Classical Curriculum & Course Materials Library
Prepared by Augustine, February 10, 2026
A curated library of classical education curricula and course materials organized by the Trivium. Schools, homeschools, and co-ops can reference or adopt these resources.
Trivium Stage Key:
- G = Grammar Stage (grades K-4)
- L = Logic/Dialectic Stage (grades 5-8)
- R = Rhetoric Stage (grades 9-12)
- All = Spans multiple stages
Complete Curriculum Packages
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veritas Press Scholars Academy | Veritas Press | Full Curriculum | All | K-12 | Complete classical Christian curriculum with live online classes and self-paced options. Strong history cycle and phonics-based reading. | https://www.veritaspress.com | $500-$3,000/yr |
| 2 | Memoria Press Classical Core Curriculum | Memoria Press | Full Curriculum | All | K-12 | Systematic, no-frills classical curriculum emphasizing Latin, memorization, and mastery. Widely used in classical schools. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $200-$600/yr |
| 3 | Classical Academic Press Curriculum | Classical Academic Press | Full Curriculum | All | K-12 | Publisher offering individual subject curricula (Latin, logic, rhetoric, Bible) with a focus on wonder and engagement. | https://www.classicalacademicpress.com | $30-$80/course |
| 4 | Logos School Curriculum | Logos School / Canon Press | Full Curriculum | All | K-12 | The original classical Christian school's approach, closely tied to Douglas Wilson's recovery of classical education. | https://www.logosschool.com | Varies |
| 5 | Circe Institute Curriculum Resources | Circe Institute | Full Curriculum | All | K-12 | Emphasizes contemplative classical education, teaching from a place of rest. Offers training, resources, and CiRCE apprenticeship. | https://www.circeinstitute.org | $100-$500 |
| 6 | Highlands Latin School Curriculum | Highlands Latin School / Memoria Press | Full Curriculum | All | K-12 | Model classical school whose curriculum became Memoria Press. Strong Latin focus from 3rd grade. | https://www.highlandslatinschool.org | $300-$800/yr |
| 7 | Kolbe Academy Curriculum | Kolbe Academy | Full Curriculum | All | K-12 | Catholic classical curriculum with accredited program. Uses Great Books and Ignatian pedagogy. | https://www.kolbe.org | $50-$250/yr |
| 8 | Mother of Divine Grace School | Mother of Divine Grace | Full Curriculum | All | K-12 | Catholic classical homeschool program with syllabi, lesson plans, and advisory support. | https://www.modg.org | $300-$700/yr |
| 9 | Angelicum Academy | Angelicum Academy | Full Curriculum | All | K-12 | Catholic Great Books classical curriculum. Heavy emphasis on primary sources and Socratic discussion. | https://www.angelicum.net | $200-$500/yr |
| 10 | Wilson Hill Academy | Wilson Hill Academy | Full Curriculum | L, R | 7-12 | Live online classical Christian school with exceptional humanities and Great Books seminars. | https://www.wilsonhill.org | $1,500-$4,000/yr |
Latin
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Henle Latin (First-Fourth Year) | Fr. Robert Henle / Loyola Press | Latin | L, R | 7-12 | Rigorous grammar-based Latin series used in Catholic classical schools for decades. Challenging but thorough. | https://www.loyolapress.com | $15-$25/book |
| 12 | Wheelock's Latin | Frederic Wheelock / HarperCollins | Latin | R | 9-12+ | The standard college-level introductory Latin text. Systematic grammar with classical readings. | https://www.hackettpublishing.com | $25-$40 |
| 13 | Latin for Children (A, B, C) | Classical Academic Press | Latin | G | 3-6 | Fun, chant-based Latin primer with DVDs and activity books. Excellent for grammar-stage students. | https://www.classicalacademicpress.com | $30-$90/level |
| 14 | Latina Christiana | Memoria Press | Latin | G | 3-5 | Introductory Latin with Christian vocabulary, prayers, and hymns. Perfect grammar-stage entry. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $40-$70 |
| 15 | First Form Latin - Fourth Form Latin | Memoria Press | Latin | L | 5-9 | Systematic four-year Latin grammar series. Clean presentation, excellent teacher guides. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $50-$80/level |
| 16 | Latin Alive! (Books 1-3) | Classical Academic Press | Latin | L, R | 7-12 | Bridge from grammar study to reading original Latin texts. Reading-centered approach. | https://www.classicalacademicpress.com | $30-$50/book |
| 17 | Cambridge Latin Course | Cambridge University Press | Latin | L, R | 7-12 | Reading-method approach with stories set in Pompeii and Roman Britain. Widely used in UK and US schools. | https://www.cambridgescp.com | $25-$40/book |
| 18 | Lingua Latina per se Illustrata | Hans Orberg / Focus Publishing | Latin | L, R | 7-12+ | Fully immersive Latin textbook written entirely in Latin. Students learn by reading, not translating. A masterpiece. | https://www.hackettpublishing.com | $30-$50 |
