This is the curriculum that we started with in our home. As a mother/teacher that was just getting my feet wet with homeschooling, the Lord graciously put this curriculum in my hands. I personally have the capability of having absolutely no order in my home....so knowing what to do each day was the first start to achieving organization in my homeschooling. Not only does this curriculum provide you as the teacher with daily instruction plans and record keeping, it even tells you what you will need for the upcoming weeks so you don't have to spend needless hours researching. We were absolutely amazed that our children were reading in just a few weeks. This curriculum will teach your child letter recognition and phonetically correct sounds. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. We weren't. I remember thinking, "What do I have to lose?, I can just send them to Kindergarten next year if I really blow it!" As you can see, the LORD really blessed my efforts, and we are still going strong! We have recently had the opportunity to pick up the copyright to this course. We have woven in through it character building and practical ideas for creating order, peace, and strong family identities. (formerly known as Lighthouse Home School Starter Kit and Abbott Loop Christian School)

  Go here to view the suggested supplements.

Includes both Teacher's Manual and Children's Worksheets. For a "preview" of the Kindergarten curriculum, click here. (this will download a PDF file using Acrobat on your computer. Please be patient as it loads) View the Children's Worksheets here.

Home Grown 1st Grader: Homeschooling Made Simple 

This course was designed to follow the Home Grown Kindergartner. Although there is not a prerequisite, the Home Grown 1st Grader can stand by itself. You will also find the same type of encouragement in your family and parenting and lessons that will teach your child both spiritually and academically. There is a strong emphases on phonics. Supplements include: Rod and Staff for Phonics and Reading, Horizons Math, A-Beka readers, Christian Liberty Nature Reader and the Learning Pyramid Series Books. Go here to view all the required supplements.

 (This curriculum was formerly known as Lighthouse Home School Starter Kit and Abbott Loop Christian School. We have been given the rights to rewrite and add practical hands on steps for building godly character in your children and provide encouragement for you family.)


Includes both Teacher's Manual and Children's Worksheets. For a "preview" of the Home Grown 1st Grader Teacher's Manual, click here. (This will load a PDF file using Acrobat Reader from your computer. Please be patient as it loads) View the Children's Worksheets here.