UpOnly Learning
Every subject in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with answer keys in every book.
Great for: Bilingual families and parents who want all subjects in one place.
A friendly guide for parents, teachers and tutors
Choosing workbooks and curriculum for grades K–5: many good options
Whether you homeschool, want extra practice after school, plan summer learning, teach a class or tutor, there are wonderful publishers to help, and each one does something well. We put the facts side by side so you can find what fits your student, your budget and your home language.
This page is our opinion, based on research by the UpOnly Learning team with the help of advanced AI research tools. Every figure comes from each publisher's own website or a major retailer, with the source listed at the bottom. Prices and details change, so please check the publisher's site before you buy.
How we put this together
Parents and teachers ask us how UpOnly compares with other workbooks and curriculum. Rather than just tell you we're great, we thought it would be more useful to show the whole picture, including the many excellent publishers families already love.
We looked at ten publishers that families, teachers and tutors commonly use for kindergarten to grade 5. For each one we checked the subjects and grades offered, the languages, whether books are printable at home, whether answer keys are included, typical page counts, prices and digital extras such as flashcards. We only used figures we could find on the publisher's own website or a major retailer, and every source is listed at the bottom of this page. When a publisher doesn't publish a figure, we wrote "Not listed" instead of estimating.
It is not a ranking. Every publisher here helps families teach, and the right choice depends on your student and your home.
Questions to ask before you choose
What language do you learn in?
If your family speaks Spanish or Portuguese at home, or you want your student to keep up in two languages, look for editions in those languages.
One subject or all of them?
Some publishers focus on one subject, usually math, and do it in depth. Others cover every subject so you can teach a whole grade from one place.
Print at home or ship a book?
Printable PDFs arrive instantly and can be printed again for practice. Printed books and kits come ready to use, with no printer needed.
A full program or extra practice?
Full-year programs teach every lesson in order. Practice workbooks are shorter and fit alongside any curriculum.
Do you want answer keys included?
Some publishers include them in every book; others sell them separately or put them in a teacher's edition.
What's your budget for the year?
Options range from free PDFs and a few dollars per workbook to complete kits that cost several hundred dollars per grade.
What each one does best
In alphabetical order, with UpOnly first so you know who wrote this page.
BJU Press
Complete, Bible-integrated courses with teacher editions, video and online options.
Great for: Families who want a full Christian curriculum with teaching support.
Evan-Moor
Focused, teacher-tested daily practice, skill by skill, plus financial literacy and social-emotional books.
Great for: Short daily practice alongside any curriculum.
K5 Learning
Low-cost, focused PDF workbooks with answers, ready to print at home.
Great for: Extra practice on one skill without a big purchase.
Kumon
Short, step-by-step daily practice that builds speed and accuracy.
Great for: Building fluency with math facts and early skills.
Math Mammoth
Thorough, mastery-based math with clear explanations and answer keys included.
Great for: Families who want a complete, affordable math program.
Singapore Math
A clear concrete-to-pictorial-to-abstract approach that builds deep number sense.
Great for: Families who want the Singapore method for math.
Spectrum
Affordable, widely available grade-level workbooks across many subjects.
Great for: Easy-to-find practice books at a low price.
The Good and the Beautiful
Beautifully designed, family-friendly courses, with free PDF versions of language arts and math.
Great for: Families who love a gentle, open-and-go style.
Timberdoodle
Hands-on kits with books, games and STEM materials, all chosen for you.
Great for: Families who want everything for the year in one box.
Side by side
Workbooks, books and digital extras for kindergarten to grade 5. "Not listed" means the publisher doesn't publish that figure, so we didn't guess.
