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Online Elementary School Program (Grades K–5)

The Ogburn Online School offers a self-paced, accredited, and affordable online elementary school program for grades K–5. Our curriculum is designed to build a strong academic foundation and prepare students for middle school. It focuses on developing essential skills in reading, writing, basic problem‑solving, and critical thinking, while encouraging curiosity and a love of learning.

With 25+ years of experience, Ogburn provides structured online learning that helps young students start their journey to becoming independent learners. Students learn to follow instructions, manage their time, and practice self‑discipline—all within a supportive, online, homeschool‑friendly environment.

In short: Students receive high‑quality, 24/7 accessible online instruction in core subjects, guided by experienced teachers.

What This Program Offers?

The Ogburn Online Elementary School Program includes:

  • A fully accredited online curriculum for Grades K–5
  • Flexible, self‑paced learning with 24/7 access
  • Teacher guidance, academic advisors, and success coaches with parent support resources
  • Core subjects with a focus on reading, writing, math, and critical thinking
  • Structured yet homeschool‑friendly design to nurture curiosity and independent learning

Who it is for: Young learners beginning their academic journey, homeschool families, or parents seeking a flexible, accredited elementary education that builds a strong foundation for middle school.

Grade‑Wise Curriculum Overview

Grade K – Early Foundation for Preschool and Beyond Grade K introduces children to the basics of preschool learning with fun, structured online lessons, which shape their entire educational journey.

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Grade K Language Arts: Students use stories and fun activities to learn the alphabet, colors, words, syllables, sight words, shapes, identification of main ideas and characters, recollection, sequencing, text features, phonics, and fluency.

Grade K Mathematics: Focus on building real‑world math skills through engaging activities, puzzles, and games. Students learn numbers, counting, shapes and fractions, object classification, greater or less than, number lines, addition, subtraction, and measurement.

Grade K Science: Short readings and hands‑on activities introduce key concepts in life, earth, and physical sciences. Topics include habitats, plants, animals, nutrition, senses, natural resources, astronomy, weather, seasons, matter, sound, light, simple machines, and magnets.

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Grade K Summary Students build early foundations in reading, math, and science through fun, structured lessons that spark curiosity and prepare them for future learning.

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Grade K – Early Foundation for Preschool and Beyond Grade K introduces children to the basics of preschool learning with fun, structured online lessons, which shape their entire educational journey.

Language Arts curriculum illustration

Grade K Language Arts: Students use stories and fun activities to learn the alphabet, colors, words, syllables, sight words, shapes, identification of main ideas and characters, recollection, sequencing, text features, phonics, and fluency.

Grade K Mathematics: Focus on building real‑world math skills through engaging activities, puzzles, and games. Students learn numbers, counting, shapes and fractions, object classification, greater or less than, number lines, addition, subtraction, and measurement.

Grade K Science: Short readings and hands‑on activities introduce key concepts in life, earth, and physical sciences. Topics include habitats, plants, animals, nutrition, senses, natural resources, astronomy, weather, seasons, matter, sound, light, simple machines, and magnets.

Science curriculum illustration

Grade K Summary Students build early foundations in reading, math, and science through fun, structured lessons that spark curiosity and prepare them for future learning.

Grade 1 – Building Core Skills Grade 1 strengthens early literacy, together with math and science skills, while encouraging independent learning.

Grade 1 Language Skills: Focus on spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, writing, end rhyme, visual memory, vowels, consonants, parts of speech, sentence structure, mechanics and usage, word order, types of sentences, lists, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, poster making, and interviewing.

Grade 1 Reading: Emphasis on vocabulary, phonics, comprehension, fluency, word and vowel sounds, writing, reading, word families, real vs. fantasy, sequencing, sentence completion, antonyms, categorizing, logical thinking, conclusions, picture cues, charts, maps, expression, and accuracy.

Grade 1 Mathematics: Covers numerals, fractions, ordinals, counting, place value, addition/subtraction of 1- and 2-digit numbers, patterns, shapes, measurement, money, time, logic, graphs, and reasoning.

Grade 1 Science: Story‑based lessons to learn about senses, seasons, animals, plants, birds, reptiles, insects, butterflies, amphibians, health, and the human body.

Grade 1 Social Studies: Focus on building geography knowledge through map activities, including keys, symbols, legends, mental maps, compasses, finding locations, and following directions.

Grade 1 Summary: The year strengthens core skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies while building confidence and independence.

Grade 2 – Skill Expansion & Application Grade 2 expands foundational skills and introduces more structured learning.

Grade 2 Language Skills: Develops students’ writing skills and covers punctuation, parts of speech, and basic writing skills

Grade 2 Reading: Builds reading skills through short stories and involves phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, writing, recalling story details, sentence completion, prior knowledge, logical thinking, drawing conclusions, plus four book reviews - two non-fiction and two fiction stories.

Grade 2 Mathematics: Strengthens prior knowledge while introducing new concepts, including number words, place value, rounding, ordering, expanded form, operations, fractions, shapes, time, money, and graphs.

Grade 2 Science: Engages students through story‑based lessons, helping them read and write while exploring seasons, senses, plants, animals, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and the human body.

