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Age 5-8
Level 1 Secular Homeschool Curriculum
"Now he grabs his book right away and gets started on his own."
C.M., Level 1 parent
★★★★★ 4.9
A complete 32-week curriculum that families call "the unicorn." Secular, play-based, open-and-go.
2,000+ families · Completely secular · 8 illustrated books · field trips · solutions manual · lifetime access including all future updates
This is what Simple. Secular. Scientific Thinking. actually looks like when it’s done right—not simplified, not watered down, but built in a way children can truly use. A robust language language arts, so you are not piecing together writing, grammar, and reading from multiple sources.
“The best way to give your child a true love of learning is to make it really, actually fun and put them in charge of their education.”
The foundations for a life-long love of learning don’t just appear, you build them with joy and beautiful stories.
2,000+
active families
4.9/5
average rating
92%
report increased engagement
80%
complete their full level
8+
countries (U.S. · Canada · Australia · UK · Singapore ·and more)
What learning looks like in your home.
Every month is different. Every month builds on the last.
Eight months. Eight books. One complete year of language arts.
What The Story Weavers is
The Story Weavers is a secular, open-and-go K–8 language arts curriculum that shows your child how to think, clearly and in a voice that is 100% theirs, so they will know why their ideas matter, and you will hear it every time they open their mouth.
Language arts is hard to get right. A great curriculum is more than grammar rules and writing prompts — it is your child's foundation for reading deeply, arguing clearly, and communicating in a way that opens doors for the rest of their life.
Whether your child goes blank at a blank page, or fills notebooks on her own but has never been shown the architecture beneath her instinct, The Story Weavers will meet them exactly where they are. In one year, you will not recognise the thinker sitting across from you.
92%
of families report their child is significantly more engaged with learning
80% complete the full level — unusually high for any curriculum
4.9 ★ average rating across 2,000+ families
These numbers come from our families. Not a marketing department.
A Complete Curriculum Woven Through Story
Reading, writing, science, geography, art, and more — all woven together through story so homeschool feels effortless and engaging again.
WHAT'S INSIDE
The first core course materials, daily lessons, portfolio project ideas, field trip guides, solutions guides, and book lists, are immediately available within our online parent portal.
Plus!
8 MONTHLY LESSON BOOKS
SOLUTIONS GUIDES
SHOPPING LISTS
FIELD TRIPS
Print-friendly
Work at your own pace
PDFs let you work on paper or with a tablet
High-quality literature recommendations
Yours for life — including all future updates
FALL, WINTER & SPRING MINI UNITS
FOREVER ACCESS TO UPDATES
BONUS BOOKS
What a real week looks like — the daily reality
45 minutes a day.
One chapter. One book read aloud together. That is a complete day of language arts.
Data from a poll of 400+ Story Weavers families — most homeschool four days a week and keep Fridays free.
Knowing you have the rigorous academics done, you have so much time to follow your families passion: Follow a nature trail and see what is alive today. Disappear into a project, a recipe, a piece of music, something your child built that nobody asked them to build. Fall completely down a rabbit hole into whatever subject consumed your child this week — dinosaurs, volcanoes, how glass is made, why the ocean is salty. Head to co-op, sport, theatre rehearsal, a museum, a friend's house. Or pack the car and go somewhere entirely. Some of our families do chapters on long-haul flights, in campervans, at kitchen tables in other countries. The curriculum fits in a bag. Curiosity travels with you everywhere.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Chapter 1
30 min + 15 min reading
Chapter 2
30 min + 15 min reading
Chapter 3
30 min + 15 min reading
Chapter 4
30 min + 15 min reading
16
chapters per book
1
book per month
8
books per Level
1
Fieldtrip per book
Your month = 1 book. Your year = 8 books.
Everything planned. Everything sequenced. Nothing to source, assemble, or figure out on a Sunday night.
Meets and exceeds Common Core standards
across all K–8 levels.
We believe in evidence-based learning — which means we hold ourselves to the same standard we ask of your child. TSW meets and exceeds Common Core Language Arts standards not because we designed it to a checklist, but because rigorous thinking, clear writing, and deep reading are simply what good education looks like. Whether you need to demonstrate grade-level progress, prepare for a return to school, or satisfy your state's reporting requirements — the Skills Map and Common Core Comparison give you the documentation to do it confidently.
