3 Homeschool Curriculums You SHOULDN'T Buy in 2024 

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?

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

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.

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.

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! :)

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.

Thank you Abby!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Good grief! What a bunch of drivel. I'm not one to strictly use TGTB, though I certainly can respect Jenny Phillips for her desire to create affordable/free, uplifting curricula for children all over the world. Personally, we use many different programs as we see fit for our children, but I can see why TGTB has involved many different Christian faiths in the building of their curricula. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints believes that all Christians are their allies as they all share the belief in Jesus Christ. It's not that they think that all Christian faiths "are the same"🙄. However, those who believe in Christ often share the same values, morals, and ethics as we strive to follow Christ's example. It's about inclusivity and having strength in numbers IMO, something the world needs more of, not less. Also, I'm wondering when God put you in charge of defining what a Christian is? I find it very arrogant of you to put yourself in that place of judgment and it seems clear that you know absolutely nothing about these other faiths. I think it's interesting that you encourage people not to support TGTB bc those who have written/edited it don't have the exact same values as yourself and their philanthropic endeavors don't meet your standard, but I wonder how many other companies you support with your money that veer much further from what a "true Christian" is supposed to believe or hold dear? I wonder what products I'd find in your home that were made by those who lobby for abortion and other practices that are clearly at odds with the teachings of God. Personally, I think hating on different groups of God's children and encouraging segregation is a very un-Christlike attitude to have. You say you are here to teach your children truth, but it would seem that you have a lot to learn about how Christ lived His life and who He chose to spend His time with. I would encourage you to have more love for all of God's children and realize that He loves them all.

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - I can say that I CRINGE every single time I hear a new HS family tell me they use GATB. I believe GATB are trying to be too inclusive and losing the whole point. It is an overwhelming mess of a curriculum. I don't believe it will lead families to hell like I believe you are implying....but I do believe it is leading families straight back to the public school system.

Wow! Super insightful.

This thread is quite interesting. Many of your are saying you won't use TGAB because they're [trying] to be inclusive, while I WILL NOT use them because they definitely leaning towards having a biblical slant. This is nuts 🤦🏾

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

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.

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

Amen girl on this video I loved it 🥰 🎉

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!

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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?

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?

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