Change Your ELA Curriculum
Not all language arts programs are created equal. If your current ELA curriculum feels like a daily battle, you’re not imagining things—and you’re definitely not alone.
Thousands of homeschool families hit a wall with their language arts program every year. And the good news? You don’t have to keep settling.
It might be time to stop, drop, and change your curriculum if you’ve experienced any of these red flags:
1. Formulaic Structure and Overreliance on Checklists
Some ELA curricula are so focused on checkboxes that they forget how students actually learn. The result? A rigid, robotic experience that teaches kids how to fill in blanks, not how to think critically or write effectively.
A good curriculum teaches structure, yes—but it also allows for growth, creativity, and comprehension. If everything feels like a formula, your child isn’t learning to write—they’re learning to comply.
2. Your Child Hates ELA Because It’s Boring and Mundane
If your student dreads writing, it’s likely not the subject—it’s the curriculum.
A boring, overly repetitive program that fails to connect with the student’s interests, strengths, or learning style will only lead to resentment. The best writing programs make students feel engaged, capable, and clear on what to do next.
3. Insufficient Development of Skills
Too many programs rush through key concepts without reinforcement. They assume that one exposure is enough and then move on—leaving learning gaps behind.
Writing requires scaffolded instruction: modeling, practice, revisiting, and gradual mastery. If your current curriculum isn’t revisiting core skills or offering in-depth modeling, your student may never feel confident or capable.
4. Time-Intensive, Lengthy Lessons That Burn You Out
Let’s be honest—some writing curricula are a full-time job for the parent. Long, complicated assignments, unclear instructions, and constant reteaching leave you exhausted and your child overwhelmed.
An effective homeschool ELA program should work with your life, not take it over. If you’re constantly reworking lessons or spending hours grading, it’s time to switch.
5. Not Built for Neurodiverse Learners
Many programs are created for the average classroom—not the diverse needs of homeschoolers.
If your child has dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or simply learns differently, they deserve a curriculum designed to meet them where they are. Programs that ignore neurodiversity fail real families every day.
Look for ELA instruction that offers:
- Visual and auditory instruction
- Short, focused lessons
- Built-in flexibility
- Supportive pacing
- Accommodations without sacrificing progress
6. Subtle, Hidden Ideology
ELA should teach students how to think, not what to think.
But increasingly, some language arts curricula come with ideological slants baked into reading selections, prompts, and writing expectations. It’s not always obvious, but it’s there.
You deserve a curriculum that stays focused on skill-building, communication, and critical thinking—not social engineering.
7. You Need to Add Extra Curriculum Because the Core Isn’t Enough
One of the most common complaints we hear? “I had to buy extra grammar. Then more writing. Then literature. Then editing tools…”
If a program isn’t comprehensive, it costs you more, frustrates your student, and complicates your homeschool day.
You shouldn’t have to piece together five resources just to feel like your child is learning ELA. You deserve one program that does it all.
Why Families Switch to Essentials in Writing
When homeschoolers discover Essentials in Writing (EIW), they often say,
“Where has this been all along?”
That’s because EIW was designed to solve every problem listed above:
- Structured but flexible spiral curriculum
- Short video-based lessons that teach and model
- Pacing options for every lifestyle (10, 18, or 34 weeks)
- Built for all learning styles, including neurodivergent learners
- No hidden ideology—just real education
- Optional 1:1 scoring service for personalized feedback
- Comprehensive writing and grammar coverage without add-ons
✨ Stop, Drop, and Change for the Better
You don’t have to stick with a program that’s not working.
You don’t have to struggle through another frustrating week.
You can switch—today.
🎉 Use code MOM35 for 35% OFF and join the thousands of families who’ve found clarity, progress, and peace of mind with EIW.
👉 Explore Essentials in Writing now and make the change your homeschool needs.
Because when the curriculum works, your child thrives.