✓ OfferedSome Offered for some products– Not found in our research
| Workbooks & books | UpOnly LearningPrintable PDF workbooks | BJU PressTextbook kits | Evan-MoorPrint workbooks | K5 LearningPDF workbooks | KumonPrint workbooks | Math MammothPDF and print math | Singapore MathPrint math | SpectrumPrint workbooks | The Good and the BeautifulPrint courses, free PDFs | TimberdoodlePhysical grade kits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's covered | ||||||||||
| Subjects per grade | 8Incl. life skills, entrepreneurship, psychology See it → | 8Incl. Bible | 7+Daily practice series | 6Reading, grammar, vocab, spelling, math, cursive | Not listed | 1Math | 1Math | 6Incl. math, reading, science | 5LA, math, handwriting, science, history | 6+LA, math, science, history, art |
| Grades | K–5 (6–12 coming) See it → | K–12 | PreK–8 | K–5, 6+ | Not listed | K–8 | K–5 | K–8 | PreK–8 | PreK–12 |
| Languages | ||||||||||
| English | ✓ See it → | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spanish | ✓Every subject See it → | SomeSpanish-language course | – | – | SomeEarly-years books | SomeMath | – | – | – | – |
| Portuguese | ✓Every subject See it → | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Format | ||||||||||
| Print at home (PDF) | ✓ See it → | SomeeTextbooks with kits | SomeMostly print | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | SomeSome eBooks | SomeFree PDFs of LA and math | – |
| Answer key included | ✓Every book See it → | SomeSome keys separate | SomeIn teacher's editions | ✓Answers in back | SomeAnswers in back, some titles | ✓ | ✓Teacher's guides in set | SomeMany books | SomeFree online, print extra | Not listed |
| Free sample or free version | ✓Every book See it → | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | ✓Free LA and math PDFs | Not listed |
| Digital extras | ||||||||||
| 🔊 Digital interactive flashcards with audio Audio | ✓Every subject: math facts and vocabulary, read aloud See it → | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | SomeMultiplication app ($24.99) and printed flashcards | – |
| Reward points for students (members) | ✓Points, prizes and streaks for lessons and flashcards See it → | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Size and price | ||||||||||
| Pages, one subject, one grade | 152–231Grade 3 books See it → | Not listed | 112–128Daily practice books | 63–88Single workbooks | 63–80Single workbooks | 433Grade 3, two books | Not listed | 192Math Grade 3 | 401–412Math 3, LA 3 | Not listed |
| Practice questions, one grade | 6,965Grade 3, every subject See it → | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| One subject, one grade | $19.99PDF, any subject See it → | $194.75Math 3 kit | $8.99–$25.39Print | $1.99–$6.20Single PDF workbooks | $4.65–$8.95Print | $42.50Grade 3 math, PDF | $152Grade 3 math set | $10.19–$14.99Print | Free PDFPrint sets $29.99+ | –Sold as kits |
| Whole grade, every subject | $129.998 subjects + Prepare book See it → | $538Student textbook kit, Grade 3 | $332All-subjects bundle, sale | –Bundles by subject | Not listed | –Math program | –Math program | Not listed | $147.94Basic bundle, 3 subjects | From $477Grade kit |
A closer look at each publisher
A short summary of each, written to help you decide. Facts come from the sources listed below.
UpOnly Learning
8 subjects per gradeEnglish, Spanish, PortugueseAnswer keys in every bookDigital flashcards with audio$19.99 per book · $129.99 per gradeReward points for members
UpOnly makes printable workbooks for kindergarten to grade 5 in eight subjects: math, reading, English and writing, science, history and social studies, life skills, entrepreneurship and business thinking, and psychology for kids. Every book comes in English, Spanish and Portuguese, which makes UpOnly a natural fit for bilingual families and for students learning a second language. Each topic follows the same research-based steps: a quick check of what the student knows, a lesson with worked examples, guided and independent practice, and a final check, with an answer key in every book. A Grade 3 bundle includes about 1,500 pages and close to 7,000 practice questions. Families can print as many copies as their household needs, try a free sample of every book first, and practice math facts and the vocabulary of every subject with interactive flashcards that read every card aloud. Members also earn reward points for lessons and flashcard practice.