| 19 | Visual Latin | Compass Classroom | Latin | G, L | 3-9 | Video-based Latin instruction with humor and clear explanations. Good for visual learners. | https://www.compassclassroom.com | $50-$80/level |
Greek
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Greek for Children (A, B, C) | Classical Academic Press | Greek | G, L | 3-7 | Koine Greek primer following the same format as Latin for Children. Song-based memorization. | https://www.classicalacademicpress.com | $30-$90/level |
| 21 | Elementary Greek (Koine) | Christine Gatchell / Memoria Press | Greek | L | 5-8 | Introduction to Koine Greek for middle schoolers. Prepares for New Testament reading. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $40-$70 |
Logic & Rhetoric
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | The Art of Argument | Classical Academic Press | Logic (Informal) | L | 7-9 | Introduction to informal fallacies with real-world examples. Perfect logic-stage entry point. | https://www.classicalacademicpress.com | $25-$40 |
| 23 | The Discovery of Deduction | Classical Academic Press | Logic (Formal) | L, R | 8-10 | Formal logic covering categorical syllogisms and propositional logic. Follows Art of Argument. | https://www.classicalacademicpress.com | $25-$40 |
| 24 | Traditional Logic I & II | Martin Cothran / Memoria Press | Logic (Formal) | L | 7-9 | Aristotelian term logic, clear, systematic, no-nonsense. One of the most popular classical logic texts. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $40-$60/level |
| 25 | Material Logic | Martin Cothran / Memoria Press | Logic | R | 9-11 | Continues formal logic into the study of definition, division, and the structure of arguments. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $40-$60 |
| 26 | Introductory & Intermediate Logic | James Nance / Canon Press | Logic | L, R | 7-11 | Rigorous formal logic series with video instruction. Used widely in classical Christian schools. | https://www.canonpress.com | $30-$50/level |
| 27 | The Rhetoric Companion | Classical Academic Press | Rhetoric | R | 9-12 | Classical rhetoric instruction covering invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery. | https://www.classicalacademicpress.com | $25-$40 |
| 28 | Classical Rhetoric with Aristotle | Martin Cothran / Memoria Press | Rhetoric | R | 10-12 | Studies rhetoric through Aristotle's own text. Demanding but deeply formative. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $40-$60 |
| 29 | Fitting Words: Classical Rhetoric for the Christian Student | James Tallmon / Roman Roads Press | Rhetoric | R | 9-12 | Christian approach to the five canons of rhetoric. Video-based with student text. | https://www.romanroadsmedia.com | $80-$120 |
Writing & Composition
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Writing & Rhetoric Series (12 books) | Classical Academic Press | Writing | G, L, R | 3-12 | Progymnasmata-based writing curriculum. Students imitate classical models before creating original work. Exceptional. | https://www.classicalacademicpress.com | $15-$25/book |
| 31 | Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) | Andrew Pudewa | Writing | All | K-12 | Structure-based writing method using source texts. Not strictly classical but widely adopted in classical schools. | https://www.iew.com | $100-$200 |
| 32 | Lost Tools of Writing | Circe Institute | Writing | L, R | 7-12 | Persuasive essay curriculum based on the classical progymnasmata and canons of rhetoric. | https://www.circeinstitute.org | $50-$80 |
| 33 | Composition & Sketchbook Series | Memoria Press | Writing | G | 2-5 | Copywork, narration, and dictation in a simple, beautiful format. Grammar-stage essentials. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $15-$25/book |
Mathematics
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Saxon Math | John Saxon / Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Math | All | K-12 | Incremental, spiral approach to math. Heavily used in classical and homeschool settings for its rigor. | https://www.hmhco.com | $50-$100/level |
| 35 | Singapore Math (Primary Mathematics) | Singapore Math Inc. | Math | G | K-6 | Mastery-based approach emphasizing number sense, bar modeling, and mental math. Excellent problem-solving. | https://www.singaporemath.com | $15-$30/book |
| 36 | RightStart Mathematics | Activities for Learning | Math | G | K-5 | Uses the AL Abacus for visualization. Hands-on, conceptual approach to arithmetic. | https://www.rightstartmath.com | $200-$350/level |
| 37 | Teaching Textbooks | Teaching Textbooks | Math | L, R | 3-12 | Computer-based math with step-by-step solutions. Popular with homeschool families for independence. | https://www.teachingtextbooks.com | $45-$70/level |
| 38 | Math-U-See | Steve Demme | Math | All | K-12 | Mastery-based, manipulative-heavy math. Block-based system for concrete understanding. | https://www.mathusee.com | $60-$115/level |