Grade 2 Social Studies: Students explore history, community, citizenship, geography, and map skills. They learn and practice matching, labeling, charting, following directions, and interpreting road signs, connections, legends, and keys.

Grade 2 Summary Students expand core skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies and start applying them to more complex problem-solving and comprehension tasks.

Grade 3 – Independence & Critical Thinking Grade 3 encourages deeper, more independent learning and comprehension.

Grade 3 Mathematics: Builds number theory skills in place value, rounding, expanded form, ordering, arithmetic, shapes, time, money, measurement, volume, area, and graphs.

Grade 3 Reading: Develops active literacy through fiction and non-fiction short stories, focusing on comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Students complete eight book reviews at their reading level.

Grade 3 ELS (English Language Skills): Reinforces reading while building spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Students practice vowel and schwa sounds, compound words, parts of speech, punctuation, verb usage, tenses, and writing lists, postcards, narratives, summaries, reports, and descriptions.

Grade 3 Social Studies: Focuses on early American communities, geography, and map skills like legends, symbols, compass roses, mileage charts, weather, directions, and geographical features.

Grade 3 Science: Story‑based lessons that reinforce reading while covering birds, mammals, the solar system, weather, light, sound, heat, and the human body.

Grade 3 Summary Grade 3 uses engaging lessons and hands‑on activities to help students grow into confident, independent learners by strengthening math, reading, and writing skills while exploring history, geography, and science.

Grade 4 – Academic Growth & Exploration Grade 4 strengthens analytical skills and prepares students for upper elementary challenges.

Grade 4 Mathematics: Focuses on real‑world problem-solving by building a solid foundation in arithmetic, factors, patterns, comparison, data, measurement, statistics, and analysis.

Grade 4 Reading: Covers a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction reading texts to strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency, plus the completion of eight book reviews at grade-appropriate reading level.

Grade 4 ELS (English Language Skills): Builds grammar, spelling, and writing to complement reading. Covers vowel sounds, phonics, consonants, digraphs, blends, affixes, compound words, auditory discrimination, parts of speech, sentence types, punctuation, tenses, quotations, and titles.

Grade 4 Social Studies: Introduces students to the U.S. government and its presidents while broadening map skills to explore global geography.

Grade 4 Science: Introduces students to a broad range of topics through hands‑on activities and text lessons to build a strong foundation for deeper science learning. Lessons cover fossils, plants, animals, birds, the human body, nutrition, the solar system, weather, magnets, and machines.

Grade 4 Summary Grade 4 uses engaging lessons and hands-on activities to deepen core skills in math, reading, and writing while exploring government, history, geography, and science.

Grade 5 – Middle School Readiness Grade 5 prepares students for transition to middle school with advanced concepts.

Grade 5 Mathematics: Strengthens previously learned skills and introduces new concepts in arithmetic, geometry, probability, chart, graph, measurement, and data analysis, preparing students for middle school math.

Grade 5 Reading: Students develop comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing skills using stories. They complete eight book reviews at their reading level.

Grade 5 ELS (English Language Skills): Strengthens previously learned skills and introduces new concepts to improve spelling, reading, grammar, and writing skills. Covers phonics, visual memory, vocabulary, compound words, sequencing, acrostic poems, letter writing, organizing, and charting.

Grade 5 Social Studies: Encourages cross‑curricular learning that expands awareness of self, family, community, school, nation, people, holidays, and cultural or family traditions.

Grade 5 Science: Builds literacy through evidence-based analysis, inference, and vocabulary development, helping students comprehend informational texts and apply scientific terms in analysis, research, and reflection.

Grade 5 Summary Grade 5 strengthens math, reading, and writing while encouraging exploration of science, social studies, and cultural traditions to make students ready for middle school.

Why Choose The Ogburn Online School?

25 years of experience

Trusted by thousands for nationally accredited, quality online education.​

​Fully Accredited Online Elementary School

Regional, national, and international accreditations with year-round worldwide enrollments

Self-Paced & Flexible

24/7 access for learning anytime, from anywhere

​Dedicated and Ongoing Academic Support

Easy access to experienced teachers, success coaches, and academic advisors for ongoing support.​

Affordable Tuition

Discounted tuition rates and payment plans to make quality online elementary courses accessible.

​Credit Transfer

We review prior credits and support transfers to/from other schools.

In simple terms: Ogburn’s flexible, affordable, and high‑quality online elementary school program helps students thrive and transition confidently into middle school.

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The Ogburn Online School is accredited & approved by

Yes. The Ogburn Online School is internationally, nationally, and regionally accredited, ensuring academic credibility and recognition.

Yes. Students can access our online portal 24/7 to progress through lessons at their own pace.

Yes. For many families, Ogburn is a trusted alternative to homeschooling.

Ogburn’s online elementary school students learn and strengthen core concepts and use their new knowledge to fuel their creativity and curiosity. This develops the essential skills and adaptability they need to be ready for middle school.

Yes. Our online elementary school program allows student enrollment from anywhere in the world.

Supported by our dedicated team of teachers, academic advisors, and success coaches, parents or other trusted adults can help students create study routines, stay focused, and get access to the tools and resources they need to learn effectively.

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