3 Homeschool Curriculums You SHOULDN'T Buy in 2024

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[@growinggracehomeschool]

Thank you for speaking truth into the Good and the Beautiful madness. There are so many curricula written by Christians. Why aren't we using those instead?

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Exactly. Don't use a curriculum with watered down scripture when you can use others with solid theology!

[@juliequates9529]

Amen on TGATB. We need to stand for and support truth.

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Thank you for standing firm on truth with me!

[@cassandradillard9735]

God laid it on my heart a year ago to look into the creators of curriculums, that’s when my research led me to see the truth behind TGATB. It was a instant no for me. I’m so thankful for your heart and wanting to lead families to make wise choices.

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Thank you for following that leading and standing firm! And thanks for your encouragement!

[@scotttoney6997]

Yes, yes, yes! Thank you for boldly stating your position. I try to not even watch curriculum videos of people who use TGATB either. We just have different forms of discernment and frankly, I don’t trust theirs.

[@non-gmo]

Completely agree. We use the handwriting from tgtb bc I purchased the PDFs so 🤷it would be a waste not to use it for my other children but I just don't really care for their curriculum. We changed our plans for this year and just focused on 2 "cores" - Slow Down A Year of Learning plus Tapestry of Grace. And Math and Latin. Done! :)

[@nancyhansen7103]

Good job Abby for calling “it” out 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Thank you Nancy! I appreciate your support. It's not easy to go against the popular flow.

[@nancyhansen7103]

@@FamilyStyleLearning following Christ, we will receive opposition. We need to stand for His truths and not of the things of this world.

[@momofmany6619]

MasterBooks is another great Christian homeschool curriculum publisher. Love them! ❤

[@tatyana1324]

Yes! Master books is amazing 🙏

[@letsstartahomestead]

Wow I’m never heard TGATB was Mormon thank you for sharing. Fortunately I haven’t purchased anything but I’ve heard lots of people suggest it

[@musicalcompanion5890]

I think its important to be able to distinguish moral or traditional education elements and watch out for subversive and poisonous materials. And in this day and age you have to be constantly on guard.

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Constantly 💯

[@apologiaworld]

SO true! Always read a company's statement of faith. What is their why? Love this ❤

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Thank you for providing a solid Biblical curriculum! But sure why people would settle for a watered down "Christian" education when they could give their children bold truth!

[@kaitlynlewis6958]

Agree! Finishing my first year of homeschooling and never got into the box curriculums. Did alot of research before school year began

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Good job mama!

[@taravasquez5904]

Thanks for sharing. I agree with you about TGATB. Will not use them either.

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Thanks for commenting. I appreciate knowing others agree.

[@usmosers2495]

Love your passion and stand for God’s truth! Amen sista! I found a new handwriting that we are going to move over to that is scripture based - A Reason for Handwriting. But I have already moved away from their science units.

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Thank you for your support and thank you for making the change. Once we become aware we need to make changes, no matter how difficult it may be, and it's not always easy but right is better than easy!

[@BaudelaireOrphan1]

I agree with you to a point, right now that's what we can afford and I do Bible with answers in genesis and it's amazing. I don't think I'm confident in my teaching to create my own lesson plans at this time so for now that's where I am.

[@raisingsixarrows6140]

Amen girl on this video I loved it 🥰 🎉

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Thank you for your support. It means a lot, because I know not everyone will feel that way.

[@MalloryLeblo]

Have you ever done a review of Campfire Curriculums? It’s my new favorite!

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

I haven't. I know lots of people enjoy them. Whenever I want a unit study I turn to Gather Round. What is your favorite from Campfire?

[@MalloryLeblo]

I love Gather Round, too! I use them both. I like that Campfire Curriculums has some unique units that aren’t usually featured in other curriculums, like Titanic, beekeeping, natural medicine, etc. And I like how the information is given in story form for a portion of the time and that it’s from the perspective of those in the profession! The information is broken up with fun activities and connections, so it’s not information overload, all at once. So far, we’ve done Giving Thanks, Through the Eyes of a Meteorologist, and Through the Eyes of a Volcanologist! They’ve all been top-notch. My 8 year old son has learned so much and loves to tell others what he’s learned! You should check it out!

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

@@MalloryLeblo That does sound awesome 👍🏼

[@kita3256]

As far as history…. Is it possible to use the same curriculum for a 7 year old and 15 year old? From the suggestions you gave which do you recommend for this ages? Another question, for the curriculum Generations, you said they are reformed, what does that mean?

