Multiple Ages

For Families

The happiest start to homeschooling

Grab your books and pencils! The Quill is our revolutionary product that puts joy at the center of reading, writing, and math for the youngest crowd.        

Our year-long program has ten month-long lesson plans that develop pre-literacy skills! 

Lead your child into literacy of all kinds:

• Identifying letters and punctuation
• Differentiating between upper and lowercase alphabets, in various fonts
• Interpreting symbols and images
• Applying mathematical concepts: numbers, proportion, scale, measurement, and shapes
• Deciphering illustrations and images
• Understanding emotions and body language
• Practicing handwriting and pencil management
• Developing a rich vocabulary in specific language domains
• Exploring literary devices
• Building fine and gross motor skills
• Plus: oodles of games and activities

Turn early literacy into play!

Each handbook explores essential reading, handwriting, and math skills through a theme.

Enjoy Quills in any order. 

Themes:

• Wordless Picture Books
• Riddles & Jokes
• Art
• Wild Animals
• Transportation
• Poetry
• Cooking
• Rocks Rock
• Buggy Bugs
• Spectacular Sports

Note: The Wordless Picture Books Quill is in both Quill Collections because it offers foundational practices for exploring books with Quill-age kids. 

Lay a great foundation in reading, writing, and math now! 

The Quill* is delivered to your Brave Writer online account. Each handbook is four-color, about 30-40 pages, is a non-consumable PDF, and can be used with multiple children in your family (no need to purchase additional copies).

Want a print copy? Go to the front of the line at the Homeschool Printing Company with a special Brave Writer offer. Order here.

Note: The Quill is one part of the Beginning Writers Bundle.

Charter School: If you want to purchase through a charter school and your funds come in July, you may use the following code on your PO to get the June deal: JUNE2526

*The Quill is not a phonics, handwriting, or arithmetic program. It is a pre-literacy program that makes learning to read, handwrite, and apply mathematical concepts easier.

The happiest start to homeschooling

Grab your books and pencils! The Quill is our revolutionary product that puts joy at the center of reading, writing, and math for the youngest crowd.

Our year-long program has ten month-long lesson plans that develop pre-literacy skills! 

Lead your child into literacy of all kinds:    

• Identifying letters and punctuation
• Differentiating between upper and lowercase alphabets, in various fonts
• Interpreting symbols and images
• Applying mathematical concepts: numbers, proportion, scale, measurement, and shapes
• Deciphering illustrations and images
• Understanding emotions and body language
• Practicing handwriting and pencil management
• Developing a rich vocabulary in specific language domains
• Exploring literary devices
• Building fine and gross motor skills
• Plus: oodles of games and activities

Turn early literacy into play!

Each handbook explores essential reading, handwriting, and math skills through a theme.

Enjoy Quills in any order! 

Themes:

• Wordless Picture Books
• Under the Sea: Sea Mammals
  
• Inventions & Inventors
• Music & Song Lyrics
• Weather: Clouds
• Space: Planets
• Superheroes and Heroes
• On the Farm
• Flowers
• Pets

Note: The Wordless Picture Books Quill is in both Quill Collections because it offers foundational practices for exploring books with Quill-age kids. 

Lay a great foundation in reading, writing, and math now! 

The Quill* is delivered to your Brave Writer online account. Each handbook is four-color, about 30-40 pages, is a non-consumable PDF, and can be used with multiple children in your family (no need to purchase additional copies).

Want a print copy? Go to the front of the line at the Homeschool Printing Company with a special Brave Writer offer. Order here.

Note: The Quill is one part of the Beginning Writers Bundle.

Charter School: If you want to purchase through a charter school and your funds come in July, you may use the following code on your PO to get the June deal: JUNE2526

*The Quill is not a phonics, handwriting, or arithmetic program. It is a pre-literacy program that makes learning to read, handwrite, and apply mathematical concepts easier.

Bringing literature, grammar, and joy together

Jumpstart your writing program with delight! The Dart invites kids ages 8-10 to enjoy literature while learning grammar, spelling, punctuation, and reading comprehension.

Our year-long program is delivered in nine month-long lesson plans, released monthly.   

Each handbook features a novel and immerses your child in the world of:

• stories
• literary devices
• grammar
• punctuation
• spelling
• and book club parties

Discover how easy it is to teach writing using literature!

Our program uses the time-tested practices of copywork and dictation as key tools to teach punctuation, spelling, and grammar naturally in context. Don't worry—we'll show you how. 

Each handbook contains:

• Notes to go with a selected read-aloud (book not provided)

• Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation, one per week

• Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages

• Playful and effective grammar and punctuation activities that kids love

• A delightful writing exercise to apply what they have learned 

• Nine comprehension questions

• Book club party ideas

• Copywork passages on separate printable pages

• Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home

Start any time. Enjoy the published Darts in any order. You will receive all nine by April 2026.   