Note: Common Core covers Language Arts and Mathematics only. TSW also integrates geography, science, social-emotional learning, and the arts — subjects Common Core does not assess.
The Story Weavers Curriculum
The Story Weavers curriculum consists of 8 core books that make up the foundation of each level. Every book is based on a beautiful piece of literature and a set of crucial skills that support your family as you progress through your homeschool year.
In each book you'll find...
PART 1
Read beautiful, meaningful literature that gets your little one thinking
To break down the barriers between subjects and dive deeper into what you’re learning every month you need a few ultra-high-quality books.
Every book included in your monthly recommendations features a high density of new and advanced vocabulary.
High-quality literature invites your whole family to explore stories, characters, and ideas that span subjects.
Literature inspired and written by voices that represent cultures from around the world guide your geography and history investigations.
Kid-approved literature choices including beautifully illustrated picture books, graphic novels, and transportive novels invite kids to connect on a personal level with great stories.
Each book recommendation serves as a mentor text and has been selected for both it’s academic merit and as an example of excellent writing technique. Become a better writer by reading better stories.
1 CORE TEXT PER MONTH
2 ADDITION READING OPTIONS
EASY-PURCHASE LINKS
PART 2
Challenge your child with exactly the skills they need to flourish.
Never let boredom or overwhelm get in your way. Each TSW activity is carefully designed to challenge your learner in a fun way and adapt to the skills your child has today.
Each lesson book has been carefully designed to systematically build core skills through lessons that support your family as you meet and exceed grade-level expectations.
Every new skill is introduced from its foundations and built up to mastery to ensure long-term retention and deep understanding.
Important critical thinking skills are developed through creative activities, lessons you can actually understand, and opportunities to solve real-world problems.
Communication skills make up the heart of TSW. Your family will learn specific communication skills, models of debate, methods of persuasion, and strategies for negotiation.
MONTHLY SKILL MAPS
SPIRAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT
HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS
PART 3
Engage your kids through play-based learning
Learning through play has been proven to improve retention and understanding in kids. Each lesson book features games, challenges, arts and crafts, and more opportunities to play.
Field trips are a magical experience for homeschoolers. Every book includes a detailed field trip guide that gives you all the tools you need to plan, organize, and turn field trips into a powerful educational experience.
Take learning off the page with simple projects, hands-on learning experiences, and opportunities to modify lessons for kids who love to learn by doing.
Learning through play has been proven to improve retention and understanding in kids. Each lesson book features games, challenges, arts and crafts, and more opportunities to play.
Build a portfolio that is sure to impress with clear and simple project guides that connect key skills with real-world applications.
GAMES & PROJECTS
PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENTS
CHILD-LED RESEARCH
PART 4
Your homeschool should be as unique as your child.
Customizing your journey is crucial for keeping your little one interested and engaged.
In each chapter, you’ll find opportunities to investigate the questions and ideas unique to your learner. You’ll always have the space to follow questions as they come up and investigate ideas sparked by your child’s natural curiosity.
Your family's interests and passions can lead your homeschool journey. Choice-based research projects and activities give your child the power to customize their education.
Take the time to explore ideas beyond the surface level. Child-led discussions and discussion-based activities help you transform your little one’s good questions into meaningful learning experiences.
Personalize your curriculum by choosing extra lessons and activities that spark your child’s interests and explore your passions.
CHOICE-BASED PROJECTS
CUSTOMIZABLE ACTIVITIES
PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS
PART 4
Take your passions one step further.
Deep Dives allow you and your child to spend more homeschool time on the things you love.
Hand-illustrated maps and beautiful geography activities help children develop an understanding of world geography as it relates to their own home.
Explore history through moving stories, fascinating facts, and child-led research opportunities each month. You’ll meet artists, inventors, and technology from new countries every month.
Take the study of art beyond simple arts and crafts. You’ll dive into artist biographies, explore the artistic movements that changed the world, and examine some of the most famous pieces of art ever created. Simple project guides let your learners try out what they’ve learned and build a first-hand understanding of art.
