Blossom and Root

Name: Blossom and Root
Brand: Blossom and Roothttps://blossomandroot.com/curriculum/

by Blossom and Roothttps://blossomandroot.com/curriculum/

Multi_subjectGrades Pre-K–4

About This Curriculum

A secular, nature-based homeschool curriculum emphasizing Charlotte Mason and Waldorf philosophies with focus on nature, literature, STEM, and art through hands-on, creative learning experiences.

What makes it unique: Unique combination of secular Charlotte Mason and Waldorf-inspired education delivered affordably via PDF downloads with extraordinary flexibility and nature-based learning approach.

Blossom and Root: Secular Nature-Based Charlotte Mason Curriculum

Blossom and Root is a secular, nature-based homeschool curriculum for Pre-K through 4th grade that integrates Charlotte Mason and Waldorf philosophies. The curriculum emphasizes literature, science, nature study, and arts through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration, delivered as PDF downloads.

Best for

Secular homeschooling families who enjoy literature-rich, nature-based learning and can supplement math instruction, particularly suited for parents comfortable with Charlotte Mason methods and outdoor education

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 2 concerns · 2 neutral

Knowledge CoherenceStrength

The curriculum builds coherent knowledge through its Charlotte Mason approach, starting with the child's immediate world and expanding outward.

History begins with the child's personal home and family then moves to broader world, and the 'river of voices' history approach presents multiple perspectives on historical events

Cross Curricular IntegrationStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong cross-curricular integration through its use of living books, nature study, and thematic connections across subjects.

Reviews highlight how geography and culture books are integrated within language arts, science connects to art through nature study, and Book Seeds create two-week interdisciplinary studies around children's literature

Direct InstructionConcern

The curriculum relies heavily on parent-led instruction and discussion rather than providing explicit, structured lesson plans.

Reviews describe the approach as 'relaxed' and requiring 'more preparation, decision making, and lesson presentation' with lessons directing parents through read-alouds, discussions, and activities

Individual Subject RigorConcern

Subject rigor varies significantly, with strong literature and science components but notable gaps in math instruction after kindergarten.

Reviews consistently note that families need to supplement with separate math curriculum beginning in first grade, and explicit grammar instruction doesn't begin until fourth grade

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum provides parent guides and flexible lesson frameworks but requires significant preparation and decision-making from parents.

Reviews note 'less than 30 minutes weekly prep' for Early Years but also mention need for parents to 'choose activities, gather resources, and plan for nature outings' with curriculum requiring 'more preparation, decision making'

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

The curriculum incorporates some review through narration and copywork but lacks systematic retrieval practice across subjects.

Charlotte Mason-influenced narration and copywork provide some review opportunities, but reviews don't mention structured review or cumulative practice systems

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Key Facts

GradesGrades Pre-K–4

SubjectMulti_subject

PedagogyCharlotte Mason

Faith-BasedNo

FormatDigital

PricingPDF downloads with varying prices: Early Years Vol. 1 & 2 around $45 each, Kindergarten $79, grades 1-4 full bundles range $120-162, Grade 6 novel studies $10 each, Book Seeds $4-6. Regular sales offer 30% off (code ladybug30). Families need to budget for printing costs additionally.

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