Best Homeschool Elective Curriculum (2026): 5 Picks Compared

Finding the best homeschool elective curriculum starts with the learner: a middle grader ready for money skills or a first grader who loves worksheets. We compared workbooks on listed grade level, page count and description.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Financial Literacy Grade 6 by Evan-Moor	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Financial Literacy Grade 1 by Evan-Moor	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Life Skills Workbook by Mark Twain	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	US Activity Book by Press	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
5	US Constitution Workbook by Stange	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon

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Financial Literacy Grade 6 by Evan-Moor

Evan-Moor Educational Publishers·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 144-page teacher resource for grades 6 to 8: 10 money-skills units with an answer key.

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Pros

• Listing states EIFLE and Mom's Choice Gold awards.
• 10 units, reproducible worksheets and an answer key.
• Based on national and state standards, per the listing.

Cons

• Reading age is marked as from customers, not the publisher.
• Teacher edition assumes an adult plans the lessons.
• Partner and class games need adapting for home use.

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Financial Literacy Grade 1 by Evan-Moor

Evan-Moor Educational Publishers·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 144-page teacher resource for grade 1 and up: 10 money units with an answer key.

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Pros

• Listing states EIFLE and Mom's Choice Gold awards.
• 10 units, reproducible worksheets and an answer key.
• Topics start with groceries and allowances for first graders.

Cons

• Reading age is marked as from customers, not the publisher.
• Teacher edition assumes an adult plans the lessons.
• Partner and class games need adapting for home use.

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Life Skills Workbook by Mark Twain

Mark Twain Media·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 128-page workbook for grades 5 to 8: life-skills lessons, reviews and an answer key.

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Pros

• Lessons, assessments, reviews and an answer key included.
• Covers stress, nutrition and decision-making plus money topics.
• 2009 illustrated edition with 128 pages of exercises.

Cons

• Description lists alcohol and drug topics; preview it first.
• The 2009 edition is older than the other picks here.
• Framed for ages 10 and up; younger siblings should skip it.

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US Activity Book by Press

Dylanna Press·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A state-by-state workbook with maps, quizzes and answer keys, for a homeschooler ages 7 to 11.

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Pros

• Two workbook pages per state with maps and quizzes
• Complete answer keys are listed
• Reading age 7 to 11 years is listed

Cons

• Reading age is marked as from customers only
• Geography workbook, not a history text
• Illustrated edition from 2020, not the newest printing

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US Constitution Workbook by Stange

Mark Stange·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A workbook on the US Constitution, its amendments and the branches of government, for a student studying how the country is governed.

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Pros

• Covers articles, amendments and the three branches of government, as the title states
• Includes a Constitution test and an answer key, per the listing
• Graphic organizers and activity pages add practice, the listing states

Cons

• Narrow subject: it covers the Constitution and government, not a full history timeline
• Reading age of 10 to 17 years and grade 5 to 12 is a wide range, so a younger reader may need help
• Series position is not stated, so it is unclear whether the workbook connects to other volumes

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Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 23 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level. Three of the five picks list a reading age and grade level. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best homeschool elective curriculum

Match the grade band first

Start from your child’s band: the Grade 6 book lists 6 to 8, the Grade 1 book lists 1 and up. For younger starters, see best homeschool curriculum for 1st grade.

Check the answer key and the edition

All three full-data listings mention an answer key, which matters when a parent grades at home. The Evan-Moor books are 2023 editions and the Mark Twain workbook is a 2009 edition. For a history elective, see best homeschool curriculum for history.

Before you buy

• Match the listed grade level to your child: 6 to 8, 1 and up, or 5 to 8.
• The Evan-Moor books are 144-page 2023 editions; the Mark Twain workbook is a 128-page 2009 edition.
• All three full-data listings mention an answer key.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade levels do these electives cover?

Listed grades: 6 to 8, 1 and up, and 5 to 8 across the three full-data picks.

Do these workbooks include an answer key?

Yes, the listing for each of the three full-data picks mentions an answer key.

Which elective fits a sixth grader?

The Grade 6 book and the Mark Twain workbook both list grade bands covering grade 6.

Still deciding? Our top pickFinancial Literacy Grade 6 by Evan-Moor

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