| 39 | Classical Math (Quadrivium focus) | Various / Memoria Press | Math | L, R | 7-12 | Memoria Press math guides integrating mathematical thinking with the classical quadrivium tradition. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $30-$60 |
| 40 | Euclid's Elements (Green Lion Press edition) | Euclid / Green Lion Press | Math/Geometry | R | 10-12 | The original geometry text, studied as a Great Book. Students prove propositions as Euclid's students did. | https://www.greenlion.com | $15-$30 |
Science
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Apologia Exploring Creation Series | Jay Wile / Apologia | Science | All | K-12 | Christian science curriculum widely used in classical schools. Conversational tone, rigorous content. | https://www.apologia.com | $40-$90/course |
| 42 | Handbook of Nature Study | Anna Botsford Comstock | Science/Nature Study | G | K-6 | The classic nature study reference. Essential for Charlotte Mason and grammar-stage science. | https://www.amazon.com | $25-$40 |
| 43 | Nature Study & Science Guides | Memoria Press | Science | G | K-4 | Simple nature study and science guides aligned with classical grammar-stage goals. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $15-$30 |
| 44 | Novare Science & Math | Novare Science & Math | Science | L, R | 7-12 | Mastery-based science curriculum designed for classical schools. Integrates math and science with liberal arts. | https://www.novarescienceandmath.com | $40-$70/text |
| 45 | Real Science Odyssey | Pandia Press | Science | G, L | K-8 | Hands-on, lab-centered science. Secular option popular with Charlotte Mason families. | https://www.pandiapress.com | $40-$60/level |
| 46 | Berean Builders (Jay Wile) | Jay Wile | Science | G, L | K-8 | Science in the classical tradition from Apologia's original author. Emphasizes history of science. | https://www.bereanbuilders.com | $40-$70/level |
History & Geography
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Veritas Press History Cards & Curriculum | Veritas Press | History | G | K-6 | Flashcard-based history timeline covering Creation to modern era. Foundational grammar-stage history. | https://www.veritaspress.com | $30-$75/set |
| 48 | Story of the World (4 volumes) | Susan Wise Bauer / Peace Hill Press | History | G | 1-4 | Narrative world history told as a story. The most popular classical grammar-stage history curriculum. | https://www.peacehillpress.com | $15-$20/vol |
| 49 | Greenleaf Famous Men Series | Greenleaf Press | History | G, L | 3-8 | Famous Men of Rome, Greece, the Middle Ages, etc. Short biographies bringing history alive. | https://www.greenleafpress.com | $15-$25/book |
| 50 | History of the Ancient World / Medieval World / Renaissance | Susan Wise Bauer | History | R | 9-12+ | Rigorous, readable single-author histories for rhetoric-stage students and adults. | https://www.peacehillpress.com | $20-$35/vol |
| 51 | Memoria Press History Guides | Memoria Press | History | G, L | 2-8 | Study guides for famous men, ancient civilizations, and American history. Clean and systematic. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $15-$30/guide |
| 52 | Classical Conversations Timeline & History Sentences | Classical Conversations | History | G | K-6 | 161 history events memorized to a song. Part of the CC Foundations program. | https://www.classicalconversations.com | Included in CC |
| 53 | TruthQuest History | Michelle Miller | History | All | K-12 | Literary approach to history, curated reading lists organized by era with commentary. | https://www.truthquesthistory.com | $25-$35/guide |
Charlotte Mason Specific
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | AmblesideOnline Curriculum | AmblesideOnline | Full Curriculum (CM) | All | K-12 | Free Charlotte Mason curriculum using living books, narration, nature study, and short lessons. Community-curated. | https://www.amblesideonline.org | Free |
| 55 | Simply Charlotte Mason | Sonya Shafer | Full Curriculum (CM) | All | K-12 | Charlotte Mason resources, planning tools, and individual subject curricula. Excellent for beginners. | https://www.simplycharlottemason.com | $10-$50/resource |
| 56 | A Gentle Feast | Julie Ross | Full Curriculum (CM) | All | K-12 | Charlotte Mason curriculum with liturgical/church year integration. Beautiful presentation. | https://www.agentlefeast.com | $200-$400/yr |
| 57 | Charlotte Mason Institute | Charlotte Mason Institute | Teacher Training (CM) | All | Adult | Training and certification for Charlotte Mason educators. Essential for schools adopting CM. | https://www.charlottemasoninstitute.org | Varies |
Great Books Programs
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Torchbearer Great Books Curriculum | Roman Roads Media | Great Books / Humanities | R | 9-12 | Four-year Great Books program with video lectures, Socratic discussion guides, and reading lists. | https://www.romanroadsmedia.com | $200-$400/yr |
