Online Elementary Social Studies Curriculum

The best homeschool social studies curriculum should help students create connections between learning topics. Students need to learn place names, their cultures, their natural resources, their geographical features, their governments, and more to see the complexities of their world. There are variables in how and when they learn certain details, but they all have importance to the bigger picture.

Students learning about social studies in elementary education benefit greatly from having the background knowledge to form new ideas and connections throughout their social studies education. When choosing an elementary social studies curriculum, make sure it meets your needs. Our accredited homeschool curriculum aims to provide the right ingredients for a well-rounded education.

Elementary Social Studies Homeschool Curriculum

Choose a grade level below to explore our full Elementary Social Studies curriculum!

Kindergarten Life Skills

At Miacademy, we believe these foundational life skills are as important as academic subjects. Our kindergarten life skills curriculum builds confidence, independence, and social awareness in young learners. Through engaging lessons and real-world activities, children practice key skills like problem-solving, responsibility, and kindness, preparing them to take care of themselves and be kind and helpful to others around them.

1st

1st Grade Social Studies

Before exploring topics like communities, cultures, and history, children benefit from understanding their roles within their families, schools, and neighborhoods.
Miacademy’s first grade social studies curriculum introduces students to these key concepts through engaging lessons and real-world connections, creating thoughtful, responsible, and curious learners.

2nd

2nd Grade Social Studies

In the second grade, students begin to be aware of the world outside of their home, school, or city. For second graders, a strong foundation in communication, empathy, and personal responsibility supports deeper learning in social studies.

3rd

3rd Grade Social Studies

At this stage, students are introduced to social studies concepts that help them understand how people live, work, and interact across different times and places. They learn about communities, rules and responsibilities, basic economics, geography, and how to think like a historian.

4th

4th Grade Social Studies

In fourth grade social studies, students learn about geography, history, government, and cultures in the world around them. Students will also begin to connect their knowledge to bigger national and global ideas. Along the way, they build map skills, learn how communities work, and discover how people shape our world.

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5th Grade Social Studies

In the fifth grade, students dive into the beginnings of the United States, from early explorers to the founding of the nation. Kids also learn about geography, government, and different cultures, helping them see how history and the world around them connect.

Elementary Social Studies Resources

Check out these additional resources to enhance your social studies lessons!

Education.com

Find fun social studies activities for kids on education.com!

PBS Learning Media

Discover interesting historical videos and more by visiting PBS Learning Media!

Miacademy’s Elementary Social Studies Homeschool Curriculum

Our social studies curriculum for homeschool has dozens of lessons from kindergarten through middle school, and we’re adding more all the time. Our lessons include engaging videos, fun activities, quizzes, games, and helpful PDFs. Additionally, supplementing your current social studies with ours enables you to apply learning in fun ways. You can adjust pacing for your students and adapt lessons to help students grasp new concepts.

In addition, parents can support challenging lessons by doing a read-aloud with tricky texts. Students can also experience a bit of American history for themselves by doing simulations at home, such as trying to pass a new “law” for your house or applying their economics knowledge by creating and selling designs in our fully-moderated Community shop.

Our curriculum is designed with you in mind, which is why we have fully committed to quality, accessibility, and inclusion in our lesson design. We believe that homeschool students and parents learn best when their curriculum is flexible and adaptable to a variety of homeschool styles. While our curriculum has everything you need, each of our lessons gives you the room to include your own experiences, connections, and resources.

Our resources and lesson quality can also contribute to reaching local and federal standards, such as the C3 Framework for Social Studies. Furthermore, our curriculum is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Schools – Western Association for Schools and Colleges (ACS-WASC). Our accredited K-5 courses are designated as a Supplementary Education Program, indicating that they meet the high standards for educational quality in a homeschool or distance-learning program.

If you have any questions about how Miacademy can help you on your homeschool journey, please feel free to chat with one of our helpful customer service representatives! They’ll be happy to help you with anything they can.

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Elementary Language Arts Curriculum

Elementary English Language Arts (ELA) is a key part of every child’s education. It empowers students to develop strong reading, writing, and comprehension abilities essential for academic success and lifelong learning.

Our elementary language arts program covers everything from phonics to writing. When students read and write effectively, they can better express themselves and understand others.

Our language arts homeschool curriculum builds a strong foundation of primary reading, writing, and grammar skills that they can later apply in intermediate grades. Our combination of high-quality videos, online practice opportunities, and enriching extension activities gives your child a solid base of reading and language skills while helping them to love reading.

Please note: The suggested grade levels are intended as guidelines. We encourage you to choose the level that best fits your child’s unique needs and abilities.

Elementary Language Arts Homeschool Curriculum

Choose a grade level below to explore our full Elementary Language Arts curriculum!

Kindergarten ELA

Our pre-k to kindergarten reading curriculum is both fun and thorough! Rhyming games and letter-sound activities let students practice phonemic awareness. while drag-and-drop games and encourage students to master fundamental skills.

1st

1st Grade ELA

Our Level B courses help establish a strong base for reading and writing. Students will review previous sounds and apply that knowledge to blend sounds into words. Students should finish this course with strong decoding skills and the ability to write basic sentences.

2nd

2nd Grade ELA

In our Level C ELA lessons, students will begin to sharpen their fundamental skills to improve their fluency. At this level, we recommend that students track what they are reading with a daily reading log. We encourage students to make inferences and use prior knowledge to deepen their reading comprehension.

3rd

3rd Grade ELA

Third grade marks a transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” Starting in third grade, students receive a daily list of vocabulary words to practice on our site. The skills they practice in third grade ensures that they will be ready for more complex grammar and more formal writing in fourth grade.

4th

4th Grade ELA

In this course, students continue to refine and expand their knowledge of language conventions while developing their research skills, plus weekly reading comprehension practice. This course helps students conduct research, synthesize information, and write with increased depth, clarity, and accuracy.

5th

5th Grade ELA

We designed this course to reinforce students’ knowledge of language conventions and grammar skills while learning more about different genres and writing styles. It also ensures students are ready to face new challenges in their middle school language arts classes.

ELA Curriculum for Elementary: Additional Resources

Here are some additional resources to explore that may support your homeschooler’s success in elementary language arts:

Librivox

A collection of free, public domain audiobooks

Kid Thesaurus

Visual thesaurus for children

ReadTheory

A free tool for reading comprehension practice

Miacademy’s Reading Curriculum for Homeschool

Miacademy’s online homeschool reading curriculum engages young learners, helping them grow their skills and become confident readers and writers. Our language arts curriculum for homeschool families provides a clear foundation in conventional language skills while celebrating individuality.

We encourage students to express themselves and provide them with opportunities for creative exploration, such as writing for our Miacademy Weekly newspaper. Our students can also use their reading and writing skills to engage with their peers through our site’s fully moderated community features.

Our online homeschool language arts curriculum can fit the unique needs of different families. Many families use it as their main curriculum, having their child follow each lesson on their learning path. Others may decide they want to switch to our curriculum in the middle of the year. With the ability to customize your reading instruction, right down to each lesson and assignment, your child won’t have to repeat topics that they’ve already mastered to start learning.

Whether you homeschool full time or are looking to supplement a public school education, we’re here to support you! If you’re curious how Miacademy can be a good fit for your student, please contact one of our friendly customer service agents! They’ll be happy to help you with any questions you may have.