2025-2026 book list:  

• August: Painting the Game by Patricia MacLachlan
• September: Sidekicks (book 1) by Dan Santat 
• October: Ra the Mighty: The Crocodile Caper by A. B. Greenfield
• November: Book Uncle and Me by Uma Krishnaswami 
• December: Winterfrost by Michelle Houts
• January: The Lighthouse Family: The Storm, The Whale, The Eagle, The Turtle by Cynthia Rylant
• February: With Just One Wing by Brenda Woods
• March: Heartwood Hotel: Better Together (book 3) by Kallie George
• April: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan

Swap one! When you purchase the year-long program, you may swap one handbook in the program for a handbook in the Literature Singles collection. Find the swap form in your account after purchase.

Want mentorship to learn how to use Dart? Join our Brave Writer Training Program! 

Delivery: The Dart is delivered to your Brave Writer online account once per month on the 15th. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple children in your own family—no need to purchase additional copies.

Join the thousands of families that have made Dart the #1 Brave Writer program!

Want a print copy? Go to the front of the line at the Homeschool Printing Company with a special Brave Writer offer. Order here.

Note: The Dart is one part of the Emerging Writers Bundle. Get all three parts of the Brave Writer program in one bundle!

Charter School: If you want to purchase through a charter school and your funds come in July, you may use the following code on your PO to get the June deal: JUNE2526 

Find related books in the Brave Writer Book Shop:

• 2025-2026 Dart Books
• Painting the Game
• Sidekicks (book 1)
• Ra the Mighty: The Crocodile Caper
• Book Uncle and Me
• Winterfrost
• The Storm
• The Whale
• The Eagle
• The Turtle
• With Just One Wing
• Heartwood Hotel: Better Together #3
• The Land of Roar

Where great stories and grammar skills unite!

The Arrow creates a love of reading and writing through literature!

Our year-long program is delivered in nine month-long lesson plans, released monthly.

Each handbook is based on a novel and immerses your child in the world of:

• stories
• literary devices
• grammar
• punctuation
• and book club parties

Find out why the Arrow has been the most popular writing program in Brave Writer history!

It's possible to learn grammar and literary devices naturally, in conversation, through playful activities. We show you how!

Our program uses the time-tested practices of copywork and dictation as the key tools to learn punctuation, spelling, and grammar naturally in context. We teach you four methods for applying those practices to literature and writing.

Each handbook contains:

• Notes to go with a selected read aloud (book not provided)

• Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation, one per week

• Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages

• Playful and effective grammar and punctuation activities that kids love

• A simple, delightful writing exercise to apply lessons

• Nine comprehension questions

• Book club party ideas

• Copywork passages on separate printable pages

• Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home

The Arrow program comes with Guidelines to help you implement copywork and dictation practices, as well as a planning tool and a writing skills tracker to help you stay attuned to your child's progress.

Start any time. Enjoy the published Arrows in any order. You will receive all nine by April 2026. 

2025-2026 book list: 

Swap one! This year, when you purchase the year-long program, you can swap one handbook in the program for a handbook in the Literature Singles collection. Find the swap form in your account after purchase.

Want mentorship to learn how to use Arrow? Join our Brave Writer Training Program! 

Delivery: The Arrow is delivered to your Brave Writer online account once per month on the 15th. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple children—no need to purchase additional copies.

Want a print copy? Go to the front of the line at the Homeschool Printing Company with a special Brave Writer offer. Order here.

Note: The Arrow is one part of the Middle School Writers Bundle. Get all three components of the Brave Writer program in one bundle. 

Charter School: If you want to purchase through a charter school and your funds come in July, you may use the following code on your PO to get the June deal: JUNE2526

Find related books in the Brave Writer Book Shop:

• 2025-2026 Arrow Books
• The Tale of Despereaux
• The Bletchley Riddle
• Amari and the Despicable Wonders
• Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
• Impossible Creatures
• The First State of Being
• Will's Race for Home
• The Secret of Honeycake
• A Wish in the Dark

Deep dives into high quality books!

Teens are ready for plot twists, adventure, moral quandaries, history, and a wide variety of literary genres. Enter the Boomerang.    

Our year-long program is delivered in nine month-long lesson plans, released monthly.

Each handbook is based on a novel and immerses your teen in the world of:

• literary analysis
• historical context
• grammar
• punctuation
• and book club parties

Each handbook contains:

• Detailed notes to establish the context of the novel of the month (book not included)

• Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation, one per week

• Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages

• Examination of grammar and punctuation

• Additional notes that go beyond the passage

• Nine "think piece" questions—for discussion and writing

• Book club party ideas

• Copywork passages on separate printable pages

• Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home

The Boomerang program includes Guidelines for implementing copywork and dictation practices, a planning tool, and a writing skills tracker to help you stay informed about your teen's progress.

