Is this a full curriculum?
Mostly. Here is the honest version, so you can decide before you invest a semester in it.
What you get
- A complete daily scope and sequence for every grade
- A written lesson for each day, not just a topic label
- Key terms, activities, and a teaching tip per day
- Progress tracking, streaks, and bookmarks
What is not here yet
- Printable worksheets and answer keys
- Word-for-word teaching scripts
- Graded assignments or transcripts
- A parent dashboard across multiple children
So: a good fit if you want structure and will bring your own delivery. A poor fit if you want a boxed program where everything is pre-printed and scripted.
Pick your grade
Start wherever your child actually is, not where a grade label says they should be.
What a day looks like
Fifteen to thirty minutes per subject. Every day has the same four parts, so you are never guessing what comes next.
The lesson
A written explanation of the concept, with a stated learning objective. Read it together or hand it to an older student.
Key terms
The vocabulary for that day, defined. Useful for a quick check the next morning.
Activities
One or more things to actually do, with a time estimate and any materials listed up front.
A teaching tip
What tends to confuse students on this topic, and how to explain it when it does.
Know where your child actually stands
The hardest part of homeschooling alone is not the teaching. It is knowing whether it is working.
Three ways families use it
You do not have to adopt the whole thing to get something out of it.
As your spine
Follow it day by day, all four subjects. One structured path from where your child is to the end of the school year.
As a gap filler
Use one subject where your current curriculum is thin. Run math here and keep everything else as it is.
As a summer or catch-up track
Pick the band that fits, then move at whatever pace works. Nothing expires and nothing is scheduled for you.
Questions parents ask
Is StudySpine really free?
Yes. All 75 units and 2,250 days of curriculum are free. Premium adds assessment practice and extended lessons, but the full curriculum path does not sit behind a paywall.
Do I need an account?
No. You can open Day 1 and start reading right now. Progress is saved in your browser, so you only need an account if you want it synced across devices.
What grades does it cover?
Kindergarten through 12th grade, organized into five bands: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12.
Is it aligned to state standards?
The sequence is built to track the topics most state standards cover at each grade band, but it is not certified as aligned to any specific state framework. If your state requires documented alignment, check the sequence against your own standards before you rely on it.
Does it satisfy my state homeschool requirements?
We cannot answer that for you. StudySpine is curriculum content, not legal advice. Homeschool reporting, testing, and record-keeping rules vary by state, so confirm your obligations with your state education department or a homeschool legal organization.
Is it religious or secular?
Secular. The curriculum covers academic content without religious instruction. Many families use it alongside their own faith-based materials.
Can I use it for more than one child?
Yes. There is no per-child limit. Progress tracking currently follows one profile per browser, so families running several students often keep separate browser profiles or track completion on paper.
What is in premium?
Assessment practice for MAP Growth, SAT, and ACT, plus an AI tutor on every lesson. Extended lessons, printable worksheets, and a parent dashboard are planned.
Does it work offline?
Partly. Your progress is stored locally in your browser, so it survives losing your connection. Lesson content itself still needs to load.