BJU Press
Bible-integratedTextbook, online and DVD optionsTeacher editionsSpanish-language course
BJU Press offers a complete Christian curriculum from kindergarten through high school, with Bible woven through the subjects. Families can choose printed textbook kits or video courses taught by teachers, online or on DVD, along with digital teacher editions and planning tools. A Grade 3 student textbook kit is listed at $538.40, and a single subject kit such as Math 3 at $194.75. BJU also offers a Spanish-language course for elementary students. It is a strong choice for families who want a full, guided Christian program with teaching support built in.
Evan-Moor
Daily practice seriesFinancial literacy and SEL booksTeacher editions with answers
Evan-Moor, now part of Carson Dellosa, is known for its Daily practice series in language, reading, math, science, geography, spelling and writing, plus financial literacy and social-emotional learning titles. The books are short and focused, built around a few minutes of practice a day. Student workbooks start around $8.99; answer keys are usually in the teacher's editions. Evan-Moor also offers homeschool bundles, such as a 4-book Skill Sharpeners set for about $44 and an all-subjects Grade 2 bundle listed at $332 on sale. It is a great fit for steady daily practice alongside any curriculum.
K5 Learning
Printable PDFsAnswers in the backFrom $1.99 per workbook
K5 Learning sells inexpensive PDF workbooks to download and print, covering reading, grammar and writing, vocabulary, spelling, math and cursive. Single workbooks are focused on one skill, run roughly 60 to 90 pages and cost from about $2 to $6, with answers in the back. There are also bundles, such as 26 math workbooks for grades 1 to 3 for $59. It is a convenient, low-cost way to add practice on a specific skill.
Kumon
Short daily practiceStep-by-stepSpanish early-years books
Kumon workbooks build skills in small, careful steps, one page at a time, with a focus on speed and accuracy. A Grade 3 multiplication workbook has 80 pages and sells for about $9; some titles include answers in the back. Kumon also offers several early-years books in Spanish. It is a popular choice for building fluency with math facts and early skills through a few minutes of daily practice.
Math Mammoth
Math onlyAnswer keys included$42.50 per grade (PDF)Spanish math books
Math Mammoth is a thorough, mastery-based math program written by a math teacher. A full Grade 3 course is two worktexts with 433 pages in total, available as a PDF for $42.50 (often on sale) or in print, with answer keys, tests and reviews included. Families may print copies for their own students. Larger packages cover many grades at once. Math Mammoth also offers some books in Spanish. It is an excellent, affordable choice for families who want a complete math program.
Singapore Math
Math onlyConcrete, pictorial, abstractTeacher's guides in sets
Singapore Math publishes the Dimensions Math and Primary Mathematics programs, known for teaching math through objects, then pictures, then numbers. A Dimensions Math Grade 3 set with textbooks, workbooks, tests and teacher's guides is listed at $152. A video subscription is also available. It suits families who want the Singapore approach to build deep understanding of numbers.
Spectrum
Many subjectsWidely availableAbout $10–$15 per book
Spectrum workbooks from Carson Dellosa cover math, reading, language arts, spelling, vocabulary, science and test practice, grade by grade. They are easy to find in stores and online and are affordable, with a Grade 3 math workbook of 192 pages at $14.99. Many titles include an answer key. Spectrum is a practical choice for families who want familiar, low-cost practice books.
The Good and the Beautiful
Free PDFs of LA and mathBeautiful designPrint sets available
The Good and the Beautiful is loved for its gentle, beautifully designed courses in language arts, math, handwriting, science and history. Its language arts and math courses are available as free PDFs, and printed course sets are also sold, such as Math 3 for $58.98 with its manipulatives box. Course books are substantial, about 400 pages for Math 3 and Language Arts 3. A Level 3 basic bundle with language arts, handwriting and math is listed at $147.94. It is a wonderful choice for families who want an open-and-go, family-centered style.
Timberdoodle
Everything in one boxHands-on materialsFrom about $477 per grade
Timberdoodle assembles complete grade-level kits that include books, games, art supplies and STEM materials from many publishers, along with a scheduling tool. Elementary kits start around $477 to $539, with larger kits available for families who want even more hands-on materials. Religious and nonreligious versions are offered. It is ideal for families who want an entire, hands-on school year chosen and shipped for them.
