little boys and wonder where the time has gone.

It feels like just yesterday they were sitting on my lap listening to stories, and now here they are entering fourth grade. Time really does have a way of slipping by faster than we expect.

As much as I wish I could slow it down, I am thankful for another year with them. I am excited to watch them grow in independence and confidence, and I look forward to all the books we will read, lessons we will learn, and memories we will make together.

Because if there is one thing I have learned after homeschooling four children, it is that these years are precious, and they pass far more quickly than we ever imagine.