Nebraska Homeschool Reading and Writing, Grades 1–6, Every Child in One Set
Nebraska Homeschool Reading and Writing, Grades 1–6, Every Child in One Set
Nebraska families teaching reading and writing to children in several grades can cover the language arts side with one purchase: the Grades 1–6 Literacy Skills Curriculum. For $49.99 you get 24 grade-level packs with grammar, writing prompts, and phonics and word study for every grade from 1 to 6, plus six reading comprehension stories. It is practice material, not a complete reading program.
See all 24 literacy packsThe Grades 1–6 Literacy Skills Curriculum ($49.99) suits Nebraska homeschool families with children in more than one grade. It holds 24 packs: grammar, writing prompts and phonics or word study for each of Grades 1 to 6, plus six reading comprehension stories. Every child works at their own grade level from one download. It covers language arts practice only and is not approved by the Nebraska Department of Education or matched to its standards.
The resources
Grades 1–6 Literacy Skills Curriculum, Grades 1–6
24 resources in one download: $49.99 instead of $95.76 bought separately.
Start with the first resource; the others are optional add-ons. Open any cover for the full contents and price.
Grades 1–6 Literacy Skills Curriculum | Grammar, Writing, Phonics & Reading Packs for Every Grade
Grade 1 ELA Pack | Grammar, Writing Prompts, Phonics, Reading & Vocabulary
Grade 3 ELA Pack | Grammar, Creative Writing, Phonics, Reading & Vocabulary
Grade 5 ELA Pack | Grammar, Writing Prompts, Phonics & Two Reading Stories
ESL Newcomer Curriculum Bundle | Everyday English, Grammar & Vocabulary | 9 Resources | Grades 2–6
The real problem
Language arts in a Nebraska exempt school with several children
In Nebraska a homeschool runs as a private school that elects not to meet accreditation or approval requirements, an exempt school in the state's terms. Families file a Statement of Election and Assurances (Form A) and an Authorized Parent Representative Form (Form B) with the Nebraska Department of Education's Exempt School Program Office when they begin, and then by July 15 each year, with a certified birth certificate in the first year. The process falls under Rule 13. Instruction must include language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and health, as listed in Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-1601. There is no state testing requirement, and compulsory attendance covers ages 6 to 18. Please confirm current law with the department or a homeschool legal resource; this is only a summary. Language arts is where many families with several children feel stretched. A first grader is still sounding out words while a fifth grader needs paragraph writing and word roots. Buying a separate program for each child adds up fast, and teaching six different lessons a day is not realistic. What helps is a set where every child has grade-level work in the same skill areas, so you can teach grammar time or writing time to everyone at once.
Why it fits
Why one literacy set works across grades at home
The set is organized by grade and by skill. That structure is what makes it practical for a household with several learners.
- Grammar packs for each grade let every child practice sentences and parts of speech at the same time.
- Writing prompts step up from sentence starters in Grade 1 to editing tools in Grade 6.
- Phonics packs move from phonological awareness in Grade 1 to roots and prefixes by Grade 6.
- Six reading stories with questions give ready comprehension lessons for read-aloud or independent work.
- A child who is ahead or behind can simply use the pack for the next or previous grade.
- Short practice packs fit around other required subjects instead of filling the whole morning.
Getting started
How a family might run a literacy morning
This is a suggested routine, not a requirement. Adjust it to your children's ages and your own school day.
- Place each child by skill, not ageLook at the grammar, writing and phonics packs for two neighboring grades and pick the one where each child can mostly succeed. Placement can differ from skill to skill.
- Teach one skill area to everyoneChoose a single focus, such as grammar, for the session. Each child works in their own grade's pack while you move between them and help.
- Rotate phonics and writing through the weekAlternate phonics or word study days with writing prompt days. Younger children usually need more phonics, while older ones can spend longer on drafting and editing.
- Read a story together on FridaysUse one of the six reading comprehension stories as a shared reading at the end of the week. Younger children listen and answer orally, while older ones write their answers.
- Keep samples for your recordsSave a few finished pages from each child each month. That gives you a simple picture of progress in language arts, which Nebraska does not test.
What to buy
Which literacy option to choose
With children in two or more grades, the Grades 1–6 Literacy Skills Curriculum at $49.99 is the clear choice, against $95.76 for its 24 packs bought one by one. With one child in a single grade, a grade pack can be enough: the Grade 1 ELA Pack ($12.99), Grade 3 ELA Pack ($13.99) and Grade 5 ELA Pack ($13.99) each bundle that grade's grammar, writing, phonics and reading, and the Grade 1 and 3 packs add a vocabulary trainer. If one of your children is new to English, the ESL Newcomer Curriculum Bundle ($79.99, Grades 2–6, parts $159.91) is built for that situation.
Honest limits
What this set does not do
It was not written for Nebraska and has no ties to the 2021 Nebraska ELA Standards. It covers language arts practice only; mathematics, science, social studies and health need other material, and it is not a full reading program with a book list. Whether your plan fits Nebraska's exempt school rules is something to confirm with the Department of Education or a homeschool legal resource. You supply printing, paper and read-aloud books. The licence covers your own family. If it is not a fit, you can exchange it within 7 days for store credit of equal value.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is this enough for Nebraska's language arts requirement for exempt schools?
We cannot tell you that, and the set is not approved by the Nebraska Department of Education or matched to the 2021 Nebraska ELA Standards. Nebraska lists language arts among the required subjects under Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-1601. This set is practice material for that subject. Check what your filing needs with the department or a homeschool legal resource.
Is this a full reading curriculum?
No. It is 24 skill packs: grammar, writing prompts and phonics or word study for each grade, plus six reading stories. Most families pair it with real books, read-alouds and library visits. It gives structured practice; the wider reading life of your home school is up to you.
Can I use it for more than one child?
Yes. The licence covers use in your own teaching, and a family homeschool is exactly that. Each child uses the packs for their grade, and siblings can grow into the higher-grade packs over the years. Sharing the files with other families or a co-op needs permission first.
My child reads well but struggles to write. Does that work?
It does. Because the packs are separate by skill, your child can use the reading story and grammar for their grade while working in a lower grade's writing prompts. The writing packs for younger grades start with sentence starters and word banks, which helps build confidence.
Nebraska has no homeschool tests. How do I know it is working?
Many families keep a simple portfolio. Save a few pages from each pack every month and compare early and later writing samples side by side. The reading stories come with comprehension questions, which give you a regular check on understanding without needing a formal test.
How is it delivered?
As digital downloads. The link arrives by email right after purchase, and the files also stay in your customer account under Orders. All 24 packs come at once, so you can print the current grade for each child now and keep the higher grades for the years ahead.
Put every child's literacy work in one place
See the 24 packs listed by grade on the product page and decide where each of your children starts.
See all 24 literacy packs