Free, low-cost and printable options
You don't have to spend a lot to teach well. A few ways families keep costs down:
- Free versions: The Good and the Beautiful offers its language arts and math courses as free PDFs. UpOnly has a free sample of every workbook, free printable practice sheets for every grade and 10 free flashcards in every deck.
- Low-cost PDFs: K5 Learning workbooks start around $2, and Math Mammoth sells a full grade of math as a PDF for $42.50.
- Print what you need: with PDFs, print only the pages your student writes on, print in black and white, and print on both sides of the paper.
- Buy once, use again: printable books can be printed again for a younger sibling in your household.
Spanish, Portuguese and bilingual families
If your family learns in Spanish or Portuguese, or you want your student to keep up in two languages, here is what we found:
- UpOnly: every subject, kindergarten to grade 5, in English, Spanish and Portuguese, plus flashcards read aloud in all three languages.
- Math Mammoth: some math books in Spanish.
- Kumon: several early-years books in Spanish.
- BJU Press: a course that teaches Spanish as a language.
We didn't find other K–5 programs offering every subject in Spanish or Portuguese. If you know of one, tell us and we'll add it.
Where UpOnly fits
UpOnly is curriculum and practice for students in kindergarten to grade 5, in every subject, in English, Spanish and Portuguese. It's made for:
- Homeschool families teaching a whole grade or a single subject.
- Parents of students in school who want extra practice after school, catch-up help or a head start.
- Summer learning, with Prepare books for the grade ahead.
- Teachers, tutors and learning pods who need ready-to-teach lessons and practice.
- Bilingual and English-learner families who want every subject in two or three languages.
What you get:
- 8 subjects per grade: math, reading, English and writing, science, history, life skills, entrepreneurship and psychology for kids.
- Answer keys in every book and print as many copies as your household needs.
- Interactive flashcards that flip with a tap and read every card aloud.
- A free sample of every book, so you can try before you buy.
Mix and match
Many families combine publishers, and that's a great way to teach. A few combinations parents use:
- A full-year math program for math, plus UpOnly for science, history and life skills.
- Short daily practice books for fluency, alongside a full curriculum.
- An English curriculum at home, plus UpOnly's Spanish or Portuguese editions so a student keeps up in both languages.
Use whatever helps your student most.
Questions parents ask
How does Math Mammoth compare with Singapore Math?
Both are well-loved math programs. Math Mammoth is mastery-based, written to the student with clear explanations, and sold as a PDF for $42.50 a grade or in print. Singapore Math (Dimensions Math or Primary Mathematics) teaches through objects, then pictures, then numbers, and is sold as printed sets, such as Dimensions Math Grade 3 for $152 with teacher's guides. Many families choose by teaching style and budget.
What's the difference between Spectrum and Evan-Moor workbooks?
Both are published by Carson Dellosa. Spectrum workbooks are grade-level practice books across many subjects, about $10 to $15 each. Evan-Moor focuses on short daily practice, a few minutes a day, with answers usually in a separate teacher's edition.
Is Kumon worth it for young children?
Kumon workbooks build speed and accuracy in small steps, which many families find helpful for math facts and early skills. They work well alongside a curriculum that teaches the ideas behind the practice.
What's the best curriculum for kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade?
It depends on your student and how you like to teach. A full program teaches every lesson in order, while practice workbooks add review. Try free samples first: UpOnly has one for every book, and The Good and the Beautiful offers free PDFs of its language arts and math courses.
Is there a free or cheap printable curriculum?
Yes. See "Free, low-cost and printable options" above for free courses, free samples and low-cost PDFs, plus tips to save on printing.
Is there a bilingual Spanish and English, or Portuguese, curriculum?
UpOnly offers every subject from kindergarten to grade 5 in English, Spanish and Portuguese, so a student can learn the same lesson in either language. Math Mammoth and Kumon offer some books in Spanish, and BJU Press offers a course that teaches Spanish.
Are there digital flashcards with audio?
