A typical week in our curriculum will require around half an hour (or less) to prepare for. We suggest looking at the book and supply lists in the parent guide as soon as possible, and collecting your materials before the school year begins. Books can be ordered online, found in used book stores, or borrowed from the library. Be sure to print and bind the student notebooks before beginning. You can also simply put them into a three-ring binder.

• Parents who need a secular curriculum for their child
• Parents who want their child’s year to be filled with exposure to the arts, nature, science, and quality children’s literature
• Parents who need a curriculum that gently introduces early academic foundations in a developmentally appropriate way and moves at their child’s own unique pace
• Busy parents who need a program with minimal prep time each week (about half an hour)
• Parents on a budget that cannot afford to spend hundreds of dollars on a boxed curriculum package
• Parents who want their child’s homeschooling experience to be beautiful, rich, and full of delight
• Parents with hands-on learners

• Parents who need a curriculum that includes Bible study or a religious perspective
• Parents who want a curriculum that their child can do completely independently (Our curriculum requires 1.5 - 2 hours a day, 4 to 5 days a week, of focused time together)
• Parents who prefer workbooks to hands-on activities
• Parents who want an online school experience for their child
• Parents who need an academic program for their child that mirrors what is being taught in brick-and-mortar schools
• Parents who need every supply, book, and material for their year included in their purchase (Our curriculum is designed to use a few basic art supplies, typical household items, and many books that can be found at a library or for purchase used)

A typical week in our curriculum will require around 30 to 45 minutes to prepare for. We suggest looking at the book and supply lists in the parent guide as soon as possible and collecting your materials before the school year begins. Books can be ordered online, found in used bookstores, or borrowed from the library.

Your child should be familiar with blending simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words together, such as "cat" and "mat." We do spend some time on reviewing these, but a familiarity with them with help when beginning this curriculum.

We also designed our curriculum with the busy parent in mind. Whether you're a working parent, or a homeschooling mom of five kids in different learning stages, you can give your first grader an exceptional year with Blossom & Root First Grade. Most days require approximately 2 - 3 hours of focused time together.

Due to the digital nature of our products, we do not offer any refunds, returns, or exchanges on any product in our store. All sales are final. Please take time to read all of the information on our website, review samples, read the scope and sequences for your level(s), and reach out with any questions not answered on this webpage before purchasing!

We’ve designed Level 1 to be affordable. You’ll be able to complete a year of homeschool first grade with minimal supplies and most books can be sourced through your library or purchased used. It’s also designed to be adaptable and flexible to support your family’s rhythms and your child’s unique needs. Finally, it’s designed to be low-prep. Each week will typically require 30 - 45 mintues to prepare.

Math is not included in Levels 1 and up. You will need to add a math curriculum of your choosing.