| 59 | Great Books Academy | Great Books Academy | Full Curriculum | L, R | 6-12 | Online Catholic classical school organized around the Great Books. Live tutorials. | https://www.greatbooksacademy.org | $1,000-$3,000/yr |
| 60 | Omnibus (Veritas Press) | Veritas Press | Great Books / Theology | L, R | 7-12 | Integrates theology, history, and literature through Great Books. Six volumes total. Demanding and excellent. | https://www.veritaspress.com | $50-$80/vol |
| 61 | Old Western Culture | Roman Roads Media | Great Books / Humanities | R | 9-12 | Wes Callihan's magisterial video survey of Western literature from Homer to Shakespeare. | https://www.romanroadsmedia.com | $80-$120/yr |
Classical Conversations
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Foundations (CC) | Classical Conversations | Full Curriculum | G | K-6 | Weekly community day + home study. Grammar pegs in 7 subjects memorized through songs and chants. | https://www.classicalconversations.com | $400-$600/yr |
| 63 | Essentials (CC) | Classical Conversations | English / Math | G | 4-6 | Writing program (IEW-based) and math facts. Bridge from Foundations to Challenge. | https://www.classicalconversations.com | $400-$600/yr |
| 64 | Challenge (CC) I-IV | Classical Conversations | Full Curriculum | L, R | 7-12 | Seminar-style classes covering Great Books, logic, rhetoric, Latin, math, science. | https://www.classicalconversations.com | $500-$900/yr |
Literature & Poetry
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Memoria Press Literature Guides | Memoria Press | Literature | G, L, R | 3-12 | Study guides for classical literature: Iliad, Odyssey, Aeneid, Shakespeare, and more. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $15-$25/guide |
| 66 | Lightning Literature | Hewitt Homeschooling | Literature | L, R | 7-12 | Literature and composition program using classic texts with writing assignments. | https://www.hewitthomeschooling.com | $30-$50/level |
| 67 | Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization | IEW / Andrew Pudewa | Poetry | All | K-12 | Curated poetry anthology for memorization and recitation. Organized by difficulty. | https://www.iew.com | $25-$40 |
| 68 | Beautiful Feet Books Literature Packs | Beautiful Feet Books | Literature / History | G, L | 1-8 | History-through-literature approach with curated reading packs and study guides. | https://www.bfrbooks.com | $40-$100/pack |
Bible & Theology
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Veritas Bible (Veritas Press) | Veritas Press | Bible | G | K-6 | Old and New Testament survey with flashcards, worksheets, and tests. | https://www.veritaspress.com | $30-$60/level |
| 70 | God's Great Covenant (Classical Academic Press) | Classical Academic Press | Bible | G, L | 3-8 | Old and New Testament study emphasizing God's covenantal story. | https://www.classicalacademicpress.com | $25-$40/level |
| 71 | Christian Studies (Memoria Press) | Memoria Press | Bible / Catechism | G, L | K-8 | Bible study, catechism, and church history. Systematic and memorization-rich. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $20-$40/level |
Music & Art (Quadrivium)
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Artistic Pursuits | Brenda Ellis | Art | All | K-12 | Art instruction built on observation and art history. Integrates well with classical programs. | https://www.artisticpursuits.com | $40-$60/book |
| 73 | Atelier Art Curriculum | Arts Attack / Arete | Art | All | K-12 | Classical atelier-style art instruction: drawing from life, master studies, technique. | Various | $30-$80 |
| 74 | Harmony Fine Arts | Barb McCoy | Music & Art Appreciation | All | K-12 | Charlotte Mason-inspired music and art appreciation with structured weekly plans. | https://www.harmonyfinearts.org | $30-$50/yr |
Phonics & Reading (Grammar Stage)
| # | Title | Publisher/Author | Subject | Stage | Grades | Description | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | The Writing Road to Reading (Spalding Method) | Romalda Spalding | Phonics / Reading | G | K-3 | Phonogram-based reading and spelling method. Rigorous and systematic. Used in many classical schools. | https://www.spalding.org | $25-$40 |
| 76 | Memoria Press Phonics & Reading | Memoria Press | Phonics | G | K-2 | Classical phonics program with letter flashcards, readers, and copywork integration. | https://www.memoriapress.com | $40-$80 |
| 77 | Logic of English | Denise Eide | Phonics / Spelling | G | K-4 | Comprehensive phonics program teaching all 74 phonograms and 31 spelling rules. | https://www.logicofenglish.com | $50-$120 |
Summary Statistics
- Total entries: 77
- Grammar Stage: ~35 entries
- Logic Stage: ~30 entries
- Rhetoric Stage: ~30 entries
- Full Curriculum packages: 10
- Subject-specific: 67
- Denominational range: Catholic, Protestant, Non-denominational, Secular options included
This library is a living document. Prices are approximate as of 2026 and should be verified. URLs should be checked periodically for accuracy.
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