UpOnly's interactive flashcards for times tables, division, and Reading, Science and Social Studies words (grades 1 to 5) flip with a tap and read every card aloud in English, Spanish or Portuguese, with 10 free cards in every deck. The Good and the Beautiful offers a multiplication app and printed flashcards.
Do I need an accredited curriculum?
Rules for homeschooling are set by each state, so please check your state's requirements. Workbook publishers, including UpOnly, are publishers of learning materials, not schools or accrediting bodies.
Faith-based or secular?
Some publishers include faith content: BJU Press is Bible-integrated, and Timberdoodle offers both religious and nonreligious kits. UpOnly's workbooks are not religious: the material is neutral and focused on the curriculum standards each subject follows, such as Common Core for math and reading and the Next Generation Science Standards for science, so families of any background can use them. Check each publisher's site to see its approach.
Do workbooks work for students with ADHD or dyslexia?
Many students do well with short lessons, clear steps and frequent practice. Every student is different, so if you suspect a learning difference, a qualified educator or specialist can help you choose.
Can I mix publishers?
Absolutely. Many families use one publisher for math and another for reading, science or a second language. Use whatever helps your student most.
About this page: the descriptions and comparisons are UpOnly Learning's opinion, based on our team's research of public information. They are not endorsed by, or affiliated with, any of the publishers named. Spotted something out of date? Publishers update their products and prices often. Email support@uponlylearning.com and we'll correct it. Last checked October 20, 2026.
Sources
- UpOnly Learning store: https://www.uponlylearning.com/store.html
- UpOnly Learning flashcards: https://www.uponlylearning.com/flashcards.html
- BJU Press Homeschool, 3rd grade: https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/category/3rd-grade/5637160493.c
- BJU Press, Spanish: https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/spanish
- Evan-Moor (Carson Dellosa): https://www.carsondellosa.com/evan-moor/
- Evan-Moor All Subjects Homeschool Bundle, Grade 2: https://www.carsondellosa.com/em1082--all-subjects-homeschool-bundle-grade-2-em1082
- Evan-Moor Skill Sharpeners bundle, Grade 2: https://www.carsondellosa.com/em9460--skill-sharpeners-learning-at-home-workbook-bundle-grade-2-paperback-em9460
- Evan-Moor Daily Language Review, Grade 2: https://www.carsondellosa.com/em6822--daily-language-review-student-workbook-grade-2-paperback-em6822/
- Evan-Moor Daily Math Practice, Grade 3 (Quill): https://www.quill.com/evan-moor-daily-math-practice-grade-3/cbs/221256.html
- K5 Learning store: https://store.k5learning.com
- K5 Learning Add & Subtract 3: https://store.k5learning.com/add-subtract-workbook-3
- K5 Learning Grade 2 Reading Level J2: https://store.k5learning.com/workbooks/grade-2/reading-comprehension-level-j-2
- K5 Learning Grades 1–3 math bundle: https://store.k5learning.com/math-workbook-bundle-grade-1-3
- Kumon Grade 3 Multiplication: https://childrensbookworld.com/book/9781933241548
- Kumon Speed & Accuracy Multiplication (Rainbow Resource): https://www.rainbowresource.com/032254.html
- Kumon Spanish books (Christianbook): https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool/workbooks/kumon
- Math Mammoth Grade 3: https://mathmammoth.com/complete/grade_3
- Math Mammoth packages: https://www.mathmammoth.com/packages
- Singapore Math: https://www.singaporemath.com
- Spectrum Math Grade 3: https://www.carsondellosa.com/705502--new-spectrum-math-workbook-grade-3-paperback-705502/
- Spectrum Science Grade 3 (Staples): https://www.staples.com/spectrum-science-grade-3/product_1233573
- The Good and the Beautiful, third grade: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/pages/choose-third-grade
- The Good and the Beautiful, free downloads: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/free-downloads/simply-good-and-beautiful-math-3/
- The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts 3 (Cathy Duffy Reviews): https://cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula/composition-and-grammar/graded-language-arts-curricula/the-good-and-the-beautiful-language-arts-levels-3
- Timberdoodle curriculum kits: https://timberdoodle.com/collections/curriculum-kits