Start any time. Enjoy the published Boomerangs in any order. You will receive all nine by April 2026. 

2025-2026 book list:

• August: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
• September:  The Woman All Spies Fear by Amy Butler Greenfield
• October: The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
  
• November: The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien by John Hendrix 
• December: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A New Verse Translation by Simon Armitage
• January: The Martian (Classroom Edition) by Andy Weir
• February:  A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
• March:  Scythe by Neal Shusterman
• April: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Swap one! When you purchase the year-long program, you may swap one handbook in the program for a handbook in the Literature Singles collection. Find the swap form in your account after purchase.

Want mentorship to learn how to use Boomerang? Join our Brave Writer Training Program! 

Delivery: The Boomerang is delivered to your Brave Writer online account once per month on the 15th. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple teens—no need to purchase additional copies.

Want a print copy? Go to the front of the line at the Homeschool Printing Company with a special Brave Writer offer. Order here. 

Note: The Boomerang is one part of the High School Writers Bundle. 

Charter School: If you want to purchase through a charter school and your funds come in July, you may use the following code on your PO to get the June deal: JUNE2526

Find related books in the Brave Writer Book Shop:

• 2025-2026 Boomerang Books
• Sunrise on the Reaping
• The Woman All Spies Fear
• The Prince and the Pauper
• The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C. S. Lewis & J. R. R. Tolkien
• Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
• The Martian (Classroom Edition)
• A Raisin in the Sun
• Scythe
• Northanger Abbey

Timeless literature for teens

The Slingshot guides teens in literary analysis of classic and contemporary literature.

Even if your teen has never analyzed literature before... We’ve got you—and your college-bound teens—covered!    

Our year-long program includes five month-long lesson plans.  

Each handbook is based on a novel and immerses your teen in the world of:

• literary analysis
• historical context
• grammar
• punctuation
• and book club parties

Each handbook contains:

• Detailed notes to establish the context of the novel (book not included)

• Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation

• Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages

• Examination of grammar and punctuation

• Additional notes that go beyond the passage

• Nine "think piece" questions—for discussion and writing

• Book club party ideas

• Copywork passages on separate printable pages

• Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home

Start any time by selecting one of the lists below from the drop-down menu when you add to cart. Enjoy the five Slingshots in any order.  

Classics: 

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass
Animal Farm by George Orwell
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

We encourage you to review the books yourself to be certain that you are comfortable with the content before giving them to your teens.

Delivery: After purchase, the Slingshots are available in your Brave Writer online account. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple teens—no need to purchase additional copies.

Want a print copy? Go to the front of the line at the Homeschool Printing Company with a special Brave Writer offer. Order here. 

Note: The Slingshot is one part of the College Prep Writers Bundle.

Charter School: If you want to purchase through a charter school and your funds come in July, you may use the following code on your PO to get the June deal: JUNE2526

Find related books in the Brave Writer Book Shop:

• A Tale of Two Cities
• Jane Eyre
• Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
• The Great Gatsby
• Animal Farm

Timeless literature for teens

The Slingshot guides teens in literary analysis of classic and contemporary literature.

Even if your teen has never analyzed literature before... We’ve got you—and your college-bound teens—covered!     

Our year-long program includes five month-long lesson plans.   

Each handbook is based on a novel and immerses your teen in the world of:

• literary analysis
• historical context
• grammar
• punctuation
• and book club parties

Each handbook contains:

• Detailed notes to establish the context of the novel (book not included)

• Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation

• Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages

• Examination of grammar and punctuation

• Additional notes that go beyond the passage

• Nine "think piece" questions—for discussion and writing

• Book club party ideas

• Copywork passages on separate printable pages

• Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home

Start any time by selecting one of the lists below from the drop-down menu when you add to cart. Enjoy the five Slingshots in any order.  

Contemporary: 

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Swing by Kwame Alexander

We encourage you to review the books yourself to be certain that you are comfortable with the content before giving them to your teens.

Delivery: After purchase, the Slingshots are available in your Brave Writer online account. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple teens—no need to purchase additional copies.

Want a print copy? Go to the front of the line at the Homeschool Printing Company with a special Brave Writer offer. Order here. 

Note: The Slingshot is one part of the College Prep Writers Bundle.

Charter School: If you want to purchase through a charter school and your funds come in July, you may use the following code on your PO to get the June deal: JUNE2526

Find related books in the Brave Writer Book Shop:

• The Fellowship Of The Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings
• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
• The Secret Life of Bees
• Braiding Sweetgrass
• Swing