What grades do you serve?
We make packets for elementary and middle school. Tell us your child's grade and where they really are in each subject — ahead, on track or catching up — and we'll pitch the work to fit.
How often do packets arrive, and how?
Monthly. Each packet arrives by email as PDFs — a printable version and a fillable version kids can type into on a tablet or computer.
Are answer keys included?
Yes. Every packet comes with a full answer key for the parent, so checking work is quick.
How do I choose subjects?
Pick a plan — Single Subject ($7/month, any 1), 4-Pack ($25/month, any 4) or All Subjects ($40/month, all 8). After checkout, tell us your subject picks along with your child's grade and interests. The subjects are Math, English, Science, History & Social Studies, Spanish, Art, Coding and Life Skills.
Can packets match my kid's interests?
Yes. After checkout (or for a free sample), pick a few likes on the learner form — sports, space, animals, art, games, and more — plus anything else you want to add. We weave those into word problems, reading passages and the Max & Nib comic so every packet feels made for them.
Are packets aligned to standards?
Yes. Core subjects follow common US grade-level expectations, including Common Core-aligned math and English and NGSS-style science. We adjust the difficulty to where your child actually is.
Can I use ESA, state or charter funds?
Possibly. Some states offer education savings accounts (ESAs) or similar programs that may cover curriculum; California families in independent-study charters can ask about instructional funds. Approval and eligible expenses are up to each program or school. We're happy to send whatever information they need, and we don't claim approval anywhere.
What do you do with my child's name?
We only ask for your child's first name, so we can put it on their packets, in word problems and in the comic. We never share it or sell it, and we don't need last names, birthdays or photos.
Can I sign up more than one child?
Yes. Add each child in the learner form. Each child gets their own personalized packets at their own grade and level.
Do you work outside California / outside the US?
Yes. Homeschool Packets is for families anywhere in the US — packets are digital PDFs emailed to you, so there's no shipping. Curriculum follows common US grade-level standards. Families abroad can use the same PDFs (for example, US 7th grade is roughly UK Year 8); prices are in USD. See our homeschooling outside the US guide.
Do you send progress reports?
Yes. Every plan includes weekly parent progress emails, a per-child attendance log, and quarterly report cards (auto-filled from scores, fully editable). Upload homework photos for grading in the parent portal, or enter Score: __ / __ yourself. Charter families can attach the report card as a work sample.
Can my kid do packets on an iPad?
Yes — tablets work too. We recommend printing and writing by hand when you can, but every packet also includes a fillable PDF. Type answers in a free PDF app, or write with a stylus. Same lessons either way.
Do you include attendance records and report cards?
Yes. Every plan includes a per-child attendance log (weekly blocks + running log + year-end summary) and quarterly report cards you can edit. Upload homework photos in the parent portal for auto-grading, or fill scores by hand. See attendance & report cards and free samples.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Plans are month to month, and you can cancel anytime.