Open the lesson
Use Once on a laptop or tablet—no worksheets to organize or lesson plan to write.
Once at Home for homeschool families
Make reading the easiest part of your homeschool day
Once at Home is an online reading program for homeschool with fully scripted, one-to-one lessons you can teach in just 15 minutes a day.Free until your child reads their first 3-letter word.
- No credit card
- Up to 5 children included
- Cancel anytime
Built for your homeschool day
A complete reading plan without another subject to prep
Once gives you the sequence, the exact words to say, and support when you need it. You bring the relationship only a parent can. See the complete homeschool phonics curriculum.
Teach for 15 minutes
Follow the script one-to-one while your child practices sounds, blending, and reading.
Keep moving forward
Each lesson builds on the last, and your Once coach is there when a question comes up.
One subscription, your whole family
Add up to 5 children at no additional charge
Homeschooling more than one early reader? Give each child their own place in Once without paying for separate subscriptions.
Every child can move at their own pace, with progress tracked separately.
Your early reading curriculum
Everything you need to teach reading with confidence
A structured homeschooling reading program that supports both child and parent
Scripted curriculum
200+ ready-to-go lessons tell you exactly what to teach and how to teach it.
15 minutes a day
Short, focused sessions fit alongside the rest of your homeschool routine.
Instructional coaching
Get guidance from a dedicated coach when you have a teaching question.
Up to 5 children
Use one family subscription while every child keeps their own progress path.
Reading kids want to return to
One connected story across 200 learning cycles
Once connects its lessons through an ongoing narrative with recurring characters. Your child practices carefully sequenced reading skills while following a story they want to continue.
Real parents. Real progress.
Parents like you, kids like yours
“Once enabled our daughter to read chapter books while she was still in kindergarten. Now reading feels easy, and she's developed a love of reading in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and on car trips!”
Dan
teaching his 5-year-old
“Griffin really took to it... Lots of proud moments this morning!”
Claire
teaching her 5-year-old
“Honestly, I would give this a 12 out of 10.”
Graham
teaching his 2½-year-old
“Reza continues to LOVE reading game. We have a blast every time.”
Gina
teaching her 3-year-old
“This is the one reading thing that we've done that my son actually enjoys.”
Seiji
teaching his 5-year-old
Questions from homeschool parents
Homeschool reading program FAQs
Is Once a homeschool online reading program?
Yes. Once at Home is a web-based, parent-led reading program for children ages 3–7. You open the scripted lesson on a laptop or tablet, then teach your child one-to-one for 15 minutes a day.
How does Once fit into homeschooling reading instruction?
Once gives you a clear daily reading lesson without asking you to plan the sequence yourself. The curriculum builds from foundational sounds to blending and reading words, while your instructional coach is available when you have questions.
What should I look for in the best homeschooling curriculum for reading?
The best fit depends on your child and teaching style. Look for a clear instructional sequence, short lessons you can use consistently, guidance for the adult teaching the lesson, and a way to track each child's progress. Once combines those elements in a scripted, one-to-one program.
Can I use one Once at Home subscription for several children?
Yes. You can add up to five children at no additional charge. Each child follows the program at their own pace, with progress tracked separately.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. Every lesson is fully scripted, so you know what to say, what to show your child, and how to respond. A Once instructional coach is also available to help you along the way.
How much does Once at Home cost?
Once is free until your child reads their first 3-letter word, with no credit card required. After that, the family subscription is $49 per month and can be canceled anytime.
Simple family pricing
Free until your child reads their first 3-letter word
No credit card required. Then $49/month for up to five children. Cancel anytime.
Start your first lesson
Your first homeschool reading lesson is ready
Try Once at Home free until your child reads their first 3-letter word. No card required.