Guided Reading for Homeschoolers
Raindrop Publishing creates guided reading books for homeschool families using carefully selected public domain classics. Our literature guides help upper-elementary and middle school students improve reading comprehension, critical thinking, and discussion skills, without busywork or overwhelm.
Struggling with reading in your homeschool?
Classic books best for homeschool
Your child is reading, but understanding, retention, and discussion feel like a constant battle. They rush through chapters, forget details, and struggle to talk about what they read. And you’re left wondering if you should be doing more, or if it’s supposed to feel this hard.
You don’t want busywork. You want books that help your kids engage, reflect, and grow as readers and thinkers. Many homeschool parents face this, especially in grades 5–7, when books become more complex and expectations rise. You don’t need harder curriculum. You need reading support.
Guided Classics
We believe classic literature still matters—but kids need help learning how to read it well. Our guided editions of timeless classics are created specifically for homeschool families, with built-in support that teaches students how to pause, reflect, and think critically as they read.
Each Book
Helps students slow down while reading, build vocabulary naturally, practice thoughtful written and verval responses.
Better Tools
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel.
You just need better tools. These aren’t worksheets slapped onto old books. They are intentional reading guides that teach kids how to read well.
Browse the Book Collection
The books are perfect for independent reading, family read alouds, and homeschool co-ops.
Our Mission
Reading well starts with understanding the words on the page. We want to help homeschool students understand what they are reading, become confident readers who think deeply, and engage meaningfully with some of the best classic books.
How it Works
Step 1: Choose a classic
Select a guided book designed for appropriate reading level.
Step 2: Read with purpose
Students read in short sections with built-in prompts that guide comprehension.
Step 3: Think & discuss
Questions encourage reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding.
A Few of Our Favorites
Make literature study simpler, deeper, and more effective.
Anne of Green Gables
L. M. Montgomery
Swiss Family Robinson
Johann David Wyss
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Baroness Orczy
The Story of the Treasure Seekers
E. Nesbit
Raindrop Magazine
Raindrop Publishing is also home to an online magazine where homeschool moms and kids can share stories, essays, and creative writing.
Because readers don’t just consume stories,
they learn to tell their own.