Teach by subject.

 Does this seem obvious?  Guess what?  It isn’t.  Too many literature, history, and science textbooks are a hodge-podge of topics—many disparate.  Don’t get me started on state learning standards and objectives—especially in Social Studies.  Instead, pick a subject: Early American History, Fables, or  Human Anatomy.  Apologia’s Science Curriculum has dedicated science subjects.  Look at Cathy Duffy’s History & Geography page on her website. I am partial to the Catholic Textbook Project’s History Series.  Kolbe Academy has Primary Literature and Elementary Literature guides with questions and vocabulary for classic literature.  Once your child hits fifth grade, consider Sadler Vocabulary Workshop.  This series goes from A (Grade Six) to H.  See what I’m saying?   Build your curriculum around subjects to create a robust program.