2025–2026 Second Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks (Secular + Eclectic)

Looking for secular, eclectic homeschool curriculum ideas for second grade? In this video, I’m sharing our full 2025–2026 second grade homeschool curriculum picks, subject by subject, with honest reasons why we chose each one and how we plan to use them. We don’t use a boxed curriculum. Instead, I piece together what works for our real life as a busy homeschool family with a second grader and a toddler. So if you're trying to figure out what to use for 2nd grade, especially if you're looking for a secular or flexible approach, this is for you. Chapters: 00:00 – Planning Our 2nd Grade Homeschool Year (2025–2026) 01:00 – Our Homeschool Style: Secular + Eclectic + Charlotte Mason Inspired 02:20 – Big Picture Overview: Core vs. Extras 03:00 – Math Curriculum: Math with Confidence 03:45 – Literature Curriculum: Blossom & Root Level 2 06:00 – Reading Curriculum: All About Reading Level 2 & 3 07:50 – Spelling Curriculum: All About Spelling Level 1 09:00 – Handwriting Curriculum: Dash Into Handwriting + Cursive 09:45 – Daily Word Ladders for Vocabulary 10:15 – Science Curriculum: Blossom & Root Plants & Fungi 13:15 – Geography Curriculum: Travel-Based + Workbooks 15:30 – Typing Curriculum: Typing.com 16:10 – Artist & Composer Study: Family Style with Early Years Vol. 1 19:00 – Shakespeare for Kids: Midsummer Night's Dream 20:30 – Art Curriculum: Lily & Thistle Around the World 21:15 – History Approach: Integrated Learning 23:45 – Unit Studies Plan: Culinary Arts, Harry Potter, Beekeeping 25:40 – Free Reads: What We’re Reading This Year 28:15 – Final Thoughts + Encouragement for Homeschool Moms Whether you're brand new to homeschooling or looking to switch things up, I hope this gives you inspiration for planning your homeschool year. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with what YOU’RE using for second grade. I love hearing what’s working for other families! #homeschoolcurriculum #secondgradehomeschool #secularhomeschool #eclectichomeschool #homeschoolplanning #homeschool2025 #homeschoolmom #homeschoolwithtoddlers #curriculumpicks