Wisconsin Homeschool Reading and Writing Practice for Grades 1–6
Wisconsin Homeschool Reading and Writing Practice for Grades 1–6
For a Wisconsin homeschool with children anywhere from Grade 1 to Grade 6, the Grades 1–6 Literacy Skills Curriculum gives you grammar, writing prompts and phonics or word study for every grade, plus six reading comprehension stories, for $49.99. It is practice material, not a complete reading program, and it is not written for Wisconsin. You still choose the books your children read.
See all 24 literacy packsThe Grades 1–6 Literacy Skills Curriculum costs $49.99 and holds 24 packs: a grammar pack, a writing prompts pack and a phonics or word study pack for each grade from 1 to 6, plus six reading comprehension stories. It suits families teaching several children at different levels. It does not replace real books or a full reading program, and it has no Wisconsin approval or alignment.
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 Wisconsin home-based program
Wisconsin calls homeschooling a home-based private educational program. Each year the family files form PI-1206 with the Department of Public Instruction online, on or before October 15, and provides at least 875 hours of instruction between July 1 and June 30. The law asks for a sequentially progressive curriculum of fundamental instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and health. There is no state test. That freedom puts the planning on you. Sequentially progressive means each year should build on the last, and with two or three children that means three different sets of grammar rules, writing tasks and spelling patterns running at once. A first grader is still blending sounds while a fifth grader is ready for prefixes and roots. The other difficulty is showing progress without a test. Since no assessment is required, many parents keep their own record of what each child worked on. Simple, dated worksheets in a folder per child do that job well, and they are easier to look back on than memory. If you are reading this after October 15 and have not filed for this year, check with DPI about your situation.
Why it fits
Why one bundle works for several children
Every grade from 1 to 6 gets the same three kinds of practice, so each child moves up a level without the routine changing.
- Grammar packs for every grade let siblings practice sentences and punctuation side by side at their level.
- Writing prompt packs move from Grade 1 story starters to Grade 6 editing tools.
- Phonics in the early grades becomes morphology and academic word study by Grades 5 and 6.
- Six reading stories give comprehension practice, from Daisy the Brave Little Duck to The Lighthouse Mystery.
- Dated worksheets in one folder per child give you a plain record of each year's progress.
- Short packs fit around read-aloud time instead of crowding out real books.
Getting started
Setting up a literacy week at home
A suggested routine for a family with children in two or three grades. Change the days to match your own schedule.
- Sort the packs by childPull each child's grammar, writing and phonics packs into one folder or digital folder. A child working between grades can take the lower grammar pack and the higher writing pack.
- Monday and Wednesday: grammarEveryone works on grammar at the same table, each in their own pack. Younger children need you nearby; older ones can check with the answer keys and wait for you to review.
- Tuesday and Thursday: writingUse the prompts for the grade. A Grade 2 child finishes a sentence starter while a Grade 5 child drafts a structured paragraph, and you read both aloud together afterward.
- Daily: ten minutes of word workPhonics for younger children, word study and morphology for older ones. Ten short minutes every day tends to stick better than one long session at the end of the week.
- Friday: a reading story and the folderRead a comprehension story when one fits the child's grade, then date the week's work and file it. Count the time toward your 875 hours if you keep a log.
What to buy
All six grades or one grade pack?
With children in two or more grades, the Grades 1–6 Literacy Skills Curriculum at $49.99 is the clear buy; its 24 parts cost $95.76 separately. With one child, a single grade pack may be enough: the Grade 1 ELA Pack is $12.99 (parts $17.95), and the Grade 3 and Grade 5 ELA Packs are $13.99 each (parts $19.95). The Grade 1 and Grade 3 packs add a vocabulary trainer that the 24-pack bundle does not include. If a child is new to English, the ESL Newcomer Curriculum Bundle ($79.99, parts $159.91) covers everyday English, grammar and vocabulary.
Honest limits
What it does not do
It is not a Wisconsin product and makes no claim about the state's homeschool law or the Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts; judging if your program meets the law is your call, so check with DPI or a homeschool legal resource. It is practice material, not a complete reading program: Grade 2 has no comprehension story, and you supply the books. It covers language arts only. Licence use is for your own family. If it is not right, exchange it within 7 days for store credit of equal value; refunds are not paid in cash.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does this satisfy Wisconsin's reading and language arts requirement?
The bundle makes no such claim and is not approved or aligned under any Wisconsin rule or standard. Wisconsin asks home-based programs for a sequentially progressive curriculum in reading and language arts among other subjects; deciding what that looks like is up to you. Check current law with DPI or a homeschool legal resource.
Do I have to test my children in Wisconsin?
There is no state assessment requirement for home-based private educational programs, based on current summaries of the law. Some families still use the comprehension stories and dated writing samples as an informal check on progress. Confirm the current rules with DPI or a homeschool legal resource yourself; this page is not legal advice.
My child is in Grade 4 for math but reads at a Grade 2 level. Will this work?
Yes. Because every grade is included, you can give that child the Grade 2 phonics pack and the Grade 4 writing prompts at the same time. Move up a level as soon as the work looks easy, and keep the lower pack for review days when a skill slips.
Is there a teacher guide or daily script?
The packs are practice materials with answer keys, not scripted lessons. You explain the skill, the child practices, and you check the work. Parents who want a guide for teaching reading at home can look at the Learn to Read at Home parent guide, which is part of other bundles in the store.
How many hours does this cover?
There is no fixed hour count, and the store does not claim one. How long each pack lasts depends on the child, the grade and how often you use it. If you track hours toward Wisconsin's 875-hour minimum, log your own time, including reading aloud and independent reading.
Can a co-op or learning group share it?
The licence is for use in your own teaching. If you want to use the packs with other families in a co-op or learning group, send Teach Lessons a short message first and ask what is possible. Please do not post or forward the files to other families.
Three kinds of practice, six grades, one folder per child
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