The Homeschool Lesson Plan Template Bundle is 15 fillable lesson plan templates, one for each major teaching style, plus a 34-page guide that explains every style in plain English.
Most lesson plan templates assume you teach like a school. You might not. A Charlotte Mason morning and a Montessori shelf need different boxes on the page.
What's inside (3 PDFs, each its own download)
1. Lesson Plan Template Library, fillable (17 pages)
- 8 homeschool methods: Charlotte Mason, Classical, Traditional/Textbook, Unit Study, Montessori, Waldorf, Eclectic, and an Interest-Led Learning Record for unschooling days
- 4 teaching frameworks: Direct Instruction (I Do, We Do, You Do), 5E Inquiry, Backward Design, Project-Based Learning
- Family-Style Multi-Age plan: one shared lesson, follow-up work for up to 5 kids
- Differentiated & Special Needs plan: accommodations checklist, prompt levels, progress data
- Weekly Lesson Planner, Monday through Friday
- A one-page "Which template fits?" chart
- Every box is labeled, so screen readers read it out
2. Lesson Plan Template Library, print (17 pages)
The same pages with writing lines, for pencil people.
3. Homeschool Teaching Styles, Explained (34 pages)
- Two pages for each of the 14 styles
- At a glance: who leads, prep time, how hands-on, cost to start, best ages
- A sample day, so you can picture it
- "A good fit if" and "Think twice if" lists, plus one myth and the truth
- Three small things to try this week. No purchase needed.
- The style map: all 14 styles on one chart
- A "Not sure where to start?" decision tree
- 38 free outside resources from nonprofits, method associations, and universities, plus Pinterest idea searches. Tap a link on your phone or scan the QR code from paper.
Who it's for
New homeschoolers who don't know their method yet. Families who mix methods and want a plan sheet that matches what they actually do. Parents teaching several ages at once, or a child who needs accommodations.
Who should skip it
If your boxed curriculum already gives you daily plans and you're happy with it, you don't need this. If you want to plan and record a whole school year for one student, the Individual Learning Plan does that. If you only need to know how many lessons a week will finish the book, the Pacing Calculator is the cheaper fix. Still deciding what curriculum to buy? Start with Choose Your Homeschool Curriculum with Confidence.
Common questions
Can I type into it? Yes. Open the fillable PDF in free Adobe Acrobat Reader and click any box. Save one blank copy and use Save As for each new lesson. Some browser viewers don't save what you type, so use Reader.
Will it work on my phone? The guide reads well on a phone and every link is tappable. For typing into the planners, a computer or tablet with Adobe Acrobat Reader works best.
Is it religious? It's faith-neutral. There's room for Bible or faith studies on the planners if your family includes them, and nothing assumes you do.
Can I use it with my co-op? The license covers your own family. Contact us before using it with a group.
Made by First Homeschool, a used and new curriculum store in Springdale, Arkansas, run by a former special educator and principal. See every planner and printable in Digital Downloads.
What you get
Three PDF files, US Letter: the fillable Lesson Plan Template Library (17 pages), the print Lesson Plan Template Library (17 pages), and Homeschool Teaching Styles, Explained (34 pages). Instant download after purchase. No physical item ships. Personal use for your own family; please don't share or resell the files.
Outside links were checked in November 2026. Websites change; if one breaks, search the organization's name.
