Lots of great suggestions here! I would also add www.moorefoundation.com (especially the Moore Formula Manual in their catalog—a bit expensive but worth its weight in creative ideas!). The Moores are widely considered the “grandparents of modern homeschooling”, and their educational philosophy is very freeing. Also, www.logicofenglish.com. You don’t have to do the whole program necessarily, but this is the best overall explanation I’ve ever seen regarding why English works the way it does. The phonogram flash cards and “Sounding out the Sight Words” are a great and inexpensive place to start, along with their book, “Uncovering the Logic of English”.

Don’t stress too much over what curriculum or methods to use. Focus on getting a solid foundation in functional English and math, and then give your children plenty of room to explore what interests them and to live/learn alongside you in your adult life. How do you like to learn? You use basic knowledge tools to dig into the things you want and need to know. Kids are the same. So happy for your family!! Welcome to the great adventure!