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Homeschool Safari Math Curriculum | Mastery-Based Math for Every Level
Complete Mastery-Based Math

Math that gives you structure—without the guesswork.

Choose the learning path that fits your family: teach the lessons together through the parent-led pathway, or let a ready learner work more independently through the student self-paced pathway. Both include clear daily lessons, flexible support, assessments, and matching videos.

✓ $19 per level · one-time ✓ Four core lessons each week ✓ 36 weeks per level ✓ Parent-friendly plans
PreK–8 · 10 levels
The Homeschool Safari

Math Curriculum

Clear lessons. Flexible pacing. Real support for both parents and students.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Parent-led pathway🧑‍💻 Student self-paced pathway✏️ 4 core lessons per week🌿 Optional Mastery Friday✅ Assessments included
Step 1 · Placement Test

Not sure which level? Take the placement test.

Answer a few quick questions and we’ll tell you exactly which Safari math level to start with—no guessing by age or grade.

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✓ Available Now · Free · About 5 minutes

Take the Digital Placement Test

It adapts to your child, reads questions aloud for young learners, and gives an instant Safari-level recommendation.

Get Your Math Level →

Prefer paper? Download the printable placement test — same questions, with a scoring guide and answer key.

Free Parent Resources Download, print, and look through the whole program before you buy.
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PDF · 16 pages

Printable Placement Tests

The same three tests as the online quiz, with a scoring guide for each test and a full answer key.

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PDF · 28 pages

Scope & Sequence

Every skill, week by week, for all 10 levels from Cubs (PreK) through Guardians (8th grade).

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PDF · 7 pages

Start Your Safari Journey

How our mastery-based levels work, what the curriculum is built around, and how to choose a starting level.

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Everything You Need

A complete math year in one organized system

Each level is designed to help families move forward steadily while still leaving room to slow down, repeat a lesson, or use an extra practice day when a child needs it.

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Four Core Lessons

Monday through Thursday provide the complete instructional week, so families are not required to teach five full math lessons.

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Mastery Friday

An optional fifth day for more practice, another explanation, or extra time before moving forward.

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Parent Guides

Weekly goals, learning targets, materials, preparation notes, and teaching tips keep parents oriented.

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Student Practice

Guided and independent practice, hands-on learning, review, and simple exit tickets build understanding.

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Quarterly Assessments

Built-in checks help parents see what is secure, what needs review, and when a child is ready to continue.

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Matching Video Support

Lesson videos for students and practical teaching tips for parents will connect directly to the curriculum.

Two Flexible Learning Pathways

Teach together—or support growing independence

The lessons stay aligned either way. Families can choose the amount of parent involvement that matches the child’s age, readiness, learning needs, and confidence.

You are never locked into one path.Use more parent support for a difficult skill, then return to independent work when your child is ready.
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Pathway One

Parent-Led Learning

The parent teaches and practices alongside the child using the weekly guide, lesson steps, and parent support videos.

Especially helpful for younger learners and children who need more direct support.
  • Review the goal, materials, and teaching tips before the lesson.
  • Lead the warm-up and mini-lesson using the written plan.
  • Work through guided practice together before independent practice.
  • Use parent videos for explanations, examples, and troubleshooting.
  • Check the exit ticket and decide whether to move on or use Mastery Friday.
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Pathway Two

Student Self-Paced Learning

A ready learner follows the organized lesson sequence, watches the matching student lesson video, and completes the work at an appropriate pace.

Often a good fit for older students and learners who are ready for more responsibility.
  • Follow the lesson in order from warm-up through the exit ticket.
  • Use student videos for direct instruction and worked examples.
  • Pause, replay, or repeat a lesson without falling behind a class.
  • Complete guided and independent practice with increasing independence.
  • Have a parent review progress, assessments, and any areas that need support.
Flexible by design

A real four-day curriculum—not five days squeezed into four.

The core instruction is intentionally completed Monday through Thursday. Mastery Friday is there only when your family wants or needs another day.

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Introduce the week’s skillWarm-up, mini-lesson, guided practice, independent practice, and exit ticket.
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Build understandingPractice with models, examples, discussion, and a gradual release of support.
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Apply the skillUse the idea in a new way and check for misunderstandings before the week ends.
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Bring the learning togetherComplete the core week and decide whether the child is ready to move forward.
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Optional Mastery FridayRepeat, reinforce, extend, or skip it entirely when the skill is already secure.
Step 2 · Choose and Buy Your Level

Pick your level and check out

Select your child’s Safari level to see what’s included and go straight to checkout. Not sure which level? Take the placement test first.

Selected curriculum

Cubs Math

PreK · $19 per level

A complete four-quarter curriculum with parent guidance, student lessons, optional Mastery Friday support, and assessments.

More Support Is Coming

The curriculum and video libraries work together

Every video library uses the same level, quarter, week, and lesson organization, making it easy for parents and students to find the exact help they need.

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Student Math Videos

Short, child-friendly explanations and worked examples that match the daily lessons.

  • Lesson-by-lesson support
  • Review and extra examples
  • Optional Mastery Friday help
Explore Student Video Page →
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Parent Math Videos

Weekly walkthroughs, preparation help, teaching language, and troubleshooting tips for adults.

  • What to teach and why
  • Materials and preparation
  • What to do when a child is stuck
Explore Parent Video Page →
More Ways to Get Started

Paying with an ESA

Buy any single math level above with a card, or pay using approved education funds.

Education Funds

Pay With an ESA

ESA eligible

Using an Education Savings Account? Purchase through the ClassWallet store, or request an invoice for your program—just like our other pages.

  • ClassWallet-approved store listings
  • Invoice available on request
  • Buy one level or several
  • Available in participating states
  • Help choosing the correct listing
Pay via ClassWallet →Request an Invoice →
Eligibility and approved expenses vary by program.
Frequently Asked Questions

Before you choose your curriculum

No. Monday through Thursday are the complete core week. Mastery Friday is optional and is available when a child needs more practice, a different explanation, or extra time.
It supports both pathways. Younger learners will usually need a parent to teach and complete the guided practice with them. Older or more independent students may use the written lessons and student videos to work more independently, while a parent still monitors progress and assessments. Families may move between the two pathways at any time.
Yes. Quarterly assessments are included to help parents identify what is secure, what needs review, and whether the child is ready to move forward.
Yes. Each level is sold on its own, so you only buy the level your child needs.
Yes. Download the free Scope & Sequence to see every skill, week by week, for all 10 levels.
The video pages are designed to match the curriculum by level, quarter, week, and lesson. Videos will be added as the library is created, and availability may vary by lesson during the rollout.
Use the math placement test rather than relying only on age or grade. Take the digital placement test, or download the printable version. Both recommend the Safari level that best matches your child’s current skills.