Discover! is a colorful, academically strong,
hands-on curriculum designed for homeschool families. It combines direct
instruction with engaging activities and critical thinking exercises, making it
a visually appealing and effective option that meets or exceeds educational
standards.
Each grade-level Discover! set includes the four core
subjects of Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
Core Components:
Student
Worktexts: Bright, full-color books that combine direct instruction,
vocabulary, real-life applications, critical thinking questions, and
hands-on activities. You will use two worktexts per subject per year.
Instructor
Guides: Essential for successful use of the curriculum. These provide
teaching suggestions, assessments with answers, extension activities, and
guidance for different learning styles.
Assessment
Books: These contain both traditional tests and project-based assessments
with rubrics.
Key Features:
Strong
emphasis on parent-student interaction
Mix of
written and hands-on activities
Two
assessment styles: Traditional and Project-Based
Focus
on real-world connections and critical thinking rather than rote
memorization
Important Notes:
Subjects
are sold as complete sets (Student Worktexts + Instructor Guide
+ Assessment Book).
Individual
student or teacher components are not sold separately.
Optional
Decodable Readers are recommended, but not included, for Grades 1
and 2.
Discover! homeschool curriculum works well for families who want a structured yet
engaging curriculum with strong academics, clear teacher support, and colorful
materials that appeal to visual and hands-on learners.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