Explore the rich history of music and its cultural significance. Delve into the biographies of influential composers and musicians, spanning from classical greats to modern-day icons as your child becomes a musician themselves.
Investigate the lives of renowned scientists and explore engaging experiments and projects that help learners apply scientific principles.
Practice exercises guide learners through improving penmanship, from basic strokes to writing complete sentences. Beautiful activities refine handwriting skills and build a consistent, fluent writing habit, emphasizing the importance of clear, effective written communication.
HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
ART & MUSIC
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
HANDWRITING
EXCLUSIVE HOMESCHOOL BONUSES
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The Fall Mini Guide: 10 Hands-On Chapters to Reignite Curiosity Through Science, Stories, and Seasonal Fun
In this 97-page guide, your child will explore fall through creative experiments — like erupting pumpkins, bone anatomy, and spooky kitchen chemistry.
It’s the perfect way to mix science and storytelling while keeping learning hands-on and exciting.
(VALUE $29) Included Free with The Story Weavers Bundle!
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The Winter Mini Guide: 16 Chapters of Wonder — From the Seasons to Snowflakes and Time Travel
This 154-page unit blends science, storytelling, and curiosity across 16 immersive lessons.
From exploring shadows and storms to discovering relativity, your child will see how the natural world connects to time, space, and creativity.
(VALUE $29) Included Free with The Story Weavers Bundle!
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The Spring Mini Guide: Nature, Growth, and Discovery in 189 Pages of Story-Based Learning
Celebrate new beginnings with hands-on lessons about ecosystems, light, life cycles, and creativity.
Each activity builds real academic skills while connecting learning to curiosity and outdoor exploration.
(VALUE $29) Included Free with The Story Weavers Bundle!
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The Cursive Handwriting Workbook: Beautiful Practice Pages to Build Confidence and Flow
This workbook helps your child strengthen fine motor skills and develop a natural writing rhythm through themed prompts and engaging letterwork.
By the end, they’ll write with confidence, ease, and a touch of style.
(VALUE $29) Included Free with The Story Weavers Bundle!
6 FAQ
Six FAQs — tight, level-specific, objection-focused
Question answered: Clears the last 6 specific objections that prevent purchase in this price bracket
Framework: Direct objection removal — each FAQ is a purchase barrier named and dissolved
~30 words per answer, 6 questions
Accordion or flat — no hiding
The six questions, in order of frequency for a $499 secular curriculum: (1) Is it genuinely secular — no religious content anywhere? (2) My child is [age X] — is Level 1 right for them? (3) Do I need teaching experience or a lesson plan? (4) What format do I receive — PDF, physical books, app? (5) Can I use it for multiple children? (6) What if my child doesn't engage with it? The answer to Q6 is your guarantee and free trial — stated plainly and confidently here.
Price section + buy buttons
Question answered: "Is $499 worth it?" — value framing before price, risk removal after price
Framework: Value stack anchor → price → guarantee → CTA
~50 words of copy around the buttons
Two CTAs: Buy Now + Free Trial
Structure: "8 books. 8 field trips. A full year of language arts. Lifetime access." — then the price — then "Or try your first month completely free. No credit card. No commitment. Just see what happens." Then two buttons: [Buy Level 1 — $499] as primary, [Start Free] as secondary. One additional line: "Thousands of families have already run this experiment. The result is always the same." This connects back to the Hypothesis/Evidence frame from the homepage and rewards the parent who came from there.
The Guarantee
You never pay for a curriculum your child doesn't love.
Try the first month free — and if it isn't everything we said it is, you owe us nothing.
Other levels cross-sell
Serves: (1) parents with multiple children at different ages, (2) parents who aren't sure Level 1 is right and want to see the full range
Framework: Adjacent value — show the full journey, not just one step
No copy. Level covers + age labels + one CTA each.
3 adjacent levels only — not all 9
Show Kindergarten, Level 2, and Level 3 only — the levels adjacent to Level 1. Not the full catalogue. Headline: "Teaching a child at a different age? Each level works on its own." Three book cover images, age labels, and a "See Level X" button each. That is all. This section does not try to sell. It prevents the parent from leaving to search for other levels.
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