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

@@kita3256 In your other post you asked about Generations history. I would start with level 2, Taking the Middle East for Jesus and yes I would have your oldest listen. Do it as a read aloud and maybe get a middle east mapping to go with it for your older child. You could also ask the older child to find out the rest of the story which would give extra research practice. Because level 2 is written to children they don't always include how the person died. You can do family style history with this age gap, just study the same topic at different depths. Check out my videos on Biblioplan or Learning US History Through Literature for more ideas. Reformed theology stems from the reformation. I probably can't get into that much here but it is protestant as opposed to Catholic.

[@innashevchenko1019]

It’s my first year homeschooling and I’ll be honest, I was gonna jump in to the good and beautiful for my kindergartner only because they offer free pdfs online & because K5 is still a young age and I truly think they generalize everything about God, which I was ok with because we’d be having actual Bible lessons with a different curriculum. I didn’t realize they have ppl of many faiths involved, and also didn’t realize there’s other free curricula out there. Thanks for sharing this, my 2nd grader is for sure doing Landmark freedom but I will have to find something more engaging for my K5 daughter.

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Wow, thanks for sharing making that choice! There are other free options and I mention some in my "How much does Homeschooling Cost" video. Another option that gives kids a firm Biblical education is Generations. I have a few videos already with them and will have a kindergarten level video as soon as I get those in the mail.

[@carlidoepke5131]

Definitely not a popular opinion, and I think some people aren’t even aware! But I agree about the Good and the Beautiful. My concern is not so much of them learning LDS theology through the bit of moral/verses and such. We equip our kids through so many other avenues. But my concern more lies with where the money goes. They do a lot of philanthropic efforts (which is a great thing on face!) but it is an open door for a false gospel. I have many Mormon friends who I love dearly, but they need the true Savior, Jesus who is King of the Universe!

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

Agreed 💯👍🏼 My biggest issue is the confusion of saying we all fall under the same faith beliefs, but yes totally agree with your concerns.

[@ezekielfenjavandehei3189]

I don't really like TGATB either, but a lot of people use it around me and I always hear the comment that although the original creator was mormon the publishers and editors are from varying belief systems, Protestants and Catholics..., so there's nothing explicitly Mormon... and don't really know enough about it to say more than I'm uncomfortable with it. What are your thoughts on the beliefs of the editors?

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

I think the statement that those who work in it come from different "Christian faiths" is linguist hijacking. Mormon and Jehovah Witness are not Christian and to include them in that category is really bad theology. I can't be part of something that would consider them the same because what they share is false doctrine and will lead people away from truth. I would really encourage you to watch the two videos I linked that explain Mormonism better. I know TGTB is really popular all over but that doesn't make it right. Pray and use Holy Spirit discernment. I really believe this is a battle over truth and we need to stand firm.

[@ezekielfenjavandehei3189]

@@FamilyStyleLearning linguist hijacking is a good way to say that. I just figure if you take out all the stuff they makes the religions different, you'll have some kind of faith that is very diluted. So although I don't use it and have no intention to, I find it hard when so many people around me love it. Thank you for responding.

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

@@ezekielfenjavandehei3189 Schoolhouse Rocked has started using that term "linguistic hijacking" for other things and I think it fits this topic really well too.

[@lauradawngulledge5411]

Someone who believes in Christ should respect others choices in how they worship or think about God and Christ

[@Dianahernandez-il4mk]

@lauradawngulledge5411 Someone who believes in Christ should stand for Christ and the truth. Truth offends, and it’s the loving thing to speak truth!

[@FamilyStyleLearning]

I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm not really here just to get subscribers though, so if this isn't the right place for you that's ok. I hope you will at least take some time to watch the videos I linked explaining why Mormonism isn't Christian. You're welcome back any time and if you would like to talk more you are welcome to email me.

[@lauradawngulledge5411]

I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Which you are referring to as Mormonism. I don’t need to watch a video some guy made about the church I belong to and have attended my whole life. If you want to know what I believe as a Christian and member of this church then maybe talk to an actual person like me. All I have ever been taught is to believe in is Christ, that he is my savior, that he died for all mankind, and that he is the way the truth and the life. And I strive be like him, to love and to serve. So maybe unfollowing you isn’t a Christlike move but I don’t feel like I am not Christian and I think it’s unfair to accuse the good and the beautiful of not being Christian either. I find it disheartening when Christian’s attack each other. I don’t think it’s right. I think we should all support eachother despite doctrinal differences. Also I’m pretty sure that the owner of the good and the beautiful has a committee of multiple Christian denominations that help build the curriculum so saying it’s “Mormon” isn’t true. Our church doesn’t make any official “church” homeschool curriculum. Anyway I’m not here to fight or argue but I guess I just feel disappointed that a company who is trying to provide an affordable Christian curriculum for homeschooling families is being attacked This isn’t the only video I’ve seen like this and it’s just sad to me

[@belindalumley1607]

Thank you, Abby, for sharing the truth in love!