Business Details
14 Years
experience
Secular Literature-Based Homeschool Curriculum
Founded in 2012, Build Your Library has established itself as a leader in secular, literature-based homeschool curriculum development. Our program, inspired by Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy, combines classical and modern children's literature to create a comprehensive K-12 curriculum covering history, science, language arts, and more. With over two decades of homeschooling experience, our founder has meticulously curated living books and created structured lesson plans that emphasize narration, copywork, and critical thinking.Our team's deep understanding of diverse learning needs ensures our curriculum accommodates children with varying abilities while maintaining academic rigor. We prioritize cultural representation and contemporary perspectives in our book selections, offering families a progressive alternative to traditional homeschool materials. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our responsive customer support and regular curriculum updates based on user feedback.
Services
Level 0 Curriculum
Level 1 Curriculum
Level 2 Curriculum
Level 3 Curriculum
Level 4 Curriculum
Level 5 Curriculum
Level 6 Curriculum
Level 7 Curriculum
Level 8 Curriculum
Unit Studies
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 21 years of homeschool curriculum development experience
- Our team includes certified Charlotte Mason educators with special needs expertise
- We provide progressive, secular curriculum with diverse representation
- Our program includes 7 complete K-12 grade level cycles
- We guarantee comprehensive support with detailed lesson planning resources
What people say
Best secular curriculum
Engaging book selections
Flexible for different ages
Comprehensive resources
Excellent support
Services
Level 0 Curriculum
Our Level 0 curriculum introduces early learners to literature-based education through carefully selected picture books and interactive activities. This foundational program develops literacy skills while fostering a love of reading through daily storytime sessions. Designed for preschoolers, it establishes essential learning habits through gentle, parent-guided instruction.
Level 5 Curriculum
The Level 5 program offers comprehensive middle school education through historical narratives and scientific explorations. Students engage with living books covering world history and natural sciences while developing writing skills through structured dictation exercises. This curriculum integrates art study and timeline creation to reinforce learning across disciplines.
Unit Studies
Our unit studies provide in-depth exploration of specific topics through interdisciplinary approaches. Each study combines literature, hands-on activities, and critical thinking exercises to create immersive learning experiences. Topics range from literary analysis of Harry Potter to scientific investigations of marine biology.
Lit Bites
Lit Bites offer focused literary analysis of specific books through vocabulary development and comprehension exercises. These supplemental materials enhance core curriculum studies by deepening textual understanding through guided discussions and writing prompts. Designed to cultivate critical thinking about literature.
Narration Cards
Narration Cards develop oral and written expression skills through structured storytelling exercises. These visual prompts encourage creative retelling of historical events and literary narratives while reinforcing memory and sequencing skills. Used across grade levels to build communication proficiency.
People
Emily Cook
Founder & Curriculum Developer
Emily Cook is the creator of Build Your Library, bringing 21 years of homeschooling experience with her four children. A former public school educator, she developed this secular curriculum to address gaps in existing programs while maintaining Charlotte Mason's educational principles. Her work focuses on diverse representation and modern literature integration.
Questions
What makes your curriculum secular?
We avoid religious content while maintaining educational rigor through literature selections that reflect diverse cultural perspectives and scientific consensus.
How does the Charlotte Mason approach work in your program?
Our curriculum emphasizes 'living books' over textbooks, narration for comprehension, and hands-on learning integrated with literary study.
Can I use this with multiple children?
Our flexible design allows families to teach multiple grade levels simultaneously through shared reading with differentiated activities.
Do you include science instruction?
Science concepts are integrated through living books and hands-on experiments appropriate to each grade level's historical context.
How are book selections made?
We choose books based on literary merit, historical accuracy, and cultural representation while ensuring age-appropriate content.
What support is available?
We provide detailed lesson plans, email support, and an active Facebook community for curriculum implementation assistance.
