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Mystery Science: should I wait for a sale?
Video science lessons for elementary grades. Learning app.
In short
- Should I wait for a sale? We found no dated sales, so waiting may not save you money. Standing offers (below) apply now.
- Quick answer: Last dated offer we found: August. Discounted pricing in August. (Confirmed.) Future dates are not confirmed.
Last checked . Prices and terms change, so it is worth confirming on the brand's site before you buy.
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Curriculum at a glance
| Program | Worldview | Grades | Subjects | Style | Format | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystery Science | Secular | K-5 | Science | Eclectic | Video-led lessons + hands-on kitchen-supply activities | $69-$99/year (free preview lessons available) |
Typical prices are list prices before any sale and change often. Check the publisher's site before you buy.
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Before you buy
- Return policy or guarantee
- Unknown. We did not find a return policy or guarantee linked from the brand's homepage.
- Samples or look inside
- Unknown. We did not find a samples or placement link on the brand's homepage.
- Prep level
- Mystery Science: Unknown (check the publisher's samples) Based on the publisher's description of its lessons.
- ESA or charter vendor
- Unknown. We did not find ESA or charter vendor information on the brand's homepage.
- Resale and sibling reuse
- Mixed print and digital. Non-consumable print books can be reused with siblings or resold; consumable workbooks are bought per child; online or digital access usually cannot be resold. General guidance from parents: r/homeschool thread on reselling curriculum.
Sales and dated offers
| When | Offer | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (March to April) | Mystery Science says its biggest sales happen in early spring, with bundle discounts announced in March and discounted pricing in April. | Confirmed | Mystery Science pricing |
| August | Discounted pricing in August. | Confirmed | Mystery Science pricing |
Free trials and standing discounts
- Group discount: Bulk discounts for 100 or more homeschool families buying together (January to September). Confirmed Source: Mystery Science pricing
What we could not confirm
Exact 2027 dates and percentages: not confirmed.
- Confirmed We saw it on the brand's own page.
- Reported We saw it on a third-party page (linked), not on the brand's site.
- Unconfirmed Not announced yet, or nothing we could cite.
Questions parents ask
Does Mystery Science have a Black Friday or holiday sale?
We did not find a Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale from Mystery Science on any source we could cite (checked Oct 17, 2026). Not confirmed.
Does Mystery Science offer a free trial or a standing discount?
Group discount: Bulk discounts for 100 or more homeschool families buying together (January to September). (Confirmed)
Is Mystery Science secular or faith-based?
Mystery Science is secular.
What grades does Mystery Science cover?
Mystery Science: K-5.
Where can I buy Mystery Science?
Buy directly from the publisher at https://mysteryscience.com. Some programs are also sold by homeschool retailers. Compare the sale dates on this page before you buy.
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