7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks for the Upcoming Year
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Last week I shared my 8th grade homeschool curriculum picks, and today I’m excited to talk about what I’ll be using with my twin girls for 7th grade!
Whether you’re just curious about our homeschool plans or actively searching for ideas for your own middle schooler, I hope this post gives you a helpful look at what we’re using and why.
There’s a bit of overlap between my 7th and 8th graders, which is something I love about homeschooling. When possible, we combine subjects like science and history—it simplifies our days and makes for richer family discussions.
Of course, some subjects still need to be done individually, so in this post I’ll walk through both the shared and individual resources my girls will be using.
☑️ Math: Continuing with CTCMath
We’ll be sticking with CTCMath for 7th grade this year. It’s been a reliable choice in our homeschool, especially as my kids get older and start working more independently.
CTCMath features short video lessons, automatic grading, and great built-in tools that let me check their progress and assign extra practice when needed.
It’s not completely hands-off (I still check in and help when needed!), but it frees me up from teaching four different math levels every day.
You can learn more in my CTCMath video series, but it’s definitely earned its place in our homeschool routine.
☑️ Language Arts: Writing, Vocabulary & Critical Thinking
✍️ Writing & Rhetoric
We’re continuing with Writing & Rhetoric, a curriculum we just started a couple months ago and are really enjoying. It goes beyond composition and includes skills like outlining, narration, and even impromptu speeches—which has been a fun challenge for all of us!
We’ll be finishing Narrative II and then moving into Chreia & Proverb, which should take us through the first half of the school year. I’ve found that this series is really helping my kids grow in confidence and clarity when expressing themselves.
📘 Wordly Wise
This is our first year using Wordly Wise Book 7 for vocabulary. I like that each lesson follows a consistent format and includes a variety of exercises that help kids understand and apply new words in different ways. It looks like it’ll be easy to implement and meaningful for vocabulary growth.
📖 Literature + Writing & Grammar: BJU Press English
For literature and grammar this year, we’re diving into BJU Press English 7, which combines literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary from a Biblical worldview. My girls loved BJU Press literature in 6th grade, so we’re continuing—and expanding—this year.
The daily lessons are split into two parts:
- Video A focuses on writing and grammar with the Writing & Grammar 7 worktext.
- Video B covers literature, including vocabulary, author background, literary terms, and guided reading with discussion questions.
You can choose textbook-only, or opt for the online video courses through the BJU Homeschool Hub. We’ll be using the video lessons because my girls love the format and the instructor, Mrs. Cofer, really brings the lessons to life.
☑️ Science: Earth Science with Journey Homeschool Academy
My girls will be joining their older brother in studying Earth Science from Journey Homeschool Academy. I love that this curriculum is structured for middle school and works well for multi-age learning.
Each week includes:
- One video lesson
- Optional (but recommended) textbook reading
- A comprehension quiz (auto-graded online)
- One hands-on lab activity
It also includes guided notes and study tools to help build solid study habits—something we definitely want to strengthen this year.
Journey Homeschool Academy recommends two textbook options with differing worldviews:
- BJU Press Earth Science (young earth)
- Novare Earth Science (old earth)
We’ll be using the BJU Press book, which aligns with our beliefs, but we’ll also explore and discuss opposing viewpoints. I think it’s so important to equip our kids to understand and engage with what they’ll encounter in the world while grounding them in truth!
🧾 History: The Mystery of History, Volume 2
We’ll be continuing with The Mystery of History, moving into Volume 2: The Early Church and the Middle Ages. This is another subject we do together, and I love how it blends Biblical and world history so kids can see how God’s story intersects with global events.
The storytelling format keeps the content engaging, and we’re planning to slow down this year and really dive into the hands-on activities, mapping, and timeline work.
✝️ Latin: Third Form Latin from Memoria Press
We’ll be continuing our Latin studies with Third Form Latin from Memoria Press. My girls have done really well with this slower, grammar-based approach. It’s not flashy, but it’s thorough, and I believe it lays a strong foundation for future translation and reading skills.
This program does require consistent review, but I’ve seen steady progress—and even better, retention—as we’ve moved through the series.
☑️ Art + Hymn Study: Beauty & Faith in the Everyday
🎨 Creating a Masterpiece
We’re bringing Creating a Masterpiece back into our homeschool this year. It’s a video-based art program with beautiful projects in a variety of media, and my girls have missed it! My plan is to prep one project per month and make it part of our regular rhythm.
🎵 Foundations in Worship
We’re also adding in Foundations in Worship from Master Books—a hymn study designed for middle and high schoolers. It dives into the stories behind classic hymns and why worship matters, helping kids connect their faith to real-life expression.
📚 Character Study: Virtuous by Nancy Wilson
Finally, I wanted to include something just for my daughters to encourage godly character and growth. We’ll be going through Virtuous by Nancy Wilson, a short but powerful book that explores 14 biblical virtues for women of all ages.
It talks about what it means to be a woman of strength, how to lead and serve others, and why living a life of virtue still matters—even in today’s world. Each chapter includes Scripture, discussion questions, and simple assignments to help us apply what we’ve learned. I’m planning to read one chapter per week and have some intentional conversations as we go.
Final Thoughts
So that’s our full 7th grade curriculum plan for this year! I’ll be adjusting as we go, like most homeschoolers do, but I’m really happy with the direction we’re taking.
Let me know in the comments if you’re using any of these resources or have questions about something I mentioned—I’d love to chat with you!
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